Seneca District Hospital D/P Snf
Chester, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555022) · 16 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $11,408
Phone: (530) 258-2151 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Seneca District Hospital D/P Snf has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Seneca District Hospital D/P Snf reports 6.07 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.76 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.1%.
Seneca District Hospital D/P Snf has 1 federal fine on record totaling $11,408.00, with no payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the underlying inspection findings on Medicare Care Compare.
About this facility
Seneca District Hospital D/P Snf is a government-operated (hospital district) nursing home in Chester, Plumas County, California, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since August 1976. The facility is licensed for 16 beds, with an average of 14.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the state average (California average: 3.16). This overall score is based on four component ratings: a health inspection rating of 2 stars, a quality measures (QM) rating of 3 stars, and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 6.07 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.76 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine on file totaling $11,408.00. There have been no payment denials recorded. CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, indicating families should review the facility's inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare for details of the underlying finding. This facility has not been placed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program. There is no chain affiliation listed in this data, and ownership has not changed in the past 12 months. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; consult the official listing for the most current information.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 6.07 hours per resident per day, including 0.76 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5; nursing turnover is 48.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $11,408.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 16 beds with an average of 14.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is government-owned by a hospital district; the data provided does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on August 1, 1976.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 3, 2, 5, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify services offered; contact the facility at 5302582151 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5302582151 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555022?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.