Surprise Valley Community Hospital D/P Snf
Cedarville, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555221) · 22 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (530) 279-6111 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Surprise Valley Community Hospital D/P SNF has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is also 4 stars, but its staffing rating is just 1 star.
CMS reports total nurse staffing of about 4.87 hours per resident per day at Surprise Valley Community Hospital D/P SNF, with RN hours at just 0.03 per resident per day, giving it a 1-star staffing rating. CMS did not report a nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility.
CMS records show no federal fines on record and zero payment denials for Surprise Valley Community Hospital D/P SNF. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility status noted for this facility in CMS data.
About this facility
Surprise Valley Community Hospital D/P SNF is a government-owned (hospital district) nursing home in Cedarville, Modoc County, California, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has been certified since April 1986 and holds 22 certified beds, with an average of 18.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility has an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the California state average of 3.16. This overall score is built from a 4-star health inspection rating, a 5-star quality measure (QM) rating, and a 1-star staffing rating. The wide gap between the strong health inspection/QM scores and the low staffing rating is notable and worth discussing directly with the facility.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 4.87 hours per resident per day, with RN hours per resident per day at 0.03 — a very low RN staffing level, which is consistent with the 1-star staffing rating. CMS did not report a nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility in the data provided.
On penalties, CMS records show zero fines (no federal fines on record) and zero payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility status noted in the available data.
There has been no change in ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator. This facility is not identified as part of a multi-facility chain in the data provided. Source: CMS Care Compare.
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 4 out of 5 stars, which is above 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 about 4.87 hours per resident per day with RN hours at just 0.03 per resident per day, resulting in a 1-star staffing rating; CMS did not report a turnover percentage.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines and zero payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, the data shows no abuse icon and no Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 22 beds and has an average of 18.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a government hospital district, and there is no chain affiliation noted in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 15, 1986.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 4, 1, and 5 stars respectively in those categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the available CMS data; contact the facility at 530-279-6111 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 530-279-6111 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555221?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.