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Modoc Medical Center D/P SNF

225 W McDowell Ave, Alturas, CA 96101

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Modoc Medical Center D/P SNF is a nursing home in Alturas, California. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(530) 233-5131
Last standard health inspection
April 17, 2025 (1 year ago)
Certified beds
84
Residents per day, on average
61.9
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Last Frontier Healthcare District
Chain
Not listed by CMS
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the California average (18 vs 50).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  2. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  3. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 5.5 to 4.9 hours per resident per day.

  4. 2 citations

    Health inspection on January 14, 2026

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0725. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 1, 2026.

    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 1, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2025.

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  5. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  6. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  7. 2 citations

    Health inspection on June 11, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0563. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 26, 2025.

    • Citation F0909. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 23, 2025.

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  8. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  9. 3 citations

    Health inspection on April 17, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 25, 2025.

    • Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 25, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2022.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 25, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2023.

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  10. 5 citations

    Fire safety inspection on April 17, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation E0041. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Implement emergency and standby power systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 28, 2025.

    • Citation K0211. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 23, 2025.

    • Citation K0355. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 23, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0355 2 times since 2022.

    • Citation K0923. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 23, 2025.

    • Citation E0007. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2025.

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  11. 1 citation

    Health inspection on April 1, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 1, 2025.

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  12. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  13. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  14. 1 citation

    Health inspection on December 5, 2023

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 15, 2023.

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  15. 1 citation

    Health inspection on November 6, 2023

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0741. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 30, 2023.

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  16. 2 citations

    Health inspection on October 5, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0727. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 1, 2023.

    • Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 26, 2023.

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  17. 6 citations

    Fire safety inspection on October 5, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation E0004. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 26, 2023.

    • Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 26, 2023.

    • Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 26, 2023.

    • Citation K0161. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Use approved construction type or materials.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 26, 2023.

    • Citation K0291. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 26, 2023.

    • Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 26, 2023.

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  18. 6 citations

    Health inspection on June 16, 2022

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0756. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2022.

    • Citation F0758. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2022.

    • Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2022.

    • Citation F0867. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2022.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2022.

    • Citation F0868. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2022.

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  19. 3 citations

    Fire safety inspection on June 16, 2022

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation E0006. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 30, 2022.

    • Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 30, 2022.

    • Citation K0355. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 30, 2022.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Modoc Medical Center D/P SNF last inspected?

CMS lists April 17, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Modoc Medical Center D/P SNF have?

CMS lists 18 health citations since June 16, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Modoc Medical Center D/P SNF been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Modoc Medical Center D/P SNF?

Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.

Is Modoc Medical Center D/P SNF a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.