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Modoc Medical Center D/p Snf

Strong Medicare quality ratings. Still worth an in-person visit before deciding.

228 W Mc Dowell Ave, Alturas, CA 9610184 bedsLicensed & Active
5/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
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What this means for your family

Choosing Modoc Medical Center D/p Snf means your loved one is in a facility that ranks well on Medicare quality measures. While no facility is perfect, the clinical data here is encouraging.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.43hrs
57%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
5.75hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
45%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
67%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 15 measures

Medicare Rating
2/ 5
Better Than Avg

4

measures

Worse Than Avg

8

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility19.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
19.0%
US
14.4%
CA
10.4%
🦠

Residents who got a urinary tract infection

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
9.5%
US
1.6%
CA
1.2%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility14.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
14.9%
US
12.1%
CA
7.0%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
CA
98.6%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility18.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
18.2%
US
15.5%
CA
11.7%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility16.8%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
16.8%
US
19.4%
CA
10.7%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility90.9%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
90.9%
US
81.8%
CA
94.2%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

7deficiencies
Well below state avg (15.4)
7 complaint-triggered

This facility has concerning patterns with families filing 9 complaints that triggered inspections, revealing issues with medication management, infection control, and resident safety. Problems persist across multiple years, particularly with nursing staffing adequacy, proper medication labeling, and protecting residents from abuse and neglect. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the recurring nature of complaints and repeat violations in key care areas suggest ongoing quality challenges that families should carefully consider.

Jan 14, 2026Complaint
2
0725Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Jun 11, 2025Complaint
2
0563Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.

0909Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

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.

Apr 17, 2025Routine
8
0041Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0812Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0211Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

0355Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0923Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

0007Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

Apr 1, 2025Complaint
1
0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Dec 5, 2023Complaint
1
0600Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

Nov 6, 2023Complaint
1
0741Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Modoc Medical Center D/p Snf

Organization Type

for profit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Last Frontier Healthcare District

Owner · Organization

100%

Key personnel

Richert, EdwardOfficer / DirectorJohnson, EdwardOfficer / DirectorKramer, KevinOfficer / DirectorRichert, EdwardOfficer / DirectorLast Frontier Healthcare DistrictManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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