MODOC MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF — Nursing Home in ALTURAS, CA

228 W MC DOWELL AVE, ALTURAS, CA, 96101 | 5302335131

CMS Five-Star Rating

★★★★☆ 4/5

Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures

Facility Overview

Medicare Medicaid
Certified Beds84
Average Residents/Day46.2
CMS Certification Number555420

Staffing Levels

Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)

Total Nurse Staffing 5.48 HPRD
RN Staffing 0.35 HPRD

Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies

Most Recent Inspection January 14, 2026
Total Deficiencies 2

MODOC MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF had 2 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (January 14, 2026).

Inspection Findings — January 14, 2026

  • Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. (Level D)
    Corrected — February 1, 2026
  • 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. (Level D)
    Corrected — February 1, 2026
CareQED Analysis

Modoc Medical Center D/p SNF is a 84-bed nursing home in Alturas, California. It holds a 4-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 5.5 hours per resident day, above the California average of 4.5. Its most recent inspection, in January 2026, cited 2 deficiencies, none of them severe.

This facility’s nursing coverage stands out as stronger than typical for the area, which can mean more timely attention for residents. The most recent inspection raised non-severe issues, so it would be reasonable to ask how the facility has addressed medication labeling and secure storage practices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MODOC MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF Medicare and Medicaid certified?

MODOC MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.

What is MODOC MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF's CMS star rating?

MODOC MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

How is staffing at MODOC MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF?

MODOC MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF reports 5.4827 total nurse hours per resident day.

Has MODOC MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF had health inspection deficiencies?

On its most recent inspection, MODOC MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF had 2 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.

How many beds does MODOC MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF have?

MODOC MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF has 84 certified beds.

Data Source

This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.

CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.

CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.

CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.

CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.

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