Seneca District Hospital D/P SNF
Nursing Home · Chester, CA
CMS certification number555022
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).
Contact & location
130 Brentwood DRChester, CA 96020
Plumas County
- Phone
- (530) 258-2151
- ZIP code
- 96020 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 16
- Residents per day
- 14.8 (93% occupied)
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital district
- Legal name
- Legal Business Name Not Available
- Medicare certified since
- August 1, 1976
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 6.07 (state 4.52 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.76 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.78 (state 1.20 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 3.53 (state 2.65 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 5.21 (state 4.09 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 48.1 (state 36.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- —
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- December 12, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 6.0 (state 15.7 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 2
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 14 health · 10 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-12 | 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. F0727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-06 |
| 2025-12-12 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-06 |
| 2025-12-12 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-06 |
| 2025-12-12 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-06 |
| 2025-10-08 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-10-30 |
| 2025-10-08 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-10-30 |
| 2025-09-05 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-11 |
| 2025-04-28 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-14 |
| 2024-11-07 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-26 |
| 2024-11-07 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-25 |
| 2024-11-07 | 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. F0727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-19 |
| 2024-06-04 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-24 |
| 2023-12-14 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-27 |
| 2023-12-14 | 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. F0727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-27 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
1 penalty in the last three years, including $11,408 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-08 | Fine | $11,408 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership Data Not Available |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Seneca District Hospital D/P SNF?
Seneca District Hospital D/P SNF has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in California.
How many beds does Seneca District Hospital D/P SNF have?
It has 16 certified beds and cares for about 15 residents per day.
Has Seneca District Hospital D/P SNF been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $11,408 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Seneca District Hospital D/P SNF?
(530) 258-2151. The facility is located at 130 Brentwood DR, Chester, CA 96020.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.