Modoc Medical Center D/P SNF
Nursing Home · Alturas, CA
CMS certification number555420
Contact & location
225 W MC Dowell AveAlturas, CA 96101
Modoc County
- Phone
- (530) 233-5131
- ZIP code
- 96101 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 84
- Residents per day
- 53.8 (64% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Last Frontier Healthcare District
- Medicare certified since
- May 4, 1990
- 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
- 6.09 (state 4.52 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.48 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.74 (state 1.20 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 3.87 (state 2.65 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 5.00 (state 4.09 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 44.1 (state 36.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 71.4 (state 38.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- April 17, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 5.0 (state 15.7 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 2
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 18 health · 14 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-14 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-01 |
| 2026-01-14 | 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 · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-01 |
| 2025-06-11 | Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing. F0563 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-26 |
| 2025-06-11 | 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. F0909 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-23 |
| 2025-04-17 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-25 |
| 2025-04-17 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-25 |
| 2025-04-17 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-25 |
| 2025-04-01 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-01 |
| 2023-12-05 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-15 |
| 2023-11-06 | Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. F0741 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-30 |
| 2023-10-05 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-01 |
| 2023-10-05 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-26 |
| 2022-06-16 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-07-15 |
| 2022-06-16 | 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. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-07-15 |
| 2022-06-16 | 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 2022-07-15 |
| 2022-06-16 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. F0867 · Administration Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-07-15 |
| 2022-06-16 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-07-15 |
| 2022-06-16 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly F0868 · Administration Deficiencies |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-07-15 |
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
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Last Frontier Healthcare District (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Boulade, Rose (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dolby, Paul (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Johnson, Edward (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kramer, Kevin (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Last Frontier Healthcare District (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Madison, Carol (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mason, Mike (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Richert, Edward (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Weber, Keith (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Richert, Edward (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Johnson, Edward (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kramer, Kevin (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Richert, Edward (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Boulade, Rose (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dolby, Paul (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Johnson, Edward (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kramer, Kevin (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Last Frontier Healthcare District (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Madison, Carol (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mason, Mike (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Richert, Edward (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Weber, Keith (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Modoc Medical Center D/P SNF?
Modoc Medical Center D/P SNF has a 5-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 Modoc Medical Center D/P SNF have?
It has 84 certified beds and cares for about 54 residents per day.
Has Modoc Medical Center D/P SNF been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Modoc Medical Center D/P SNF?
(530) 233-5131. The facility is located at 225 W MC Dowell Ave, Alturas, CA 96101.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.