Jerold Phelps Comm Hosp SNF
Nursing Home · Garberville, CA
CMS certification number555516
Contact & location
733 Cedar StreetGarberville, CA 95542
Humboldt County
- Phone
- (707) 923-3921
- ZIP code
- 95542 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 17
- Residents per day
- 7.9 (46% occupied)
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital district
- Legal name
- Southern Humboldt Community Healthcare District
- Medicare certified since
- August 25, 1992
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
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
- 7.74 (state 4.52 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.28 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 3.80 (state 1.20 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.66 (state 2.65 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 7.25 (state 4.09 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- —
- RN turnover
- —
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- September 12, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 7.0 (state 15.7 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 1
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 28 health · 33 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-23 | 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 2026-04-24 |
| 2025-09-12 | 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 2025-10-30 |
| 2025-09-12 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. F0838 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-30 |
| 2025-09-12 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-30 |
| 2025-09-12 | 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 2025-10-30 |
| 2025-09-12 | 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 2025-10-30 |
| 2025-09-12 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-30 |
| 2025-04-17 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-01 |
| 2025-04-17 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-01 |
| 2025-04-17 | 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 2025-06-01 |
| 2024-03-01 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-09 |
| 2024-03-01 | 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 |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-09 |
| 2024-03-01 | Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility. F0837 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-09 |
| 2024-03-01 | 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 2024-04-09 |
| 2024-03-01 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-09 |
| 2024-03-01 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. F0636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-09 |
| 2024-03-01 | 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 2024-04-09 |
| 2021-05-20 | 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 |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-07-22 |
| 2021-05-20 | 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 |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-07-22 |
| 2021-05-20 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. F0638 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-07-22 |
| 2021-05-20 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-07-22 |
| 2021-05-20 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-07-22 |
| 2021-05-20 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-07-22 |
| 2021-05-20 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. F0636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-07-22 |
| 2021-05-20 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. F0676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-07-22 |
| 2021-05-20 | 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 2021-07-22 |
| 2021-05-20 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. F0867 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-07-22 |
| 2021-05-20 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly F0868 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-07-22 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Scown, Kent (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Scown, Kent (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Southern Humboldt Community Healthcare District (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Scown, Kent (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Jerold Phelps Comm Hosp SNF?
Jerold Phelps Comm Hosp SNF has a 2-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 Jerold Phelps Comm Hosp SNF have?
It has 17 certified beds and cares for about 8 residents per day.
Has Jerold Phelps Comm Hosp SNF been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Jerold Phelps Comm Hosp SNF?
(707) 923-3921. The facility is located at 733 Cedar Street, Garberville, CA 95542.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.