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Findings, latest cycle7
Findings with harm or immediate jeopardy, 3 cycles0
Fines, 3 years$0
Beds17
Inspection findings
Inspectors recorded 28 findings in the last three inspection cycles.
Each entry below is a requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet on that date, in the regulator's own English wording.
| Inspection date | Area | Requirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English) | Severity | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2026 | Abuse, neglect and exploitation | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (F0609) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Apr 24, 2026 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | Administration | 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) | No harm, but a risk of harm widespread | Corrected: Oct 30, 2025 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | Pharmacy and medications | 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) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Oct 30, 2025 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | Pharmacy and medications | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. (F0756) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Oct 30, 2025 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | Nursing and physician services | 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) | No harm, but a risk of harm widespread | Corrected: Oct 30, 2025 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | Quality of life and care | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. (F0692) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Oct 30, 2025 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | Resident assessment and care planning | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F0658) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Oct 30, 2025 |
| Apr 17, 2025 | Abuse, neglect and exploitation | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (F0609) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Jun 1, 2025 |
| Apr 17, 2025 | Abuse, neglect and exploitation | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. (F0607) | No harm, but a risk of harm widespread · from a complaint | Corrected: Jun 1, 2025 |
| Apr 17, 2025 | Resident rights | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F0550) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated · from a complaint | Corrected: Jun 1, 2025 |
Earlier inspections (18)
| Inspection date | Area | Requirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English) | Severity | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2024 | Administration | 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) | No harm, but a risk of harm widespread | Corrected: Apr 9, 2024 |
| Mar 1, 2024 | Pharmacy and medications | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. (F0756) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Apr 9, 2024 |
| Mar 1, 2024 | Quality of life and care | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F0689) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Apr 9, 2024 |
| Mar 1, 2024 | Resident assessment and care planning | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F0656) | No harm, but a risk of harm widespread | Corrected: Apr 9, 2024 |
| Mar 1, 2024 | Resident assessment and care planning | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted (F0655) | No harm, but a risk of harm widespread | Corrected: Apr 9, 2024 |
| Mar 1, 2024 | Resident assessment and care planning | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. (F0636) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Apr 9, 2024 |
| Mar 1, 2024 | Resident rights | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. (F0552) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Apr 9, 2024 |
| May 20, 2021 | Administration | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly (F0868) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jul 22, 2021 |
| May 20, 2021 | Administration | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. (F0867) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jul 22, 2021 |
| May 20, 2021 | Food and nutrition | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812) | No harm, but a risk of harm widespread | Corrected: Jul 22, 2021 |
| May 20, 2021 | Pharmacy and medications | 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) | No harm, but a risk of harm widespread | Corrected: Jul 22, 2021 |
| May 20, 2021 | Pharmacy and medications | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F0755) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jul 22, 2021 |
| May 20, 2021 | Quality of life and care | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. (F0697) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Jul 22, 2021 |
| May 20, 2021 | Quality of life and care | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. (F0676) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jul 22, 2021 |
| May 20, 2021 | Resident assessment and care planning | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F0656) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Jul 22, 2021 |
| May 20, 2021 | Resident assessment and care planning | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted (F0655) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Jul 22, 2021 |
| May 20, 2021 | Resident assessment and care planning | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. (F0638) | No harm, but a risk of harm pattern | Corrected: Jul 22, 2021 |
| May 20, 2021 | Resident assessment and care planning | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. (F0636) | No harm, but a risk of harm isolated | Corrected: Jul 22, 2021 |
Fines and payment denials
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Staffing
| Nurse staff hours per resident per day | 9.36 | California median: 4.27 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 1.25 | California median: 0.52 |
| Nurse staff hours on weekends | 9.15 | California median: 3.85 |
| Nursing staff who left within a year | 36.8% | California median: 36.0% |
About this home
| Beds | 17 |
| Residents per day, average | 7.3 |
| Ownership | Government, hospital district |
| Legal business name | Southern Humboldt Community Healthcare District |
| In Medicare/Medicaid since | Aug 25, 1992 |
| Located inside a hospital | Yes |
Questions to ask when you call
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Source. Medicare Care Compare (CMS Provider Data), data dated Oct 1, 2026. Open this home on Medicare.gov