Red Bluff, CA

Red Bluff Health Care Center

5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with $54,692 in total fines with 4 recent health deficiencies with 10 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

555 Luther Road, Red Bluff, CA

(530) 527-6232

Compare this facility

Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

5 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

Certified beds

Average residents

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Pratap Poddatoori

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1971-05-10

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

6 facilities

Chain averages 4 overall / 4 health / 3 staffing / 4 quality stars

Changed ownership

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.31

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.65 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

1.14

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 1.22 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.44

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.64 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.89

All reported nurse hours · state 4.51 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.45

RN + LPN hours · state 1.87 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.72

Weekend nurse staffing · state 4.08 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.32

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.50 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.02

Reported PT staffing · state 0.10 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.35

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

4.45

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.19

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

50%

Annual nurse turnover · state 38% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

1,975

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

52.52

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

1.0071

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

5.63

Baseline 17.16% · Performance 18.82% · Measure score 5.63 · Achievement 5.63 · Improvement 0

Healthcare-associated infections

7.60

Baseline 7.47% · Performance 5.56% · Measure score 7.60 · Achievement 7.60 · Improvement 7.21

Total nurse turnover

2.63

Baseline 58.00% · Performance 52.94% · Measure score 2.63 · Achievement 2.63 · Improvement 1.03

Adjusted total nurse staffing

5.15

Baseline 4.09 hours · Performance 4.54 hours · Measure score 5.15 · Achievement 5.15 · Improvement 2.17

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure	Facility	National	Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission	9.89%	10.72% 0.8 pts better	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 215 · Observed rate 8.37% · Lower 95% interval 7.16%
Discharge to community	57.6%	50.57% 7 pts better	Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 233 · Observed rate 54.94% · Lower 95% interval 51.29%
Medicare spending per beneficiary	0.95	1.02 0.1 pts better
Drug regimen review with follow-up	100%	95.27% 4.7 pts better	Numerator 128 · Denominator 128
Falls with major injury	0%	0.77% 0.8 pts better	Numerator 0 · Denominator 128
Discharge self-care score	62.89%	53.69% 9.2 pts better	Numerator 61 · Denominator 97
Discharge mobility score	62.89%	50.94% 12 pts better	Numerator 61 · Denominator 97
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened	0.78%	2.29% 1.5 pts better	Numerator 1 · Denominator 128 · Adjusted rate 1.05%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization	5.56%	7.12% 1.6 pts better	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 138 · Observed rate 2.9% · Lower 95% interval 3.36%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage	5.71%	8.2% 2.5 pts worse	Numerator 6 · Denominator 105
Staff flu vaccination coverage	60.22%	42% 18.2 pts better	Numerator 56 · Denominator 93
Discharge function score	57.73%	56.45% 1.3 pts better	Numerator 56 · Denominator 97
Transfer of health information to provider	Not Available	95.95%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator 17 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to patient	95.35%	96.28% 0.9 pts worse	Numerator 82 · Denominator 86
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date	11.11%	25.2% 14.1 pts worse	Numerator 7 · Denominator 63

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	0.8	2.3 1.5 pts better	1.9 1.1 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.8 · Observed 0.6 · Expected 1.5 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	0.9	1.6 0.7 pts better	1.8 0.9 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.9 · Observed 0.7 · Expected 1.4 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	100.0%	98.5% 1.5 pts better	93.4% 6.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	92.3%	98.2% 5.9 pts worse	95.5% 3.2 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 92.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	2.0%	1.6% 0.4 pts worse	3.3% 1.3 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.0% · Q2 2.6% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 2.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	0.0%	6.8% 6.8 pts better	11.4% 11.4 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	4.3%	4.1% 0.2 pts worse	5.4% 1.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 8.1% · Q3 3.2% · Q4 6.2% · 4Q avg 4.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	23.6%	13.7% 9.9 pts worse	19.6% 4 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 22.5% · Q2 26.3% · Q3 28.6% · Q4 17.1% · 4Q avg 23.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	7.1%	14.2% 7.1 pts better	16.7% 9.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.7% · Q2 6.9% · Q3 7.1% · Q4 7.7% · 4Q avg 7.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained	0.0%	0.4% 0.4 pts better	0.1% 0.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened	16.7%	11.0% 5.7 pts worse	16.3% 0.4 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 25.6% · Q2 19.0% · 4Q avg 16.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	16.7%	10.7% 6 pts worse	14.9% 1.8 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 25.6% · Q2 18.9% · Q3 11.4% · Q4 9.1% · 4Q avg 16.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	3.3%	1.0% 2.3 pts worse	1.0% 2.3 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.7% · Q2 2.7% · Q3 3.2% · Q4 2.6% · 4Q avg 3.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	0.0%	1.2% 1.2 pts better	1.7% 1.7 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	17.5%	10.9% 6.6 pts worse	19.8% 2.3 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 14.2% · Q2 19.5% · Q3 17.6% · Q4 19.0% · 4Q avg 17.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	2.9%	4.7% 1.8 pts better	5.1% 2.2 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 6.3% · Q3 5.5% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 2.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	99.7%	94.0% 5.7 pts better	81.7% 18 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 99.0% · 4Q avg 99.7%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	13.0%	11.2% 1.8 pts worse	12.0% 1 pts worse	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 13.0% · Observed 12.4% · Expected 10.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	1.0%	1.5% 0.5 pts better	1.6% 0.6 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.5% · Q2 1.4% · Q3 1.4% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	95.9%	93.2% 2.7 pts better	79.7% 16.2 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 95.9%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	18.4%	23.2% 4.8 pts better	23.9% 5.5 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 18.4% · Observed 15.7% · Expected 20.4% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-01-10 · Fire 2025-01-10

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (1 deficiency)

10 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-10-12 · Fire 2023-10-12

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)

10 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2021-05-27 · Fire 2021-05-27

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (3 deficiencies)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-10

K916 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

Corrected 2025-02-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-10

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-01-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-10

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2025-01-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-10

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-01-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-10

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-02-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-10

K919 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

Corrected 2025-01-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-10

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-01-15

C · Minimal harm 2025-01-10

E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2025-01-22

C · Minimal harm 2025-01-10

K352 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-01-16

C · Minimal harm 2025-01-10

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-02-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-12

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2023-11-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-12

K347 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

Corrected 2023-11-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-12

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-11-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-12

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-11-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-12

K341 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Corrected 2023-11-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-12

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2023-11-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-12

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-11-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-12

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2023-11-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-12

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-11-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-12

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2023-11-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-05-27

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2021-06-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-05-27

E6 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

Corrected 2021-06-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-05-27

K343 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.

Corrected 2021-06-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-05-27

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2021-06-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-05-27

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2021-06-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-05-27

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2021-06-09

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-10

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2025-02-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-10

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2025-02-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-10

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2025-02-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-10

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2025-02-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-12

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Corrected 2023-11-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-12

F700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Corrected 2023-11-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-12

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-11-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-12

F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2023-11-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-12

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2023-11-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-12

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-11-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-12

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Corrected 2023-11-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-12

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2023-11-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-12

F770 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Corrected 2023-11-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-05-27

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2021-06-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-05-27

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2021-06-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-05-27

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2021-06-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-05-27

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2021-06-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-05-27

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2021-06-16

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$4,587 2023-10-02

Fine

Fine · fine $4,587

Fine

$4,587 2023-09-25

Fine

Fine · fine $4,587

Fine

$4,587 2023-09-18

Fine

Fine · fine $4,587

Fine

$4,587 2023-09-11

Fine

Fine · fine $4,587

Fine

$4,587 2023-09-05

Fine

Fine · fine $4,587

Fine

$4,587 2023-08-28

Fine

Fine · fine $4,587

Fine

$4,235 2023-08-21

Fine

Fine · fine $4,235

Fine

$3,882 2023-08-14

Fine

Fine · fine $3,882

Fine

$3,529 2023-08-07

Fine

Fine · fine $3,529

Fine

$8,469 2023-07-17

Fine

Fine · fine $8,469

Fine

$2,117 2023-06-26

Fine

Fine · fine $2,117

Fine

$1,764 2023-06-20

Fine

Fine · fine $1,764

Fine

$3,174 2023-05-30

Fine

Fine · fine $3,174

Fine

Ownership

Poddatoori, Pratap

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

100% 6 facilities 2006-02-17

Andres, Norma