Federal inspection record · CMS data as of October 1, 2026
Shasta Healthcare
445 Park Street, Weed, CA · (530) 938-4429
- Certified beds
- 59
- Residents per day
- 40
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Chain
- No chain reported
- Medicare / Medicaid
- Medicare + Medicaid
- Certified since
- July 14, 1967
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How this home got 2 stars
The overall rating isn't an average. CMS starts from the inspection rating and nudges it at most two steps. Here is the arithmetic for this home, using CMS's own rules.
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Health inspections
★★★★★starting point
Everything starts from what state inspectors found on site. This is a ranking against other homes in California.
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Staffing
★★★★★no change
Only a 5-star staffing rating adds a star, and only a 1-star rating removes one. Ratings of 2 to 4 change nothing.
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Quality measures
★★★★★no change
Same rule: 5 stars adds one, 1 star takes one away. These measures are mostly reported by the home itself.
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Overall
★★★★★2 of 5
Matches the rating CMS publishes on Care Compare.
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Where it sits among California homes
Shasta Healthcare carries 133 inspection points. That is fewer than 24% of California's 1,154 rated homes.
Inspectors' citations earn points by how serious and how widespread they were (the grid below). CMS then ranks every home in California: the 10% with the fewest points get 5 stars, the 20% with the most get 1 star, and the middle 70% split evenly into 2, 3 and 4.
- 5★ 0–33 pts
- 4★ 33–66 pts
- 3★ 66–96 pts
- 2★ 96–146 pts
- 1★ over 146 pts
Bars show every rated home in California by its weighted inspection score. CMS recalibrates the cut points monthly but holds a home's rating until its own score changes, so a home can sit just outside today's band.
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What inspectors found
30 health citations on record since 2022. Each one gets a letter: the row says how badly residents were affected, the column how many.
Immediate jeopardyResidents at risk of serious injury or death
Actual harmA resident was hurt
Potential for harmNo one was hurt, but could have been
Minimal harmPaperwork-level problems
Read the rows, not the total. Most citations nationwide are a D: one problem, nobody hurt. Rows G–I mean a resident was harmed; J–L mean inspectors found residents in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Small numbers in each cell are the inspection points CMS assigns per citation. Those points are what the state curve above ranks.
Harm and immediate-jeopardy citations (3)
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G
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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L
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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K
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Everything else, by area of care
Resident Rights6D
- D
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
- D
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
- D
Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
- D
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
- D
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
- D
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Nutrition and Dietary4F
- F
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- E
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
- E
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
- E
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nursing and Physician Services4D
- D
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
- D
Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.
- D
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
- D
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning3D
- D
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- D
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- C
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation3D
- D
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- D
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- D
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Pharmacy Service2D
- D
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- D
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.
Environmental2E
- E
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
- D
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Quality of Life and Care1D
- D
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Infection Control1F
- F
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Administration1D
- D
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Inspection history
2026-04-24
11 health deficiencies · 9 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (4 deficiencies)
2025-01-15
7 health deficiencies · 15 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (2 deficiencies)
2022-07-21
12 health deficiencies · 6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (3 deficiencies)
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Nursing time per resident, per day
Each resident here gets about 4 h 34 min of nursing staff time a day, 40 min of it from a registered nurse.
This home
4 h 34 min
California average
4 h 33 min
U.S. average
3 h 54 min
- Registered nurse
- Licensed practical nurse
- Nurse aide
Reported hours from payroll data the home submits to CMS, divided by its daily resident count. Not adjusted for how sick residents are.
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Fines and payment denials
$84,526 in federal fines on record over the past three years.
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-12 | Fine | $24,518 |
| 2024-07-12 | Fine | $60,008 |
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Resident outcomes
Quality measures compared with state and national averages. Most come from assessments the home itself reports.
| Measure | This home | State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days1.3 pts better | 0.9 | 2.2 | 1.8 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days0.9 pts worse | 2.4 | 1.5 | 1.7 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine0.8 pts worse | 97.9% | 98.7% | 93.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine5.3 pts worse | 92.6% | 97.9% | 95.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury7.7 pts worse | 9.3% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms11.3 pts worse | 18.9% | 7.6% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight0.8 pts better | 3.3% | 4.1% | 5.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication3.8 pts worse | 17.5% | 13.7% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication12.3 pts better | 0.0% | 12.3% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained0.3 pts better | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened13.5 pts worse | 22.4% | 8.9% | 12.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased27.7 pts worse | 37.9% | 10.2% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder2.8 pts worse | 3.5% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection2.1 pts worse | 3.3% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence6.4 pts worse | 16.2% | 9.8% | 18.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers2 pts worse | 6.3% | 4.3% | 4.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine2.1 pts better | 96.7% | 94.6% | 82.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit2.4 pts worse | 13.5% | 11.1% | 11.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication1.3 pts better | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine3.4 pts worse | 89.7% | 93.1% | 80.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission9 pts better | 13.6% | 22.6% | 23.4% |
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Who owns and runs it
9 owners and managers reported to CMS. The last column counts how many nursing homes each one is tied to.
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| Name | Role | Share | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emry, Kent | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual | 58% | 1 facilities |
| Emerson, Cheryl | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual | 21% | 1 facilities |
| Phelps, Julie | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual | 21% | 1 facilities |
| Emerson, Cheryl | Corporate Director · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Emerson, Cheryl | Corporate Officer · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Emerson, Cheryl | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Emry, Kent | Corporate Director · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Emry, Kent | Corporate Officer · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Phelps, Julie | Corporate Officer · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
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Fire safety
30 life-safety citations (sprinklers, exits, alarms). These don't count toward the star rating.
Smoke11F
- F
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- F
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- D
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- D
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- D
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
- F
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
- E
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- D
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Emergency Preparedness8F
- F
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- C
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- C
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
- C
Develop a communication plan.
- C
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
- C
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- C
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
- D
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems5F
- F
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- D
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- C
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- D
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Egress4D
- D
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- C
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- D
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- D
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Miscellaneous2D
- D
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
- C
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
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