Colusa Medical Center - Snf
Colusa, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555909) · 6 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: — · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $4,558
Phone: (530) 691-0800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Colusa Medical Center - SNF has an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, above California's state average of 3.16, with a 5-star health inspection rating and a 1-star staffing rating.
Colusa Medical Center - SNF reports about 4.03 total nurse hours per resident per day, with RN hours reported at 0.00 per resident per day, and CMS gives it a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5; nursing turnover data was not reported by CMS.
Colusa Medical Center - SNF has 1 federal fine on record totaling $4,558.00 and 0 payment denials; CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Program status, but families should verify current flags on Care Compare.
About this facility
Colusa Medical Center - SNF is a small nursing home in Colusa, California, certified for 6 beds with an average of 7.0 residents. The facility is operated as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since June 27, 2018.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the California state average of 3.16. This overall score is built from a Health Inspection rating of 5 out of 5 and a Staffing rating of 1 out of 5. CMS quality measure (QM) rating data was not provided in this record.
On staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing of approximately 4.03 hours per resident per day. RN hours per resident per day are reported at 0.00, and nursing staff turnover data was not provided. The low staffing star rating of 1, despite reasonable total nurse hours, suggests families should review the detailed staffing breakdown on Care Compare.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $4,558.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Program status was indicated in the data provided; families should confirm current flags directly on Care Compare, as these designations can change.
No chain affiliation was listed in this record. CMS data indicates no ownership change in the past 12 months, so current ratings should reflect the present operator.
Source: CMS Care Compare, most recent available data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Colusa Medical Center - SNF has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5, which is above California's state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.03 hours per resident per day, with 0.00 RN hours per resident per day reported; CMS gives it a staffing rating of 1 out of 5. Turnover data was not reported.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $4,558.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Program status for this facility; verify current status on Medicare Care Compare.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 6 beds, with an average of 7.0 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit Limited Liability Company; no chain affiliation was listed in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since June 27, 2018.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures separately; this facility scores 4 overall, 5 for health inspections, 1 for staffing, and quality measure data was not provided.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the data provided; contact the facility at 5306910800 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed by CMS data; contact the facility at 5306910800 to arrange a tour and ask directly.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings, inspections, and penalty details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555909?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.