Nursing homes in Alturas, CA
Compare 1 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Alturas, part of the Modoc area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 5★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Alturas, California, and surrounding areas within Modoc County have access to one skilled nursing facility located in the 96101 ZIP code. Based on data from CMS Care Compare, the city maintains an impressive average overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. The Modoc Medical Center D/P SNF, operated by the Last Frontier Healthcare District, currently holds this top 5-star designation for its quality of care.
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avg 5★ · 1 homesProvider mix in Alturas
1 organisation operates homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Alturas
- All homes in Alturas score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 1 of 1 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 0 of 1 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Alturas
| MODOC MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF LAST FRONTIER HEALTHCARE DISTRICT · Medium · For Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
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