SENECA DISTRICT HOSPITAL D/P SNF

Seneca District Hospital D/P SNF is a skilled nursing facility located at 130 Brentwood Dr in Chester, California, within Plumas County. The facility operates under government ownership, specifically a hospital district, and holds 16 certified beds. It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid patients. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS assigns these ratings based on three component categories: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Seneca District Hospital D/P SNF received a health inspection rating of 2 stars, indicating performance below the national average in that domain. Its staffing rating stands at 4 stars, reflecting above-average staffing levels relative to other certified nursing facilities nationwide. The quality measure rating is also 4 stars, suggesting performance above the national average on clinical quality indicators tracked by CMS. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, making it accessible to residents who qualify for either federal program. Individuals seeking placement at this facility should contact the administration directly at (530) 258-2151 to confirm current availability, specific covered services, and any out-of-pocket costs that may apply depending on payer type and length of stay. When considered in the context of national benchmarks, Seneca District Hospital D/P SNF presents a mixed profile. The overall 2-star rating places it below the national average of 3.0 stars, driven in part by its 2-star health inspection score. However, its staffing and quality measure ratings of 4 stars each indicate that certain operational aspects of care delivery perform notably above average. As a small, government-operated hospital-based skilled nursing facility in a rural area of Northern California, it serves a limited number of residents with 16 certified beds. Families and case managers researching placement options in Plumas County can use this CMS data as one reference point alongside direct facility inquiries and state inspection reports.