RED BLUFF HEALTH CARE CENTER

Red Bluff Health Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 555 Luther Road in Red Bluff, California (ZIP code 96080) in Tehama County. The facility operates under for-profit corporate ownership and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has a total of 58 certified beds. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 representing the highest rating. Red Bluff Health Care Center holds an overall CMS rating of 5 stars. This overall rating is derived from three component ratings. The health inspection rating is 5 stars, reflecting results from on-site inspections conducted by state survey agencies. The staffing rating is 4 stars, which is based on reported nursing hours per resident per day, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants. The quality measure rating is 5 stars, reflecting performance on clinical indicators such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, and the use of certain medications among residents. With respect to payment, Red Bluff Health Care Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid, as indicated by its dual certification status. This means the facility is available to residents who qualify for federal Medicare coverage, which generally applies to short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, as well as to residents who qualify for Medicaid, the joint federal and state program that may cover long-term care costs for eligible individuals. Prospective residents or their families are advised to contact the facility directly at (530) 527-6232 to confirm current payment policies, bed availability, and insurance acceptance. In comparison to national benchmarks, Red Bluff Health Care Center performs above the national average across most rating categories. The national average overall CMS rating for nursing facilities is 3.0 stars. Red Bluff Health Care Center's overall rating of 5 stars, combined with a 5-star health inspection rating and a 5-star quality measure rating, places it above that national average. The staffing rating of 4 stars also exceeds the national midpoint. These ratings are drawn from CMS data and reflect conditions at the time of the most recent survey and reporting period. Ratings may change as new inspection and staffing data are reported.