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Jerold Phelps Comm Hosp SNF

Garberville, California · CCN 555516

17 surveys since 2011. The first finding at harm level was recorded in 2015.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

Citations on record
103
Surveys
17
Harm or worse
3
Immediate jeopardy
1
The record, 2011–2026
’11’15’20’25’26
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Immediate jeopardy1

Findings at the most serious level CMS records.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file12/17

Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.

The facility

Certified beds
17
Ownership
Government - Hospital district
Chain
Independent
County
Humboldt · rural
Medicare-certified since
1992

CMS ratings

Overall
2
Health inspection
3
Staffing
1
Quality measures
2

CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.

Compared with similar facilities

Since 2021, this facility recorded somewhat more weighted findings than its peer group.

Weighted by harm level, against 15 government-run facilities with fewer than 66 beds in California.

Last survey on record

Mar 23, 2026

231 days ago.

Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.

Staffing

MeasureThis facilityPeer median
Nurse hours per resident day7.746.57
Registered-nurse hours per resident day1.28—

As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.

Enforcement

No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.

Severity of recent findings

Citations by CMS scope and severity. Rows are harm level, columns are how widespread the finding was.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardyJ—K—L—
Actual harmG—H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD1242.9%E828.6%F828.6%
No harm, potential for minimalA—B—C—
CMS’s current file: 28 of the 103 citations on record.

Most frequently cited here

In CMS’s current monthly file.

  • F6092×

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  • F6362×

    Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

  • F6552×

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

  • F6562×

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  • F7562×

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Jerold Phelps Comm Hosp SNF, in the surveyor’s own words.

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF727Sep 12, 2025

    Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a Registered Nurse (RN) worked at least 8 consecutive hours a day, seven days a week for a census of 8 residents. This failure contributed to staffing shortfalls: there were no RNs on duty for 7 days between January 2025 and March 2025, thereby creating the potential that residents would not receive RN-specific care such as assessments and intravenous medication administration. Cross reference F838.Findings: During a concurrent interview and record review on 9/11/25 at 4:10 p.m., the DON (Director of Nursing) reviewed the facility nurse staffing schedules dated, January 2025, February 2025, March 2025 and April 2025. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF838Sep 12, 2025

    Based on administrative interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a comprehensive facility-wide assessment (evaluation process assessing the resident population and the resources needed to provide competent care) was updated annually and included a staffing plan that ensured Registered Nurse's (RN) worked 8 consecutive hours per day, seven days a week.This failure contributed to staffing shortfalls: there were no RNs on duty for 7 days between January 2025 and March 2025, thereby creating the potential that residents would not receive RN-specific care such as assessments and intravenous medication administration. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF607Apr 17, 2025

    Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure their policy regarding resident abuse indicated the person responsible for investigating abuse allegations was to submit allegations of resident abuse within 2 hours of being made aware and submit an investigation summary within 5 business days to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). These failures decreased the facility's potential to protect a census of 8 residents from abuse and take appropriate corrective action. Findings: A review of the facility ' s policy and procedure (P&P) titled Abuse and Neglect Investigation printed on 4/17/25 was conducted on 4/28/25. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF655Mar 1, 2024

    Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to develop a baseline care plan for six (6) of six (6) residents (Resident 1, Resident 2, Resident 3, Resident 4, Resident 5, Resident 57) within 48 hours of their admission. This failure can impede continuity of care, cause uncertain communication among facility staff, and render them unprepared for adverse events that might occur right after the residents' admission as well as keeping the resident or representative in the dark of the initial plan for delivery of care and services. Findings: During a review of records on 2/29/24 at 4:30 PM, no baseline care plans, signed by the residents or their representatives, were found among the facility documents. A request was made to the CNO. 48660 During an interview on 03/1/24 at 10 a.m. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF656Mar 1, 2024

    Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to develop a person-centered comprehensive care plan for 5 of 6 residents (Resident 1, Resident 3, Resident 4, Resident 5, and Resident 57) to meet his or her preferences and goals, and address the resident's medical, physical, mental, and psychosocial needs. This failure had the potential to negatively impact the residents' quality of life as well as the quality of care and services received. Findings: A review of Resident 1's face sheet (demographics) indicated he was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. […]

Read 23 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 23 of 103 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • Mar 23, 2026Complaint1 finding
  • Sep 12, 2025Standard7 findings
  • Apr 17, 2025Complaint3 findings
  • Mar 1, 2024Standard7 findings
  • Aug 25, 2022Complaint2 findings
  • May 20, 2021Standard11 findings
  • Aug 22, 2019Standard4 findings · 1 harm
  • Jul 11, 2018Standard2 findings
Show the 9 earlier surveys
  • Jun 16, 2017Standard6 findings
  • Jun 24, 2016Standard and complaint20 findings
  • Mar 16, 2016Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
  • Jan 20, 2016Complaint1 finding
  • Apr 24, 2015Standard and complaint5 findings · 1 harm
  • Feb 21, 2014Standard6 findings
  • Feb 8, 2013—5 findings
  • Feb 3, 2012—10 findings
  • Jan 13, 2011—12 findings

Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.

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