Nursing home report
GARBERVILLE, CA · Medicare-certified · 17 beds
JEROLD PHELPS COMM HOSP SNF in Garberville, CA has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. The staffing rating is 1 out of 5 stars, even though reported nurse staffing is 7.74 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark; there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Health inspections
Staffing
7.738 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 7.738.
Hours per resident per day.
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents with a fall causing major injury
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
Residents with a urinary tract infection
Residents who lost too much weight
Residents who were physically restrained
Residents needing more help with daily activities
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
Residents with a long-term catheter
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
Residents with depressive symptoms
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
The home failed to have a registered nurse on duty enough hours each day and to keep a registered nurse as the full-time director of nursing. Cited September 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
F-Tag 727 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
The home failed to conduct and document a full facility assessment to ensure it had the resources needed for daily care and emergencies. Cited September 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
F-Tag 838 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
The home failed to have policies and procedures in place to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Cited April 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
F-Tag 607 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: F
The home failed to create and carry out a timely plan to meet a new resident’s most immediate needs after admission. Cited March 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
F-Tag 655 — 42 CFR §483.21 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited March 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: F
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.
