LASSEN NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER
2005 RIVER STREET, Susanville, CA 96130
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
Resident Council Active
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CMS Abuse/Neglect Flag
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How LASSEN NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER Compares
LASSEN NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER is a 96-bed for-profit nursing facility in Susanville, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the California average of 3.2 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (3.3%) is above the California average of 1.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 96 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 87% occupied.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 19.5% — worse than the California average of 12.1% (61% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 3.3% — worse than the California average of 1.6% (101% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.2% — worse than the California average of 4.3% (44% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 13.5% — better than the California average of 22.9% (41% lower).
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against California averages across 1165 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask LASSEN NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing LASSEN NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER with other nursing homes in Susanville.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for LASSEN NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is LASSEN NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is LASSEN NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 19.5% here versus 12.1% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is LASSEN NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 3.3% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at LASSEN NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at LASSEN NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Susanville
Susanville sits in Lassen County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.4% of the population — a share of seniors in line with California as a whole (14.3% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 4,421 (14.4%)
- Median age
- 36.8 years
- Median household income
- $56,971
- Median home value
- $207,800
Demographics for Lassen County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Susanville.
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