SENECA DISTRICT HOSPITAL D/P SNF
130 BRENTWOOD DR, Chester, CA 96020
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
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Care Quality Indicators
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How SENECA DISTRICT HOSPITAL D/P SNF Compares
SENECA DISTRICT HOSPITAL D/P SNF is a 16-bed government-owned nursing facility in Chester, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (9.3%) is above the California average of 4.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 16 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.0% — worse than the California average of 12.1%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.4% — worse than the California average of 1.6% (109% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 9.3% — worse than the California average of 4.3% (119% higher).
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 SENECA DISTRICT HOSPITAL D/P SNF
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SENECA DISTRICT HOSPITAL D/P SNF with other nursing homes in Chester.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for SENECA DISTRICT HOSPITAL D/P SNF, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is SENECA DISTRICT HOSPITAL D/P SNF 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 SENECA DISTRICT HOSPITAL D/P SNF doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 14.0% here versus 12.1% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is SENECA DISTRICT HOSPITAL D/P SNF doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 3.4% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does SENECA DISTRICT HOSPITAL D/P SNF maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 16 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SENECA DISTRICT HOSPITAL D/P SNF?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around Chester
Chester sits in Plumas County, where adults 65 and older make up about 27.7% of the population — a higher share of seniors than 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+
- 5,217 (27.7%)
- Median age
- 51.9 years
- Median household income
- $57,233
- Median home value
- $259,300
Demographics for Plumas County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Chester.
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