SURPRISE VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL D/P SNF
741 N. MAIN STREET, Cedarville, CA 96104
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Quality Measures
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Care Quality Indicators
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How SURPRISE VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL D/P SNF Compares
SURPRISE VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL D/P SNF is a 22-bed government-owned nursing facility in Cedarville, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (55.2%) is above the California average of 12.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 22 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 84% occupied.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 55.2% — worse than the California average of 12.1% (355% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.3% — better than the California average of 1.6%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.6% — better than the California average of 4.3% (63% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against California averages across 1165 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask SURPRISE VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL D/P SNF
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SURPRISE VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL D/P SNF with other nursing homes in Cedarville.
How is SURPRISE VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL D/P SNF addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is SURPRISE VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL D/P SNF doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 55.2% here versus 12.1% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help SURPRISE VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL D/P SNF keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.3% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SURPRISE VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL D/P SNF?
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 SURPRISE VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL D/P SNF?
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 Cedarville
Cedarville sits in Modoc County, where adults 65 and older make up about 27.4% 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+
- 2,427 (27.4%)
- Median age
- 47.6 years
- Median household income
- $51,250
- Median home value
- $153,600
Demographics for Modoc County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Cedarville.
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