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Red Bluff Health Care Center

555 LUTHER ROAD, RED BLUFF, CA, 96080

(530) 527-6232

58 licensed beds

CMS rates Red Bluff Health Care Center 4 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 55 citations across 8 inspections in the last three years, with no federal fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★4/5CMS Five-Star overall3/5 health inspections4/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Red Bluff, CA 96080

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Bed capacity

CMS facility ID

056274

Care type

Nursing home

County

Tehama

Facility name

Red Bluff Health Care Center

Street address

555 LUTHER ROAD

City / state / ZIP

Red Bluff, CA 96080

Phone

(530) 527-6232

About this facility — Red Bluff Health Care Center

Red Bluff Health Care Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Red Bluff, California. It is licensed for 58 beds — below the median for skilled nursing facilities in California (98 beds).

It is one of 11 senior care facilities in Red Bluff and 1,165 skilled nursing facilities across California. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Red Bluff Health Care Center 55 times across 8 inspections in the last three years, including 1 food-safety citation; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company

Pratap Poddatoori

Ownership type

For profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Poddatoori, Pratap

Direct owner · Officer · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — 100% stake — since 2006

Andres, Norma

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2006

Atkins, Nicole

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2012

Brower, Zoilita

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2013

Cobb, Russel

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2006

Davis, Alicia

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025

Garrison, Jared

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2019

Guerrero, Sylvia

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2022

Gutierrez, Diane

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2007

Hycare Inc

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2006

Kissinger, James

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2021

Mcdonald-seaboat, Amber

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Mcgregor, Terrance

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2006

Padania, Hilda

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025

Provo, Marsha

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2008

Sanguenza, Kim

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025

Vargas, Adriana

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2018

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since

1971-05-10

CMS overall rating

4 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

15 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

None on record

Last standard inspection

2026-01-23

Nurse staffing

3.8 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$363 per day (≈ $11,040/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

65% Medicaid · 26% Medicare · 9% private/other

Occupancy

84% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

29% below the CA median of $514/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 1 food-safety citation on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2026-06-09Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0690

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2026-07-11

F-0740

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Corrected 2026-07-11

2026-04-21Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0550

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2026-05-18

F-0835

F · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Corrected 2026-05-18

6 earlier / fire-safety inspections (51 citations)

2026-01-23Health inspection11 citations

F-0584

E · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2026-02-12

F-0585

E · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Corrected 2026-02-12

F-0609

E · No harm found

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

Corrected 2026-02-19

F-0658

D · No harm found

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2026-02-19

F-0695

E · No harm found

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2026-02-19

F-0697

D · No harm found

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2026-02-19

F-0730

E · No harm found

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Corrected 2026-02-19

F-0755

D · No harm found

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2026-02-19

F-0761

D · No harm found

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Corrected 2026-02-19

F-0812

E · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2026-02-19

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2026-02-19

2025-01-10Health inspection4 citations

F-0584

E · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2025-02-07

F-0658

D · No harm found

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2025-02-07

F-0695

D · No harm found

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2025-02-07

F-0758

D · No harm found

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected 2025-02-07

2023-10-12Health inspection9 citations

F-0578

E · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Corrected 2023-11-10

F-0655

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-11-10

F-0656

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-11-10

F-0684

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-11-14

F-0688

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Corrected 2023-11-10

F-0695

D · No harm found

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2023-11-10

F-0700

E · No harm found

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Corrected 2023-11-10

F-0770

D · No harm found

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Corrected 2023-11-10

F-0880

E · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-11-10

2026-01-23Fire-safety inspection7 citations

E-0006

C · No harm found

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

Corrected 2026-02-05

E-0039

C · No harm found

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2026-02-04

K-0321

D · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2026-01-29

K-0355

D · No harm found

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2026-01-29

K-0363

D · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2026-01-29

K-0741

D · No harm found

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2026-02-03

K-0920

D · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2026-01-29

2025-01-10Fire-safety inspection10 citations

E-0041

C · No harm found

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2025-01-22

K-0161

D · No harm found

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2025-01-15

K-0352

C · No harm found

Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-01-16

K-0353

D · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-01-13

K-0363

E · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-01-13

K-0712

C · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-02-07

K-0916

F · No harm found

Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

Corrected 2025-02-07

K-0918

D · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-02-07

K-0919

D · No harm found

Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

Corrected 2025-01-14

K-0920

D · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-01-15

2023-10-12Fire-safety inspection10 citations

K-0321

D · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2023-11-09

K-0341

E · No harm found

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Corrected 2023-11-09

K-0345

F · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2023-11-09

K-0347

F · No harm found

Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

Corrected 2023-11-09

K-0353

D · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-11-09

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-11-09

K-0741

D · No harm found

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2023-11-09

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-11-09

K-0920

D · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-11-09

K-0923

D · No harm found

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2023-11-09

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 056274.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in California.

Inspection citations, 3 years

More than 34% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 65

Federal fines, 3 years

No federal fines on record

State median: $0

Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day

3.8

Higher than 6% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 4.3

Nursing staff turnover, annual

40%

Higher than 62% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 36%

Resident outcomes

On 21 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the California average on 11 and worse on 7. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased	15.1%	10.2%	13.5%	Worse than state
Lose too much weight	3.6%	4.1%	5.1%	Better than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	1.1%	0.7%	0.7%	Worse than state
With a urinary tract infection	0.0%	1.2%	1.5%	Better than state
Have depressive symptoms	0.0%	7.6%	13.5%	Better than state
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.3%	0.1%	Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury	0.0%	1.6%	3.2%	Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	100.0%	98.7%	93.7%	Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened	9.9%	8.9%	12.7%	Worse than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	15.9%	13.7%	19.5%	Worse than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	87.5%	97.9%	95.3%	Worse than state
With pressure ulcers	2.9%	4.3%	4.5%	Better than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	19.6%	9.8%	18.3%	Worse than state
Received an antipsychotic medication	6.0%	12.3%	15.4%	Better than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	0.73	2.21	1.81	Better than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.28	1.50	1.69	Better than state

Short-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	99.5%	94.6%	82.3%	Near state average
Newly received an antipsychotic medication	0.0%	1.3%	1.5%	Better than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	98.1%	93.1%	80.1%	Near state average
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	13.9%	22.6%	23.4%	Better than state
Had an outpatient emergency department visit	17.4%	11.1%	11.8%	Worse than state

Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

F-0695 3 inspections. Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
K-0920 3 inspections. Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
F-0584 2 inspections. Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F-0658 2 inspections. Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F-0880 2 inspections. Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
K-0321 2 inspections. Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Verify & compare

Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in California

Licensing: California Department of Public Health, Center for Health Care Quality, Licensing and Certification
File a complaint: 844-538-8766 · Online
Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-231-4024. A free advocate for residents and families.
Adult Protective Services: 833-401-0832. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

Mercy Medical Center Redding, about 30 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Shasta Regional Medical Center, about 30 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Enloe Health, about 35 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.

Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

Lassen House, Red Bluff, about 0.2 miles. 19 state visits on record.
Prs - Southpointe Retreat, Red Bluff, about 0.9 miles. 6 state visits on record.
Gilmore Place, Red Bluff, about 1.2 miles. 11 state visits on record.
All About Seniors - Walnut Street, Red Bluff, about 1.2 miles. 8 state visits on record.
Shasta View Care Center, Red Bluff, about 1.2 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.

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