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Seneca District Hospital D/P SNF is a small, 16-bed skilled nursing unit embedded within a rural California hospital, giving residents direct access to emergency, laboratory, and imaging services on the same campus. There is no review text available to draw on for family feedback, though the community carries a notably high overall rating from a large number of ratings.
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Seneca Healthcare District is a senior living community in Chester, California offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Emergency Call System, Wheelchair Accessible and 24-Hour Staff. Families rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 253 reviews.
Seneca District Hospital D/P SNF is a skilled nursing facility in Chester, California, operated as a 16-bed distinct part unit within Seneca Healthcare District Hospital, a California Critical Access Hospital.
The skilled nursing facility provides comprehensive healthcare services within a broader hospital setting that includes a 10-bed acute floor, 2-bed emergency room, outpatient surgery, laboratory, imaging department, and wound care services. The facility is staffed by providers dedicated to delivering safe and effective quality health and wellness care with a commitment to creating an atmosphere that promotes wellness and healing.
The hospital operates 24-hour emergency services with a licensed physician on duty and offers additional services through the affiliated Lake Almanor Clinic, which provides physician offices, walk-in clinic services, specialty clinic access, and telehealth services. The facility serves the local community year-round and welcomes both permanent residents and seasonal visitors.
Seneca Healthcare District is actively engaged in improving its facilities and services, soliciting patient feedback through quality improvement surveys to identify and address areas for enhancement in care and service delivery.
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4.8★ on Google (253)
Heather Dean
Aug 2026
Had emergency mouth pain. The ER doctor there took such good care of me even though he couldn't help.<br><br>I wish I could remember his name but he was tall and lanky and had recently started there. I wish he could be my regular doctor he explained everything so well.
Sandra Hartigan
Aug 2026
Love her
Jeremia Brasher
Aug 2026
My children went camping at Lake Almanor with friends and got sick in the middle of the night. So sick, they called for an ambulance. Once they got there, the staff at the hospital were rude, unprofessional, and uncaring; a mother's worst nightmare.<br>A male staff member (with a scar) told the sick child that he "could be saving other people's lives" and that they put theirself in this situation. The hospital was empty.<br>Simultaneously the hospital staff outside of the exam room were also rude, unprofessional, and uncaring, and would not let the children be together even though they only had each other and the patient was requesting that they stay together. My child outside of the exam room was verbally assaulted every time they tried to get up to do anything and was threatened with law enforcement.<br>Luckily, all the parents were only in Susanville so they were able to pick them up in a timely fashion. The moral of the story is, don't let your kids go camping at Lake Almanor, if something happens and they end up at that hospital, you will have more to pray for than a medical issue. Watch out for people who hate their jobs. Night staff at this facility sure do.
Jo Ann Wheatley
Jul 2026
Visited Heather Smith, P A. Very competent, thorough. Good listener<br>Wonderful addition to Seneca. Thanks to whoever recruited her.
Tamara Simon
Jul 2026
She is a conscientious, Well trained provider. She pays attention to detail and Is always striving to learn more. I highly recommend her.
7 inspection visits in the last three years, 24 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 6, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 6, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 6, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 6, 2026
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 24, 2025
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 24, 2025
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 30, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 30, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 11, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 14, 2025
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 26, 2024
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 12, 2024
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 12, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 25, 2024
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 12, 2024
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 12, 2024
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 19, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 24, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 27, 2023
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 20, 2023
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 20, 2023
Use approved construction type or materials.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 20, 2023
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 20, 2023
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 27, 2023
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Seneca Healthcare District offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Seneca Healthcare District is located at 130 Brentwood Dr in Chester, California.
Seneca District Hospital D/P SNF is a small, 16-bed skilled nursing unit embedded within a rural California hospital, giving residents direct access to emergency, laboratory, and imaging services on the same campus. There is no review text available to draw on for family feedback, though the community carries a notably high overall rating from a large number of ratings.
Seneca Healthcare District had 7 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 24 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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