Southern Inyo Hospital D/P SNF
501 E Locust · Lone Pine, CA · 93545 · 7608765501
33 certified beds Government - Hospital district Hospital-based
Why this verdict
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | — | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | — | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | — | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $4,587 |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E April 29, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 22, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F April 29, 2026
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.
Corrected May 22, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 29, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 22, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 29, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 22, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E April 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 8, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E July 12, 2024
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected July 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F July 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.
Corrected July 30, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F July 12, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 30, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2024
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected July 30, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D January 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 18, 2023
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected June 8, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F May 18, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 8, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 18, 2023
Have policies on smoking.
Corrected June 8, 2023 · Environmental
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| June 26, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555527 · certified since December 3, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.