Veterans Home of California - Redding
3400 Knighton Road · Redding, CA · 96002 · 5302243300
60 certified beds Government - State Part of a CCRC
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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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: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.75 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 2.18 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.51 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 38% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,278 |
Inspection citations (21 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 18, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2026
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 May 18, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 23, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 18, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 18, 2026 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G August 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
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 May 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected May 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected May 6, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 10, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 6, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected May 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 14, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected June 14, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 25, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected June 14, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F April 25, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 14, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F April 25, 2024
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected June 14, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 3, 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 March 14, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 28, 2023 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected October 19, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E September 8, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 19, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| August 20, 2025 | Fine | $8,278 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555891 · certified since April 29, 2015. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.