Quick answers
- Where is Jerold Phelps Community Hospital SNF?
- 733 Cedar Street, Garberville, CA 95542, in Humboldt County, California.
- What is the phone number of Jerold Phelps Community Hospital SNF?
- (707) 923-3921, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Jerold Phelps Community Hospital SNF?
- Medicare overall rating: 2 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Jerold Phelps Community Hospital SNF been fined?
- Medicare lists no fines for Jerold Phelps Community Hospital SNF.
- What did inspectors find at Jerold Phelps Community Hospital SNF?
- In its last three inspection cycles (May 20, 2021 to March 23, 2026), Medicare lists 28 health citations; the most serious was level F. See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (May 20, 2021 to March 23, 2026), Jerold Phelps Community Hospital SNF had 28 health citations; the most serious was level F (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 9.36 hours per resident per day; the California average is 4.54 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: September 12, 2025 — 7 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: September 12, 2025 (standard health inspection); March 23, 2026 (complaint investigation).
Show 7 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0727 Level F
“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.”
F0838 Level F
“Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.”
F0658 Level E
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0756 Level E
“Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.”
F0761 Level E
“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.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0692 Level D
“Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”
Previous cycle: March 1, 2024 — 10 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: March 1, 2024 (standard health inspection); April 17, 2025 (complaint investigation).
Show 10 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0607 Level F
“Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.”
F0655 Level F
“Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted”
F0656 Level F
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0837 Level F
“Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.”
F0756 Level E
“Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.”
F0550 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0552 Level D
“Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.”
F0636 Level D
“Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
Earlier cycle: May 20, 2021 — 11 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: May 20, 2021 (standard health inspection).
Show 11 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0761 Level F
“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.”
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0638 Level E
“Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.”
F0655 Level E
“Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted”
F0656 Level E
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0697 Level E
“Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.”
F0636 Level D
“Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.”
F0676 Level D
“Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.”
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0867 Level D
“Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.”
F0868 Level D
“Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (33)
K0161 Level F
“Use approved construction type or materials.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0363 Level F
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0920 Level F
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
E0026 Level D
“Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.”
K0342 Level D
“Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.”
K0355 Level D
“Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.”
K0919 Level D
“Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.”
E0007 Level F
“Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.”
E0015 Level F
“Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.”
E0018 Level F
“Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.”
E0022 Level F
“Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.”
E0024 Level F
“Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.”
E0026 Level F
“Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.”
E0041 Level F
“Implement emergency and standby power systems.”
K0291 Level F
“Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.”
K0293 Level F
“Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.”
K0345 Level F
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0926 Level F
“Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.”
K0347 Level E
“Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.”
K0355 Level E
“Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.”
K0363 Level E
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0920 Level E
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0222 Level D
“Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.”
K0342 Level D
“Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.”
K0353 Level D
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0918 Level D
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
E0004 Level D
“Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).”
K0353 Level D
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0355 Level D
“Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.”
K0363 Level D
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0923 Level D
“Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.”
K0929 Level D
“Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.”
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | California | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 1.25 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 4.74 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 3.37 | 2.66 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 9.36 | 4.54 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 9.15 | 4.10 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 1.23 | 0.52 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 36.8% | 36.6% | 45.3% |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Legal business name: Southern Humboldt Community Healthcare District.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (1)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Humboldt Community Healthcare District | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | November 21, 1978 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
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Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 17 |
| Average residents per day | 7.3 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | Government – hospital district |
| Legal business name | Southern Humboldt Community Healthcare District |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1992-08-25 |
| Located inside a hospital | Yes |
| Resident and family councils | None |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 733 Cedar Street, Garberville, CA 95542 |
| County | Humboldt County |
| State | California |
| Phone | (707) 923‑3921 |
| CMS Certification Number | 555516 |
| Name in Medicare records | JEROLD PHELPS COMM HOSP SNF |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Jerold Phelps Community Hospital0.1 mi · Garberville, CA · Critical Access Hospital
- Providence Redwood Memorial Hospital38 mi · Fortuna, CA · Critical Access Hospital
- Adventist Health Mendocino Coast46 mi · Fort Bragg, CA · Critical Access Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13