Seneca District Hospital
Nursing Home Facility
130 Brentwood Dr, Chester, CA 96020
Seneca District Hospital is a senior care community located in Chester, CA. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Chester area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (530) 258-2151.
With 16 beds, Seneca District Hospital is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Plumas County average about 46 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 92% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.
Medicare rates this community 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. The individual scores differ noticeably: 5 stars for staffing against 2 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in December 2025 and recorded 6 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 6.1 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.8 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Plumas County average about 5.4 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 48%.
The community is located in Plumas County, CA.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 14 problems at Seneca District Hospital. 2 findings involved harm to a resident. 5 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home once, a total of $11,408.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Caused harm to a resident, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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Caused harm to a resident, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nursing and Physician Services
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Seneca District Hospital offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Government - Hospital district
- Beds / units 16
- Occupancy 92%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 6.1
- Annual staff turnover 48%
- Last health inspection December 2025
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