Fortuna Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, Lp
2321 Newburg Road, Fortuna, CA 95540 (707) 725-4467What to know about Fortuna Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, Lp
Fortuna Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, Lp has a 1-star overall CMS rating. Its strongest area in the current CMS data is quality measures, where it receives 4 out of 5 stars. Its weakest area is health inspections, where it receives 1 out of 5 stars.
Questions families may want to ask:
- Families may want to ask about current nurse staffing levels, weekend coverage, and registered nurse (RN) availability, as CMS data shows a 1-star staffing rating for this facility.
- Families may want to review recent health inspection findings for this facility and ask staff about any corrective actions or plans currently in place.
Strengths and watch items
Positive signals
- 4-star quality measure rating
- No CMS abuse icon shown in the current data
- Medicare and Medicaid certified
Watch items
- 1-star overall CMS rating
- 1-star health inspection rating
- 1-star staffing ratingFamilies may want to ask about current nurse staffing levels, weekend coverage, and registered nurse (RN) availability.
- For-profit partnership ownershipFamilies may want to ask about operator structure and accountability.
About Nurse Staffing
Staffing hours can help families understand how much nursing time is reported per resident, but they do not capture every aspect of care quality. Below is how Fortuna Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, Lp compares to state and national averages. CMS gives this facility a 1-star staffing rating.
| Staffing Type (Per Resident/Day) | This Facility | State Avg (n=1039) | National Avg (n=14083) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse (RN) Hours | — | 0.67h | 0.68h |
| LPN/LVN Hours | — | 1.20h | 0.86h |
| Total Licensed Nurse Hours | — | 1.88h | 1.54h |
| Nurse Aide/CNA Hours | — | 2.65h | 2.33h |
| Total Nursing Staff Hours | — | 4.53h | 3.87h |
Questions to ask about staffing
- How many RNs are typically on duty during the day, evening, overnight, and weekends?
- How does weekend staffing compare with weekday staffing?
- What is the facility’s staff turnover rate?
- How quickly are call lights typically answered?
- How are staffing levels adjusted for residents with higher care needs?
Staffing values are based on CMS Provider Data Catalog data available in HealthRankings. Current staffing can change, so families should verify directly with the facility and CMS Care Compare.
Inspections and enforcement
CMS inspection and enforcement records can help families understand recent citations, penalties, and follow-up actions. These records are one part of evaluating a nursing home and should be reviewed alongside staffing, quality measures, and direct conversations with the facility.
CMS data includes penalties or enforcement actions for this facility. Families may want to review the cited issues on CMS Care Compare and ask the facility what corrective steps were completed.
Recent Penalties & Actions
| Date | Action Type | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2025 | Fine | $28,730 | — |
| Aug 15, 2024 | Fine | $88,386 | — |
| Jul 13, 2023 | Fine | $67,460 | — |
Inspection and enforcement data are based on CMS public datasets available in HealthRankings. Data may lag current facility status. Verify directly with CMS Care Compare and the facility.
Nearby nursing homes
Families often compare several nursing homes before choosing care. Here are nearby certified nursing homes you may want to review.
| Facility | Distance | Overall | Staffing | Inspection | Quality | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaview Rehabilitation & Wellness Center, Lp Eureka, CA | 10.3 mi | 3★ | 1★ | 3★ | 5★ | 99 |
| Granada Rehabilitation & Wellness Center, Lp Eureka, CA | 13.2 mi | 3★ | 1★ | 4★ | 4★ | 87 |
| Eureka Rehabilitation & Wellness Center, Lp Eureka, CA | 13.6 mi | 1★ | 1★ | 2★ | 2★ | 99 |
| Jerold Phelps Comm Hosp Snf Garberville, CA | 38.4 mi | 2★ | 1★ | 3★ | — | 17 |
Nearby facilities are selected from certified nursing homes in HealthRankings using available location data. Distance is approximate and should not be the only factor in choosing care.
Quality Metrics & Clinical History
Data sourced from the CMS Provider Data Catalog. Click standard accordions below to expand historical tracking.
Quality Ratings
Recent history
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- 1/5
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- 1/5
- 1/5
Recent history
- 4/5
- 4/5
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- 1/5
- 1/5
Facility Status
Certifications
Questions to ask about this nursing home
What does the CMS overall rating mean for Fortuna Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, Lp?
CMS gives Fortuna Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, Lp an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars in the data available in HealthRankings. The overall rating is based on CMS inputs including health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Families should use it as one starting point, not the only factor in choosing care.
What should families ask about staffing at Fortuna Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, Lp?
CMS data shows a 1-star staffing rating. Families may want to ask about current nurse staffing levels, weekend coverage, RN availability, staff turnover, and how staffing changes across day, evening, and overnight shifts.
What should families review in the inspection history?
CMS data available in HealthRankings includes recent deficiencies and enforcement information for this facility. Families may want to review the cited issues, ask what corrective actions were completed, and check the latest CMS Care Compare information.
How should families interpret quality measure ratings?
Quality measure ratings reflect CMS clinical quality measures, such as resident care outcomes reported through CMS data. Fortuna Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, Lp has a 4-star quality measure rating in the current HealthRankings data. Families should review this alongside inspections, staffing, and direct conversations with the facility.
How does Fortuna Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, Lp compare with nearby nursing homes?
HealthRankings lists nearby certified nursing homes so families can compare CMS ratings, staffing, inspection ratings, quality ratings, bed counts, and approximate distance. Nearby options are comparison points, not recommendations.
What does ownership type mean?
CMS lists Fortuna Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, Lp as For Profit - Partnership. Ownership type describes the legal/operator structure reported in CMS data. It does not, by itself, determine quality, but families may want to ask who operates the facility and who is responsible for resident care oversight.
Where does the data on this page come from?
HealthRankings uses public CMS Provider Data Catalog data and related CMS nursing home datasets. Data may lag current facility conditions, so families should verify current information with CMS Care Compare and the facility.