Southern Inyo Hospital D/P SNF
501 E Locust St., Lone Pine, CA 93545 · (760) 876-5501
Government - Hospital district · 33 certified beds
Southern Inyo Hospital D/P SNF has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2026, found 4 citations (the California average is 15.6). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 29, 2026 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- 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.April 29, 2026 · F0727 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.April 29, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.April 29, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.April 29, 2026 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.April 2, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.August 8, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.January 19, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | California average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.64 | 4.52 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.58 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.79 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.26 | 2.65 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available | 36.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - Hospital district |
| Certified beds | 33 |
| Average residents per day | 24.5 |
| Inside a hospital | Yes |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Southern Inyo Hospital D/P SNF on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.