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2321 Newburg Road Fortuna, CA 95540 · Humboldt County
CMS certification number 056361 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Fortuna Rehabilitation and Wellness Center a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Fortuna Rehabilitation and Wellness Center as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall, below the California average of 3.2.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 4.07 hours per resident per day at Fortuna Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, below the California median of 4.27 (US median: 3.72). About 0.53 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.79 hours, 7% below its all-week average.
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Fortuna Rehabilitation and Wellness Center: Medicare and Medicaid
Fortuna Rehabilitation and Wellness Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet California's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on June 26, 2026 and found 9 deficiencies, plus 10 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 62 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 62 citations at Fortuna Rehabilitation and Wellness Center across 18 inspection dates, 24 of them from complaint investigations. 6 were at the actual-harm level (G–I), most recently on January 8, 2025. The most common areas cited were freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation (10) and quality of life and care (10). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing" (tag F0686, level H, July 27, 2022). 10 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
August 6, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
June 26, 2026 · 10 citations · includes complaint inspection
FEnsure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
FDispose of garbage and refuse properly.
FProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
EDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
EDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
DEnsure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
DAssess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
DArrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
May 21, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
March 6, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
February 26, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
January 29, 2026 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
DDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
January 23, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
December 23, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
November 24, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
November 13, 2025 · 17 citations · includes complaint inspection
FHave 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.
ETimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
ECreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
EDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
EEnsure 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.
EEnsure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
EMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
DPrevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
DDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
DProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
DEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
DProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DMake sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
May 7, 2025 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
EPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
EEnsure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
April 10, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
EEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
February 20, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
EProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
January 8, 2025 · 2 citations, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
November 21, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
August 15, 2024 · 2 citations, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
GProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
February 15, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
July 27, 2022 · 16 citations, includes actual harm
HProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
GEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
GEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
FEnsure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
FEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
FProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
EImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
EHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
EProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
EProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
EEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
EImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
EDesignate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
EGive their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Questions to ask on a tour of Fortuna Rehabilitation and Wellness Center
- Inspectors cited the home at the actual-harm level on July 27, 2022 under the rule on quality of life and care. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on January 29, 2026. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
2 penalties in the last three years, including $117,116 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2025 | Fine | $28,730 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | Fine | $88,386 |
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 2/5 | 1/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| August 2026 | 2/5 | 1/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 |
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Hospitals near Fortuna Rehabilitation and Wellness Center
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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0.5 mi
Redwood Memorial Hospital FortunaEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 2h 31m for patients treated and sent home
- 13.3 mi
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13.4 mi
St Joseph Hospital EurekaEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 2h 54m for patients treated and sent home
Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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