Eastern Plumas Hospital- Portola Campus Dp/Snf
Nursing Home · Portola, CA
CMS certification number555433
Contact & location
500 First StreetPortola, CA 96122
Plumas County
- Phone
- (530) 832-4277
- ZIP code
- 96122 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 66
- Residents per day
- 59.8 (91% occupied)
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital district
- Legal name
- Eastern Plumas Health Care District
- Medicare certified since
- September 11, 1990
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Both council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.70 (state 4.52 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.01 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.94 (state 1.20 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.76 (state 2.65 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 4.06 (state 4.09 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 33.3 (state 36.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 21.4 (state 38.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- July 24, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 7.0 (state 15.7 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 21 health · 24 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-24 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-08-21 |
| 2025-07-24 | Honor 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-21 |
| 2025-07-24 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. F0605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-21 |
| 2025-07-24 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-21 |
| 2025-07-24 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-21 |
| 2025-07-24 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-21 |
| 2025-07-24 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. F0808 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-21 |
| 2025-05-14 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-06-06 |
| 2025-05-14 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-06-06 |
| 2025-05-14 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-06 |
| 2025-03-25 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-08 |
| 2025-03-20 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-04-15 |
| 2025-03-20 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-15 |
| 2025-03-20 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-15 |
| 2025-01-07 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-21 |
| 2024-08-15 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. F0908 · Environmental Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-22 |
| 2024-08-01 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. F0602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-12 |
| 2024-04-24 | Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. F0924 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-02 |
| 2023-08-16 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-08-25 |
| 2022-05-19 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-06-16 |
| 2022-05-19 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-06-16 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
3 penalties in the last three years, including $69,450 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-24 | Fine | $12,438 |
| 2025-05-14 | Fine | $19,338 |
| 2025-03-20 | Fine | $37,674 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Copren, William (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Johnson, Nicole (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McGrath, Gail (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Skutt, Jay (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Swanson, Paul (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| West, Harvey (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Whitfield, Teresa (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pairish, Katherine (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Eastern Plumas Hospital- Portola Campus Dp/Snf?
Eastern Plumas Hospital- Portola Campus Dp/Snf has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in California.
How many beds does Eastern Plumas Hospital- Portola Campus Dp/Snf have?
It has 66 certified beds and cares for about 60 residents per day.
Has Eastern Plumas Hospital- Portola Campus Dp/Snf been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 3 penalties totaling $69,450 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Eastern Plumas Hospital- Portola Campus Dp/Snf?
(530) 832-4277. The facility is located at 500 First Street, Portola, CA 96122.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.