Eastern Plumas Hospital- Portola Campus Dp/SNF
500 First Street, Portola, CA 96122 · (530) 832-4277
Government - Hospital district · 66 certified beds
Eastern Plumas Hospital- Portola Campus Dp/SNF has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in July 2025, found 7 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the California average is 15.6). It was fined 3 times in the last three years, $69,450 in all.
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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on July 24, 2025 found 7 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.July 24, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.July 24, 2025 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.July 24, 2025 · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.July 24, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.July 24, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.July 24, 2025 · F0726 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.July 24, 2025 · F0808 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 10 citations.
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.May 14, 2025 · F0580 · 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.May 14, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.May 14, 2025 · F0697 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.March 25, 2025 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.March 20, 2025 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.March 20, 2025 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.March 20, 2025 · F0686 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.January 7, 2025 · F0881 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.August 1, 2024 · F0602 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.April 24, 2024 · F0924 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $12,438July 24, 2025
- Fine of $19,338May 14, 2025
- Fine of $37,674March 20, 2025
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 | 4.70 | 4.52 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.01 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.94 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.76 | 2.65 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 33.3% | 36.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - Hospital district |
| Certified beds | 66 |
| Average residents per day | 59.8 |
| Inside a hospital | Yes |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Seneca District Hospital D/P SNF Chester · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Plumas District Hospital Dp/SNF Quincy · Not available
- Modoc Medical Center D/P SNF Alturas · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Surprise Valley Community Hospital D/P SNF Cedarville · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Barton Hospital D/P SNF South Lake Tahoe · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Eastern Plumas Hospital- Portola Campus Dp/SNF on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.