EASTERN PLUMAS HOSPITAL- PORTOLA CAMPUS DP/SNF

Eastern Plumas Hospital Portola Campus DP/SNF is a skilled nursing facility located at 500 First Street in Portola, California, within Plumas County. The facility operates 66 certified beds and is classified as a government-owned institution under a hospital district. It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, making it eligible to serve a broad range of patients requiring post-acute or long-term care. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which corresponds to the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS ratings are derived from three component categories: health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Eastern Plumas Hospital Portola Campus DP/SNF received a 3-star rating in health inspections, indicating performance at the national average in that area. Its staffing rating is 5 stars, the highest available score, reflecting staffing levels and nurse-to-resident ratios that exceed national benchmarks. The quality measure rating, however, is 1 star, the lowest available, indicating that the facility's performance on clinical quality metrics falls below national norms. These component ratings combine to produce the overall 3-star rating. As a Medicare and Medicaid certified facility, Eastern Plumas Hospital Portola Campus DP/SNF is able to accept payment from both federal programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility conditions and coverage limits. Medicaid, administered in California as Medi-Cal, may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and functional eligibility criteria. Individuals and families seeking specific information about coverage and admission requirements should contact the facility directly at (530) 832-4277. In the context of national comparisons, this facility presents a mixed profile. Its staffing rating of 5 stars places it well above the national average, which is a notable data point for families considering care options in the Portola area. Conversely, the 1-star quality measure rating indicates that clinical outcome indicators at this facility are below what is observed nationally. The health inspection rating of 3 stars aligns with the national average, and the overall rating of 3 stars reflects a combined assessment that is consistent with the midpoint of the CMS scale. Plumas County is a rural region of Northern California, and this facility represents one of the available government-operated care options in that geographic area.