Eastern Plumas Hospital- Portola Campus D/P SNF
Nursing Home Facility
500 First Street, Portola, CA 96122
Eastern Plumas Hospital- Portola Campus D/P SNF is a senior care community located in Portola, CA. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Portola area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (530) 832-4277.
With 66 beds, Eastern Plumas Hospital- Portola Campus D/P SNF is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Plumas County average about 46 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 91% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.
Medicare rates this community 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. The individual scores differ noticeably: 5 stars for staffing against 3 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in July 2025 and recorded 7 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.7 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.0 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Plumas County average about 5.4 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 33%.
The community is located in Plumas County, CA.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 21 problems at Eastern Plumas Hospital- Portola Campus D/P SNF. 4 findings involved harm to a resident. 11 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home 3 times, a total of $69,450.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Caused harm to a resident, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Rights
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nursing and Physician Services
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nutrition and Dietary
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.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Eastern Plumas Hospital- Portola Campus D/P SNF offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Government - Hospital district
- Beds / units 66
- Occupancy 91%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.7
- Annual staff turnover 33%
- Last health inspection July 2025
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