Eastern Plumas Hospital- Portola Campus Dp/Snf
Portola, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555433) · 66 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 3 totaling $69,450
Phone: (530) 832-4277 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Eastern Plumas Hospital- Portola Campus Dp/Snf has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Eastern Plumas Hospital- Portola Campus Dp/Snf reports 4.70 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.01 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.3%.
Eastern Plumas Hospital- Portola Campus Dp/Snf has 3 federal fines on record totaling $69,450.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Eastern Plumas Hospital- Portola Campus Dp/Snf is a government-owned (hospital district) nursing home in Portola, Plumas County, California, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since September 1990. The facility is licensed for 66 beds and serves an average of 59.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the state average for California (state average 3.16). Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3, quality measure (QM) rating of 1, and staffing rating of 5. The QM rating of 1 is notably lower than the other measures and may warrant closer review of the facility's quality measure data on Care Compare.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 4.70 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.01 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $69,450.00 for this facility. There have been no payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the facility, as ratings and penalty records are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.70 hours per resident per day, including 1.01 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing turnover is reported at 33.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $69,450.00, with no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, there is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 66 beds and has an average of 59.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is government-owned by a hospital district; the data provided does not indicate it is part of a chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since September 11, 1990.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM) — each scored 1 to 5 stars; this facility scores 3, 3, 5, and 1 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines like short-term rehabilitation; contact the facility at (530) 832-4277 or check Medicare Care Compare to verify.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (530) 832-4277 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555433?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.