CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 5554332026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Eastern Plumas Hospital- Portola Campus Dp/Snf

500 First Street · Portola, CA 96122 · Plumas County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★☆☆3/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds66CMS provider file
Recent citation rows45current CMS citation release
Penalty rows3current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12025-07-2472025-07-248
Cycle 22024-08-15102024-08-1513
Cycle 32022-05-1942022-05-193
02 / CITATION DETAIL

45 rows in the current release

4 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 7 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2025-07-24 · HEALTHF0584Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-21
2025-07-24 · HEALTHF0605Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-21
2025-07-24 · HEALTHF0689Severity G · isolated actual harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-21
2025-07-24 · HEALTHF0726Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-21
2025-07-24 · HEALTHF0808Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-21
2025-07-24 · HEALTHF0812Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-21
2025-07-24 · HEALTHF0880Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-21
2025-07-24 · FIREK0211Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-20
2025-07-24 · FIREK0343Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-20
2025-07-24 · FIREK0353Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-20
2025-07-24 · FIREK0355Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-20
2025-07-24 · FIREK0521Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Services Deficiencies

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-21
2025-07-24 · FIREK0712Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-20
2025-07-24 · FIREK0919Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-25
2025-07-24 · FIREK0920Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-25
2025-05-14 · HEALTHF0580Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · 2025-06-06 · complaint
2025-05-14 · HEALTHF0689Severity G · isolated actual harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · 2025-06-06 · complaint
2025-05-14 · HEALTHF0697Severity G · isolated actual harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · 2025-06-06 · complaint
2025-03-25 · HEALTHF0550Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-08 · complaint
2025-03-20 · HEALTHF0641Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-15 · complaint
2025-03-20 · HEALTHF0677Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-15 · complaint
2025-03-20 · HEALTHF0686Severity G · isolated actual harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-15 · complaint
2025-01-07 · HEALTHF0881Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-21 · complaint
2024-08-15 · FIREE0007Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-24
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
2025-07-24Fine$12,4380
2025-05-14Fine$19,3380
2025-03-20Fine$37,6740
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • PAIRISH, KATHERINEIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2018
  • COPREN, WILLIAMIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2019
  • JOHNSON, NICOLEIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2019
  • MCGRATH, GAILIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2007
  • SKUTT, JAYIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2010
  • SWANSON, PAULIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2014
  • WEST, HARVEYIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 08/01/2016
  • WHITFIELD, TERESAIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2019

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours4.70per resident day
RN hours1.01per resident day
Weekend nurse hours4.06per resident day
Staff turnover33.3%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS

Other published facilities nearby

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No second facility in the same city met the directory rule.

BEFORE A CARE DECISION

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Use this ledger to frame questions—not to choose care on its own. Recheck Medicare Care Compare, contact the state survey agency and long-term care ombudsman, and ask the facility about anything you find.