EASTERN PLUMAS HOSPITAL- PORTOLA CAMPUS DP/SNF
500 FIRST STREET, Portola, CA 96122
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How EASTERN PLUMAS HOSPITAL- PORTOLA CAMPUS DP/SNF Compares
EASTERN PLUMAS HOSPITAL- PORTOLA CAMPUS DP/SNF is a 66-bed government-owned nursing facility in Portola, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while quality measures (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (23.0%) is above the California average of 11.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 66 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 89% occupied.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 23.0% — worse than the California average of 11.6% (98% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 3.0% — worse than the California average of 1.6% (81% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.7% — better than the California average of 4.5% (39% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against California averages across 1162 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
The Senior Community Around Portola
Portola sits in Plumas County, where adults 65 and older make up about 27.7% of the population — a higher share of seniors than California as a whole (14.3% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 5,217 (27.7%)
- Median age
- 51.9 years
- Median household income
- $57,233
- Median home value
- $259,300
Demographics for Plumas County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Portola.
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