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Skilled nursing facility · CMS certification number 555433

EASTERN PLUMAS HOSPITAL- PORTOLA CAMPUS DP/SNF

PORTOLA, California · Medicare and Medicaid

Certified beds, as filed in Care Compare: 66

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In Care Compare’s provider information: Penalties: 3 · Fines: 3 · Fines, total amount: $69,450.00 · Payment denials: 0. The most recent penalty on file: July 24, 2025, Fine, $12,438. Every penalty on file ↓

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Finances, as filed

No Medicare cost report on file for this facility.

Nurse staffing

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Ownership, as filed with CMS

Care Compare

As filed in the CMS file dated September 1, 2026 (Care Compare ownership).

Owner or managerRoleTypeOwnership percentageAssociation
PAIRISH, KATHERINEADP OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/01/2018
COPREN, WILLIAMCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2019
JOHNSON, NICOLECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2019
MCGRATH, GAILCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 04/01/2007
SKUTT, JAYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2010
SWANSON, PAULCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2014
WEST, HARVEYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 08/01/2016
WHITFIELD, TERESACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2019
PAIRISH, KATHERINECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/01/2018
EASTERN PLUMAS HEALTH CARE DISTRICTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationNOT APPLICABLEsince 05/01/2020
PAIRISH, KATHERINEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/01/2018

Medicare enrollment

As filed in the CMS file dated August 1, 2026 (Medicare enrollment ownership), under the enrollment of EASTERN PLUMAS HEALTH CARE DISTRICT (enrollment ID O20100211000104).

CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; where the private equity, real estate investment trust or holding company field below has not been filed under the current cycle, it reads “Paused by CMS”.

OwnerIndividual or organizationRoleOwnership percentageAssociation dateDescribed in the filing as
GAIL MCGRATHIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTOR04/1/2007
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
HARVEY WESTIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTOR08/1/2016
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
JAY SKUTTIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTOR01/1/2010
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
NICOLE JOHNSONIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTOR01/1/2019
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
PAUL S SWANSONIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTOR01/1/2014
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
TERESA WHITFIELDIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTOR01/1/2019
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
WILLIAM COPRENIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTOR01/1/2019
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
EASTERN PLUMAS HEALTH CARE DISTRICTOrganizationOTHER09/11/1990
Private equity company: No
Real estate investment trust: No
Holding company: No
KATHERINE A PAIRISHIndividualW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE07/1/2018
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS

Changes in ownership

  • September 1, 2026: PAIRISH, KATHERINE no longer appears as W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE in the Care Compare ownership file. NH_Ownership_Sep2026_2.csv
  • September 1, 2026: PAIRISH, KATHERINE appears as ADP OF THE SNF in the Care Compare ownership file. NH_Ownership_Sep2026_2.csv
  • September 1, 2026: PAIRISH, KATHERINE appears as OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL in the Care Compare ownership file. NH_Ownership_Sep2026_2.csv
  • September 1, 2026: EASTERN PLUMAS HEALTH CARE DISTRICT appears as OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL in the Care Compare ownership file. NH_Ownership_Sep2026_2.csv
  • September 1, 2026: PAIRISH, KATHERINE appears as CORPORATE OFFICER in the Care Compare ownership file. NH_Ownership_Sep2026_2.csv

Recent changes on this record

  • September 1, 2026: PAIRISH, KATHERINE no longer appears as W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE in the Care Compare ownership file. NH_Ownership_Sep2026_2.csv
  • September 1, 2026: PAIRISH, KATHERINE appears as ADP OF THE SNF in the Care Compare ownership file. NH_Ownership_Sep2026_2.csv
  • September 1, 2026: PAIRISH, KATHERINE appears as OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL in the Care Compare ownership file. NH_Ownership_Sep2026_2.csv
  • September 1, 2026: EASTERN PLUMAS HEALTH CARE DISTRICT appears as OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL in the Care Compare ownership file. NH_Ownership_Sep2026_2.csv
  • September 1, 2026: PAIRISH, KATHERINE appears as CORPORATE OFFICER in the Care Compare ownership file. NH_Ownership_Sep2026_2.csv

Inspections

Inspection cycleHealth inspectionFire safety inspectionHealth deficienciesFire safety deficiencies
1July 24, 2025July 24, 202578
2August 15, 2024August 15, 2024913
3May 19, 2022May 19, 202243

From the Care Compare inspection summary file NH_SurveySummary_Sep2026_2.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

Deficiencies cited

21 deficiencies on file, newest inspection first
Inspection dateInspection typeTagCategoryWhat was citedScope and severityComplaintCorrectedCorrection date
July 24, 2025HealthF 0584Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAugust 21, 2025
July 24, 2025HealthF 0605Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesPrevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAugust 21, 2025
July 24, 2025HealthF 0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAugust 21, 2025
July 24, 2025HealthF 0726Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAugust 21, 2025
July 24, 2025HealthF 0808Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure 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.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAugust 21, 2025
July 24, 2025HealthF 0812Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAugust 21, 2025
July 24, 2025HealthF 0880Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAugust 21, 2025
May 14, 2025HealthF 0580Resident Rights DeficienciesImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DYesDeficient, Provider has plan of correctionJune 6, 2025
May 14, 2025HealthF 0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GYesDeficient, Provider has plan of correctionJune 6, 2025
May 14, 2025HealthF 0697Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.GYesDeficient, Provider has plan of correctionJune 6, 2025
March 25, 2025HealthF 0550Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApril 8, 2025
March 20, 2025HealthF 0641Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.EYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApril 15, 2025
March 20, 2025HealthF 0677Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.EYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApril 15, 2025
March 20, 2025HealthF 0686Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.GYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApril 15, 2025
January 7, 2025HealthF 0881Infection Control DeficienciesImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use.EYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJanuary 21, 2025
August 15, 2024HealthF 0908Environmental DeficienciesKeep all essential equipment working safely.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAugust 22, 2024
August 1, 2024HealthF 0602Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAugust 12, 2024
April 24, 2024HealthF 0924Environmental DeficienciesPut firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.FYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 2, 2024
August 16, 2023HealthF 0600Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAugust 25, 2023
May 19, 2022HealthF 0812Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJune 16, 2022
May 19, 2022HealthF 0880Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJune 16, 2022

From the Care Compare health citations file NH_HealthCitations_Sep2026_2.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

Penalties

Penalty dateTypeFine amountPayment denial beganPayment denial, daysFine ID
July 24, 2025Fine$12,438135025
May 14, 2025Fine$19,338133978
March 20, 2025Fine$37,674131178

From the Care Compare penalties file NH_Penalties_Sep2026_2.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

Care Compare provider information

FieldAs filed
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Ownership TypeGovernment - Hospital district
Legal Business NameEASTERN PLUMAS HEALTH CARE DISTRICT
Date First Approved to Provide Medicare and Medicaid Services1990-09-11
Provider Resides in HospitalY
Continuing Care Retirement CommunityN
UrbanN
County/ParishPlumas
Telephone Number5308324277
Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 MonthsN
With a Resident and Family CouncilBoth
Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required AreasYes
Number of Certified Beds66
Average Number of Residents per Day59.8
Overall Rating3
Health Inspection Rating3
QM Rating1
Long-Stay QM Rating1
Processing Date2026-09-01

From the Care Compare Provider Information file NH_ProviderInfo_Sep2026_3.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

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