Alturas, Calif. — Modoc Medical Center (MMC) announced today that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has approved a request to continue operations at Warnerview Skilled Nursing Facility alongside the newly constructed Mountain View Skilled Nursing Facility.
This approval ensures that MMC can significantly expand its capacity to meet the growing demand for skilled nursing care across the region. Together, the two facilities will be able to serve a total of 84 residents, providing a vital resource for the area’s aging population.
- Warnerview Skilled Nursing Facility will offer 22 private rooms and 12 semi-private rooms, continuing its long-standing service to the community at 225 W. McDowell Avenue in Alturas.
- Across town at 1109 N. Nagle Street, Mountain View Skilled Nursing Facility will introduce 24 semi-private rooms and two private bariatric rooms, designed to meet specialized care needs in a modern, state-of-the-art environment.
“At a time when folks across the nation are experiencing limited skilled nursing options, we are proud to grow and provide these essential services locally,” said Ed Johnson, Chief Nursing Officer of Modoc Medical Center. “This expansion means more residents can remain close to their families and communities while receiving the highest quality of care.”
To meet CMS requirements and ensure exceptional, individualized care for every resident, Modoc Medical Center expects to hire nearly 50 additional employees to staff both Warnerview and Mountain View Skilled Nursing Facilities. The MMC Human Resources Department is prepared to recruit talent across several departments, including nursing, dietary, social services, environmental services, and activities.
“We’re grateful to be able to add these jobs of various classifications to our local economy,” noted MMC’s Chief Executive Officer, Kevin Kramer. “This effort not only expands the level of care we can provide but also reaffirms our commitment to investing in our community via job creation and retention.”
This announcement comes at a critical moment while communities across the country face critical healthcare shortages – especially those in rural areas with rapidly aging populations. By maintaining and expanding its facilities, MMC strengthens its commitment to ensuring families in Modoc County and surrounding areas have access to compassionate, specialized care close to home.
MMC will release more details surrounding the opening of Mountain View Skilled Nursing Facility and its mass hiring initiative in the coming days. Please direct any questions to Modoc Medical Center via phone at (530) 708-8800 or email at info@modocmedicalcenter.org.
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