Modoc Medical Center

What Modoc Medical Center does

Modoc Medical Center (MMC) is an 8-bed critical access hospital and integrated rural healthcare system headquartered at 1111 N. Nagle Street, Alturas, California, owned and operated by Last Frontier Healthcare District, a public healthcare district formed in 2010. Founded in 1951, MMC serves the residents of Modoc County and parts of Lassen County across approximately 4,500 square miles, with no competing hospital in the catchment. Its service portfolio spans primary care (Alturas Family Practice Clinic and Canby Clinic & Dental, which includes integrated behavioral health), 24/7 emergency and acute inpatient care, general surgery, endoscopy, gynecology and ophthalmology, ambulance/ALS transport, laboratory and full digital radiology (MRI, CT, ultrasound, echocardiograms, X-ray), physical therapy, an outpatient infusion suite, a federally approved swing bed program, an Enhanced Care Management (ECM) program for Partnership HealthPlan Medi-Cal members with complex needs, and two skilled nursing facilities — Warnerview (34 beds, 2025 CMS Five-Star rating) and the newly opened Mountain View (50 beds, November 2025) — bringing total SNF capacity to 84 residents.

The underlying technology stack is conventional for a CAH: Cerner HealtheLife patient portal (web and mobile), third-party MMC Quick Pay/PayMyHealthBill for billing, and a QSTATIM incident management hotline, with HIPAA privacy governance. Last Frontier Pharmacy is operated in-house as a wholly owned retail subsidiary, providing OTC items, specialty medications, Meds to Beds program, and curbside pickup. The technology footprint is not differentiated; MMC's defensibility rests on geographic monopoly, regulatory standing, and integrated service breadth rather than proprietary technology.

Revenue mechanics are dominated by third-party reimbursement: over 50% of net patient revenue comes from California's Medi-Cal program (administered largely through Partnership HealthPlan), with additional Medicare and Medi-Cal CAH reimbursement equal to over $1.5 million annually. The Last Frontier Healthcare District levies approximately $2.5 million in voter-approved district tax annually, providing a stable subsidy uncommon among rural hospitals. Financial assistance and a sliding fee schedule cover uninsured and underinsured patients up to 400% of federal poverty guidelines. MMC reported investment reserves of $34 million at FY2023, up from $16.8 million in 2018 — a doubling over five years that signals sustained operating cash generation while many rural peers have closed. GTM motion is direct-to-consumer across a captive rural service area, supported by community health fairs, social media, and provider recruitment focused on rural lifestyle and work-life balance.

Name

Modoc Medical Center

Legal name

Modoc Medical Center

Website

https://modocmedicalcenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Modoc Medical Center is an 8-bed critical access hospital and integrated rural healthcare system in Alturas, California, serving Modoc and Lassen County residents with primary care, ER, surgery, skilled nursing, pharmacy, ambulance, and ancillary services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rural Critical Access Hospital Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (622110), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051), Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062)

akta.pro primary industry

Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) (HLAFAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Subacute Care Facilities (HLAFAFAE), Subacute Care Units (High-Acuity Transitional Care) (HLADADAC)

Keywords

• Critical access hospital
• Skilled nursing care
• Emergency medical services
• Rural healthcare
• Primary care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Alturas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Net Patient Revenue: Majority of revenue comes from patient services including hospital care, clinic visits, emergency services, skilled nursing, and pharmacy. Over 50% of net patient revenue comes from Medi-Cal program.
2. District Tax Revenue: Last Frontier Healthcare District collects approximately $2.5 million annually in tax assessments approved by District voters, providing stable financial support for MMC operations and expansion.
3. Medicare/Medicaid Reimbursement: Critical access hospital reimbursement rate from Medicare and Managed MediCal plans equates to over $1.5 million in annual reimbursement. More than 50% of net patient revenue comes from Medi-Cal program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Modoc Medical Center is an 8-bed critical access hospital providing 24/7 emergency, acute, surgical, and ancillary services (radiology, laboratory, physical therapy, infusion, swing bed) to rural northeastern California residents. It also operates two family practice clinics (Alturas and Canby with dental), a retail pharmacy (Last Frontier Pharmacy), and two skilled nursing facilities (Warnerview with 34 beds and Mountain View with 50 beds) offering short-term rehabilitative and long-term care for a combined 84 SNF residents.

Product overview

Modoc Medical Center is an 8-bed critical access hospital and healthcare system providing integrated medical services to rural northeastern California. The organization operates a portfolio of distinct facilities and services including two family practice clinics (Alturas and Canby with dental), hospital-based services (acute care, emergency room, surgery, ambulance, laboratory, radiology), rehabilitation services (physical therapy, swing bed program), outpatient infusion therapy, retail pharmacy (Last Frontier Pharmacy), and two skilled nursing facilities (Warnerview with 34 beds and Mountain View with 50 beds). The system also provides care coordination through Enhanced Care Management and offers patients access to a Cerner-based electronic patient portal. With the CMS-approved dual skilled nursing facilities, MMC can serve up to 84 residents combined, positioning the organization as a comprehensive healthcare provider for Modoc County residents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MMC Family Practice Clinic (Alturas) Family practice clinic providing medical care to patients of all ages through health maintenance, immunizations, preventative medicine, well-child and adult exams, sports, DMV, and DOT physicals, and women's health services in Alturas, California.
• Canby Clinic & Dental Family practice clinic offering medical, dental, and behavioral health services to patients of all ages at the Canby, California location, including Medicare exams, children's CHDP exams, integrated behavioral health counseling, hygiene and preventive dental care, extractions, and dentures.
• Acute Care 24/7 acute inpatient department providing short-term medical treatment for critical illness, injury recovery, or post-surgical care for patients of all ages including newborns, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
• Emergency Room Services 24-hour emergency services with board-certified emergency medicine physicians, triage nursing, diagnostic bedside services including portable X-ray, ultrasound, and laboratory, plus on-site CT scanner.
• Surgical Services Surgical department providing general surgery, endoscopy, gynecology, and ophthalmology procedures including gallbladder, hernia, lesion excision, colonoscopy, EGD, and cataract surgery.
• Ambulance Services Advanced Life Support ambulance service providing 24/7 emergency medical assistance and medical transport across approximately 4,500 square miles of Modoc County and parts of Lassen County.
• Laboratory Services Inpatient and outpatient clinical laboratory offering hematology, coagulation, microbiology, urinalysis, immunology, and chemistry testing performed by Clinical Laboratory Scientists and Phlebotomists.
• Radiology Services Fully digital diagnostic imaging department providing MRI scans, CT scans, echocardiograms, interventional radiology, ultrasounds, and X-rays with rapid report turnaround.
• Physical Therapy Inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services for musculoskeletal, neurological, and functional impairments including vestibular rehab, sports injuries, joint replacements, and orthopedic injuries.
• Infusion Services Outpatient therapeutic infusion therapies for Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, psoriasis, arthritis, osteoporosis, iron deficiency, multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis, and blood transfusions, including medications such as Actemra, Ocrevus, Remicade, Rituxan, and Tysabri.
• Swing Bed Program Federally approved swing bed program for patients transitioning from hospital to home, providing physical therapy, wound care, IV medications, pain management, and case management.
• Warnerview Skilled Nursing Facility 34-bed skilled nursing facility offering around-the-clock long-term care with semi-private and private rooms, accepting Medicare and Medi-Cal. Earned CMS five-star rating in 2025.
• Mountain View Skilled Nursing Facility 50-bed skilled nursing facility opened November 2025 with 24 semi-private rooms and two private bariatric rooms, featuring patient-centered residential design with outdoor courtyard, onsite physical therapy, and comprehensive short-term rehabilitative and long-term care services.
• Last Frontier Pharmacy Independent retail pharmacy offering over-the-counter items, competitive pricing, specialty items, curbside pickup, and the Meds to Beds program, with most major insurance accepted.
• Enhanced Care Management (ECM) Whole-person case management program supporting Partnership HealthPlan members with complex needs through care coordination, transportation access, medically tailored meals, social support, and peer support services.
• Financial Assistance Program Financial assistance and discount programs for uninsured, underinsured, or unable-to-pay patients based on family size and income, with eligibility up to 400% of federal poverty level.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Partnership HealthPlan of CaliforniacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 April 2026Partnership HealthPlan of California is a key partner providing ECM (Enhanced Care Management) program services for members with complex needs. MMC also partners with PHC for mobile mammography services at annual health fairs. Over 50% of MMC's net patient revenue comes from Medi-Cal program through Partnership HealthPlan.
• Local Pharmacy PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 29 August 2025Last Frontier Pharmacy works with local pharmacy partners to accommodate prescription transfers and maintain continuity of care for patients following Rite Aid Pharmacy closure in Alturas.
• Swinerton BuilderscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 20 June 2024Swinerton Builders is the construction partner for Mountain View Skilled Nursing Facility and hospital addition project. They innovatively prefab wall panels locally to minimize weather-related delays and reduce costs for this rural project. This is Swinerton's second venture with MMC.
• Sunrise Rotary of AlturasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Sunrise Rotary of Alturas for Carol J. Christiansen Memorial 'Dragon Lady' Nursing Scholarship supporting nursing education for eligible LVN or RN program students.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Banner Health: One of the largest non-profit health systems in the U.S., with significant rural and critical access hospital operations across the West. Comparable in service mix (acute + SNF + clinic + pharmacy) but at vastly larger scale and broader geography.
• Encompass Health: Largest owner and operator of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals in the U.S., plus home health. Comparable as a post-acute and rehabilitation operator whose service lines overlap with MMC's swing bed, PT, and SNF offerings.
• Adventist Health: California-based non-profit health system with multiple rural hospitals across the state, including frontier and remote markets. Comparable in mission and rural-community focus, with a much larger network footprint.
• CommonSpirit Health (Dignity Health): Large Catholic non-profit health system with rural hospital operations across California and the West. Operates critical access and community hospitals in rural markets similar to MMC, providing a broad-incumbent reference point on payer-mix dynamics and rural SNF operations.

Direct peers

• Mountain Communities Healthcare District: Public healthcare district operating Trinity Hospital (Weaverville, CA) as a critical access facility serving a small rural county. Directly comparable rural CAH with district-tax funding model similar to Last Frontier Healthcare District.
• Mayers Memorial Hospital District: Critical access district hospital in Fall River Mills, CA serving rural eastern Shasta County. Operates an SNF (Meadow View Skilled Nursing) within a CAH structure — a near-direct peer given SNF-plus-hospital model in rural northeastern California.
• The Ensign Group: Leading U.S. operator of skilled nursing and post-acute facilities, including rural and small-market SNFs. Directly comparable as an SNF operating partner/operator, though at much larger scale and with a for-profit model.
• Plumas District Hospital: Critical access hospital in Quincy, California serving Plumas County — same CAH designation, similar rural Northern California footprint, comparable mix of acute care, clinic, and ancillary services. Closest operational analog to MMC.
• Surprise Valley Community Hospital: Critical access hospital in Cedarville, CA within Modoc County's neighboring Surprise Valley — directly adjacent service area, similar bed-count scale, same rural district-hospital governance model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MMCLFHD
• Instagraminstagram.com/mmcmodocmedical
• Xx.com/mmcalturas
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/modoc-medical-center

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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