Cambria Community Healthcare District

What Cambria Community Healthcare District does

Cambria Community Healthcare District (CCHD) is a public, tax-and-fee-supported Special District established in 1947 and operating under California Health and Safety Code Sections 32000-32003 in San Luis Obispo County, California. Its core operational function is the delivery of Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance services to residents and visitors within an exclusive 810 square mile service territory extending from north Cayucos (Villa Creek) to the Monterey/San Luis Obispo County line and approximately 15 miles inland along the Santa Lucia Mountain range. The district operates four fully equipped ambulances staffed entirely by permanent Paramedic (EMT-P) and EMT-Intermediate (EMT-I) personnel and provides 24/7 emergency response accessed primarily through the 911 system.

Beyond emergency response, the district delivers community health programming including CPR and first aid training, health advocacy articles, a Coastal Community Health Resource Guide ("Minutes Matter") distributed in English and Spanish, a Dementia Resource Guide co-published with the County of San Luis Obispo Health Agency, and senior-resource coordination through the Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens / Area Agency on Aging. Capital projects are funded through voter-approved general obligation bonds, with the Measure C-24 bond approved in November 2024 financing a new ambulance station at 2515 Main Street.

The revenue model combines mandatory property-tax and special-assessment revenue from district residents, transaction-based ambulance transport billing processed through a third-party billing contractor (Emergency Billing, LLC), and voluntary public donations supporting facility improvements. There is no conventional go-to-market motion: services are distributed direct-to-consumer via 911 dispatch and walk-in access to district offices. Customer segments are geographic — primarily permanent residents of Cambria, San Simeon, and Harmony, with secondary service-contract coverage extending into the south coastal zone of Monterey County (including Hearst Castle) and episodic demand from seasonal tourists on the Central Coast.

Name

Cambria Community Healthcare District

Legal name

Cambria Community Healthcare District

Website

https://cambria-healthcare.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cambria Community Healthcare District is a public California Special District, established 1947, operating Advanced Life Support ambulance services and community health education across an 810 square mile coastal service area serving approximately 5,000 residents of Cambria, San Simeon, and Harmony.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Emergency Medical Services

NAICS

Ambulance Services (62191), Ambulance Services (621910)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) & Ambulance Services (BPAIAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

911/Public EMS Agencies (Municipal/County/Fire-Based) (HLAFANAA)

Keywords

• Emergency medical services
• Advanced life support
• Ambulance services
• Community health education
• Public health district

Headquarters

HQ city

Cambria

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Tax and Fee Revenue: As a public tax and fee-supported Special District authorized under California Health and Safety Code Sections 32000-32003, the district is funded through property taxes and fees collected from district residents. Revenue supports ambulance operations, community health education, and facility maintenance.
2. Ambulance Service Billing: The district bills for ambulance transport services. Third-party billing services are used for processing claims through Emergency Billing, LLC.
3. Donations: The district accepts donations from the public to support healthcare services and facility improvements, such as the new ambulance station project.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Cambria Community Healthcare District provides Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance services and community health education to residents and visitors of Cambria, San Simeon, Harmony, and surrounding areas in San Luis Obispo County, California. Its four ALS-equipped ambulances are staffed by EMT-P (Paramedic) and EMT-I level personnel who respond to 911 emergencies across an 810-square-mile service area. The district complements emergency response with health education workshops, CPR and First Aid training, a bilingual Coastal Community Health Resource Guide, and a Dementia Resource Guide, funded through property taxes, fees, ambulance billing, and donations.

Product overview

Cambria Community Healthcare District operates as a public tax and fee-supported Special District in San Luis Obispo County, California, established in 1947. The organization delivers a unified set of healthcare services centered on emergency medical response and community health education. Its core offerings include Advanced Life Support ambulance services staffed by Paramedics and EMTs, complemented by community health education programs including CPR/First Aid training and health resource guides. The District serves an 810 square mile response area covering Cambria, San Simeon, and Harmony communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Advanced Life Support (ALS) Ambulance Service Emergency medical transport services staffed by EMT-P (Paramedic) and EMT-I (Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate) level personnel, operating four fully-equipped ALS ambulances across an 810 square mile response area. Available to district residents and visitors 24/7 via 911 dispatch.
• Health Resource Guide (Coastal Community Health Resource Guide / "Minutes Matter") Bilingual (English and Spanish) Coastal Community Health Resource Guide providing community health information and resources, distributed via mail and at district offices. Part of the "Minutes Matter" health resource initiative.
• Community Health Education Health and wellness information delivery through health-related workshops, health advocacy articles, and resources serving the Cambria, San Simeon, and Harmony communities.
• CPR & First Aid Training Training programs for community members in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid techniques, delivered through the district's community outreach program.
• Dementia Resource Guide Resource guide for dementia care available through the County of San Luis Obispo Health Agency/Public Health, providing information and support resources for affected families and caregivers.
• Senior Citizen Resources Coordination Resources and services maintained through the Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens-Area Agency on Aging to support senior health and independence in the district's service area.

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• County of San Luis Obispo - Health Agency/Public HealthsupportingOthersCollaboration on health resource guides including the Dementia Resource Guide, available through the county health agency. The district references county resources and coordinates health education initiatives.
• Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens - Area Agency on AgingsupportingOthersThe district promotes senior citizen resources provided by this non-profit organization established by the California Department of Aging for San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties.
• San Luis Obispo County Emergency Medical Services Agency (EMSA)coreOthersEMSA administers EMT certification for the county and provides continuing education services for all personnel within San Luis Obispo County. All paramedics receive licensure through State of California with local accreditation from EMSA.
• California State Parks (Hearst Castle)supportingOthersService area coverage extends to Hearst Castle, one of California's most popular tourist attractions located east of San Simeon. The district provides emergency services for this high-traffic destination within its response zone.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Falck USA: International medical transportation and emergency services provider operating in multiple U.S. states. Comparable as an established private-sector ambulance and EMS provider serving similar emergency medical transport use cases.
• American Medical Response: Largest private ambulance operator in the United States, providing both emergency and non-emergency medical transport. Comparable as the dominant national player in ambulance services — the private-sector counterpart to public district EMS.

Direct peers

• Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District: Fire-based EMS provider serving the Lake Tahoe region with similar rural/low-density characteristics and strong seasonal tourism demand. Comparable for emergency medical service delivery in a small, geographically dispersed community.
• Beach Cities Health District: California healthcare district providing community health services to Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, and Manhattan Beach. Directly comparable as another tax-supported California special district delivering health programs to a defined residential population.
• Grossmont Healthcare District: California healthcare district in San Diego County providing community health services and grants. Directly comparable as another California special district operating under a similar statutory framework with tax-based funding.
• Fallbrook Regional Healthcare District: California healthcare district serving rural North San Diego County with community health and emergency-related programs. Comparable as a tax-funded special district operating in a similar small-population rural setting.
• Truckee Fire Protection District: California fire protection district providing ALS ambulance services to the Truckee area. Comparable as a small rural public district delivering paramedic-level emergency medical services across a geographically dispersed service area.

Regional players

• Sierra-Sacramento Valley EMS Agency: Local EMS agency overseeing emergency medical services across multiple Northern California counties. Comparable for the California regional EMS regulatory framework, though operating as a coordinating body rather than a direct service provider.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CambriaAmb
• Facebookfacebook.com/cambriahealthcaredistrict
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cambria-ambulance-service

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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