Contact Info

Seneca Healthcare District
Doug Self
POB 737
199 Reynolds Street
Chester, CA 96020-0737

Phone: 530-258-2067
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Hours of Operation

Administration: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm

Hospital: 24 hrs per day

Doctors Offices: Contact each physician individually for more information on operating hours.

About Us

Seneca Healthcare District was established in 1952 to meet the healthcare needs of the area residents. Seneca Healthcare District, a public general acute care facility, receives tax support and is a political subdivision of the State of California. The existing hospital began operation in 1954. Much of the original acute care structure is still in use today; however, it has been remodeled continuously.

In 1976, a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) was approved by a vote of the district residents and was constructed as a south wing to the existing hospital. The SNF provides for patients to be transferred from acute care to SNF and not leave the area.

Seneca hospital has 10 acute care beds and 16 skilled nursing/long term care beds. Other services provided by the District include outpatient laboratory and x-ray services including mammography, sonography, and CT scanning including bone density, in-house pharmacy, hospice, anesthesia, inpatient and outpatient surgical services, stress testing, respiratory care, nutritional counseling, EKG, and patient education.

Additionally, we provide emergency services. The emergency room has a physician on call 24 hours daily. Emergency response is provided by the Chester Fire Department, Westwood Fire Department and the Peninsula Fire Department ambulances. The ambulance services are staffed by Paramedics and/or Emergency Medical Technicians qualified to deliver advanced cardiac life support. Emergency transfers to hospitals in Chico, Reno, or other urban areas are available by aircraft and ground transport.

In 1996, a hospital-based outpatient clinic including family practice physicians, surgeons, and consulting specialists was established. The District's medical staff represents specialties in cardiology, internal medicine, orthopedics, pathology, pediatrics, radiology, podiatry, gastroenterology, ophthalmology, and urology.

The District is pleased to acknowledge the support of over 150 volunteers who provide services through membership in the Seneca Hospital Auxiliary, Retired Seniors Volunteer Program, and Sierra Hospice.