The Mendocino Coast Health Care District - an independent health care district, was formed on January 17, 1967 by a vote of the District’s constituents to contruct and operate the Mendocino Coast District Hospital, located at 700 River Drive, Fort Bragg CA. The hospital construction was completed in 1971.

On July 1, 2020 the District Board leased the Hospital facility (Plant, property and equipment) to Adventist Health, who now operates the Mendocino Coast Hospital.  

As landlord to the hospital facility, the District Board's primary responsiblity is to authorize district property taxpayer funds expenditures for the maintenance and improvement to the Mendocino Coast Hospital facility.

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Health Care District Enabling Legislation: Ca. Health and Safety Code §32000 et seq.

Powers and Functions of the District : Establish, maintain, and operate, or provide assistance in the operation of, one or more health facilities or health services, including, but not limited to: outpatient programs, services, and facilities; retirement programs, services, and facilities; chemical dependency programs, services, and facilities.

Formation of the District: Any incorporated or unincorporated territory, or both, or territory in any one or more counties; the territory comprising this district need not be contiguous but the territory of a municipal corporation shall not be divided

The Mendocino Coast Health Care District has 5 Directors, elected by resident voters to 4-year terms.