Begining July 1, 2020, the Mendocino Coast Health Care District Board entered in to a 30-year lease agreement with Adventist Health.  The District retains ownership of the Hospital Facilities at 700 River Drive as the lessor. The District is responsible for the maintenance and repair of the hospital, in order to retain the licensed facility for operation of the local Mendocino Coast Hospital.

Adventist Health has leased the facility for a term of 30 years, and is the Operator of the Hospital, as the lessee.

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.