Known for her approachable leadership style, Summer is committed to maintaining an open-door environment where employees, patients, and family members feel heard, valued, and supported. Her favorite part of serving at Central Valley Specialty Hospital is witnessing the small miracles that happen every day within its walls, whether it is a patient’s recovery, a family’s renewed hope, or a team member reaching a new professional milestone.
As both CEO and CNO, Summer remains dedicated to creating a culture of compassion, excellence, and innovation, ensuring that Central Valley Specialty Hospital continues to provide exceptional care to the Central Valley community.
“I believe in the power of second chances. Every day, I have the privilege of watching patients overcome incredible challenges and begin new chapters in their lives. Those moments inspire me and remind me why this work matters.”
Sincerely,
Summer Elmore, CEO & CNO
Welcome To Central Valley Specialty Hospital.
Summer Elmore, MSN, RN, serves as the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Nursing Officer of Central Valley Specialty Hospital in Modesto, California. With more than eight years of dedicated service to the organization, Summer’s leadership journey reflects her deep commitment to patient care, staff development, and community service.
Summer began her career at Central Valley Specialty Hospital as a bedside nurse, where she developed a passion for delivering compassionate, high-quality care to patients and their families. Through hard work, dedication, and a commitment to excellence, she advanced through several leadership roles, including House Supervisor, Clinical Educator, and Director of Nursing, before assuming her current executive leadership positions.
Holding a Master’s Degree in Nursing Leadership, Summer combines clinical expertise with strategic leadership to guide the hospital’s mission of providing exceptional specialized care. She is passionate about education and professional development, believing that investing in healthcare professionals ultimately leads to better patient outcomes. Equally important to her is giving back to the community and fostering meaningful relationships that strengthen the connection between the hospital and those it serves.
Our Departments
Dedicated Services
Admissions
Case Management
Extensive Rehabilitation Services
Laboratory
Long Term Acute (LTAC)
Nursing Services
Pharmacy
Physician Services
Radiology
Respiratory Service
Admissions
Admissions FAQ Admission to our hospital is carefully orchestrated through our admissions department. We take steps to ensure that all patient needs will be met and a smooth transition occurs. You will need the following items with you upon admission…
Case Management
On-site Case Management and Social Services Case Managers provide the case management service. Case Managers are Liaisons for the patients and the hospital’s care team. They communicate patient information to the referring hospitals. The Case Manager works with the physicians,…
Extensive Rehabilitation Services
Rehabilitative Therapy That Revitalizes Body and Spirit The Rehabilitation services consist of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Language Pathology and Audiology. The initial functional evaluation will be done within 72 hours. Key distinguishing features of CVSH as compared to…
Laboratory
Central Valley Specialty Hospital provides 24 hour lab services with rapid test results and quick turn around on critical labs which includes in house Covid-19 testing. Lab services play a major role in assisting the clinical team in identifying the…
Long Term Acute (LTAC)
What Is Long Term Acute Care? Long-Term Acute Care Hospitals became a part of the American healthcare system as a means of providing the extended hospital stay for patients with the gravest of illnesses, and those who require an extended…
Nursing Services
Nurses Who Believe in Building Relationships The nursing staff consists of Registered Nurses, Licensed Vocational Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants. The nurse to patient ratio varies depending on the acuity of the patients. A master-staffing matrix, based upon levels of…
Pharmacy
Central Valley Specialty Hospital provides a pharmaceutical service through an in-house pharmacy.There is a pharmacist available 24 hours to meet the patient’s needs. The pharmacy provides medications to meet the needs of the patients, serves as an information resource for…
Physician Services
Physicians That Go Above and Beyond Central Valley Specialty Hospital credentialed physicians may follow their own patients at CVSH or refer them to a facility physician. We encourage Physicians to follow their patients for continuity of care. A Physician is…
Radiology
Central Valley Specialty Hospital provides a Radiology service which has 24 hour x-ray service coverage and covers multiple imaging modalities. Radiology is staffed by a Licensed and Registered Technologist with the ability to preform imaging studies keeping our focus on…
Respiratory Service
Amazing Respiratory Care Central Valley Specialty Hospital has both registered and certified Respiratory Practitioners / therapists around the clock. Staffing is based upon the recommended staffing matrix and adjusted as needed based upon the intensity of services. Central Valley Hospital…
What’s Our Speciality
Nursing Services
Our nursing staff is highly trained and capable, but more importantly they believe in building relationships that transcends only offering the standard health care.
Clinical Services
We know that no two patients are the same. Which is why Central Valley Specialty Hospital offers a wide range of clinical services ranging from respiratory therapy to psychiatry and beyond.
Long Term Health Care
Central Valley Specialty Hospital is known for our long term acute care. We are the best, because we know that patients need more than just their health needs met. They need friendship and special attention to detail.
In-house 24 Hours
Pharmacy, Physicians, RTS, around the Clinic to provide top quality care
Years of Experience
Medical Professionals
Rooms
Valuable Words From Our Patients
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Robert Adison
Professor
My father was admitted here last year and thanks to the care and dedication of the staff he was able to come back home
Carlos Rodriguez
Professor
Wound care is very good and nice and nurse are really nice n helpful
Smoke X1
My dad was at this place and it deserves more stars than it has received. He was treated so well and got better faster than we did and seems so much more healthier than he did at memorial hospital. Thank you and your team Central Valley Specialty hospital for your support and the security guards are very friendly and cool also(:
Michaela Brianna
Was worried because I seen it was a 2 star rating & seen reviews of mistreatment and neglect. My dad was sent here yesterday. I asked him how he was being treated. He said WAY better than when he was at Sutter hospital. At Sutter they strapped him down and wouldn’t try to listen to what he was needing. My dad said they treat him very well here and nurses check on him a lot and he’s well taken care of and feels respected. Wanted to leave a review for anyone hesitant and concerned about their loved ones being here. Hopefully the complaints about the mistreatment of those other reviews got figured out and the staff who wasn’t doing their job right got let go. When I was there just today, the staff had no attitude at all and were very kind.
Hiraeth Nava
My son was transfered there and compared to where he had been was a huge difference in a positive manner. I will never forget the Staff: Dr Badia, Dasha, Cesar, Stephanie, Melissa, Sabrina, Heather and so many more. My son was able to come home after 3 1/2 months at the first hospital and little over 1 month there. What a blessing. They accomplished what seemed impossible. Thank you so very much!
Vicky Willis
I want to say that it's a great place we're I made a lot of friends n all this workers I'm going to name are the best of the best,Mai RN is very professional n a great person I love her n Melissaa from ebs always have my room clean , the Lvn Melissa it's a sweetheart,cna's of course I have to mention Sofia my good friend n one of the best cna like my beautiful Miley n all the philsical therapy personnel are very professional n motivated me to keep working out n one of the best workers I ever met in this place is Maribel Ortega she's amazing beautiful great worker n a great human being, one of the kind person n god bless this place n this special ladie .love u Maribel n thank u for been there for me . God bless every one I mentioned.amen
Juan Arellano
We just want to extend our gratitude and thanks to the staff (NURSES, CNA's PHYSICAL and RESPIRATORY therapist) for giving an excellent care to our Mom, Carmelita Opinaldo. Special thanks to Dr. Bahia( a miracle worker). My Mom's platelet count were so low and he was able to figure out which medications was causing her platelets to drop. Thank God it is now normal. Dr. Lucky was also very accommodating, both doctors gave us their private contact numbers to reach them for help anytime. We wish to extend our appreciation to Maribel, patient advocate for listening and taking into account our concerns and made things easier for us. Allison from the admissions department did a wonderful job as well. Last but not the least, so grateful for Ruth, Case Manager and Ashley who made all the necessary appointments, ordered equipments and transportation so my Mom will get home to Vallejo safely. Ruth also provided us contact number to ensure that we can directly communicate with her anytime. Ruth's professionalism and excellent performance of her job is very commendable. Thank you.
Elizabeth Balangue
My father was admitted here about 3 weeks ago. I’m very pleased with their services the level of care they provided him. This hospital is so clean and they strictly follow COVID-19 protocols, to keep everybody safe. Nurses are very attentive and caring. Doctors are awesome. They answer your calls right away with any questions and concerns. My father was transferred from Fresno to here because of his health issues, I was very scared in the beginning but now I’m so relieved. Very, very trustworthy place to put your loved one here and help them get recovered and come home. Highly recommend
S Randhawa
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