LUCERNE, Calif. — Adventist Health Clear Lake reported that it is closing its Lucerne medical office.

Hospital officials said in a written statement that the decision is “part of a strategic effort to reallocate resources to areas of higher demand, ensuring the community receives the best possible care in the most impactful locations.”

The Lucerne office will officially close on Dec. 31.

“At Adventist Health Clear Lake, our mission is to provide compassionate, high-quality care for everyone we serve,” said Adventist Health Clear Lake Administrator Chuck Kassis. “This decision allows us to strengthen services in key areas, optimizing resources to benefit the greatest number of patients in our community.”

Adventist Health Clear Lake opened the medical office in Lucerne — the former Lucerne Community Clinic at 6300 East Highway 20 in Lucerne — in the spring of 2019 after acquiring it from Dr. Robert Gardner.

The decision to close the Lucerne office “follows an in-depth review of service demands and patient needs across Lake County. By concentrating resources in locations where there is higher patient volume, Adventist Health Clear Lake aims to enhance access and improve service capacity for residents,” hospital officials said.

Adventist Health Clear Lake said patients affected by the closure will be provided “with support to transition their care seamlessly to nearby Adventist Health Clear Lake facilities,” which include options in Lakeport, Kelseyville and Clearlake.

The Adventist Health Clear Lakes patient services team can assist with answering questions about care continuity or finding a new provider, officials said.

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