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HomeCaliforniaSequoia Transitional Care

Sequoia Transitional Care

350 North Villa Street, Porterville, CA 932575597846644WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.8on Google(49 reviews)
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
99
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $41,759

How Sequoia Transitional Care Compares in California

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in California. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
4/5
CA average
3.2/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
CA average
2.8/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
3/5
CA average
3.3/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.10 hrs/day
CA average
4.52 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.10 hrs/day
CA average
0.67 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
38.0%
CA average
36.7%
Close to state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 4/5 overall CMS rating is above the California average of 3.2/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.10 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 4.52.
Reported RN time is 0.10 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.67.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
18
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 9, 2025
Most recent cycle
7
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 15, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 11 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$11,476/mo
California median
Private Room
$13,870/mo
California median
Tulare County 65+
54,353
11.5% of county
County Population
473,446
Tulare County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Sequoia Transitional Care is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Porterville, California with 99 certified beds. It has been operating since 1978. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.

Beds
99
Avg Residents/Day
91.1
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Feb 1, 1978
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
None
County
Tulare
Last Inspection
Jan 15, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7
Weighted Score
73.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (39)

F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Apr 2, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0697Actual Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Jan 15, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Jan 15, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 15, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Jan 15, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jan 15, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jan 15, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Dec 31, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Actual Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Apr 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Apr 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0727Potential for Harm

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Survey: Jan 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0623Potential for Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: Jan 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Jan 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0676Potential for Harm

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Survey: Jan 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jan 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Jan 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0757Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey: Jan 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Jan 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0805Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Survey: Jan 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0847Potential for Harm

Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

Survey: Jan 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0623Potential for Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: Nov 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Oct 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0745Potential for Harm

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Survey: Aug 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0727Potential for Harm

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Survey: Jun 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0578Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Survey: Oct 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0727Potential for Harm

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Survey: Oct 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Oct 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0919Potential for Harm

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Survey: Oct 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Oct 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Oct 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 9 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$41,759
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineApr 17, 2025
$41,759
Payment DenialApr 17, 2025
18 days denied

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.87 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.13 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.10 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.10 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.74 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
38.0%
RN Turnover
0.0%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (8)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
PROVIDENCE GROUP OF CALIFORNIA LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%May 1, 2014
PROVIDENCE GROUP NH, LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jun 30, 2023
HASNAIN, ABBASCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJan 1, 2022
MURPHY, CORYW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ADec 26, 2022
APT, FREDERICKCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
HANCOCK, MARKCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
JERGENSEN, JOSHUACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
MITCHELL, JOHNCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Sequoia Transitional Care and nearby alternatives.

All California facilities
Sequoia Transitional Care
Porterville, CACurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $41,759
Sierra View Medical Center
Porterville, CA1,056 ft
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
River Walk Care Center
Porterville, CA3,168 ft
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $164,778
Sierra Valley Rehab Center
Porterville, CA3,168 ft
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $8,190
Gateway Post Acute
Porterville, CA1.5 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $8,018
Lindsay Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation
Lindsay, CA10.5 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Grand Oaks Care
Tulare, CA20.1 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Sequoia Transitional Care
Porterville, CA · Current facility
—4/53/53/5$41,759
Sierra View Medical Center
Porterville, CA
1,056 ft5/54/53/5None recorded
River Walk Care Center
Porterville, CA
3,168 ft2/52/52/5$164,778
Sierra Valley Rehab Center
Porterville, CA
3,168 ft4/53/53/5$8,190
Gateway Post Acute
Porterville, CA
1.5 mi2/52/51/5$8,018
Lindsay Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation
Lindsay, CA
10.5 mi4/53/53/5None recorded
Grand Oaks Care
Tulare, CA
20.1 mi3/53/52/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Sequoia Transitional Care?▾
Sequoia Transitional Care has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Sequoia Transitional Care cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in California is $11,476/month for a semi-private room and $13,870/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Sequoia Transitional Care participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Sequoia Transitional Care had any health inspection violations?▾
Sequoia Transitional Care had 7 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jan 15, 2026). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $41,759.
What are the staffing levels at Sequoia Transitional Care?▾
Sequoia Transitional Care provides 4.10 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.10 RN hours, 1.13 LPN hours, and 2.87 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 38.0%.
How many beds does Sequoia Transitional Care have?▾
Sequoia Transitional Care has 99 certified beds with an average of 91.1 residents per day, resulting in approximately 92% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Pacs Group chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Sequoia Transitional Care?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in California, including 4 in Porterville. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Sequoia Transitional Care?▾
On Google Maps, Sequoia Transitional Care has a rating of 3.8 out of 5 based on 49 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 4/5.

Part of Pacs Group

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