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HomeCaliforniaSierra View Medical Center

Sierra View Medical Center

465 W Putnam Ave, Porterville, CA 932575597886157WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.8on Google(1964 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
35
certified

How Sierra View Medical Center 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
5/5
CA average
3.2/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
CA average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
3/5
CA average
3.3/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
7.58 hrs/day
CA average
4.52 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
1.75 hrs/day
CA average
0.67 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
33.3%
CA average
36.7%
Lower than state average

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

What the Data Highlights

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the California average of 3.2/5.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the California average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 7.58 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 4.52.
Reported RN time is 1.75 hours per resident per day, above 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
9
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 28, 2024
Most recent cycle
5
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 10, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 4 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).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Sierra View Medical Center is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Porterville, California with 35 certified beds. It has been operating since 2000. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
35
Avg Residents/Day
34.4
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
Yes
First Approved
Oct 27, 2000
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Tulare
Last Inspection
Apr 10, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5
Weighted Score
42.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (19)

F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0693Potential for Harm

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Survey: Apr 10, 2025Corrected: 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: Apr 10, 2025Corrected: 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: Apr 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Apr 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0551Potential for Harm

Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.

Survey: Mar 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Mar 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0604Potential for Harm

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Survey: Mar 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0693Potential for Harm

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Survey: Mar 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0755Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0847Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0680Potential for Harm

Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

Survey: Dec 8, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Dec 8, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 8, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Dec 8, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 8, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

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

Nurse Aide2.91 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN2.93 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.75 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing7.58 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total6.93 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.01 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
33.3%
RN Turnover
16.7%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (17)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
KASHYAP, HANSMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 28, 2025
LOMELI, LIBERTYMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/ADec 15, 2020
MARTINEZ, ARELIMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/ADec 20, 2022
PANDYA, GAURANGMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/ADec 18, 2012
REDDY, BINDUSAGARMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/ADec 15, 2020
HEFNER, DONNACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 5, 2013
SIERRA VIEW LOCAL HEALTH CARE DISTRICTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2000
HEFNER, DONNAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 5, 2013
MCDONALD, CRAIGOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 30, 2024
PICHAY, CERELINAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 1, 2023
SANDHU, HARPREETOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2000
KASHYAP, HANSTRUSTEE OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 28, 2025
LOMELI, LIBERTYTRUSTEE OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 15, 2020
PANDYA, GAURANGTRUSTEE OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 5, 2012
REDDY, BINDUSAGARTRUSTEE OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 15, 2020
PICHAY, CERELINAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 1, 2023
SANDHU, HARPREETADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 18, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Sierra View Medical Center and nearby alternatives.

All California facilities
Sierra View Medical Center
Porterville, CACurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Sequoia Transitional Care
Porterville, CA1,056 ft
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $41,759
Sierra Valley Rehab Center
Porterville, CA3,168 ft
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $8,190
River Walk Care Center
Porterville, CA3,168 ft
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $164,778
Gateway Post Acute
Porterville, CA1.2 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $8,018
Lindsay Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation
Lindsay, CA10.7 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Grand Oaks Care
Tulare, CA20.2 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Sierra View Medical Center
Porterville, CA · Current facility
—5/54/53/5None recorded
Sequoia Transitional Care
Porterville, CA
1,056 ft4/53/53/5$41,759
Sierra Valley Rehab Center
Porterville, CA
3,168 ft4/53/53/5$8,190
River Walk Care Center
Porterville, CA
3,168 ft2/52/52/5$164,778
Gateway Post Acute
Porterville, CA
1.2 mi2/52/51/5$8,018
Lindsay Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation
Lindsay, CA
10.7 mi4/53/53/5None recorded
Grand Oaks Care
Tulare, CA
20.2 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 Sierra View Medical Center?▾
Sierra View Medical Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Sierra View Medical Center 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). Sierra View Medical Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Sierra View Medical Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Sierra View Medical Center had 5 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 10, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Sierra View Medical Center?▾
Sierra View Medical Center provides 7.58 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.75 RN hours, 2.93 LPN hours, and 2.91 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 33.3%.
How many beds does Sierra View Medical Center have?▾
Sierra View Medical Center has 35 certified beds with an average of 34.4 residents per day, resulting in approximately 98% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Sierra View Medical Center?▾
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 Sierra View Medical Center?▾
On Google Maps, Sierra View Medical Center has a rating of 3.8 out of 5 based on 1964 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.