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HomeCaliforniaSierra View Medical Center

Sierra View Medical Center

465 W Putnam Ave, Porterville, CA 932575597886157
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
35
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 4/5 stars (above average)

• Has 35 certified beds with an average of 33.4 residents per day (95% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 4 deficiencies (inspected Apr 10, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 7.89 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 34.7%

Sierra View Medical Center is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Porterville, California with 35 certified beds. It has been operating since 2000. The facility scored above average compared to California facilities.

Beds
35
Avg Residents/Day
33.4
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)
4
Weighted Score
39.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (18)

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
F0551Potential for Harm

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

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
F0658Potential for Harm

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

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
F0695Potential for Harm

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

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
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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
F0658Potential for Harm

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

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

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Dec 8, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0680Potential for Harm

Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

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 Aide3.26 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN3.05 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.57 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing7.89 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total7.14 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
34.7%
RN Turnover
25.0%
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 (10)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
SIERRA VIEW LOCAL HEALTH CARE DISTRICTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AOct 27, 2000
DICKSON, DOUGLASOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 24, 2017
BEHL, ASHOKCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ADec 14, 2006
LOMELI, LIBERTYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ADec 15, 2020
PANDYA, GAURANGCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ADec 18, 2012
REDDY, BINDUSAGARCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ADec 15, 2020
SORRELLS, KENTCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ADec 21, 2010
DICKSON, DOUGLASCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 24, 2017
HEFNER, DONNACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 5, 2013
HEFNER, DONNAW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AMay 5, 2013

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Sierra View Medical Center?▾
Sierra View Medical Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Sierra View Medical Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Sierra View Medical Center had 4 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 10, 2025). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Sierra View Medical Center?▾
Sierra View Medical Center provides 7.89 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.57 RN hours, 3.05 LPN hours, and 3.26 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 34.7%.
How many beds does Sierra View Medical Center have?▾
Sierra View Medical Center has 35 certified beds with an average of 33.4 residents per day, resulting in approximately 95% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Sierra View Medical Center?▾
Yes, there are 4 other nursing homes in Porterville, California with an average rating of 2.8/5. You can compare all facilities on the Porterville nursing homes page.