Cycle 1
Health 2025-04-10 · Fire 2025-04-10
5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (2 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (1 deficiency)
Porterville, CA
Sierra View Medical Center
4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 5 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
465 W Putnam Ave, Porterville, CA
(559) 788-6157
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
35
Certified beds
Average residents
33
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2000-10-27
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
1.57
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
3.05
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
3.26
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
7.14
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
25%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
35%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 93.4% |
98.5%
5.1 pts worse
|
93.4%
About the same
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 93.8% |
98.2%
4.4 pts worse
|
95.5%
1.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.0% |
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
3.3%
3.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.0% |
6.8%
6.8 pts better
|
11.4%
11.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 0.0% |
4.1%
4.1 pts better
|
5.4%
5.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 28.9% |
13.7%
15.2 pts worse
|
19.6%
9.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
14.2%
14.2 pts better
|
16.7%
16.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 7.4% |
0.4%
7 pts worse
|
0.1%
7.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 7.2% |
1.0%
6.2 pts worse
|
1.0%
6.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 7.0% |
1.2%
5.8 pts worse
|
1.7%
5.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 0.0% |
10.9%
10.9 pts better
|
19.8%
19.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 6.5% |
4.7%
1.8 pts worse
|
5.1%
1.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 91.3% |
94.0%
2.7 pts worse
|
81.7%
9.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-03-28 · Fire 2024-03-28
8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2022-12-08 · Fire 2022-12-08
6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-10
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2025-04-25
C · Minimal harm
2025-04-10
E25 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
Corrected 2025-04-16
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-28
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-04-17
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-08
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-01-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-08
E31 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Corrected 2023-01-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-08
K161 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2023-01-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-08
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-01-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-08
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2023-01-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-08
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-01-06
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-17
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Not marked corrected
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-10
F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-05-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-10
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-05-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-10
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-05-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-10
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-05-08
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-28
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-04-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-28
F551 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Corrected 2024-04-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-28
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-04-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-28
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-04-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-28
F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2024-04-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-28
F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-04-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-28
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-04-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-28
F847 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected 2024-04-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-12
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-10-23
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-08
F680 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Corrected 2023-01-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-08
F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2023-01-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-08
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-01-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-08
F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2023-01-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-08
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-01-09
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Behl, Ashok
Corporate Director · Individual
Dickson, Douglas
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Dickson, Douglas
Corporate Officer · Individual
Hefner, Donna
Corporate Officer · Individual
Hefner, Donna
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Lomeli, Liberty
Corporate Director · Individual
Pandya, Gaurang
Corporate Director · Individual
Reddy, Bindusagar
Corporate Director · Individual
Sierra View Local Health Care District
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Sorrells, Kent
Corporate Director · Individual
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