SIERRA VIEW MEDICAL CENTER
465 W PUTNAM AVE, PORTERVILLE, CA 93257 · CCN 555766
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Health inspection
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Quality measures
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Staffing
- ★★★☆☆ 3
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 35
- Avg residents/day
- 33.4
- Phone
- 5597886157
Inspection history vs California & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | California avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-04-10 | 5 | 15.6 | 9.5 | -10.6 better |
| 2 | 2024-03-28 | 8 | 17.4 | 9.8 | -9.4 better |
| 3 | 2022-12-08 | 6 | 17.1 | 9.3 | -11.1 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 1 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 1 |
| Pharmacy service | 1 |
| Infection control | 2 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 7.89 | 34.7% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 1.57 | 25.0% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.45 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Inspection citations (19)
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-12-17 · Health
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0693Ensure 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.2025-04-10 · Health · corrected 2025-05-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2025-04-10 · Health · corrected 2025-05-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-04-10 · Health · corrected 2025-05-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-04-10 · Health · corrected 2025-05-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0551Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.2024-03-28 · Health · corrected 2024-04-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.2024-03-28 · Health · corrected 2024-04-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-03-28 · Health · corrected 2024-04-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0693Ensure 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.2024-03-28 · Health · corrected 2024-04-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2024-03-28 · Health · corrected 2024-04-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2024-03-28 · Health · corrected 2024-04-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.2024-03-28 · Health · corrected 2024-04-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-03-28 · Health · corrected 2024-04-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2023-10-12 · Health · corrected 2023-10-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2022-12-08 · Health · corrected 2023-01-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2022-12-08 · Health · corrected 2023-01-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0680Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.2022-12-08 · Health · corrected 2023-01-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2022-12-08 · Health · corrected 2023-01-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2022-12-08 · Health · corrected 2023-01-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIERRA VIEW LOCAL HEALTH CARE DISTRICT | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2000-10-27 |
| DICKSON, DOUGLAS | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2017-04-24 |
| BEHL, ASHOK | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2006-12-14 |
| LOMELI, LIBERTY | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2020-12-15 |
| PANDYA, GAURANG | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2012-12-18 |
| REDDY, BINDUSAGAR | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2020-12-15 |
| SORRELLS, KENT | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2010-12-21 |
| DICKSON, DOUGLAS | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2017-04-24 |
| HEFNER, DONNA | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2013-05-05 |
| HEFNER, DONNA | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2013-05-05 |
Other facilities in PORTERVILLE
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| SEQUOIA TRANSITIONAL CARE | ★★★★☆ | 99 |
| SIERRA VALLEY REHAB CENTER | ★★★☆☆ | 139 |
| GATEWAY POST ACUTE | ★★☆☆☆ | 62 |
| RIVER WALK CARE CENTER | ★★☆☆☆ | 99 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.