Nursing homes in Porterville, CA
Porterville, CA has 5 Medicare-certified nursing homes. 1 has a 5-star overall rating, and 4 have been fined in the last three years.
Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.
| Nursing home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra View Medical Center465 W Putnam Ave · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | 35 | None |
| Sequoia Transitional Care350 North Villa Street · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | 99 | 1 ($41,759) |
| Sierra Valley Rehab Center301 West Putnam · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | 139 | 1 ($8,190) |
| Gateway Post Acute661 West Poplar · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | 62 | 1 ($8,018) |
| River Walk Care Center1100 West Morton Avenue · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 99 | 3 ($164,778) |
How to read the ratings. Medicare's overall rating starts from the health inspection rating, which compares each home with others in California, then moves up or down a star for very high or very low staffing and quality measure ratings. Ratings are one source among several: Medicare suggests visiting too. How to read a nursing home's star ratings
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Recent inspection problems in Porterville
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.July 16, 2026 · River Walk Care Center · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.June 4, 2026 · Gateway Post Acute · F0557 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.June 4, 2026 · Gateway Post Acute · F0607 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.June 3, 2026 · Sequoia Transitional Care · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.June 3, 2026 · Sequoia Transitional Care · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.June 3, 2026 · Sequoia Transitional Care · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.May 14, 2026 · Gateway Post Acute · F0801 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.May 14, 2026 · Gateway Post Acute · F0726 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.May 14, 2026 · Gateway Post Acute · F0806 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.May 14, 2026 · Gateway Post Acute · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Questions about nursing homes in Porterville
Which nursing home in Porterville has the highest Medicare rating?
Sierra View Medical Center has the highest overall rating in Porterville: 5 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Porterville have been fined?
4 of the 5 have been fined in the last three years, $222,745 in all. The most was $164,778, at River Walk Care Center.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Porterville?
No. None of the 5 is a Special Focus Facility or carries Medicare's abuse icon.
Which nursing home in Porterville is the largest?
Sierra Valley Rehab Center, with 139 certified beds.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.