Gateway Post Acute

661 West Poplar, Porterville, CA 93257 · (559) 784-8371
For profit - Limited Liability company · 62 certified beds

Gateway Post Acute has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2026, found 14 citations (the California average is 15.6). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $8,018 in all.

Medicare ratings

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Most recent health inspection

The standard health inspection on May 14, 2026 found 14 citations. What an inspection citation means

• 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.May 14, 2026 · F0813 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.May 14, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.May 14, 2026 · F0912 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.May 14, 2026 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.May 14, 2026 · F0635 · 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.May 14, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.May 14, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.May 14, 2026 · F0800 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.May 14, 2026 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.May 14, 2026 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few

Complaint inspections, last three years

Inspections after complaints found 6 citations.

• Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.June 4, 2026 · 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 · F0607 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.June 4, 2025 · F0776 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.September 9, 2024 · F0692 · 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.January 10, 2024 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.December 12, 2023 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few

Fines and payment denials

• Fine of $8,018September 9, 2024

Nurse staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.

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