Sequoia Transitional Care
350 North Villa Street, Porterville, CA 93257 · (559) 784-6644
For profit - Limited Liability company · 99 certified beds
Sequoia Transitional Care has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in January 2026, found 6 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the California average is 15.6). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $41,759 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on January 15, 2026 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.January 15, 2026 · F0697 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.January 15, 2026 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.January 15, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.January 15, 2026 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.January 15, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.January 15, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 11 citations.
- 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 · 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 · 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 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.April 2, 2026 · F0677 · 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.December 31, 2025 · F0658 · 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.April 17, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.April 17, 2025 · F0677 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.November 8, 2024 · F0623 · 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.October 14, 2024 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.August 7, 2024 · F0745 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.June 12, 2024 · F0727 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $41,759April 17, 2025
- Medicare payment denial for 18 daysStarting June 6, 2025
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | California average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.10 | 4.52 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.10 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.13 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.87 | 2.65 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 38% | 36.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 99 |
| Average residents per day | 91.1 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Sierra View Medical Center Porterville · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Sierra Valley Rehab Center Porterville · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Gateway Post Acute Porterville · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- River Walk Care Center Porterville · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Dinuba Healthcare Dinuba · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Sequoia Transitional Care on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.