Nursing homeActive
Gateway Post Acute
661 West Poplar, Porterville, CA 93257559784837162 certified beds · 54 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
9
since 2022
Deficiencies
55
● 1● 53● 1
Penalties · 3 yrs
$8,018
1 fine
Last survey
2026-06-04
Complaint
CMS overall
2 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 2/5
Health 2
Staffing 1
Quality 5
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · California Department of Public Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-04 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2026-05-14 | Standard | 0140 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-06-04 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-10-17 | Standard | 0211 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-09-09 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-01-10 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-12-12 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-08-16 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2022-11-04 | Standard | 1110 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · California Department of Public Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-08Record 056423-20260604-F557
F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-08Record 056423-20260604-F607
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-19Record 056423-20260514-F550
F635Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-26Record 056423-20260514-F635
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-26Record 056423-20260514-F656
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-01Record 056423-20260514-F689
F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-01Record 056423-20260514-F726
F800Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-01Record 056423-20260514-F800
F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-01Record 056423-20260514-F801
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-01Record 056423-20260514-F804
F806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-01Record 056423-20260514-F806
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-01Record 056423-20260514-F812
F813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-01Record 056423-20260514-F813
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-01Record 056423-20260514-F842
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-01Record 056423-20260514-F880
F912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.Scope/severity EStandard
Environment
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-01Record 056423-20260514-F912
F776Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-09Record 056423-20250604-F776
F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2024-11-05Record 056423-20241017-F697
F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-05Record 056423-20241017-F554
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-05Record 056423-20241017-F580
F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-05Record 056423-20241017-F584
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-05Record 056423-20241017-F641
F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-05Record 056423-20241017-F644
F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-05Record 056423-20241017-F655
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-05Record 056423-20241017-F656
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-05Record 056423-20241017-F658
F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-05Record 056423-20241017-F679
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-05Record 056423-20241017-F684
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-05Record 056423-20241017-F686
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-05Record 056423-20241017-F692
F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-05Record 056423-20241017-F698
F700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-05Record 056423-20241017-F700
F727Have 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-05Record 056423-20241017-F727
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-05Record 056423-20241017-F755
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-05Record 056423-20241017-F759
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-05Record 056423-20241017-F760
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-05Record 056423-20241017-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-05Record 056423-20241017-F880
F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-05Record 056423-20241017-F881
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-15Record 056423-20240909-F692
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-19Record 056423-20240110-F656
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-20Record 056423-20231212-F689
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-23Record 056423-20230816-F658
F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-09Record 056423-20221104-F578
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-09Record 056423-20221104-F658
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-09Record 056423-20221104-F677
F678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-09Record 056423-20221104-F678
F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-09Record 056423-20221104-F679
F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-09Record 056423-20221104-F685
F687Provide appropriate foot care.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-09Record 056423-20221104-F687
F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-09Record 056423-20221104-F726
F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-09Record 056423-20221104-F730
F740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-09Record 056423-20221104-F740
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-09Record 056423-20221104-F759
F912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Environment
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-09Record 056423-20221104-F912
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-09 | Civil money penalty | $8,018 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.20
Facility
California
National
California 0.67 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.95
Facility
California
National
California 4.52 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.75
Facility
California
National
California 4.09 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover55%
Facility
California
National
California 37% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover60%
Facility
California
National
California 38% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | California | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 0.0% | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 4.4% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 1.6% | 12.0% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 7.9% | 10.2% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 0.0% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 13.9% | 13.7% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Group Of California LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Providence Group Nh, LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Rasmussen, Mason Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Apt, Frederick Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hancock, Mark Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hasnain, Abbas Individual | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Jergensen, Joshua Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mitchell, John Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rasmussen, Mason Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Pacs Group — 274 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or California.
No county cost figures on file for Tulare.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra View Medical Center Porterville | 1.2 mi | 2025-12-17 | 0140 |
| Sierra Valley Rehab Center Porterville | 1.4 mi | 2025-07-23 | 2491 |
| Sequoia Transitional Care Porterville | 1.5 mi | 2026-06-03 | 1392 |
| River Walk Care Center Porterville | 1.6 mi | 2026-05-05 | 0303 |
| Lindsay Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation Lindsay | 11.9 mi | 2026-05-19 | 0210 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |