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Sierra View Medical Center
465 W Putnam Ave, Porterville, CA 93257559788615735 certified beds · 34 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
5
since 2022
Deficiencies
19
● 0● 19● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2025-12-17
Complaint
CMS overall
5 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 5/5
Health 4
Staffing 3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-17 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-04-10 | Standard | 040 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-03-28 | Standard | 080 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-10-12 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2022-12-08 | Standard | 050 | 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.
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-18Record 555766-20251217-F880
F693Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-08Record 555766-20250410-F693
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-08Record 555766-20250410-F755
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 2025-05-08Record 555766-20250410-F812
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 2025-05-08Record 555766-20250410-F880
F551Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-30Record 555766-20240328-F551
F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-30Record 555766-20240328-F604
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity FStandard
Care planningRecords
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-30Record 555766-20240328-F658
F693Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-30Record 555766-20240328-F693
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-30Record 555766-20240328-F695
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 2024-04-30Record 555766-20240328-F755
F847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-30Record 555766-20240328-F847
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 2024-04-30Record 555766-20240328-F880
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 2023-10-23Record 555766-20231012-F658
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 2023-01-09Record 555766-20221208-F658
F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-01-09Record 555766-20221208-F679
F680Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.Scope/severity FStandard
Care planning
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-01-09Record 555766-20221208-F680
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 2023-01-09Record 555766-20221208-F759
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-01-09Record 555766-20221208-F880
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day1.75
Facility
California
National
California 0.67 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day7.58
Facility
California
National
California 4.52 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours6.93
Facility
California
National
California 4.09 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover33%
Facility
California
National
California 37% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover17%
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 | 11.5% | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 0.0% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 1.3% | 12.0% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 2.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| 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 | 34.9% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hefner, Donna Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mcdonald, Craig Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Pichay, Cerelina Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sandhu, Harpreet Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sierra View Local Health Care District Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hefner, Donna Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kashyap, Hans Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kashyap, Hans Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lomeli, Liberty Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lomeli, Liberty Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Martinez, Areli Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Pandya, Gaurang Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Pandya, Gaurang Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Pichay, Cerelina Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Reddy, Bindusagar Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Reddy, Bindusagar Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sandhu, Harpreet Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sequoia Transitional Care Porterville | 0.2 mi | 2026-06-03 | 1392 |
| Sierra Valley Rehab Center Porterville | 0.6 mi | 2025-07-23 | 2491 |
| River Walk Care Center Porterville | 0.6 mi | 2026-05-05 | 0303 |
| Gateway Post Acute Porterville | 1.2 mi | 2026-06-04 | 0411 |
| Lindsay Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation Lindsay | 10.7 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 |