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Sierra Valley Rehab Center, Porterville, CA: 4 star rating, fined $8,190 across 1 fine

Sierra Valley Rehab Center in Porterville, CA is run by Sierra Nevada SNF LLC, with no owner listed in the CMS ownership file, is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare, and was fined $8,190 across 1 fine in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 50 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on July 23, 2025, and 1 of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

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Address
301 West Putnam, Porterville, CA 93257
Overall rating
4 of 5 stars
Health inspection rating
3 of 5
Staffing rating
3 of 5
Quality measure rating
5 of 5
Certified beds
139
Residents per day
127 on average
Ownership type
For profit, limited liability company
Legal business name
Sierra Nevada SNF LLC
Chain
Pacs Group, 277 facilities
Fines
$8,190 across 1 fine, three years to October 1, 2026
Payment denials
0
Health citations
50, of which 1 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
Latest survey
July 23, 2025
CMS Certification Number
055568
On Care Compare
Medicare Care Compare

Fines and payment denials

Every fine and payment denial CMS lists for this facility in the three years, newest first.

DateTypeFine amountDenial startsDenial daysSource
October 25, 2024Fine$8,190Not listeddata.cms.gov

Recent health citations

Citations from health inspections, newest first.

Survey dateTagWhat CMS citedScope and severityStatusCorrected onSource
July 23, 2025F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedSeptember 11, 2025data.cms.gov
February 27, 2025F926Have policies on smoking.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 25, 2025data.cms.gov
February 27, 2025F920Provide at least one room set aside to use as a resident dining room and for activities, that is a good size, with good lighting, air flow and furniture.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 25, 2025data.cms.gov
February 27, 2025F912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.B: pattern, minimal harm potentialWaiver grantedMarch 25, 2025data.cms.gov
February 27, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 25, 2025data.cms.gov
February 27, 2025F847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 25, 2025data.cms.gov
February 27, 2025F810Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 25, 2025data.cms.gov
February 27, 2025F803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 25, 2025data.cms.gov
February 27, 2025F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 25, 2025data.cms.gov
February 27, 2025F694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 25, 2025data.cms.gov
February 27, 2025F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 25, 2025data.cms.gov
February 27, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 25, 2025data.cms.gov
February 27, 2025F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 25, 2025data.cms.gov
February 27, 2025F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 25, 2025data.cms.gov
February 27, 2025F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 25, 2025data.cms.gov
February 3, 2025F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 10, 2025data.cms.gov
February 3, 2025F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 10, 2025data.cms.gov
December 30, 2024F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 20, 2025data.cms.gov
December 30, 2024F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 20, 2025data.cms.gov
December 30, 2024F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 20, 2025data.cms.gov
December 30, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 20, 2025data.cms.gov
December 30, 2024F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 20, 2025data.cms.gov
November 4, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.G: isolated, actual harmCorrectedNovember 22, 2024data.cms.gov
October 25, 2024F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 26, 2024data.cms.gov
July 24, 2024F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 15, 2024data.cms.gov
July 24, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 15, 2024data.cms.gov
February 1, 2024F912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.B: pattern, minimal harm potentialCorrectedMarch 1, 2024data.cms.gov
February 1, 2024F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 1, 2024data.cms.gov
February 1, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 1, 2024data.cms.gov
February 1, 2024F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 1, 2024data.cms.gov
February 1, 2024F840Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 1, 2024data.cms.gov
February 1, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 1, 2024data.cms.gov
February 1, 2024F803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 1, 2024data.cms.gov
February 1, 2024F802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 1, 2024data.cms.gov
February 1, 2024F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 1, 2024data.cms.gov
February 1, 2024F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 1, 2024data.cms.gov
February 1, 2024F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 1, 2024data.cms.gov
February 1, 2024F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 1, 2024data.cms.gov
February 1, 2024F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 1, 2024data.cms.gov
February 1, 2024F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 1, 2024data.cms.gov
February 1, 2024F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 1, 2024data.cms.gov
February 1, 2024F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 1, 2024data.cms.gov
February 1, 2024F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 1, 2024data.cms.gov
February 1, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 1, 2024data.cms.gov
February 1, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 1, 2024data.cms.gov
February 1, 2024F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 1, 2024data.cms.gov
February 1, 2024F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 1, 2024data.cms.gov
February 1, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 1, 2024data.cms.gov
February 1, 2024F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedD: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 1, 2024data.cms.gov
February 1, 2024F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 1, 2024data.cms.gov

Owners and managers

Organizations CMS lists as owners or managers of this facility, as CMS names them. CMS also lists 8 individual or personal trusts (6 managers, 2 other disclosable parties). Their names are not shown on this page.

OrganizationRoleShareSinceSource
Truist BankSecurity interestNot listedDecember 7, 2023data.cms.gov
Providence Administrative Consulting Services IncAdditional disclosable partyNot listedJune 15, 2023data.cms.gov

Also on SpecStream

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