Nursing Homes · Porterville, CA
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Gateway Post Acute
661 West Poplar · Porterville, CA 93257 · 62 certified beds
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About Gateway Post Acute
Gateway Post Acute is a nursing home in Porterville, California. Its capacity is 62 beds, below the Tulare County median of 99 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Pacs Group. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 51 citations, the most recent on June 4, 2025. CMS also lists 1 fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.86 hours per resident per day. It is one of 5 nursing homes listed in Porterville. Residents and families can raise concerns with the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman at 1-800-231-4024. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
3.0Staffing
2.0Quality measures
5.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (51)
Records from June 2019 to June 2025.
June 4, 2025
Tag F0776Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 9, 2025.
October 17, 2024
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 5, 2024.
October 17, 2024
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 5, 2024.
October 17, 2024
Tag F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 5, 2024.
October 17, 2024
Tag F0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 5, 2024.
October 17, 2024
Tag F0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 5, 2024.
October 17, 2024
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 5, 2024.
October 17, 2024
Tag F0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 5, 2024.
October 17, 2024
Tag F0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 5, 2024.
October 17, 2024
Tag F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 5, 2024.
October 17, 2024
Tag F0700Try 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 5, 2024.
October 17, 2024
Tag F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 5, 2024.
October 17, 2024
Tag F0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected November 5, 2024.
October 17, 2024
Tag F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 5, 2024.
October 17, 2024
Tag F0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 5, 2024.
October 17, 2024
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 5, 2024.
October 17, 2024
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 5, 2024.
October 17, 2024
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 5, 2024.
October 17, 2024
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 5, 2024.
October 17, 2024
Tag F0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 5, 2024.
Penalties (1)
Total fines: $8,018
September 9, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $8,018 against this nursing home on September 9, 2024.
Staffing
3.86 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 3.95 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Pacs Group, a chain of 277 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 3.0 overall, 2.5 for health inspections, 2.5 for staffing, 4.5 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in California.
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