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Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
661 West Poplar · Porterville, CA 93257 · 62 certified beds
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In Porterville, California, Gateway Post Acute is listed as a nursing home. Its reported capacity is 62 beds. It is recorded as a for-profit operator, part of Pacs Group. Federal records list it as Medicare certified. Our copy of the inspection record holds 51 citations, the newest dated 4 June 2025. Federal enforcement records add 1 fine or payment denial action. Staffing reports put it at 3.95 nurse hours per resident per day. Every fact above comes from the public records listed in the sources section on this page. The newest source file we hold for this listing is dated August 2026.
CMS Care Compare · Source data August 2026
Staffing rating
1.0Quality-measure rating
5.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
43
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1.0Quality-measure rating
5.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
39
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Staffing rating
2.0Quality-measure rating
5.0Inspections on record
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Cited deficiencies
39
Records from June 2019 to June 2025.
October 17, 2024 · D
Citation F0684Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-17 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-11-05. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
October 17, 2024 · D
Citation F0656Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-17 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-11-05. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
October 17, 2024 · D
Citation F0727Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-17 under CMS tag F0727 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-11-05. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
September 9, 2024 · D
Citation F0692Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-09-09 under CMS tag F0692 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-10-15. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 10, 2024 · D
Citation F0656Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-10 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
December 12, 2023 · D
Citation F0689Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-12 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-12-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
August 16, 2023 · D
Citation F0658Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-08-16 under CMS tag F0658 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-08-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
November 4, 2022 · D
Citation F0658Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-11-04 under CMS tag F0658 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-12-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
November 4, 2022 · D
Citation F0726Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-11-04 under CMS tag F0726 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-12-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
November 4, 2022 · D
Citation F0678Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-11-04 under CMS tag F0678 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-12-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
November 4, 2022 · D
Citation F0677Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-11-04 under CMS tag F0677 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-12-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
November 4, 2022 · D
Citation F0740Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-11-04 under CMS tag F0740 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-12-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
November 4, 2022 · D
Citation F0685Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-11-04 under CMS tag F0685 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-12-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
November 4, 2022 · D
Citation F0687Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-11-04 under CMS tag F0687 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate foot care. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-12-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
November 4, 2022 · D
Citation F0730Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-11-04 under CMS tag F0730 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-12-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
November 4, 2022 · D
Citation F0759Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-11-04 under CMS tag F0759 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-12-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
November 4, 2022 · D
Citation F0679Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-11-04 under CMS tag F0679 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-12-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
November 4, 2022 · B
Citation F0912Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-11-04 under CMS tag F0912 (CMS scope/severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-12-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
November 4, 2022 · E
Citation F0578Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-11-04 under CMS tag F0578 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-12-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
June 27, 2019 · D
Citation F0810Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-06-27 under CMS tag F0810 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2019-07-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
Total fines on file: $8,018
September 9, 2024 · Fine
Citation FINE-130925CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $8,018 against this nursing home on 2024-09-09 (Fine ID: 130925). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
Latest: 3.95 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)
Staffing trend (5 periods)
Most recent period is about the same as 2025Q4. Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.
For profit
CMS Care Compare chain: Pacs Group
Chain ID 690 · 274 facilities in chain (CMS)
Chain averages are CMS-published figures for facilities sharing this Chain ID (formerly Affiliated Entity). They are not ElderCareCosts scores.
Parent organization: Pacs Holdings, LLC
parent · PAC 6103289202
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Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit".
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Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit - Limited Liability company".
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Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit - Limited Liability company".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)
Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
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Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · 2025
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