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Gateway Post Acute

661 West Poplar · Porterville, CA 93257 · 62 certified beds

(559) 784-8371

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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

3.0

Staffing

2.0

Quality measures

5.0

CMS Care Compare, October 2026.

Inspection history (51)

Records from June 2019 to June 2025.

  • June 27, 2019

    Tag F0727

    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.

    Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 23, 2019.

  • June 27, 2019

    Tag F0698

    Provide 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 July 23, 2019.

  • June 27, 2019

    Tag F0912

    Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

    Severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected July 23, 2019.

  • June 27, 2019

    Tag F0881

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 23, 2019.

  • June 27, 2019

    Tag F0658

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 23, 2019.

  • June 27, 2019

    Tag F0761

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 23, 2019.

  • June 27, 2019

    Tag F0883

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 23, 2019.

  • June 27, 2019

    Tag F0806

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 23, 2019.

  • June 27, 2019

    Tag F0804

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 23, 2019.

  • June 27, 2019

    Tag F0725

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 23, 2019.

  • June 27, 2019

    Tag F0758

    Implement 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 l….

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 23, 2019.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

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.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

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.

Nursing Homes

California median$12,167/mo

Nearby alternatives

Other licensed providers in Porterville.

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