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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
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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.
June 27, 2019 · F
Citation F0727Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-06-27 under CMS tag F0727 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, 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 2019-07-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
June 27, 2019 · D
Citation F0698Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-06-27 under CMS tag F0698 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2019-07-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
June 27, 2019 · B
Citation F0912Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-06-27 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 2019-07-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
June 27, 2019 · F
Citation F0881Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-06-27 under CMS tag F0881 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2019-07-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
June 27, 2019 · D
Citation F0658Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-06-27 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 2019-07-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
June 27, 2019 · D
Citation F0761Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-06-27 under CMS tag F0761 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2019-07-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
June 27, 2019 · D
Citation F0883Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-06-27 under CMS tag F0883 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2019-07-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
June 27, 2019 · D
Citation F0806Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-06-27 under CMS tag F0806 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2019-07-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
June 27, 2019 · E
Citation F0804Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-06-27 under CMS tag F0804 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2019-07-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
June 27, 2019 · D
Citation F0725Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-06-27 under CMS tag F0725 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2019-07-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
June 27, 2019 · D
Citation F0758Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-06-27 under CMS tag F0758 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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…. 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".
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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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