Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Sierra Valley Rehab Center
301 West Putnam · Porterville, CA 93257 · 139 certified beds
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About Sierra Valley Rehab Center
Sierra Valley Rehab Center is a nursing home in Porterville, California. Its capacity is 139 beds, above 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 62 citations, the most recent on July 23, 2025. CMS also lists 1 fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.06 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
4.0Staffing
3.0Quality measures
5.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (62)
Records from March 2022 to July 2025.
July 23, 2025
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 September 11, 2025.
February 27, 2025
Tag F0847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 25, 2025.
February 27, 2025
Tag F0810Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 25, 2025.
February 27, 2025
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 25, 2025.
February 27, 2025
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 March 25, 2025.
February 27, 2025
Tag F0926Have policies on smoking.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 25, 2025.
February 27, 2025
Tag F0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 25, 2025.
February 27, 2025
Tag F0803Ensure 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 25, 2025.
February 27, 2025
Tag F0694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 25, 2025.
February 27, 2025
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 25, 2025.
February 27, 2025
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 25, 2025.
February 27, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 25, 2025.
February 27, 2025
Tag F0920Provide 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 25, 2025.
February 27, 2025
Tag F0912Provide 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 March 25, 2025.
February 27, 2025
Tag F0730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 25, 2025.
February 3, 2025
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 10, 2025.
February 3, 2025
Tag F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 10, 2025.
December 30, 2024
Tag F0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 20, 2025.
December 30, 2024
Tag F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 20, 2025.
December 30, 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 January 20, 2025.
Penalties (1)
Total fines: $8,190
October 25, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $8,190 against this nursing home on October 25, 2024.
Staffing
4.06 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, about the same as 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.
Listed in CMS ownership disclosures as a private equity firm.
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.
Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Porterville.
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