Visalia, CA · 70 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Visalia's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,010–$15,050/mo
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Sierra View Medical Center
465 W Putnam Ave, Porterville, CA 93257 · Tulare County
Serving Tulare County for over 60 years, Sierra View Medical Center is Porterville's preeminent healthcare provider. Learn about our expert care team and state-of-the-art facilities.
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GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.
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Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 93% full (33 of 35 beds occupied on an average day).
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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Porterville
Sierra View Medical Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Porterville, CA, with 35 certified beds and an average of about 33 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 1/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 5.23 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.15 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 30.4%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 5 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (5.23 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
None noted in the public data.
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Porterville for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 35
- Avg. residents/day
- 33
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 555766
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $10,010–$15,050/mo (median $12,110) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Visalia prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 5.23
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 1.15
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 30.4%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 5
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-04-10
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (19 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-12-17Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-04-10Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
2025-04-10Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
2025-04-10Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2025-04-10Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2024-03-28Severity F — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
2024-03-28Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
2024-03-28Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Physical therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
Location
465 W Putnam Ave, Porterville, CA
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Sierra View Medical Center
How much does Sierra View Medical Center cost?
Sierra View Medical Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Porterville, CA area typically runs $10,010–$15,050 per month (median $12,110, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Sierra View Medical Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Sierra View Medical Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 1/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Sierra View Medical Center?
Staff provide about 5.23 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 30.4% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Sierra View Medical Center?
Sierra View Medical Center has 19 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-04-10). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Sierra View Medical Center have availability?
Typically 93% full (33 of 35 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Sierra View Medical Center offer?
Sierra View Medical Center in Porterville, CA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 35 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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