Sierra Valley Rehab Center
Nursing Home · Porterville, CA
CMS certification number055568
Contact & location
301 West PutnamPorterville, CA 93257
Tulare County
- Phone
- (559) 784-7375
- ZIP code
- 93257 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 139
- Residents per day
- 126.0 (91% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Sierra Nevada SNF LLC
- Chain
- Pacs Group (274 facilities, avg 2.9★)
- Medicare certified since
- July 1, 1974
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Both council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.08 (state 4.52 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.27 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.19 (state 1.20 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.62 (state 2.65 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.76 (state 4.09 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 33.3 (state 36.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 45.5 (state 38.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- February 27, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 13.0 (state 15.7 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 62 health · 16 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-23 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-11 |
| 2025-02-27 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. F0847 · Administration Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-25 |
| 2025-02-27 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-25 |
| 2025-02-27 | Provide 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. F0920 · Environmental Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-25 |
| 2025-02-27 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-25 |
| 2025-02-27 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-25 |
| 2025-02-27 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-25 |
| 2025-02-27 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-25 |
| 2025-02-27 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. F0685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-25 |
| 2025-02-27 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. F0694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-25 |
| 2025-02-27 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. F0730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-25 |
| 2025-02-27 | Ensure 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. F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-25 |
| 2025-02-27 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. F0810 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-25 |
| 2025-02-27 | Have policies on smoking. F0926 · Environmental Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-25 |
| 2025-02-27 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. F0912 · Environmental Deficiencies |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-25 |
| 2025-02-03 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-10 |
| 2025-02-03 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-10 |
| 2024-12-30 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-20 |
| 2024-12-30 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-20 |
| 2024-12-30 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-20 |
| 2024-12-30 | 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. F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-20 |
| 2024-12-30 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-20 |
| 2024-11-04 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-11-22 |
| 2024-10-25 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-26 |
| 2024-07-24 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-15 |
| 2024-07-24 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. F0919 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-15 |
| 2024-02-01 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-01 |
| 2024-02-01 | 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. F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-01 |
| 2024-02-01 | 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 limited. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-01 |
| 2024-02-01 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-01 |
| 2024-02-01 | Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service. F0840 · Administration Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-01 |
| 2024-02-01 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-01 |
| 2024-02-01 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-01 |
| 2024-02-01 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-01 |
| 2024-02-01 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-01 |
| 2024-02-01 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-01 |
| 2024-02-01 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-01 |
| 2024-02-01 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-01 |
| 2024-02-01 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-01 |
| 2024-02-01 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-01 |
| 2024-02-01 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-01 |
| 2024-02-01 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-01 |
| 2024-02-01 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-01 |
| 2024-02-01 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. F0802 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-01 |
| 2024-02-01 | Ensure 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. F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-01 |
| 2024-02-01 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-01 |
| 2024-02-01 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-01 |
| 2024-02-01 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-01 |
| 2024-02-01 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-01 |
| 2024-02-01 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. F0912 · Environmental Deficiencies |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-01 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
1 penalty in the last three years, including $8,190 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-25 | Fine | $8,190 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Truist Bank (organization) | 5%+ Security Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Providence Administrative Consulting Services INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rasmussen, Mason (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wadhwani, Suneel (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Apt, Frederick (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dotson, Sandra (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jergensen, Joshua (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mitchell, John (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rasmussen, Mason (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wadhwani, Suneel (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Sierra Valley Rehab Center?
Sierra Valley Rehab Center has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in California.
How many beds does Sierra Valley Rehab Center have?
It has 139 certified beds and cares for about 126 residents per day.
Has Sierra Valley Rehab Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $8,190 in the last three years.
Who owns Sierra Valley Rehab Center?
It is part of Pacs Group and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Sierra Valley Rehab Center?
(559) 784-7375. The facility is located at 301 West Putnam, Porterville, CA 93257.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.