Sierra View Medical Center
Nursing Home · Porterville, CA
CMS certification number555766
Contact & location
465 W Putnam AvePorterville, CA 93257
Tulare County
- Phone
- (559) 788-6157
- ZIP code
- 93257 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 35
- Residents per day
- 34.4 (98% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Sierra View Local Health Care District
- Medicare certified since
- October 27, 2000
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident 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
- 7.58 (state 4.52 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.75 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 2.93 (state 1.20 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.91 (state 2.65 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 6.93 (state 4.09 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 33.3 (state 36.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 16.7 (state 38.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- April 10, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 5.0 (state 15.7 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 1
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 19 health · 9 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-17 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-18 |
| 2025-04-10 | 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. F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-08 |
| 2025-04-10 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-08 |
| 2025-04-10 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-08 |
| 2025-04-10 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-08 |
| 2024-03-28 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-30 |
| 2024-03-28 | Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. F0551 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-30 |
| 2024-03-28 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-30 |
| 2024-03-28 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-30 |
| 2024-03-28 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-30 |
| 2024-03-28 | 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. F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-30 |
| 2024-03-28 | 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 2024-04-30 |
| 2024-03-28 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. F0847 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-30 |
| 2023-10-12 | 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 2023-10-23 |
| 2022-12-08 | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. F0680 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-01-09 |
| 2022-12-08 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-01-09 |
| 2022-12-08 | 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 2023-01-09 |
| 2022-12-08 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-01-09 |
| 2022-12-08 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-01-09 |
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
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Pichay, Cerelina (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sandhu, Harpreet (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hefner, Donna (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kashyap, Hans (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lomeli, Liberty (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Martinez, Areli (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pandya, Gaurang (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Reddy, Bindusagar (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hefner, Donna (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McDonald, Craig (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pichay, Cerelina (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sandhu, Harpreet (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sierra View Local Health Care District (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kashyap, Hans (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lomeli, Liberty (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pandya, Gaurang (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Reddy, Bindusagar (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Sierra View Medical Center?
Sierra View Medical Center has a 5-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 View Medical Center have?
It has 35 certified beds and cares for about 34 residents per day.
Has Sierra View Medical Center been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Sierra View Medical Center?
(559) 788-6157. The facility is located at 465 W Putnam Ave, 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.