C

SEQUOIA TRANSITIONAL CARE

350 NORTH VILLA STREET, PORTERVILLE, CA 93257
Score: 65 / 100

Sequoia Transitional Care is an average performer in CMS ratings, earning a C grade with a score of 65/100. Located in Porterville, California, the facility meets baseline standards across most quality metrics.

Staffing at Sequoia Transitional Care is near the national average, with 4.00 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 40 deficiencies at Sequoia Transitional Care. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.00 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.10 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.08 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.82 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.70 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.09 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

40
Total Deficiencies
Jan 14, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 39 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0697 Severity G
    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
    Jan 14, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0755 Severity F
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    Jan 14, 2026 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Jan 14, 2026 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Jan 14, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Jan 14, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 1.0% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 1.6% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 16.5% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 8.9% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 0.4% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 19.1% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $41,759

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 65 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -4 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
99
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 14, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
8