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GATEWAY POST ACUTE

661 WEST POPLAR, PORTERVILLE, CA 93257
Score: 40 / 100

Gateway Post Acute faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 40/100. The facility ranks in the 27th percentile among California nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Staffing at Gateway Post Acute is near the national average, with 3.96 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 53 deficiencies at Gateway Post Acute. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.96 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.31 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.08 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.57 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.68 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.15 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

53
Total Deficiencies
Jun 3, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 2 Minor 🟠 51 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0776 Severity D
    Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.
    Jun 3, 2025 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0697 Severity G
    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
    Oct 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity F
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Oct 16, 2024 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0881 Severity F
    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
    Oct 16, 2024 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0554 Severity D
    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
    Oct 16, 2024 · Resident Rights 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 0.5% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 1.7% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 6.6% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.6% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 5.1% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 0.6% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 10.6% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $8,018

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 40 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -0 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
62
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Oct 16, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
23