B

SIERRA VIEW MEDICAL CENTER

465 W PUTNAM AVE, PORTERVILLE, CA 93257
Score: 76 / 100

With a score of 76/100 and a B grade, Sierra View Medical Center is a well-regarded option in Porterville, California. The facility performs above average in most CMS categories, placing it in the 72th percentile statewide.

Sierra View Medical Center provides above-average staffing with 7.89 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 19 deficiencies at Sierra View Medical Center. 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 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 7.89 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.57 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 3.05 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.26 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 7.14 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 1.58 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

19
Total Deficiencies
Dec 16, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 19 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Dec 16, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0693 Severity E
    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 f
    Apr 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0755 Severity E
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    Apr 9, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Apr 9, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Apr 9, 2025 · Infection Control 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 6.5% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 0.0% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 0.0% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 7.0% 2.5% Worse
Excessive weight loss 0.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 0.0% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 76 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

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

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
35
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 9, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5