Nursing home · Porterville, CA
Sierra View Medical Center
465 W Putnam Ave, Porterville, CA 93257 · (559) 788-6157
Sierra View Medical Center is a 35-bed for-profit nursing home in Porterville, California (Tulare County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 2000. On average it cares for 34 residents a day (about 97% of its certified beds). CMS gives it an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars; the average in California is 3.2.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | California avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 5.13 | 4.54 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 1.08 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 4.44 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 26% | 37% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 18% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | – | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | April 10, 2025 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 5 below the state average of 16 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 1 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 0 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: For profit - Corporation. Legal business name: Sierra View Local Health Care District. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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Common questions
What is the star rating of Sierra View Medical Center?
CMS rates Sierra View Medical Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Sierra View Medical Center have?
35 certified beds, with an average of 34 residents a day.
Does Sierra View Medical Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for Sierra View Medical Center?
(559) 788-6157. Address: 465 W Putnam Ave, Porterville, CA 93257.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).