Sierra Valley Rehab Center
301 West Putnam · Porterville, CA · 93257 · 5597847375
139 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Pacs Group
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 70 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.29 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.05 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.29 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.78 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 35% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,190 |
Inspection citations (62 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected March 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected March 25, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected March 25, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected March 25, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 27, 2025
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected March 25, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E February 27, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 25, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E February 27, 2025
Provide at least one room set aside to use as a resident dining room and for activities, that is a good size, with good lighting, air flow and furniture.
Corrected March 25, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Have policies on smoking.
Corrected March 25, 2025 · Environmental
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No harm found · B February 27, 2025
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected March 25, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D February 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 10, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected March 10, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected January 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected January 20, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected January 20, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G November 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 22, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected October 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 15, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| October 25, 2024 | Fine | $8,190 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 055568 · certified since July 1, 1974. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.