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SIERRA VIEW MEDICAL CENTER Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (PORTERVILLE, California)

465 W PUTNAM AVE, PORTERVILLE, California 93257

Phone: 5597886157

CMS Overall:4/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
35
Avg Residents/Day
34.1
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Tulare
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall4/5
Health4/5
Staffing1/5
Quality5/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityCalifornia AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day1.080.68+0.40
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day5.134.54+0.59
CMS Staffing Rating1/53.3/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover26.2%36.6%-

Health Citation History

19 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-12-17Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-10Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure 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 feeding tube.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-10Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-10Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-10Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-28Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-28Resident Rights DeficienciesGive the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-28Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-28Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-28Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesEnsure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-28Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure 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 feeding tube.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-28Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-28Administration DeficienciesInform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-12Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-12-08Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-12-08Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide activities to meet all resident's needs.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-12-08Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-12-08Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-12-08Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

9 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-04-10Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave proper medical gas storage and administration areas.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-10Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesCreate arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2024-03-28Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-12-08Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-12-08Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesProvide emergency officials' contact information.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-12-08Construction DeficienciesUse approved construction type or materials.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-12-08Smoke DeficienciesProvide properly protected cooking facilities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-12-08Smoke DeficienciesInstall smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-12-08Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties

No penalty records found.

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