SIERRA VALLEY REHAB CENTER
301 WEST PUTNAM, Porterville, CA 93257
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How SIERRA VALLEY REHAB CENTER Compares
SIERRA VALLEY REHAB CENTER is a 139-bed for-profit nursing facility in Porterville, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (0.9%) is below the California average of 4.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 139 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 89% occupied.
Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Porterville, the local average is 3.4 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 7.0% — better than the California average of 11.6% (40% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.5% — worse than the California average of 1.6% (51% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.9% — better than the California average of 4.5% (80% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 16.9% — better than the California average of 23.1% (27% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against California averages across 1164 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask SIERRA VALLEY REHAB CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SIERRA VALLEY REHAB CENTER with other nursing homes in Porterville.
What keeps SIERRA VALLEY REHAB CENTER's quality measures rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help SIERRA VALLEY REHAB CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 7.0% here versus 11.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is SIERRA VALLEY REHAB CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 2.5% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SIERRA VALLEY REHAB CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains SIERRA VALLEY REHAB CENTER's rating advantage in Porterville?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.4 stars across 5 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at SIERRA VALLEY REHAB CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Porterville
Porterville sits in Tulare County, where adults 65 and older make up about 11.4% of the population — a lower share of seniors than California as a whole (14.3% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 52,826 (11.4%)
- Median age
- 31.2 years
- Median household income
- $52,534
- Median home value
- $223,600
Demographics for Tulare County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Porterville.
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