SIERRA VIEW MEDICAL CENTER
465 W PUTNAM AVE, Porterville, CA 93257
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
How SIERRA VIEW MEDICAL CENTER Compares
SIERRA VIEW MEDICAL CENTER is a 35-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 (5 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (0.0%) is below the California average of 11.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 35 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% 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: 0.0% — better than the California average of 11.6% (100% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the California average of 1.6% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.8% — worse than the California average of 4.5% (73% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against California averages across 1164 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask SIERRA VIEW MEDICAL CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SIERRA VIEW MEDICAL CENTER with other nursing homes in Porterville.
How is SIERRA VIEW MEDICAL CENTER addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help SIERRA VIEW MEDICAL CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 0.0% here versus 11.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help SIERRA VIEW MEDICAL CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does SIERRA VIEW MEDICAL CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 35 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SIERRA VIEW MEDICAL CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains SIERRA VIEW MEDICAL 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.
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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