Nursing homeFAID #833
Sierra Valley Rehab Center
★★★★★4/5CMS Five-Star overall3/5 health inspections3/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare
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Public record summary
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Bed capacity
139
CMS facility ID
055568
Care type
Nursing home
County
Tulare
Facility name
Sierra Valley Rehab Center
Street address
301 WEST PUTNAM
City / state / ZIP
Porterville, CA 93257
Phone
(559) 784-7375
Website
About this facility — Sierra Valley Rehab Center
Sierra Valley Rehab Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Porterville, California. It is licensed for 139 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in California (98 beds).
It is one of 25 senior care facilities in Porterville and 1,165 skilled nursing facilities across California. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.
Federal inspectors have cited Sierra Valley Rehab Center 78 times across 14 inspections in the last three years, including 7 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $8,190 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.
This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.
Facility background
What the public record shows.
Ownership & operator
Parent company
Pacs Group
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Registered owners & officers
Apt, Frederick
Operational control — since 2024
Dotson, Sandra
Operational control — since 2024
Jergensen, Joshua
Operational control — since 2024
Mitchell, John
Operational control — since 2024
Providence Administrative Consulting Services Inc
Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Rasmussen, Mason
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Truist Bank
Security-interest holder — since 2023
Wadhwani, Suneel
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Regulatory standing
Federal court records
6 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
1974-07-01
CMS overall rating
4 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
13 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$8,190 total
Last standard inspection
2025-02-27
Nurse staffing
4.1 hours per resident per day
Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)
Average billed charges
$413 per day (≈ $12,560/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
9% Medicaid · 8% Medicare · 84% private/other
Occupancy
90% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
20% below the CA median of $514/day — full state cost breakdown
Services & coverage
Licensed beds
139
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.
Inspection record
Every citation, dated and graded.
Kitchen & food safety
Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 7 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2025-07-23Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0658
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-09-11
2025-02-27Health inspection14 citations
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-03-25
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-03-25
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-03-25
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-03-25
F-0685
D · No harm found
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2025-03-25
F-0694
D · No harm found
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-03-25
F-0730
D · No harm found
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2025-03-25
F-0803
D · No harm foundFood safety
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 2025-03-25
F-0810
D · No harm foundFood safety
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected 2025-03-25
F-0847
E · No harm found
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected 2025-03-25
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-03-25
F-0912
B · No harm found
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected 2025-03-25
F-0920
E · No harm found
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 2025-03-25
F-0926
D · No harm found
Have policies on smoking.
Corrected 2025-03-25
12 earlier / fire-safety inspections (63 citations)
2025-02-03Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0600
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-03-10
F-0607
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2025-03-10
2024-12-30Health inspectionComplaint-triggered5 citations
F-0607
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2025-01-20
F-0656
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-01-20
F-0658
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-01-20
F-0726
D · No harm foundFrom a 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 2025-01-20
F-0755
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-01-20
2024-11-04Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0656
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-11-22
2024-10-25Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0692
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-10-26
2024-07-24Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0656
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-08-15
F-0919
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2024-08-15
2024-02-01Health inspection24 citations
F-0554
D · No harm found
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2024-03-01
F-0655
D · No harm found
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2024-03-01
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-03-01
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-03-01
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-03-01
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-03-01
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-03-01
F-0690
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2024-03-01
F-0692
D · No harm found
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-03-01
F-0698
E · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-03-01
F-0726
E · No harm found
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 2024-03-01
F-0755
D · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-03-01
F-0756
D · No harm found
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2024-03-01
F-0757
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2024-03-01
F-0758
E · No harm found
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2024-03-01
F-0801
E · No harm foundFood safety
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected 2024-03-01
F-0802
D · No harm foundFood safety
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected 2024-03-01
F-0803
D · No harm foundFood safety
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 2024-03-01
F-0812
D · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-03-01
F-0840
E · No harm found
Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.
Corrected 2024-03-01
F-0842
D · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-03-01
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-03-01
F-0883
D · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2024-03-01
F-0912
B · No harm found
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected 2024-03-01
2023-09-19Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0656
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-10-04
2023-09-13Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0658
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-10-11
2022-03-10Health inspection10 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2022-04-06
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2022-04-06
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2022-04-06
F-0688
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2022-04-06
F-0726
E · No harm found
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 2022-04-06
F-0732
D · No harm found
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2022-04-06
F-0758
D · No harm found
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2022-04-06
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2022-04-06
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-04-06
F-0912
B · No harm found
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected 2022-04-06
2025-02-27Fire-safety inspection4 citations
K-0347
E · No harm found
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Corrected 2025-03-21
K-0712
C · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-03-30
K-0918
D · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-03-21
K-0920
D · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-03-05
2024-02-01Fire-safety inspection8 citations
E-0024
D · No harm found
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
Corrected 2024-02-29
E-0031
C · No harm found
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Corrected 2024-02-29
E-0034
C · No harm found
Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.
Corrected 2024-02-29
E-0039
D · No harm found
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2024-02-29
K-0355
D · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2024-02-29
K-0363
D · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-02-29
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-02-29
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-02-29
2022-03-10Fire-safety inspection4 citations
E-0006
D · No harm found
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2022-04-04
E-0024
D · No harm found
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
Corrected 2022-04-04
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-04-04
K-0363
D · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2022-04-04
Federal penalties
2024-10-25Fine$8,190
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 055568.
Visitor reviews
What people say on Google.
4.2★★★★★54 ratings on Google
★Jenna Meyerstein · 2026-05-02 · via Google“I found out my dad had been moved here for a few days from his home. I made a road trip down there to say my final goodbyes. He was in a room all the way in the back with two other people that looked just like him and the room was the hottest room in the whole place. We had to ask staff to bring a portable air conditioner in there because my dad was extremely hot and I was fanning him the entire t…”
★★★★★Natalie Ann · 2025-08-08 · via Google“My grandma stayed here for a little over a year. I visited her often. She loved the staff and created a great bond with them over time. She also absolutely LOVED the meals served daily. Thank you SVRC for treating my loved one with tlc 💞”
★★★★★Darla Larios · 2025-11-13 · via Google“Sierra Valley Rehab has been such a great facility for all of our family members and residents from senior living my communities. We can always count on them to help our loved ones recover and get to where they need to be! Thank you SVRC”
Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google
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CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-08-31
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