Sierra Valley Rehab Center
Porterville, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055568) · 139 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,190
Phone: (559) 784-7375 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sierra Valley Rehab Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Sierra Valley Rehab Center reports total nurse staffing of 4.08 hours per resident per day, with 0.27 registered nurse hours per resident per day, a staffing rating of 3 stars, and nursing staff turnover of 33.3%.
CMS records show Sierra Valley Rehab Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,190.00, with 0 payment denials, and no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation reported in the available data.
About this facility
Sierra Valley Rehab Center is a 139-bed nursing home in Porterville, Tulare County, California, with an average of 126 residents. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since July 1974 and is organized as a for-profit limited liability company. The facility is part of the Pacs Group chain, which operates 274 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Sierra Valley Rehab Center holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16. Its component ratings are: Health Inspections 3 stars, Quality Measures 5 stars, and Staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.08 per resident per day, with registered nurse hours at 0.27 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,190.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials of Medicare/Medicaid payment. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation reported for this facility in the supplied data.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to CMS data, so current ratings reflect the present operator. Families should review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on CMS Care Compare. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare nursing home data as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Sierra Valley Rehab Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.08 hours per resident per day with 0.27 RN hours per resident per day, a staffing rating of 3 stars, and 33.3% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $8,190.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the available CMS data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 139 certified beds and an average daily population of 126 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and part of the Pacs Group chain, which includes 274 facilities with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 1, 1974.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 3, 3, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at (559) 784-7375 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (559) 784-7375 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full, up-to-date record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055568?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.