Sierra Vista Healthcare
Fresno, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555866) · 99 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $12,048
Phone: (559) 237-8377 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sierra Vista Healthcare has an overall CMS rating of 3 stars, which is at the California state average of about 3.16 stars. It also carries a 3-star health inspection rating and a 4-star staffing rating.
Sierra Vista Healthcare reports 4.41 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.45 registered nurse hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 34.7%. CMS gives this facility a 4-star staffing rating.
CMS records show Sierra Vista Healthcare has 1 federal fine on record totaling $12,048.00, with no payment denials. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation listed for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Sierra Vista Healthcare is a 99-bed skilled nursing facility in Fresno, California, with an average daily census of 89 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since May 18, 2010. It is part of the Aspen Skilled Healthcare chain, which operates 35 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.7 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Sierra Vista Healthcare holds an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its component ratings are: 3 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 4.41 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.45 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 34.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $12,048.00 for this facility, with no payment denials on record.
There is no indication in this data that CMS has applied the abuse icon to this facility, and no Special Focus Facility designation is listed. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Sierra Vista Healthcare has an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Sierra Vista Healthcare is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 4.41 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.45 RN hours, with a staffing turnover rate of 34.7%; CMS rates staffing at 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $12,048.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Sierra Vista Healthcare is certified for 99 beds with an average daily census of 89 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Aspen Skilled Healthcare chain, which includes 35 facilities with an average rating of 3.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since May 18, 2010.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Sierra Vista Healthcare scores 3, 3, 4, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 559-237-8377 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 559-237-8377 to arrange a visit and verify conditions in person.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest CMS data for Sierra Vista Healthcare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555866?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.