Sierra View Medical Center

465 W Putnam Ave, Porterville CA, 93257

Resident Review Score
3.8
|
Below Average
Starting price

$7,254

For this area
$$$
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Sierra View Medical Center is a nursing home in Porterville, CA, with 35 certified beds. In addition to being a nursing home, this facility provides assisted living care and has an independent living option. Please note that this nursing facility is located in a hospital. Sierra View Medical Center offers multiple therapy services to its residents, including occupational and physical therapists (in-house). In addition, access to a speech therapist is provided.

Costs at this community start at $7,254 and range up to $8,415 per month. The average price in the community is $7,834, which is greater than the average cost of $4,079 for nursing home care in the area. The cost of nursing home care in this area is less than the state average. If the resident needs other services, additional care or services may increase the cost of care. This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

When considering a nursing home, it's important to understand how much time nurses spend with each resident and what type of nurse provides care. The total time nurses spend with residents in this community is 5.7 hours daily per resident. This time is made up of 3.2 hours with licensed nurses (1.1 by an RN and 2.1 by an LPN) and 2.4 hours with non-licensed nurse aides.

Residents need to have a scheduled, structured activity every day. See our amenity list below for more information.

There are five hospitals within 25 miles of Sierra View Medical Center. The two closest hospitals are Sierra View Medical Center, which is 0.0 miles away, and Porterville Developmental Center, which is 3.0 miles away.

This nursing home has an overall rating of 4, which is an average rating of all facilities reviewed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This nursing home has an average health inspection rating of 4. The quality rating for this facility is 5 and the staff rating is 1.

Some of the key amenities available at Sierra View Medical Center are:

  • Outdoor Areas
  • Activity Center
  • Clubs & Communities

For personalized guidance, current availability, and help scheduling a tour, call our senior living advisors at1 (844) 240-4458 or reach the community directly at(559) 788-6157

Pricing for Sierra View Medical Center

$4,079Avg. Local Starting Price
Sierra View Medical Center$7,254

Starting price

  • Within 25 Miles$5,349
  • In Fresno-Visalia$4,079
  • In CA$5,583

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Resident Review Score
3.8
|
Below Average
#4 in Porterville, CA
Aggregated reviews in this score
Most Loved18
Loved3
Good2
Average3
Below Average73

Reviews

Residents and their families say:

This community has garnered mixed reactions from those who have had experiences with its various services, including emergency, surgical, and general inpatient care. Positive comments frequently highlight the professionalism, friendliness, and helpfulness of the staff, ranging from doctors and nurses to respiratory therapists and administrative personnel. Many reviewers praised the care they or their family members received, whether it was for surgery, childbirth, or emergency situations. They felt that the staff went above and beyond under challenging circumstances, particularly praising the quick and efficient handling of emergencies, as well as commendable bedside manners. The impact of compassionate and individualized care was frequently mentioned, creating positive experiences even in stressful circumstances.
However, some negative aspects were also noted by multiple reviewers. Concerns about cleanliness within the facility were mentioned, including issues like broken fixtures and unclean rooms, which suggest an area in need of improvement. The emergency room experiences were critiqued for long wait times and varying levels of service quality, which seemed to depend heavily on the staff present at the time. Moreover, some individuals expressed dissatisfaction with the coordination between staff members, impacting patient care and communication. Despite these criticisms, the community’s efforts toward improvement and the dedication of its staff were acknowledged. Many felt assured and supported by the medical and ancillary teams, underlining the importance of community and staff efforts in enhancing patient experiences amidst the challenges.

AI generated summary of real reviews

ANNUAL DATA

Sierra View Medical Center

Availability

Each community has a certified number of beds that are available.

certified beds

35
90.5

Local Avg

Ratings

User ratings are a trustworthy source of information about a community.

overall

4
2.8

Local Avg

health inspection

4
2.6

Local Avg

quality

5
4.2

Local Avg

staff

1
2.6

Local Avg

Incidents

Incidents within a community must be reported and documented.

facility reported

2
2.9

Local Avg

infection control citations

0
0.9

Local Avg

fines

0
3.2

Local Avg

amount of fines

$0
$41,791

Local Avg

Staff Hours (per resident per day)

licensed staff hours

3
1.4

Local Avg

total nurse hours

6
3.8

Local Avg

weekend nurse hours

5
3.6

Local Avg

weekend rn hours

1
0.3

Local Avg

Staff Turnover (per year)

nursing staff

40
46.8

Local Avg

registered nurses

42
53.1

Local Avg

administrators who left

0
0.9

Local Avg

Facility Details

  • Legal name

    SIERRA VIEW MEDICAL CENTER

  • Ownership type

    Government - Hospital district

  • Federal Provider Number

    555766

  • Provider SSA county code

    640

  • Certification

    Medicare and Medicaid

  • Medicaid start date

    October 27, 2000

  • Type of council

    Resident

  • Ownership change in last 12 months

    No

  • Health inspection in last 2 years

    No

  • Located in hospital

    Yes

  • Continuing Care Retirement Community

    No

Amenities

Sierra View Medical Center

Outdoor Areas
Activity Center
Clubs & Communities

Complaints

0 Penalties Imposed

0 Health Complaint Deficienceis

$0 In Fines Imposed

0 Payment Denials

0 Total Complaints Reported

0 Total Fines Imposed

2 Total Incidents Reported

8 Health Standard Deficiencies

8 Total Deficiencies Reported

Occupancy

167 Total Units

35 Current Occupants

Activities & Fitness

Activity Centre

Arts & Crafts

Clubs & Communities

Library & Computer Lounge

Services

Beauty Salon & Barber Shop

Accommodations

Cable TV

Outdoor Areas

Outdoor Garden

Care

Cardiac Care

Dialysis

Located In A Hospital

Nurses

Occupational Therapy

Offers Resident/family Counciling

Skilled Nursing

Speech Therapy

Stroke Care

Additional Features

Certified By Medicare And Medicaid

Medicare Participant Since 10/27/2000

Spanish

Dining & Nutrition

Meals Provided

Hospitals

Sierra View District Hospital

465 West Putnam Avenue

Distance: 0.0 miles

Porterville Developmental Center

26501 Avenue 140

Distance: 3.2 miles

Tulare Regional Medical Center

869 Cherry Avenue

Distance: 20.3 miles

Churches

First Baptist Church

101 North G Street, Porterville

Distance: 0.2 miles

St Anne's Church

378 North F Street, Porterville

Distance: 0.4 miles

Cornerstone Assembly of God

108 North Wisconsin Street, Porterville

Distance: 0.6 miles

Resident Review Score
8
|
Loved
Sierra Valley Rehab Center

Preferred Provider

Sierra Valley Rehab Center

301 West Putnam, Porterville CA, 93257

Starting at

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Resident Review Score
7.2
|
Loved
Sequoia Transitional Care

Preferred Provider

Sequoia Transitional Care

350 North Villa Street, Porterville CA, 93257

Starting at

$7,254

For this area
$$$
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Resident Review Score
N/A
|
Not Enough Reviews
Porterville Convalescent Hospital

Preferred Provider

Porterville Convalescent Hospital

1100 West Morton Avenue, Porterville CA, 93257

Starting at

$1,995

For this area
$$$
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