CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 5557662026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Sierra View Medical Center

465 W Putnam Ave · Porterville, CA 93257 · Tulare County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★★★5/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds35CMS provider file
Recent citation rows28current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12025-04-1052025-04-102
Cycle 22024-03-2882024-03-281
Cycle 32022-12-0862022-12-086
02 / CITATION DETAIL

28 rows in the current release

0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 4 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2025-12-17 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-18 · complaint
2025-04-10 · FIREE0025Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-16
2025-04-10 · HEALTHF0693Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-08
2025-04-10 · HEALTHF0755Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-08
2025-04-10 · HEALTHF0812Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-08
2025-04-10 · HEALTHF0880Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-08
2025-04-10 · FIREK0923Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-25
2024-03-28 · HEALTHF0551Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-30
2024-03-28 · HEALTHF0604Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-30
2024-03-28 · HEALTHF0658Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-30
2024-03-28 · HEALTHF0693Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-30
2024-03-28 · HEALTHF0695Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-30
2024-03-28 · HEALTHF0755Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-30
2024-03-28 · HEALTHF0847Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Administration Deficiencies

Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-30
2024-03-28 · HEALTHF0880Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-30
2024-03-28 · FIREK0345Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-17
2023-10-12 · HEALTHF0658Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-10-23 · complaint
2022-12-08 · FIREE0031Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Provide emergency officials' contact information.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-01-06
2022-12-08 · HEALTHF0658Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-01-09
2022-12-08 · HEALTHF0679Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-01-09
2022-12-08 · HEALTHF0680Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-01-09
2022-12-08 · HEALTHF0759Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-01-09
2022-12-08 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-01-09
2022-12-08 · FIREK0161Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Construction Deficiencies

Use approved construction type or materials.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-01-06
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file.
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • KASHYAP, HANSIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/28/2025
  • LOMELI, LIBERTYIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/15/2020
  • MARTINEZ, ARELIIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/20/2022
  • PANDYA, GAURANGIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/18/2012
  • REDDY, BINDUSAGARIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/15/2020
  • HEFNER, DONNAIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/05/2013
  • SIERRA VIEW LOCAL HEALTH CARE DISTRICTOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2000
  • HEFNER, DONNAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/05/2013
  • MCDONALD, CRAIGIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/30/2024
  • PICHAY, CERELINAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/01/2023
  • SANDHU, HARPREETIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2000
  • KASHYAP, HANSIndividual · TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/28/2025
  • LOMELI, LIBERTYIndividual · TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/15/2020
  • PANDYA, GAURANGIndividual · TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/05/2012
  • REDDY, BINDUSAGARIndividual · TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/15/2020
  • PICHAY, CERELINAIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/01/2023
  • SANDHU, HARPREETIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/18/2025

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours7.58per resident day
RN hours1.75per resident day
Weekend nurse hours6.93per resident day
Staff turnover33.3%CMS reported field
BEFORE A CARE DECISION

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