RankingsCMS data: August 2026

Best Nursing Homes in Porterville, CA (2026)

Compare all 5 eligible CMS-rated nursing homes in Porterville, CA, ranked by public ratings, health inspections, staffing and penalties — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

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5Nursing Homes in Porterville
3.4/5
+0.2 vs state avgState avg: 3.20Porterville Avg Rating
$56K$5K vs state avgState avg: $61KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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Nursing HomePorterville, CA

Sierra View Medical Center

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
35 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2025

Above California avg of 3.2

465 W Putnam AvePorterville, CA 93257

(559) 788-6157

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21 Penalty

Nursing HomePorterville, CA

Sierra Valley Rehab Center

For-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
139 BedsStandard health inspection Feb 2025

Above California avg of 3.2

301 West PutnamPorterville, CA 93257

(559) 784-7375

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32 Penalties

Nursing HomePorterville, CA

Sequoia Transitional Care

For-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
99 BedsStandard health inspection Jan 2026

Above California avg of 3.2

350 North Villa StreetPorterville, CA 93257

(559) 784-6644

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41 Penalty

Nursing HomePorterville, CA

Gateway Post Acute

For-profit

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
62 BedsStandard health inspection May 2026

Below California avg of 3.2

661 West PoplarPorterville, CA 93257

(559) 784-8371

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54 Penalties

Nursing HomePorterville, CA

River Walk Care Center

For-profit

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
99 BedsStandard health inspection Feb 2026

Below California avg of 3.2

1100 West Morton AvenuePorterville, CA 93257

(559) 782-1509

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Care landscape in Porterville

How Porterville compares with the rest of California on three signals families ask about most.

  • Population 65+12.4%

    About 26% lower than the state average of 16.7%.

    Census ACS 2023 (ZIP-weighted)
  • Nurse staff turnover41.4%

    About 13% higher than the state average of 36.7%.

    CMS PBJ 2024
  • Cognitive disability20.5%

    About 34% higher than the state average of 15.3%.

    CDC PLACES (ZIP-weighted)

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How many facilities were evaluated in Porterville, CA?

This page evaluates 5 eligible nursing homes in Porterville, CA and shows the top 5.

How are these rankings calculated?

Facilities are ranked by CMS overall rating first. Ties are broken by fewer penalties, then health inspection rating, then staffing rating.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use the rankings to narrow the field, then review facility profiles, confirm details directly with the provider, and get professional guidance for the care decision.

What do the CMS data and inspection dates mean?

CMS data: August 2026. The inspection date is the latest standard health inspection reported in the CMS survey summary, including inspections with no deficiencies. Complaint and fire safety surveys are separate. A recent CMS release can include an older inspection date. Listings absent from the latest imported CMS provider release remain available on the platform but are excluded from current rankings.

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