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Sierra View Medical Center
465 W Putnam Ave, Porterville, CA 93257
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Sierra View Medical Center Description
Sierra View Medical Center is a community that offers nursing care and is located in Porterville, California. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 3.6 out of 10 making it the 6th highest rated community in the city out of 6 communities. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 5 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.
To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Reviews for Sierra View Medical Center show a wide range of experiences from patients and their families. Some individuals have reported negative outcomes, including a case where steroids given for COVID-19 treatment led to avascular necrosis requiring hip replacements, and another where a lack of proper care resulted in the need for an amputation. Complaints about long wait times, rude staff, and inadequate care are common, with some reviewers advising against seeking treatment at this facility.
However, there are also positive experiences shared. One reviewer highlighted the exceptional care their children received in the ER for croup, praising the staff's quick and competent response. Another shared a positive experience during the pandemic, noting the kindness and helpfulness of both the night and day nurses. Some patients have had satisfactory experiences with scheduled tests and procedures, despite some logistical issues.
Concerns about cleanliness, with one review mentioning blood at the entrance, and the professionalism of some doctors have been raised. Instances of patients feeling neglected, with one leaving the ER after hours without being noticed, and another being yelled at by a doctor, have been reported. Yet, there are also reviews that commend the hospital and its staff for providing a friendly environment and quality care.
Overall, the reviews for Sierra View Medical Center are mixed, with some patients and families having had positive experiences, while others express dissatisfaction and concern over the care received.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 5
Health inspection rating: 4
Staffing rating: 4
Quality measure rating: 5
Long-term quality measure rating:
5
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Oct. 27, 2000
Ownership type: Government
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 35
Total current residents: 33
Facility is located in a hospital: Yes
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 1
Number of
substantiated complaints: 0
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 0
Total cost of fines: $0
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-12-14 | 2023-01-06 | D | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Provide emergency officials' contact information. |
| 2022-12-14 | 2023-01-06 | D | Construction Deficiencies | Use approved construction type or materials. |
| 2022-12-14 | 2023-01-06 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2022-12-14 | 2023-01-06 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2022-12-14 | 2023-01-06 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. |
| 2022-12-14 | 2023-01-06 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2019-10-22 | 2019-12-24 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2018-12-13 | 2019-01-02 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2018-12-13 | 2019-01-02 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Porterville which is 0.6 miles away and has a population of 56,058 (large town).
- The average income is $44,314, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 90
- Low Temperature: 52
- Average Temperature: 69.8
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 58 days of rain and 306 days of sun
- Precipitation: 0.7 inches a year
- The crime rate is 7.36 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 1.46 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 3.18 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 1.55 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 77.99 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 70.0, Moderate Days 96.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 44.0, Unhealthy Days 2.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
ALDI
1.1 miles awayWalmart Neighborhood Market
1.4 miles awayFood 4 Less
1.4 miles awayCalifornia Oranges
11.4 miles awaySequouia Produce
18.2 miles awayNone Found
None Found
Banks
Tucoemas Federal Credit Union
1.4 miles awayWells Fargo
22.4 miles awayCapital Source Bank
23.3 miles awayHospitals
Porterville Developmental Center
2.9 miles awayKaweah Delta Sub Acute
22.6 miles awayKaweah Delta Medical Center
23.2 miles awayDelano Regional Medical Center
24.2 miles awayPharmacies
CVS Pharmacy
1.1 miles awayRite Aid
20.5 miles awaySave Mart Pharmacy
24.5 miles awayDentists
People Dental
1.2 miles awayWestern Dental
1.2 miles awayParks
Porterville
0.6 miles awayOrange Street Mini Park
0.6 miles awayBand Mural Park
0.6 miles awayNorth Park
0.8 miles awayOlivewood Mini Park
1.0 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Mary's Vinyard
22.4 miles awaySequoia Mall
22.6 miles awayVisalia Mall
23.1 miles awayCulture
Memorial Auditorium
0.3 miles awayIce House Theatre
23.5 miles awayCharlotte Chichester Auditorium
23.5 miles awayRestaurants
The Black Bear Gazette
0.6 miles awayApplebee's
1.0 miles awayPerko's
1.0 miles awayRound Table Pizza
1.2 miles awayPlano Jerky
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