Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
SIERRA VALLEY REHAB CENTER
PORTERVILLE, CA · 139 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey February 27, 2025
CMS Certification Number 055568 · first certified July 1974
Ownership
Operated by PACS GROUP · For profit - Limited Liability company
- Ownership changed June 15, 2023 (change of ownership)from HACIENDA CARE CENTER, INC.
Position within CA
16 citations — more than 34% of the 1,165 certified nursing homes in CA. Compared within CA rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 4 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 6. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
Past the typical window (March 2026 to August 2026). Most CA facilities have been surveyed by July 2027. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was February 2025. Facilities in CA are typically surveyed 12–18 months after the last one (median 14), measured over 1,766 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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2 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
6 of the 16 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
6 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 16 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0926 Have policies on smoking.
- F-0919 Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in CA, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the CA figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 16 |
| Median facility in CA | 19 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| March 10, 2022 | 4 |
| February 1, 2024 | 8 |
| February 27, 2025 | 4 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 2 | 2025-02-27 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 2 | 2025-02-27 |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 2 | 2024-02-01 |
| E-0024 | Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | 2 | 2024-02-01 |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | 1 | 2024-02-01 |
| E-0006 | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | 1 | 2022-03-10 |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | 1 | 2024-02-01 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 1 | 2025-02-27 |
What the citations cover
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 6
- Smoke Deficiencies 5
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 4
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 6 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 5 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 4 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
February 27, 2025 — 4 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0347 | Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 21, 2025) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 30, 2025) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 21, 2025) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 5, 2025) |
February 1, 2024 — 8 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0024 | Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 29, 2024) |
| E-0031 | Provide emergency officials' contact information. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 29, 2024) |
| E-0034 | Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 29, 2024) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 29, 2024) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 29, 2024) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 29, 2024) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 29, 2024) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 29, 2024) |
March 10, 2022 — 4 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0006 | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 4, 2022) |
| E-0024 | Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 4, 2022) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 4, 2022) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 4, 2022) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.