Nursing homes in Porterville, CA
According to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare program, Porterville has 5 of the 14,703 certified U.S. nursing homes, averaging 3.0 of 5 CMS stars in March 2026, below the 3.1-star California average. Methodology.
- 5
- Certified homes
- 3.0 ★
- About average for CA · California 3.1
- 0
- Five-star homes
- 434
- Certified beds
All 5 nursing homes in Porterville, ranked
| # | Facility | Overall rating | Beds | Fines (3-yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sierra View Medical Center | 35 | None | |
| 2 | Sequoia Transitional Care | 99 | $42K | |
| 3 | Sierra Valley Rehab Center | 139 | $8K | |
| 4 | Gateway Post Acute | 62 | $8K | |
| 5 | River Walk Care Center | 99 | $186K |
Ratings in Porterville are best read against California and national peers: CMS force-curves the overall star within each state. See the full California directory or the national best-rated ranking.
Before you choose a nursing home in Porterville
A star rating is a starting point, not the whole story. These guides explain what drives the numbers:
This page is for general information and comparison only and is not medical advice. CMS ratings measure relative performance, not absolute safety; confirm a facility's current status with the home and your physician or your state survey agency before making a decision.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nursing Home Compare 5-Star Quality Rating, Porterville, CA · 2024 Star ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Updated quarterly by CMS.
