5 nursing homes in Porterville, California
Tulare County, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 5
- average CMS stars
- 3.4
- Medicaid certified
- 5
- beds
- 434
Which Porterville nursing homes take Medicaid
5 of the 5 nursing homes in Porterville are certified for Medicaid, so Medicaid can pay for a long stay once your parent qualifies.
Star ratings across Porterville
The average overall CMS rating in Porterville is 3.4 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 4 of 5 | 3 |
| 3 of 5 | 1 |
| 2 of 5 | 1 |
| 1 of 5 | 0 |
All 5 nursing homes in Porterville
- Sierra Valley Rehab Center301 West Putnam, Porterville 93257
- River Walk Care Center1100 West Morton Avenue, Porterville 93257
- Sequoia Transitional Care350 North Villa Street, Porterville 93257
- Gateway Post Acute661 West Poplar, Porterville 93257
- Sierra View Medical Center465 W Putnam Ave, Porterville 93257
Porterville nursing homes with the best inspection results
| Nursing home | Health inspection stars | Cited at last visit |
|---|---|---|
| Sierra View Medical Center | 4 of 5 | 5 |
| Sequoia Transitional Care | 3 of 5 | 10 |
| Sierra Valley Rehab Center | 3 of 5 | 13 |
| River Walk Care Center | 2 of 5 | 12 |
| Gateway Post Acute | 2 of 5 | 16 |
Fines and abuse flags in Porterville
4 homes were fined $222,745 in total over 3 years and none carries the CMS abuse icon.
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Who inspects nursing homes in California
California's state survey agency licenses nursing homes and runs the inspections for CMS. CMS turns those inspections, staffing and quality data into the star ratings shown here.
Medicare can pay for up to 100 days of skilled care after a hospital stay of at least 3 days. Medicare explains the rule.
Questions families ask about Porterville
How much does a nursing home cost in California?
A shared room has a California median of $12,167 a month, a private room $15,178 (CareScout 2025).
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in California?
Only for a short skilled stay after a qualifying hospital stay, up to 100 days.
How many nursing homes are in Porterville, CA?
5 certified homes with 434 beds.
Which nursing homes in Porterville have the best ratings?
None has 5 stars overall right now; see the list on this page for the best inspection results.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.