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Living & care after 55

Nursing home · Medicare certified

Gateway Post Acute

661 West Poplar, Porterville, CA 93257

(559) 784-8371 Compare Map
Overall3★★★☆☆
Inspections2★★☆☆☆
Staffing2★★☆☆☆
Quality5★★★★★
Federal fines$8,0181 fine

Inspection citations

54 shown

DateSeverityWhat inspectors foundVisit
Jun 4, 2026 D · potential Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. Complaint
Jun 4, 2026 D · potential Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Complaint
May 14, 2026 D · potential Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Routine
May 14, 2026 D · potential Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted. Routine
May 14, 2026 D · potential Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Routine
May 14, 2026 D · potential Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Routine
May 14, 2026 E · potential Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Routine
May 14, 2026 D · potential Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. Routine
May 14, 2026 F · potential Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. Routine
May 14, 2026 D · potential Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Routine
May 14, 2026 E · potential Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. Routine
May 14, 2026 E · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Routine
May 14, 2026 E · potential Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. Routine
May 14, 2026 D · potential Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Routine
May 14, 2026 E · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Routine
May 14, 2026 E · potential Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. Routine
Jun 4, 2025 D · potential Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them. Complaint
Oct 17, 2024 D · potential Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Routine
Oct 17, 2024 D · potential Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Routine
Oct 17, 2024 D · potential Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Routine
Oct 17, 2024 D · potential Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Routine
Oct 17, 2024 D · potential Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Routine
Oct 17, 2024 D · potential Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Routine
Oct 17, 2024 D · potential Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Routine
Oct 17, 2024 D · potential Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Routine
Oct 17, 2024 D · potential Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Routine
Oct 17, 2024 D · potential Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Routine
Oct 17, 2024 D · potential Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Routine
Oct 17, 2024 D · potential Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Routine
Oct 17, 2024 G · harm Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Routine
Oct 17, 2024 D · potential Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Routine
Oct 17, 2024 D · potential Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. Routine
Oct 17, 2024 D · potential Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. Routine
Oct 17, 2024 D · potential Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Routine
Oct 17, 2024 D · potential Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Routine
Oct 17, 2024 D · potential Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Routine
Oct 17, 2024 D · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Routine
Oct 17, 2024 F · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Routine
Oct 17, 2024 F · potential Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Routine
Sep 9, 2024 D · potential Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Complaint
Jan 10, 2024 D · potential Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Complaint
Dec 12, 2023 D · potential Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Complaint
Nov 4, 2022 E · potential Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Routine
Nov 4, 2022 D · potential Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Routine
Nov 4, 2022 D · potential Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Routine
Nov 4, 2022 D · potential Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. Routine
Nov 4, 2022 D · potential Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Routine
Nov 4, 2022 D · potential Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. Routine
Nov 4, 2022 D · potential Provide appropriate foot care. Routine
Nov 4, 2022 D · potential Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Routine
Nov 4, 2022 D · potential Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Routine
Nov 4, 2022 D · potential Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. Routine
Nov 4, 2022 D · potential Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Routine
Nov 4, 2022 B · minimal Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. Routine

Medicare's severity letters: A–C minimal harm, D–F potential for more than minimal harm, G–L actual harm or immediate danger. Source: CMS health deficiencies file, processed October 1, 2026.

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Record on file

Certification
Medicare and Medi-Cal certified skilled nursing facility
Medicare number (CCN)
056423
Certified beds
62
Legal owner
Valley Careidence Opco, LLC
Part of
Pacs Group

Full profile on Medicare's Care Compare. Source: CMS, processed October 1, 2026.

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