Nursing homes › California › Gateway Post Acute
661 West Poplar, Porterville, CA 93257 · 5597848371 · 62 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Pacs Group, a group operating 281 facilities in 16 states. Group record: average rating 2.8/5, 26 abuse citation icons, 13 facilities on the Special Focus list, $8,841,332 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.8/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.95 (California median: 4.24). RN hours: 0.20. Weekend total: 3.75. Nursing staff turnover: 55%.
All-time on record: 51 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-04 | Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-09 |
| 2024-10-17 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | Health | corrected 2024-11-05 |
| 2024-10-17 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2024-11-05 |
| 2024-10-17 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | F | Health | corrected 2024-11-05 |
| 2024-10-17 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-05 |
| 2024-10-17 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-05 |
| 2024-10-17 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-05 |
| 2024-10-17 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-05 |
| 2024-10-17 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-05 |
| 2024-10-17 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-05 |
| 2024-10-17 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-05 |
| 2024-10-17 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-05 |
| 2024-10-17 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-05 |
| 2024-10-17 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-05 |
| 2024-10-17 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-05 |
| 2024-10-17 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-05 |
| 2024-10-17 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-05 |
| 2024-10-17 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-05 |
| 2024-10-17 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-05 |
| 2024-10-17 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-05 |
| 2024-10-17 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-05 |
| 2024-10-17 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-05 |
| 2024-10-17 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-05 |
| 2024-09-09 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-10-15 |
| 2024-01-10 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-01-19 |
| 2023-12-12 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-12-20 |
| 2023-08-16 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-08-23 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-09 | Fine | $8,018 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROVIDENCE GROUP OF CALIFORNIA LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 03/24/2014 |
| PROVIDENCE GROUP NH, LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 06/30/2023 |
| APT, FREDERICK | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2024 |
| HANCOCK, MARK | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/24/2014 |
| JERGENSEN, JOSHUA | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2024 |
| MITCHELL, JOHN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2024 |
| RASMUSSEN, MASON | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2021 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 056423. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.