Nursing homes › California › Porterville › Gateway Post Acute
661 West Poplar, Porterville, CA 93257 · (559) 784-8371 · 62 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Pacs Group, a group operating 274 facilities in 16 states. Group record: average rating 2.9/5, 28 abuse citation icons, 12 facilities on the Special Focus list, $8,781,073 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.9/5).
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: 55 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-04 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-07-08 |
| 2026-06-04 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-07-08 |
| 2026-05-14 | 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. | F | Health | corrected 2026-06-01 |
| 2026-05-14 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2026-06-01 |
| 2026-05-14 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | E | Health | corrected 2026-06-01 |
| 2026-05-14 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2026-06-01 |
| 2026-05-14 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | E | Health | corrected 2026-06-01 |
| 2026-05-14 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2026-06-01 |
| 2026-05-14 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | E | Health | corrected 2026-06-01 |
| 2026-05-14 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-19 |
| 2026-05-14 | Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-26 |
| 2026-05-14 | 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 2026-05-26 |
| 2026-05-14 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2026-06-01 |
| 2026-05-14 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | D | Health | corrected 2026-06-01 |
| 2026-05-14 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Health | corrected 2026-06-01 |
| 2026-05-14 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2026-06-01 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Gateway Post Acute — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 056423), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, July 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/gateway-post-acute-porterville-ca/
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 056423. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.