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Skilled nursing facility · CMS certification number 555766

SIERRA VIEW MEDICAL CENTER

PORTERVILLE, California · Medicare and Medicaid

Certified beds, as filed in Care Compare: 35

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Finances, as filed

No Medicare cost report on file for this facility.

Nurse staffing

Nurse staffing hours from the Payroll-Based Journal, quarter by quarter, are on this facility’s staffing page, each quarter with the file it came from.

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Ownership, as filed with CMS

Care Compare

As filed in the CMS file dated September 1, 2026 (Care Compare ownership).

Owner or managerRoleTypeOwnership percentageAssociation
PICHAY, CERELINAADP OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 10/01/2023
SANDHU, HARPREETADP OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 02/18/2025
HEFNER, DONNACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 05/05/2013
KASHYAP, HANSMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/28/2025
LOMELI, LIBERTYMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/15/2020
MARTINEZ, ARELIMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/20/2022
PANDYA, GAURANGMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/18/2012
REDDY, BINDUSAGARMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/15/2020
HEFNER, DONNAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/05/2013
MCDONALD, CRAIGOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 06/30/2024
PICHAY, CERELINAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 10/01/2023
SANDHU, HARPREETOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2000
SIERRA VIEW LOCAL HEALTH CARE DISTRICTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2000
KASHYAP, HANSTRUSTEE OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/28/2025
LOMELI, LIBERTYTRUSTEE OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/15/2020
PANDYA, GAURANGTRUSTEE OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/05/2012
REDDY, BINDUSAGARTRUSTEE OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/15/2020

Medicare enrollment

As filed in the CMS file dated August 1, 2026 (Medicare enrollment ownership), under the enrollment of SIERRA VIEW LOCAL HEALTH CARE DISTRICT (enrollment ID O20140703000378).

CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; where the private equity, real estate investment trust or holding company field below has not been filed under the current cycle, it reads “Paused by CMS”.

OwnerIndividual or organizationRoleOwnership percentageAssociation dateDescribed in the filing as
CERELINA PICHAYIndividualADP OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing10/1/2023
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
HARPREET S SANDHUIndividualADP OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing2/18/2025
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
DONNA J HEFNERIndividualCORPORATE OFFICERNot stated in the filing5/5/2013
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
ARELI OROSCO MARTINEZIndividualMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNot stated in the filing12/20/2022
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
BINDUSAGAR H REDDYIndividualMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNot stated in the filing12/15/2020
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
GAURANG S PANDYAIndividualMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNot stated in the filing12/18/2012
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
HANS KASHYAPIndividualMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNot stated in the filing1/28/2025
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
LIBERTY A LOMELIIndividualMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNot stated in the filing12/15/2020
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
CERELINA PICHAYIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNot stated in the filing10/1/2023
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
CRAIG MCDONALDIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNot stated in the filing6/30/2024
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
DONNA J HEFNERIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNot stated in the filing1/5/2013
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
HARPREET S SANDHUIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNot stated in the filing1/1/2000
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
SIERRA VIEW LOCAL HEALTH CARE DISTRICTOrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNot stated in the filing1/1/2000
Private equity company: No
Real estate investment trust: No
Holding company: No
BINDUSAGAR H REDDYIndividualTRUSTEE OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing12/15/2020
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
GAURANG S PANDYAIndividualTRUSTEE OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing12/5/2012
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
HANS KASHYAPIndividualTRUSTEE OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing1/28/2025
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
LIBERTY A LOMELIIndividualTRUSTEE OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing12/15/2020
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS

Changes in ownership

Recent changes on this record

Inspections

Inspection cycleHealth inspectionFire safety inspectionHealth deficienciesFire safety deficiencies
1April 10, 2025April 10, 202552
2March 28, 2024March 28, 202481
3December 8, 2022December 8, 202266

From the Care Compare inspection summary file NH_SurveySummary_Sep2026_2.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

Deficiencies cited

19 deficiencies on file, newest inspection first
Inspection dateInspection typeTagCategoryWhat was citedScope and severityComplaintCorrectedCorrection date
December 17, 2025HealthF 0880Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFebruary 18, 2026
April 10, 2025HealthF 0693Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 8, 2025
April 10, 2025HealthF 0755Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 8, 2025
April 10, 2025HealthF 0812Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 8, 2025
April 10, 2025HealthF 0880Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 8, 2025
March 28, 2024HealthF 0551Resident Rights DeficienciesGive the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApril 30, 2024
March 28, 2024HealthF 0604Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesEnsure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApril 30, 2024
March 28, 2024HealthF 0658Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.FNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApril 30, 2024
March 28, 2024HealthF 0693Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApril 30, 2024
March 28, 2024HealthF 0695Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApril 30, 2024
March 28, 2024HealthF 0755Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApril 30, 2024
March 28, 2024HealthF 0847Administration DeficienciesInform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApril 30, 2024
March 28, 2024HealthF 0880Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApril 30, 2024
October 12, 2023HealthF 0658Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOctober 23, 2023
December 8, 2022HealthF 0658Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJanuary 9, 2023
December 8, 2022HealthF 0679Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide activities to meet all resident's needs.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJanuary 9, 2023
December 8, 2022HealthF 0680Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.FNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJanuary 9, 2023
December 8, 2022HealthF 0759Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJanuary 9, 2023
December 8, 2022HealthF 0880Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJanuary 9, 2023

From the Care Compare health citations file NH_HealthCitations_Sep2026_2.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

Penalties

No penalty on file for this facility in CMS’s Care Compare penalties data.

Care Compare provider information

FieldAs filed
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Ownership TypeFor profit - Corporation
Legal Business NameSIERRA VIEW LOCAL HEALTH CARE DISTRICT
Date First Approved to Provide Medicare and Medicaid Services2000-10-27
Provider Resides in HospitalY
Continuing Care Retirement CommunityN
UrbanY
County/ParishTulare
Telephone Number5597886157
Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 MonthsN
With a Resident and Family CouncilResident
Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required AreasYes
Number of Certified Beds35
Average Number of Residents per Day34.4
Overall Rating5
Health Inspection Rating4
QM Rating5
Long-Stay QM Rating5
Processing Date2026-09-01

From the Care Compare Provider Information file NH_ProviderInfo_Sep2026_3.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

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One email a day naming what moved on SIERRA VIEW MEDICAL CENTER: the field, the value before, the value after, and the date of the file that first showed it.

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On April 1, 2026: ASHOK BEHL no longer appears as CORPORATE DIRECTOR in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. That is one line of the alert.

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