Gateway Post Acute in Porterville, CA

Gateway Post Acute is a medicare and medicaid certified nursing home in Porterville, California. It is located in Tulare county at 661 West Poplar, Porterville, California 93257. You can reach out to the office of Gateway Post Acute via phone at (559) 784-8371. This skilled nursing facility has 62 federally certified beds with average occupancy rate of 87.1%. Its legal business name is Valley Careidence Opco, LLC and has the following ownership type - For Profit - Limited Liability Company. It is part of Pacs Group, a chain of 274 nursing homes.

Gateway Post Acute (Medicare CCN 056423) is certified by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and participates in both medicare and medicaid program. This means if you are part of medicare or medicaid program, you may consider this nursing facility for your medical needs. It was first certified by CMS in 1973 (53 years certified) and the last quality survey was conducted in May, 2026.

Contact Information

Gateway Post Acute
661 West Poplar, Porterville, California 93257
(559) 784-8371

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Nursing Home Profile

NameGateway Post Acute
Location661 West Poplar, Porterville, California
Certified ByMedicare and Medicaid
No. of Certified Beds62
Occupancy Rate87.1%
Medicare ID (CCN)056423
Legal Business NameValley Careidence Opco, LLC
Ownership TypeFor Profit - Limited Liability Company
ChainPacs Group (274 nursing homes)
Chain Average Overall Rating2.9 out of 5

NPI Associated with this Nursing Home:

Nursing homes may have several NPI numbers. NPIs marked Confirmed are listed with Gateway Post Acute in Medicare enrollment records; Possible ones were matched in NPPES by name, address or phone number, so please use them accordingly.

NPI Number1235546300
MatchConfirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records
Organization NameValley Careidence Opco, LLC
Doing Business AsGateway Post Acute
Address661 W Poplar Ave, Porterville, CA 93257
Phone Number559-784-8371

NPI Number1689735151
MatchPossible same name, address or phone number
Organization NameSmithcare, Incorporated
Doing Business AsValley Care Center
Address661 W Poplar Ave, Porterville, CA 93257
Phone Number559-784-8371

Quality Ratings:

Nursing homes vary in the quality of care and services they provide to their residents. The below quality ratings for Gateway Post Acute are calculated from three sources - health inspection results, staffing data, and quality measure data. This information gives you an indication of the care Gateway Post Acute give to their patients.
Ratings from Surveys (Inspections):
Ratings from Quality Measures:
Ratings from Staffing Data:
Overall Rating:

Staffing and Staff Turnover:

Staffing hours per resident per day and staff turnover of Gateway Post Acute, from the payroll data it reports to CMS, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Staffing MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day3.953.86
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day0.20.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day1.210.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day2.542.32
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend3.753.42
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.130.48
Physical therapist hours per resident per day0.040.07
Total nursing staff turnover54.7%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover60%42.9%
Number of administrators who have left the nursing home10.5

Complaints, Fines and Penalties:

Cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents (Care Compare abuse icon)No
Number of Fines1
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars$8,018
Number of Payment Denials0
Total Number of Penalties1

Health Inspections:

In its most recent inspection cycle (standard health inspection in May, 2026, plus any complaint inspections), inspectors cited Gateway Post Acute for 16 health deficiencies (national average: 9.3). The 30 most recent of its 55 citations since 2022 are listed below.

DateDeficiencyHarm LevelStatus
Jun 4, 2026Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
F0557, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 8, 2026
Jun 4, 2026Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
F0607, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 8, 2026
May 14, 2026Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
F0801, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Jun 1, 2026
May 14, 2026Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
F0726, Nursing and Physician Services, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Jun 1, 2026
May 14, 2026Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
F0806, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Jun 1, 2026
May 14, 2026Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Jun 1, 2026
May 14, 2026Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
F0813, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Jun 1, 2026
May 14, 2026Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Jun 1, 2026
May 14, 2026Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
F0912, Environmental, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Jun 1, 2026
May 14, 2026Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 19, 2026
May 14, 2026Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
F0635, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 26, 2026
May 14, 2026Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 26, 2026
May 14, 2026Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jun 1, 2026
May 14, 2026Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
F0800, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jun 1, 2026
May 14, 2026Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jun 1, 2026
May 14, 2026Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jun 1, 2026
Jun 4, 2025Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.
F0776, Administration, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 9, 2025
Oct 17, 2024Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
F0697, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Actual harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 5, 2024
Oct 17, 2024Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Nov 5, 2024
Oct 17, 2024Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
F0881, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Nov 5, 2024
Oct 17, 2024Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
F0554, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 5, 2024
Oct 17, 2024Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 5, 2024
Oct 17, 2024Honor 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.
F0584, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 5, 2024
Oct 17, 2024Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 5, 2024
Oct 17, 2024Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
F0644, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 5, 2024
Oct 17, 2024Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
F0655, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 5, 2024
Oct 17, 2024Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 5, 2024
Oct 17, 2024Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 5, 2024
Oct 17, 2024Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F0679, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 5, 2024
Oct 17, 2024Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 5, 2024

Quality of Resident Care:

These quality measures of Gateway Post Acute, from the regular health assessments of its residents, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Quality MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased7.9513.87
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight05.19
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder00.82
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection01.59
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms6.0812.8
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained00.13
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury4.443.23
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine10093.55
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine10082.04
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication01.56
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened18.2514.07
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication13.9419.52
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine10095.46
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine98.7379.75
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers04.62
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence14.4919.01
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication1.5915.38

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