| Gateway Post Acute | |
| 661 West Poplar, Porterville, California 93257 | |
| (559) 784-8371 | |
| Name | Gateway Post Acute |
|---|---|
| Location | 661 West Poplar, Porterville, California |
| Certified By | Medicare and Medicaid |
| No. of Certified Beds | 62 |
| Occupancy Rate | 87.1% |
| Medicare ID (CCN) | 056423 |
| Legal Business Name | Valley Careidence Opco, LLC |
| Ownership Type | For Profit - Limited Liability Company |
| Chain | Pacs Group (274 nursing homes) |
| Chain Average Overall Rating | 2.9 out of 5 |
| NPI Number | 1235546300 |
| Match | Confirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records |
| Organization Name | Valley Careidence Opco, LLC |
| Doing Business As | Gateway Post Acute |
| Address | 661 W Poplar Ave, Porterville, CA 93257 |
| Phone Number | 559-784-8371 |
| NPI Number | 1689735151 |
| Match | Possible same name, address or phone number |
| Organization Name | Smithcare, Incorporated |
| Doing Business As | Valley Care Center |
| Address | 661 W Poplar Ave, Porterville, CA 93257 |
| Phone Number | 559-784-8371 |
| Ratings from Surveys (Inspections): | |
| Ratings from Quality Measures: | |
| Ratings from Staffing Data: | |
| Overall Rating: |
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| Staffing Measure | Provider | National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.95 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.2 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 1.21 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.54 | 2.32 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.75 | 3.42 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.13 | 0.48 |
| Physical therapist hours per resident per day | 0.04 | 0.07 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 54.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 60% | 42.9% |
| Number of administrators who have left the nursing home | 1 | 0.5 |
| Cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents (Care Compare abuse icon) | No |
| Number of Fines | 1 |
| Total Amount of Fines in Dollars | $8,018 |
| Number of Payment Denials | 0 |
| Total Number of Penalties | 1 |
| Date | Deficiency | Harm Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2026 | Honor 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, isolated | Corrected by Jul 8, 2026 |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. F0607, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Jul 8, 2026 |
| May 14, 2026 | 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. F0801, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, widespread | Corrected by Jun 1, 2026 |
| May 14, 2026 | 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. F0726, Nursing and Physician Services, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, pattern | Corrected by Jun 1, 2026 |
| May 14, 2026 | Ensure 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, pattern | Corrected by Jun 1, 2026 |
| May 14, 2026 | Procure 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, pattern | Corrected by Jun 1, 2026 |
| May 14, 2026 | Have 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, pattern | Corrected by Jun 1, 2026 |
| May 14, 2026 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, pattern | Corrected by Jun 1, 2026 |
| May 14, 2026 | Provide 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, pattern | Corrected by Jun 1, 2026 |
| May 14, 2026 | Honor 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, isolated | Corrected by May 19, 2026 |
| May 14, 2026 | Provide 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, isolated | Corrected by May 26, 2026 |
| May 14, 2026 | Develop 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, isolated | Corrected by May 26, 2026 |
| May 14, 2026 | Ensure 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, isolated | Corrected by Jun 1, 2026 |
| May 14, 2026 | Provide 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, isolated | Corrected by Jun 1, 2026 |
| May 14, 2026 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Jun 1, 2026 |
| May 14, 2026 | Safeguard 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, isolated | Corrected by Jun 1, 2026 |
| Jun 4, 2025 | Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them. F0776, Administration, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Jul 9, 2025 |
| Oct 17, 2024 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. F0697, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection | Actual harm, isolated | Corrected by Nov 5, 2024 |
| Oct 17, 2024 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, widespread | Corrected by Nov 5, 2024 |
| Oct 17, 2024 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. F0881, Infection Control, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, widespread | Corrected by Nov 5, 2024 |
| Oct 17, 2024 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. F0554, Resident Rights, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Nov 5, 2024 |
| Oct 17, 2024 | Immediately 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, isolated | Corrected by Nov 5, 2024 |
| Oct 17, 2024 | 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. F0584, Resident Rights, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Nov 5, 2024 |
| Oct 17, 2024 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Nov 5, 2024 |
| Oct 17, 2024 | Coordinate 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, isolated | Corrected by Nov 5, 2024 |
| Oct 17, 2024 | Create 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, isolated | Corrected by Nov 5, 2024 |
| Oct 17, 2024 | Develop 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, isolated | Corrected by Nov 5, 2024 |
| Oct 17, 2024 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Nov 5, 2024 |
| Oct 17, 2024 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. F0679, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Nov 5, 2024 |
| Oct 17, 2024 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Nov 5, 2024 |
| Quality Measure | Provider | National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 7.95 | 13.87 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 0 | 5.19 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0 | 0.82 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0 | 1.59 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 6.08 | 12.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0 | 0.13 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 4.44 | 3.23 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100 | 93.55 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100 | 82.04 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0 | 1.56 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 18.25 | 14.07 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 13.94 | 19.52 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100 | 95.46 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 98.73 | 79.75 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 0 | 4.62 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 14.49 | 19.01 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 1.59 | 15.38 |
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