Gateway Post Acute
Porterville, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 056423) · 62 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,018
Phone: (559) 784-8371 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Gateway Post Acost has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below California's state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Gateway Post Acute reports total nurse staffing of about 3.95 hours per resident per day, with only 0.20 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.7%.
Gateway Post Acute has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,018.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Gateway Post Acute is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Porterville, Tulare County, California. The facility is certified for 62 beds and reports an average of 54.0 residents. It is operated as a For profit - Limited Liability company and has been certified since December 21, 1973. Gateway Post Acute is part of the Pacs Group chain, which operates 274 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Gateway Post Acute has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 1 star.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing hours of 3.95 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours at 0.20 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,018.00 for this facility. There are 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not currently designated under the CMS Special Focus Facility program.
There has been no change in ownership within the past 12 months reported for this facility. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and current data directly on Medicare Care Compare, as figures reflect CMS's most recently published data set.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Gateway Post Acute has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Gateway Post Acute is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.95 hours per resident per day, with RN hours at 0.20 per resident per day, and staffing carries a 1-star CMS rating. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $8,018.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not currently in the CMS Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Gateway Post Acute is certified for 62 beds with an average of 54.0 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and part of the Pacs Group chain, which operates 274 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on December 21, 1973.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Gateway Post Acute scores 2, 2, 1, and 5 stars respectively in those categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 5597848371 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at 5597848371 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current data at the facility's Care Compare page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/056423?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.