Sequoia Transitional Care
Porterville, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055551) · 99 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $41,759 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (559) 784-6644 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sequoia Transitional Care holds a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars, while its quality measure rating is 5 stars.
Sequoia Transitional Care reports total nurse staffing of about 4.10 hours per resident per day, with only around 0.10 registered nurse hours per resident per day. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 3 stars, and nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.0%.
CMS records show Sequoia Transitional Care has 1 federal fine on record totaling $41,759.00, along with 1 payment denial. There is no abuse icon and no Special Focus Facility status listed for this facility in the CMS data provided.
About this facility
Sequoia Transitional Care is a 99-bed skilled nursing facility in Porterville, Tulare County, California, with an average daily census of 91.1 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since February 1978. It is part of the Pacs Group chain, which operates 274 facilities nationwide with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Sequoia Transitional Care holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its four component ratings are: health inspection, 3 stars; quality measures, 5 stars; and staffing, 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of approximately 4.10 hours per resident per day, including only about 0.10 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $41,759.00, and 1 instance of a payment denial associated with this facility. There is no abuse icon and no Special Focus Facility designation reported in this dataset for Sequoia Transitional Care. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Families should consult CMS Care Compare directly for the most current inspection details, survey findings, and any updates to these figures, as this profile reflects the CMS data vintage supplied at the time of this listing.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Sequoia Transitional Care has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.10 hours per resident per day, with roughly 0.10 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover is reported at 38.0%. CMS rates staffing at 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $41,759.00 and 1 payment denial for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon and no Special Focus Facility designation are recorded for this facility in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 99 beds and had an average daily census of 91.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Pacs Group chain, which includes 274 facilities with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since February 1, 1978.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; this facility scores 3, 3, and 5 stars respectively, with a 4-star overall rating.
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 5597846644 or check the Medicare Care Compare listing to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data; contact the facility at 5597846644 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055551?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.