Sierra View Medical Center

56%

Patients that would definitely recommend

8% lower than the national average

Sierra View Medical Center in Porterville, CA - Get directions, phone number, research physicians, and compare hospital ratings for Sierra View Medical Center on Healthgrades.

Safety Ratings

How well a hospital safeguards patients from potential complications

No events relating to foreign objects left in body during a surgery or procedure

2 ratings were worse than expected

  • Death in procedures where mortality is usually very low
  • Breakdown of abdominal incision site

10 ratings were as expected

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Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

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Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Pacemaker Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Heart Attack

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Heart Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Diabetic Emergencies

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Pulmonary Embolism

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Respiratory Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Gallbladder Removal Surgery

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Bowel Obstruction

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Colorectal Surgeries

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Gastrointestinal Bleed

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Stroke

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Hip Fracture Treatment

In Hospital

As Expected

Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Pneumonia

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Data Source

Patient Experience

Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

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60%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

5% lower than the national average

56%

Would definitely recommend

8% lower than the national average

Sierra View Medical Center

National Average

Communication with doctors

Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%73%75%

Communication with nurses

Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%71%74%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff

100%50%0%58%57%

Communication about medicines

Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients

100%50%0%60%56%

Discharge Information

Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home

100%50%0%84%84%

Care Transition

Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital

100%50%0%35%47%

Sierra View Medical Center

National Average

Quietness

Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night

100%50%0%46%55%

Cleanliness

Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

100%50%0%68%66%

Providers

Provider Reviews

Great

Mar 10 2024

Review for Dr. Walker

Dr Kumar is very caring and compassionate about his patients He is excellent in the field of gastroenterology he always listens and always finds the solution that addresses your health needs. We highly recommend him, he’s the best in his field.. been a patient of Dr Kumar for 35 yrs. I agree with...

Braziel Family Mar 01 2024

Review for Dr. Kumar

The Best Care. The staff very helpful. DR FENG is a very good DR. if you are getting surgery for the first time. answers all your questions and shows you mock up of the area your getting worked on. I would highly recommend this DR for Knee placement surgery. I had both replaced .

Leonard Espinoza, 70 years old retired Veteran. Fi Feb 26 2024

Review for Dr. Feng

Wonderful doctor

Feb 23 2024

Review for Dr. Walker

She doesn't keep phone call visits they are always overbooked

Trena Hope Feb 16 2024

Review for Dr. Washington

Location

Sierra View Medical Center

465 W Putnam Ave, Porterville CA 93257

CallDirections

(559) 784-1110

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sierra View Medical Center located?

Sierra View Medical Center is located at 465 W Putnam Ave, Porterville, CA 93257. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Sierra View Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

No, Sierra View Medical Center has not won any awards in the past few years. Search for Hospitals on Healthgrades to find more.

Is Sierra View Medical Center highly rated with patients?

60% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Sierra View Medical Center score well in safety ratings?

Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.

How do I get in at Sierra View Medical Center?

Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Sierra View Medical Center profile..

How does Sierra View Medical Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?

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Contact Us

465 W Putnam Ave

Porterville, CA 93257

Directions

(559) 784-1110