Sierra View Homes
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based on 56 Google reviews

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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
Top 25% in CA · Below recommended RN staffing · Above recommended total nurse staffing · Low staff turnover (stable workforce) · No penalties on record · Very few deficiencies
What this means for your family
This facility offers a very clean environment and a highly compassionate staff that many families find deeply comforting. However, because some recent families have experienced significant communication breakdowns and lapses in supervision, you should proactively establish a communication plan with the nursing team during your initial visit.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
56 reviews on Google“Sierra View Homes is highly regarded by many families for its compassionate, professional staff and its clean, well-maintained campus. While many residents enjoy the variety of activities and the comfort of the apartments, some families have reported serious concerns regarding communication lapses and inadequate supervision in the skilled nursing unit.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate and professional nursing staff
- Clean and well-maintained facilities
- Engaging resident activities and social events
- Reasonable pricing for various care levels
Concerns
- Poor communication from staff to family members (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Inadequate supervision leading to resident falls
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 58 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1We've heard wonderful things about how compassionate and professional your nursing staff is; how do you ensure that this level of care remains consistent across all shifts?
- 2Since we want to stay closely involved in our loved one's care, what is your preferred process for providing regular updates and communicating with family members?
- 3What specific protocols do you have in place to ensure residents are closely supervised, especially when moving around the facility, to prevent falls?
- 4Could you tell us more about the types of engaging social events or daily activities available to help residents stay connected with one another?
- 5In the event of a medical emergency after hours, what is the immediate procedure for contacting both the physician and our family?
- 6The facility looks very well-maintained; how often are the common areas and resident rooms deep-cleaned to ensure a comfortable environment?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The care my mother is receiving at the Sierra View Skilled Nursing Facility is so good it brings tears to eyes. The entire staff - medical, social work, administrative, support, dining, dietary - everyone! - has been warm, and kind, competent, responsive, proactive, and just plain helpful.”
“Wonderful visit with my Grandma today on her 103rd birthday! Doing her hair and makeup was so sweet and the special lunch and decorations were above and beyond expectations!”
“1) BAD COMMUNICATION- Staff is terrible at communicating with family about their loves ones. One several occasions have we asked to know something and they never give callbacks for updates to the matter. 2)TERRIBLE CARE- My grandmother has fallen 2x under the staffs lack of care or supervision.”
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents who lost too much weight
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Sierra View Homes has significant recurring deficiencies across four surveys, with one complaint filed by families regarding dietary staffing issues. The most persistent problems involve fire safety systems, care planning, and medication management, appearing repeatedly across multiple inspections from 2021 through 2025. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of recurring issues in critical safety and care areas suggests ongoing operational challenges that families should discuss directly with staff.
Feb 11, 2026Routine18
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Apr 10, 2025Routine9
Smoke Deficiencies
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Dec 15, 2023Routine19
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Sierra View Homes
nonprofit
Ownership & Management
Owners
Genna, Vito
Owner
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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