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Sequoia Transitional Care in Porterville, CA

Sequoia Transitional Care is a nursing home community in Porterville, CA.

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Sequoia Transitional Care in Porterville, CA

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350 North Villa Street, Porterville, CA 93257

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.8 from 56 reviews
5 stars
34
4 stars
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3 stars
3
2 stars
4
1 stars
11

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Overall Review of Sequoia Transitional Care

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Wound care is a focus

Residents describe both specialized wound care and serious problems with it.

Several residents point to wound care as part of why they felt comfortable choosing this facility. At the same time, one family member reports wound care not being completed and wound-related complications during a rehabilitation stay. Together, these accounts suggest wound care is a core part of the care experience, but it can vary by situation and day-to-day delivery.

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Cleanliness stands out

Many residents specifically call out how clean the facility feels.

Multiple reviewers mention the building being clean and well kept. One review also describes daily room cleaning. These comments align with other positive notes about an orderly, maintained environment.

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Food quality feels mixed

Food quality is a common point of disagreement in reviews.

Some residents describe the food positively, including saying it was the best they had. Others describe the meals as terrible and say patients should be fed more when they ask. The dining experience therefore seems inconsistent across residents and meals.

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Therapy and rehab are highlighted

Residents frequently tie their progress to hands-on therapy support.

Reviewers describe therapy staff as especially encouraging and hands-on during rehabilitation. Another resident highlights therapy and rehab specifically as a source of improvement. Taken together, therapy appears to be a meaningful part of day-to-day recovery.

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Serious care and communication concerns

Some reviews describe gaps in care follow-through and responsiveness.

One family member reports severe pain and wound issues alongside dismissive responses, plus problems with possessions during the stay. Another review describes a prolonged plumbing problem and staff providing a workaround that involved avoiding using the toilet. These accounts contrast with the more positive staffing feedback and suggest quality can vary for different residents.

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Features

Housing

  • 99 resident community capacity 99 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Hospitals

  • Sun Villa Rehab (0 miles)
  • Sierra View District Hospital (0.2 miles)
  • Porterville Convalescent (0.7 miles)
  • Tulare County Mental Health Clinic (0.8 miles)
  • Porterville Hospital (0.9 miles)
  • Porterville Developmental Center (3.5 miles)

Physicians

  • K Bhardwaj Virinder Md (0 miles)
  • Ahmad N Hakimi, MD (0.1 miles)
  • Nirupama Vemuri (0.1 miles)
  • Dr Thiagarajan (0.2 miles)
  • South Valley Vascular (0.2 miles)
  • Suneel H Wadhwani (0.2 miles)
  • Pearson Medical Clinic (0.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.5 miles)
  • Rite Aid (0.7 miles)
  • Save Mart Supermarkets (0.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (1 miles)

Restaurants

  • Long John Silver's (0.4 miles)
  • Taco Rico (0.4 miles)
  • Jack In The Box (0.5 miles)
  • Donut Factory (0.6 miles)
  • Black Bear Diner Porterville (0.6 miles)
  • Asia Garden Chinese Restaurant (0.7 miles)
  • Coleman's Delight (0.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • First Baptist Church (0.5 miles)
  • West Coast Believers Porterville (0.6 miles)
  • First Church of the Nazarene (0.6 miles)
  • General Conference Of Seventh-Day Adventists (0.6 miles)
  • Trinity Lutheran Church (0.6 miles)
  • Grace Fellowship Church (0.9 miles)
  • Southern Baptist Convention (1.4 miles)

Parks

  • Hayes Field (0.9 miles)
  • Veterans Park (1.3 miles)
  • Murry Park (1.4 miles)
  • Murray Park (1.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Dutch Bros Coffee (1 miles)
  • Pho Sho Fusion House (1 miles)
  • Panera Bread (1 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (8.8 miles)

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