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Address
465 W PUTNAM AVE
Porterville, CA 93257
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Private
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitesierra-view.com
Facilities & services
120
total beds
5
operating rooms
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERICUCCU
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryAnesthesiology
Other services
ChemotherapyRenal dialysisPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Free parking lot Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
2 hr 44 min of 419 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
4 hr 4 min of 16 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
1% of 41,363 visits
Compared to other US hospitals
Patient safety
Rates of infections, clots, falls and surgical complications during a stay.
- About average
Avoiding readmission
Patients returning within 30 days for the same condition.
- About average
Infection rates lower is better
Central-line bloodstream infections
Bloodstream infections from a central IV line. Known as CLABSI.
- About average
0.00 1.00 = national avg
Catheter urinary-tract infections
UTIs from a urinary catheter. Known as CAUTI.
- About average
0.54 1.00 = national avg
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
Better than average
0.00 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
58% rated 9 or 10 of 10
58%
Would recommend
52% would definitely recommend
52%
Nurse communication
75% said nurses always communicated well
75%
Doctor communication
75% said doctors always communicated well
75%
Cleanliness
64% said the room was always clean
64%
Quietness at night
44% said the area was always quiet at night
44%
Clinicians on staff
180
total clinicians
7
ER physicians
By specialty
Internal medicine 30
Cardiology 12
Orthopedic surgery 9
General surgery 8
Hematology / oncology 4
Neurology 3
Anesthesiology 3
Radiology 3
Obstetrics / gynecology 3
Critical care 2
Pulmonology 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Sierra View Medical Center?

Sierra View Medical Center does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (559) 784-1110 for the most current wait estimate.

Should I go to the ER or to urgent care?

For life-threatening symptoms , chest pain, stroke signs (face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty), severe bleeding, breathing difficulty, or loss of consciousness , call 911 and head to the ER. For minor injuries, fevers, low-grade illness, or anything non-emergency, urgent care is usually faster and cheaper. See urgent care in California.

Is Sierra View Medical Center open 24 hours?

Most Medicare-certified ERs in the US run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To confirm the current status of Sierra View Medical Center, call (559) 784-1110.

Where is Sierra View Medical Center located?

Sierra View Medical Center is located at 465 W Putnam Ave, Porterville, CA, 93257. Phone: (559) 784-1110.