Occupancy rate
67%
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Sierra Village
Assisted Living in Visalia
Sierra Village
Assisted Living in Visalia
Sierra Village, located in Visalia, CA, is a Christian senior living community offering independent living, and assisted living services to its residents. Promoting Christian values, their assisted living services aim to provide compassionate care and Christ-like love to their residents, and meet their needs, while also helping them stay as independent as possible. Included in their assisted living services are 24hr personal care and assistance, as well as supervised medication.
Additionally, this vibrant community also ensures their residents’ safety and comfort, equipping the facility with emergency call systems for immediate staff attention. Nutritious meals are also served three times a day, and housekeeping and laundry services are provided as additional conveniences, to provide the residents with a worry free living experience.
15-bed community
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
21 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 6 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Occupancy
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Occupied beds
10 / 15
Average residents
87 per day
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceJune 9, 2004
CountyTulare
Sierra Village is legally operated by Sierra Village, Inc., and administrated by Renata Puckett.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at Sierra Village
Independent Living
Assisted Living
Inspection History
In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics worse than average are highlighted in red; those better than average are highlighted in green.
Since 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. California average
1 Worse
Metrics worse than California average:
• Official inspections (25% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Serious citations (Type A) (at California avg) 6 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (70% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (100% below)
• Total visits (63% below)
• Complaint visits (92% below)
• Other visits (100% below)
• Complaint investigations (90% below)
• Official inspections (25% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Serious citations (Type A) (at California avg) 6 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (70% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (100% below)
• Total visits (63% below)
• Complaint visits (92% below)
• Other visits (100% below)
• Complaint investigations (90% below)
Latest Inspection
May 7, 2025
Annual Inspection
Citations
Citations are formal regulatory violations recorded during state inspections. California uses Type A (serious) and Type B (moderate) severity levels.
| Metric | This Facility | California Average | vs. California Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory violations recorded by California Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) inspectors across all inspection types.
| 3 | 10 | This facility has 70% fewer total citations than a typical California facility (3 vs. California avg 10).↓ 70% better |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 3 | 3 | This facility has serious citations (type a) in line with the California average (3 vs. California avg 3).— At avg |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. Corrective action required within a specified timeframe.
| 0 | 4 | This facility has 100% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California facility (0 vs. California avg 4).↓ 100% better |
Inspections & Visits
Regulatory visits include scheduled inspections, complaint investigations, and other on-site visits by state regulators.
| Metric | This Facility | California Average | vs. California Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 6 | 16 | This facility has 63% fewer total visits than a typical California facility (6 vs. California avg 16).↓ 63% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. Fewer complaint visits generally indicate fewer reported concerns.
| 1 | 13 | This facility has 92% fewer complaint visits than a typical California facility (1 vs. California avg 13).↓ 92% better |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 0 | 7 | This facility has 100% fewer other visits than a typical California facility (0 vs. California avg 7).↓ 100% better |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 5 | 4 | This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California facility (5 vs. California avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
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Complaint Investigations
Investigations triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. Complaint Investigations can result in multiple complaint visits. This home had 1 complaint visit.
| 1 | 10 | This facility has 90% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California facility (1 vs. California avg 10).↓ 90% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Sierra Village Assisted Living Facility’s inspection record is mixed, with recent deficiencies related to medication documentation and sanitation posing immediate health risks. On May 7, 2025, inspectors cited one deficiency for two medications not logged in the Medication Administration Record Sheet, and on June 21, 2024, one deficiency involved black residue around the ice machine. The facility had a $500 fine in May 2022 for a staff member lacking fingerprint clearance, but no substantiated complaints were found in investigations.
Read the full state inspection reports, including specific deficiencies and facility responses.
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California
Sierra Village is located in Visalia, California.
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4.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Visalia's city center to Sierra Village's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.36 miles to nearest hospital (DaVita Visalia Dialysis)
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Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
Compare Assisted Living around Visalia The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
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RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Visalia | 40 | Yes | 54 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 25 | 82.5% | Tantingco, Neil & Melanie | Studio / Semi-Private Rooms |
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AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Visalia (Sierra Village Christian Retirement Community) | 15 | Yes | 6 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 21 | 66.7% | Sierra Village, Inc. | - |
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MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Visalia | - | Yes | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
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