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Sierra Village
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Visalia, CA
Exterior view of the Assisted Living facility entrance Exterior view of Sierra Village building with greenery Cozy outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and plants Seniors playing a board game around a table

Sierra Village

Assisted Living & Independent Living · Visalia, CA
1 Molenstraat, Visalia, CA 93277 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Sierra Village

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.

Facility Direct Line (559) 739-8330
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Bed community size
15-bed community Rank #1288 / 1648Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1288th out of 1648 homes in California for Bed Count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Years in operation
29 years in operation Rank #144 / 1494Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 144th out of 1494 homes in California for Years In Operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 6 / 100 Rank #1998 / 2087Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1998th out of 2087 homes in California for Walk Score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
67%
Rank #998 / 1496Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 998th out of 1496 homes in California for Occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1496. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
10 / 15
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceJune 9, 2004
CountyTulare

Ownership & Operating Entity

Sierra Village is legally operated by Sierra Village, Inc., and administered by Renata Puckett.

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactMr. Leonard DeRuiter, President (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)

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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.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 3 citations 6 total visits 1 complaint visit 5 official inspections 1 complaint investigation
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

7 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #513 / 1399 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 513th out of 1399 homes in California for Inspection Score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1399 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 88 out of 100. Letter grade B+. 7 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 1 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Official inspections (25% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Serious citations (Type A) (at CA avg) 8 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (70% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (100% below)
• Citations per year (70% below)
• Citations per inspection (85% below)
• Total visits (63% below)
• Complaint visits (92% below)
• Other visits (100% below)
• Complaint investigations (90% below)
Latest Inspection May 7, 2025

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 310 This facility has 70% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 70% better
Serious citations (Type A) Info Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action. 33 This facility has serious citations (type a) in line with the California average (3 vs. CA avg 3).— At avg Rank #753 / 1160 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 753rd out of 1160 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1160 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 04 This facility has 100% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 100% better
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2021. 0.62 This facility has 70% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.6 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 70% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.53.3 This facility has 85% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.5 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 85% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 616 This facility has 63% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 63% better
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 113 This facility has 92% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 92% better Rank #210 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 210th out of 1388 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1388 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 07 This facility has 100% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 100% better
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 54 This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 110 This facility has 90% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 90% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent inspection on May 7, 2025, found one deficiency for two medications not logged in the Medication Administration Record Sheet (MARS).
  • The May 7, 2025 deficiency posed an immediate health and safety risk due to incomplete medication documentation.
  • Prior inspections in June 2024 and May 2022 cited immediate risk deficiencies for ice machine contamination and staff fingerprint clearance, respectively, showing recurring compliance issues.
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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 3.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Visalia's city center to Sierra Village's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Sierra Village is located in Visalia, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age —
General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
CA

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Frequently Asked Questions about Sierra Village

What neighborhood is Sierra Village in?

Sierra Village is in the Sierra Village Christian Retirement Community neighborhood of Visalia.

Is Sierra Village in a walkable area?

Sierra Village has a walk score of 6. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the occupancy rate at Sierra Village?

Sierra Village's occupancy is 67%.

Are pets allowed at Sierra Village?

Yes, Sierra Village allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Sierra Village?

Renata Puckett is the administrator of Sierra Village.

How many beds does Sierra Village have?

Sierra Village has 15 beds.

Has Sierra Village had any citations?

Sierra Village has had 3 reported citations since 2021 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).

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