Sierra Village
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Visalia, CA

Sierra Village

Assisted Living & Independent Living · Visalia, CA

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.

(559) 739-8330
Bed community size
15-bed community Rank #1298 / 1658Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1298th out of 1658 homes in California for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.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 #143 / 1487Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 143rd out of 1487 homes in California for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California SNFs. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.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 #2004 / 2093Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 2004th out of 2093 homes in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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 #1019 / 1530Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1019th out of 1530 homes in California for occupancy rate. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1530. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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
StatusLicensed
IssuanceJune 9, 2004
CountyTulare

Ownership & Operating Entity

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

Staffing

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

Leadership

ContactMr. Leonard DeRuiter, President

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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.

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.

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

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 Violations 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 / 1164 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 753rd out of 1164 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1164 comparable communities in the ranking pool.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Violations 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 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 210th out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool.
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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Places of interest near Sierra Village

Address 4.5 miles from city center Info 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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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)

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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.

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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.

MC

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Visalia
175
Facility 175
CA AVG 103
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Yes
46
Facility 46
CA AVG 57
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5
9
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CA AVG 13
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11
Facility 11
CA AVG 3
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24
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CA AVG 13
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65.1%
Facility 65.1%
CA AVG 74.8%
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Quail Park at Shannon Ranch
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.

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
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 103
Rank #344 / 1658
Yes
43
Facility 43
CA AVG 57
Rank #1506 / 2093
4
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
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2
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CA AVG 3
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6
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CA AVG 13
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100.0%
Facility 100.0%
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NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

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.

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
110
Facility 110
CA AVG 103
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Yes
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 57
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5
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 13
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10
Facility 10
CA AVG 3
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8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
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93.4%
Facility 93.4%
CA AVG 74.8%
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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.

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.

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
Facility 40
CA AVG 103
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Yes
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 57
Rank #1243 / 2093
5
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
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12
Facility 12
CA AVG 3
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25
Facility 25
CA AVG 13
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75.0%
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Sierra Village
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
Facility 15
CA AVG 103
Rank #1298 / 1658
Yes
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 57
Rank #2004 / 2093
5
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #210 / 1397
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #753 / 1164
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 13
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66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 74.8%
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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%.

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 recent deficiencies or citations?

Sierra Village has had 3 recently reported deficiencies.

Are there photos of Sierra Village?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Sierra Village in the photo gallery on this page.

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