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Nursing homes in Madera County, California
Madera County, California, has 5 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 400 certified beds.
40% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, about the same share as the state (35%). Inspectors recorded 234 health deficiencies over three cycles, 58.5 per 100 beds against 50.6 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $780K across 33 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Madera County | California | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 5 | 1165 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 40% | 35% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 58.5 | 50.6 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.0 | 4.2 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $780K | $29M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District | Chowchilla | 29 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 23 | 79.3 | $112K | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Madera Care Center | Madera | 64 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 38 | 59.4 | $42K | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Palms Care Center | Chowchilla | 65 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 39 | 60.0 | — | 4 Apr 2025 |
| Madera Rehabilitation & Nursing Center | Madera | 176 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 71 | 40.3 | $374K | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Majestic Mountain Care Centerabuse iconSFF Candidate | Oakhurst | 66 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 63 | 95.5 | $253K | 6 May 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 19 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 17 |
| F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | 16 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 13 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 11 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 4 |
| Non profit | 1 |
Chains present: Golden Snf Operations (1), Cambridge Healthcare Services (1), Jericho Care Group (1), Ajc Healthcare (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Madera County, California?
5 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 400 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Madera County have the highest CMS ratings?
Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District (4 stars), Madera Care Center (4 stars), Palms Care Center (4 stars)
How do Madera County nursing homes compare with California?
40% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 35% statewide; citations run at 58.5 per 100 beds against 50.6 statewide.