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Nursing homes in Tulare County, California
There are 16 certified nursing homes in Tulare County, California, with 1,552 beds between them.
38% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, about the same share as the state (35%). Inspectors recorded 823 health deficiencies over three cycles, 53.0 per 100 beds against 50.6 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $362K across 11 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 | Tulare County | California | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 16 | 1165 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 38% | 35% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 53.0 | 50.6 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.1 | 4.2 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $362K | $29M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Healthcare & Wellness Center, LP | Visalia | 44 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 29 | 65.9 | — | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Kaweah Health Skilled Nursing Center | Visalia | 70 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 24 | 34.3 | — | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Sierra View Medical Center | Porterville | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 54.3 | — | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Dinuba Healthcare | Dinuba | 97 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 26 | 26.8 | — | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Lindsay Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation | Lindsay | 99 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 31 | 31.3 | — | 19 May 2026 |
| Sequoia Transitional Care | Porterville | 99 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 42 | 42.4 | $42K | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Sierra Valley Rehab Center | Porterville | 139 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 62 | 44.6 | $8K | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Grand Oaks Care | Tulare | 99 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 55 | 55.6 | — | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Linwood Meadows Care Center | Visalia | 98 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 54 | 55.1 | — | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Westgate Gardens Care Center | Visalia | 140 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 53 | 37.9 | $10K | 28 May 2026 |
| Gateway Post Acute | Porterville | 62 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 55 | 88.7 | $8K | 4 Jun 2026 |
| River Walk Care Center | Porterville | 99 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 50 | 50.5 | $165K | 5 May 2026 |
| Tulare Healthcare & Wellness Center, LP | Tulare | 97 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 72 | 74.2 | — | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Orchards At Tulare | Tulare | 99 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 89 | 89.9 | $69K | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Sequoia Vista | Visalia | 99 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 90 | 90.9 | $46K | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Visalia Post Acute | Visalia | 176 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 72 | 40.9 | $14K | 30 Jun 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 |
|---|---|---|
| F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | 61 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 47 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 43 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 33 |
| F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | 30 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 15 |
| Government | 1 |
Chains present: Pacs Group (7), Corporate Interface Services (2), Madison Creek Partners (1), Ajc Healthcare (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Tulare County, California?
16 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 1,552 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Tulare County have the highest CMS ratings?
Delta Healthcare & Wellness Center, LP (5 stars), Kaweah Health Skilled Nursing Center (5 stars), Sierra View Medical Center (5 stars)
How do Tulare County nursing homes compare with California?
38% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 35% statewide; citations run at 53.0 per 100 beds against 50.6 statewide.