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Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District
1104 Ventura Ave., Chowchilla, CA 93610
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District, in Chowchilla, California, is certified for 29 beds under non-profit, other ownership.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 3 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 23 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 8, 9 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 79.3 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists 20 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $112K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 27.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Madera Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 23 | 39 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 79.3 | 60.0 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 27.6% | 45.5% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $112,195 | $112,195 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (5 in the county, 1165 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: California average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 19 Feb 2026, 24 Feb 2025.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×11 E ×9 F ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb 2026 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | E | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2026 |
| 19 Feb 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2026 |
| 19 Feb 2026 | F0559 | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2026 |
| 19 Feb 2026 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2026 |
| 19 Feb 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Aug 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 2 Sep 2025 |
| 24 Feb 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2025 |
| 24 Feb 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2025 |
| 24 Feb 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2025 |
| 24 Feb 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2025 |
| 24 Feb 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2025 |
| 24 Feb 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2025 |
| 24 Feb 2025 | F0800 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | D | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2025 |
| 24 Feb 2025 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2025 |
| 16 Jul 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Sep 2024 |
| 30 Apr 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Jun 2024 |
| 30 Apr 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Jun 2024 |
| 1 Mar 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Mar 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Mar 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Mar 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Mar 2024 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | E | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Mar 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2024 | Fine | $4,938 | |
| 12 Feb 2024 | Fine | $4,938 | |
| 22 Jan 2024 | Fine | $14,814 | |
| 8 Jan 2024 | Fine | $4,938 | |
| 2 Jan 2024 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 11 Dec 2023 | Fine | $13,762 | |
| 20 Nov 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 13 Nov 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 6 Nov 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 30 Oct 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 23 Oct 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 17 Oct 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 10 Oct 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 2 Oct 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 25 Sep 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 18 Sep 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 11 Sep 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 5 Sep 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 28 Aug 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 21 Aug 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 27.6%, RNs —; — administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | California median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 25.0% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 3.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.9% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 23.3% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.1% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 23.3% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, other.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2005 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Madera County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
All 5 facilities in Madera County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District been cited for?
23 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $112K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District?
Ownership type is non-profit, other. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 19 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 19 Feb 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.