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Kaweah Health Skilled Nursing Center
1633 South Court Street, Visalia, CA 93277
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.
Kaweah Health Skilled Nursing Center is a Government, hospital district nursing home in Visalia, California, certified for 70 beds and caring for about 44 residents a day.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 3 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 24 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (8, 6, 10 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 34.3 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 7.0 hours per resident per day (1.6 RN), above the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 23.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Tulare Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 24 | 54 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 34.3 | 54.3 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 7.0 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.6 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 23.6% | 41.8% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $8,018 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (16 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: 29 Jan 2026, 20 Mar 2025.
Severity mix: D ×21 E ×2 F ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0841 | Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility. | D | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 4 Dec 2025 |
| 9 Jul 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Sep 2025 |
| 20 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Mar 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Mar 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Mar 2025 | 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 | 14 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Mar 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2025 |
| 21 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 | 19 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | 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 | 19 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | D | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2024 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 23.6%, RNs 30.0%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | California median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.9% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.8% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 23.7% | 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: government, hospital district. Legal business name: Kaweah Delta Health Care District.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaweah Delta Health Care District | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 10/24/1989 |
| Inpatient Specialists of California Pc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/02/2025 |
| Kaweah Delta Health Care District | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/16/2024 |
| Inpatient Specialists of California Pc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/07/2025 |
| Kaweah Delta Health Care District | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/07/2025 |
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 Tulare County
| 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 |
| 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 |
All 16 facilities in Tulare County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Kaweah Health Skilled Nursing Center been cited for?
24 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has Kaweah Health Skilled Nursing Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Kaweah Health Skilled Nursing Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 7.0 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Kaweah Health Skilled Nursing Center?
Ownership type is government, hospital district. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Kaweah Delta Health Care District, Inpatient Specialists of California Pc and Kaweah Delta Health Care District. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Kaweah Health Skilled Nursing Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 29 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 29 Jan 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.