nursing home in Fresno, CA

California Home for the Aged

6720 E. Kings Canyon, Fresno, CA 93727 · (559) 251-8414

★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★5
  • Staffing★★★★★5
  • Quality measures★★★★★4

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

California Home for the Aged at a glance

California Home for the Aged is a 120-bed non-profit nursing home in Fresno, California (Fresno County).

CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the California average of 3.2.

Residents receive about 4.2 hours of nursing care per day (0.7 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 4.5 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (March 20, 2025) found 1 health citation. The California average is 15.5.

It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.

Nursing staff turnover is 33.9% per year (state average 36.7%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
Non Profit - Corporation
Beds
120
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Medicare-certified since
May 23, 1969
Continuing care retirement community
Yes
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Fresno County
CMS Certification Number
055955

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityCalifornia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 53.2 / 53 / 5Better
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 52.8 / 52.8 / 5Better
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 53.3 / 52.9 / 5Better
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 54.1 / 53.6 / 5Average
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)5 / 54.4 / 53.8 / 5Better
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)4 / 53.6 / 53.3 / 5Better

Staffing

This facility4.24 hrsCalifornia average4.52 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. California and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityCalifornia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)4.24 hrs4.52 hrs3.86 hrsBetter
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.71 hrs0.67 hrs0.69 hrsAverage
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.69 hrs2.65 hrs2.32 hrsBetter
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)4.02 hrs4.09 hrs3.42 hrsBetter
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)33.9%36.7%45.8%Better
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)33.3%38.1%42.9%Better
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)001Better

Inspections

This facility1California average16U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. California and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityCalifornia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)1169Better
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)043Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)32105.880.6Better

Penalties

This facility0California average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. California and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityCalifornia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$0$23,986$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityCalifornia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds12099107
Average residents per day998886
Occupancy82.4%88.4%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility3.1%California average1.6%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. California and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityCalifornia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)3.1%1.6%3.2%Average
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)1.8%4.3%4.6%Better
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)6.1%12%15.4%Better
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)0.4%1.2%1.6%Better
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)0%0.8%0.8%Better
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)12%10.2%13.9%Better
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)11.4%9.8%14.1%Better
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)5.9%4%5.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)1.6%7.3%12.8%Better
Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better)0%0.4%0.1%Better
Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better)15.7%13.7%19.5%Better
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)10.1%10.2%19%Better
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)100%98.2%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)100%98.6%93.6%Better

Short-stay residents

This facility0.6%California average1.5%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. California and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityCalifornia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)0.6%1.5%1.6%Better
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)98%93.2%79.8%Better
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)99.4%94.4%82%Better

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 35 health deficiencies and 17 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
August 19, 2025
Complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
G
Actual harm, isolated
Corrected September 10, 2025
March 20, 2025
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 8, 2025
March 20, 2025
Fire safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 8, 2025
March 20, 2025
Fire safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 8, 2025
March 20, 2025
Fire safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 8, 2025
March 20, 2025
Fire safety
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0919
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 8, 2025
March 20, 2025
Standard
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 20, 2025
September 4, 2024
Complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 20, 2024
March 28, 2024
Fire safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 17, 2024
March 28, 2024
Fire safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 17, 2024
March 28, 2024
Fire safety
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0347
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 17, 2024
March 28, 2024
Fire safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 17, 2024
March 28, 2024
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 17, 2024
March 28, 2024
Fire safety
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0342
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 17, 2024
March 28, 2024
Standard
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 26, 2024
March 28, 2024
Standard
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 26, 2024
March 28, 2024
Standard
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 26, 2024
March 28, 2024
Standard
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 26, 2024
March 28, 2024
Standard
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 26, 2024
March 28, 2024
Standard
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 26, 2024
March 28, 2024
Standard
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0800
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 26, 2024
March 28, 2024
Standard
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0803
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 26, 2024
March 28, 2024
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 26, 2024
March 28, 2024
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 26, 2024
March 28, 2024
Standard
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0943
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 26, 2024
March 28, 2024
Standard
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 26, 2024
March 28, 2024
Standard
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 26, 2024
March 28, 2024
Standard
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0726
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 26, 2024
March 28, 2024
Standard
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0645
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 26, 2024
March 28, 2024
Standard
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 26, 2024
March 28, 2024
Standard
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0921
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 26, 2024
April 22, 2022
Fire safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 9, 2022
April 22, 2022
Fire safety
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0030
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 9, 2022
April 22, 2022
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 9, 2022
April 22, 2022
Fire safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0004
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 9, 2022
April 22, 2022
Fire safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0039
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 9, 2022
April 22, 2022
Fire safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 9, 2022
April 22, 2022
Standard
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0881
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected May 22, 2022
April 22, 2022
Standard
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 22, 2022
April 22, 2022
Standard
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0726
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 22, 2022
April 22, 2022
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 22, 2022
April 22, 2022
Standard
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 22, 2022
April 22, 2022
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 22, 2022
April 22, 2022
Standard
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0888
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 22, 2022
April 22, 2022
Standard
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 22, 2022
April 22, 2022
Standard
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0803
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 22, 2022
April 22, 2022
Standard
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 22, 2022
April 22, 2022
Standard
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 22, 2022
April 22, 2022
Standard
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 22, 2022
April 22, 2022
Standard
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 22, 2022
April 22, 2022
Standard
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0698
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 22, 2022
April 22, 2022
Standard
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 22, 2022

Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
OFFICE OF STATEWIDE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Organization
5% or greater mortgage interestNOT APPLICABLE11/20/2018
OFFICE OF STATEWIDE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Organization
5% or greater security interestNOT APPLICABLE11/20/2018
ANDERSEN, TERRY
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE05/29/2019
BACOPULOS, DENNIS
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE09/01/2023
BUWALDA, LORI
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE04/14/2025
GONZALES, MELANIE
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/23/2025
HARRIS, CHARLENE
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE12/18/2023
HOPKINS, ANGELA
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE06/01/2022
KAUR SARAN, BARINDER
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE06/16/2025
NOLEN, NICK
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE05/08/2023
PAYNE, TRISTAN
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE05/11/2022
SIDHU, ASHA PRITPAL
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE04/01/2007
TELESMANIC, CHRISTOPHER
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE07/01/2014
TOOR, RAJWINDOR
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/02/2025
BAGDASARIAN, MITCH
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE09/01/2022
BRAA, MARY
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE09/01/2022
BZNOUNI, VAHAGN
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE09/01/2021
DER SIMONIAN, VAROUJAN
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE09/01/2021
GRAYSON, LUCY
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE09/11/2018
HANNIGAN, MICHAEL
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE09/01/2021
HOKOKIAN, EDWARD
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE09/01/2023
KRBOYAN, GARY
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE09/01/2021
MANGASARIAN, ROBERT
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE09/11/2018
SAMPLE, GEORGIA
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE09/01/2022
SHAHBAZIAN, STEVEN
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE09/01/2023
BACOPULOS, DENNIS
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE09/01/2023
BAGDASARIAN, MITCH
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE09/01/2022
BRAA, MARY
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE09/01/2022
DER SIMONIAN, VAROUJAN
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE09/01/2021
GRAYSON, LUCY
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE09/11/2018
HANNIGAN, MICHAEL
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE09/01/2021
HOKOKIAN, EDWARD
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE09/01/2023
KRBOYAN, GARY
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE09/01/2021
MANGASARIAN, ROBERT
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE09/11/2018
SAMPLE, GEORGIA
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE09/01/2022
SHAHBAZIAN, STEVEN
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE09/01/2023
ANDERSEN, TERRY
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE05/29/2019
BACOPULOS, DENNIS
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE09/01/2023
BAGDASARIAN, MITCH
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE09/01/2022
BRAA, MARY
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE09/01/2022

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Frequently asked questions

What is California Home for the Aged's rating?

California Home for the Aged has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for California nursing homes is 3.2 stars.

How many inspection citations did California Home for the Aged receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 1 citation, compared with a California average of 15.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does California Home for the Aged accept Medicare and Medicaid?

CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.

Who owns California Home for the Aged?

It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is California Home for the Aged and how do I contact it?

California Home for the Aged is at 6720 E. Kings Canyon, Fresno, CA 93727. Phone: (559) 251-8414.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.