nursing home in Visalia, CA
Kaweah Health Skilled Nursing Center
1633 South Court Street, Visalia, CA 93277 · (559) 624-6037
★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★3
- Quality measures★★★★★5
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Kaweah Health Skilled Nursing Center at a glance
Kaweah Health Skilled Nursing Center is a 70-bed government nursing home in Visalia, California (Tulare 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 7 hours of nursing care per day (1.6 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 4.5 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (January 29, 2026) found 8 health citations. The California average is 15.5.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 23.6% per year (state average 36.7%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital District
- Beds
- 70
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- October 24, 1989
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Tulare County
- CMS Certification Number
- 555396
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 7.00 hrs | 4.52 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.64 hrs | 0.67 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.79 hrs | 2.65 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 6.68 hrs | 4.09 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 23.6% | 36.7% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 30% | 38.1% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 1 | 0 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 8 | 16 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 1 | 4 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 34 | 105.8 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $23,986 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 70 | 99 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 44 | 88 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 63.3% | 88.4% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0.9% | 1.6% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 6.8% | 4.3% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 23.7% | 12% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 29.9% | 4% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 7.3% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 16.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 55.5% | 13.7% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 17.5% | 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
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 95.1% | 93.2% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 95.2% | 94.4% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 24 health deficiencies and 7 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 29, 2026 Fire safety | Use approved construction type or materials. Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0161 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 27, 2026 |
| January 29, 2026 Fire safety | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0711 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 3, 2026 |
| January 29, 2026 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 3, 2026 |
| January 29, 2026 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 March 27, 2026 |
| January 29, 2026 Standard | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0813 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 27, 2026 |
| January 29, 2026 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 27, 2026 |
| January 29, 2026 Standard | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 27, 2026 |
| January 29, 2026 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 27, 2026 |
| January 29, 2026 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 27, 2026 |
| January 29, 2026 Standard | Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0841 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 27, 2026 |
| December 3, 2025 Complaint | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0559 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 4, 2025 |
| July 9, 2025 Complaint | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 1, 2025 |
| March 20, 2025 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected April 3, 2025 |
| March 20, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 14, 2025 |
| March 20, 2025 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 14, 2025 |
| March 20, 2025 Standard | 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 April 14, 2025 |
| March 20, 2025 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 14, 2025 |
| March 20, 2025 Standard | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 14, 2025 |
| March 21, 2024 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 19, 2024 |
| March 21, 2024 Fire safety | Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0347 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 19, 2024 |
| March 21, 2024 Fire safety | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0004 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 19, 2024 |
| March 21, 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 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 19, 2024 |
| March 21, 2024 Standard | Keep all essential equipment working safely. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0908 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 19, 2024 |
| March 21, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 19, 2024 |
| March 21, 2024 Standard | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0813 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 19, 2024 |
| March 21, 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 19, 2024 |
| March 21, 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 19, 2024 |
| March 21, 2024 Standard | 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0693 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 19, 2024 |
| March 21, 2024 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 19, 2024 |
| March 21, 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 19, 2024 |
| March 21, 2024 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 19, 2024 |
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.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAWEAH DELTA HEALTH CARE DISTRICT Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 10/24/1989 |
| BAKER, SCOTT Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/12/2025 |
| BATTH, JAGDEV Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/13/2025 |
| CRIPPS, BENJAMIN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/12/2017 |
| FRANCIS, DAVID Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/07/2025 |
| INPATIENT SPECIALISTS OF CALIFORNIA PC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/07/2025 |
| KAWEAH DELTA HEALTH CARE DISTRICT Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/07/2025 |
| LEVITAN, DEAN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/09/2024 |
| MERTZ, MARC Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/22/2025 |
| MORENO, KARI Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/13/2025 |
| MURRIETA, ARMANDO Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/04/2025 |
| OLMOS, ANTHONY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/07/2025 |
| SCHENGEL, JONNA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/17/2026 |
| TUPPER, MALINDA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/04/2018 |
| YEATTS, DALE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2024 |
| MORENO, KARI Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/13/2025 |
| BAKER, SCOTT Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/12/2025 |
| BATTH, JAGDEV Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2020 |
| CRIPPS, BENJAMIN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/12/2017 |
| MERTZ, MARC Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/22/2025 |
| TUPPER, MALINDA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/14/2018 |
| FRANCIS, DAVID Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/22/2018 |
| LEVITAN, DEAN Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/09/2024 |
| MURRIETA, ARMANDO Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/04/2024 |
| OLMOS, ANTHONY Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/04/2020 |
| SCHENGEL, JONNA Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/17/2026 |
| BATTH, JAGDEV Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2020 |
| CRIPPS, BENJAMIN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/12/2017 |
| FRANCIS, DAVID Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/09/2024 |
| INPATIENT SPECIALISTS OF CALIFORNIA PC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/02/2025 |
| KAWEAH DELTA HEALTH CARE DISTRICT Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/16/2024 |
| LEVITAN, DEAN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/09/2024 |
| MERTZ, MARC Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/22/2025 |
| MORENO, KARI Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/13/2025 |
| MURRIETA, ARMANDO Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/04/2024 |
| OLMOS, ANTHONY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/10/2024 |
| SCHENGEL, JONNA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/17/2026 |
| TUPPER, MALINDA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/04/2018 |
| YEATTS, DALE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2024 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Kaweah Health Skilled Nursing Center's rating?
Kaweah Health Skilled Nursing Center 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 Kaweah Health Skilled Nursing Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 8 citations, compared with a California average of 15.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Kaweah Health Skilled Nursing Center 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 Kaweah Health Skilled Nursing Center?
It is government - hospital district. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Kaweah Health Skilled Nursing Center and how do I contact it?
Kaweah Health Skilled Nursing Center is at 1633 South Court Street, Visalia, CA 93277. Phone: (559) 624-6037.
About this data
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