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Kaweah Health Skilled Nursing Center
1633 South Court Street, Visalia, CA 93277 (opens Google Maps) · Tulare County · (559) 624-6037· 70 certified beds · avg 44 residents/day · certified since Oct 24, 1989 · Medicare and Medicaid certified
Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →
4/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected Jan 29, 2026
0
Serious findings on record
$0
Fines, last 3 years
3.30
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
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What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
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Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5 · how star ratings work →
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 24 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights. F-0550
The facility did not honor residents' rights to request, refuse, or stop treatment, to decline participation in medical research, or to make an advance directive — a written statement of their wishes for future medical care. F-0578
The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own. F-0677
View all 24 inspection findingsShow only the latest 3 findings
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights. · F-0550 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not honor residents' rights to request, refuse, or stop treatment, to decline participation in medical research, or to make an advance directive — a written statement of their wishes for future medical care. · F-0578 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own. · F-0677 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · F-0684 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have a policy covering how food brought in by family and visitors is used and stored safely. · F-0813 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not designate a physician to serve as medical director — the doctor responsible for overseeing resident care policies and coordinating medical care across the facility. · F-0841 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880 |
| Dec 3, 2025 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not honor residents' right to share a room with their spouse or a roommate of their choosing, or moved residents to a different room without written notice beforehand. · from a complaint · F-0559 |
| Jul 9, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own. · from a complaint · F-0677 |
| Mar 20, 2025 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880 |
| Mar 20, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not make reasonable adjustments to fit each resident's individual needs and preferences — things like call buttons within reach, preferred wake-up times, or accessible room setups. · F-0558 |
| Mar 20, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow. · F-0658 |
| Mar 20, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. · F-0761 |
| Mar 20, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not honor residents' rights to request, refuse, or stop treatment, to decline participation in medical research, or to make an advance directive — a written statement of their wishes for future medical care. · F-0578 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives. · F-0641 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility used feeding tubes without a valid medical reason or the resident's agreement, or did not provide proper care to residents who have feeding tubes. · F-0693 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. · F-0761 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility's menus did not meet residents' nutritional needs, or were not prepared in advance, followed as written, kept up to date, or reviewed by a dietician. · F-0803 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have a policy covering how food brought in by family and visitors is used and stored safely. · F-0813 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not keep all essential equipment working safely — things like heating and cooling systems, kitchen equipment, and medical devices. · F-0908 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not keep its building and grounds safe, functional, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. · F-0921 |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (5 → 7).
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2024
All citations: 10
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2025
All citations: 7
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2026
All citations: 7
Serious citations (G–L): 0
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10 | 0 | F |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 | E |
| 2026 | 7 | 0 | D |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
What these staffing numbers mean →
This facilityCalifornia averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: 3.30
California average: 4.31
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 0.77
California average: 0.61
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 3.15
California average: 3.90
U.S. average: 3.50
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Measure | This facility | California avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 3.30 | 4.31 | 3.95 | bottom 4% in California; bottom 26% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.77 | 0.61 | 0.69 | top 18% in California; top 30% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 3.15 | 3.90 | 3.50 | bottom 9% in California; bottom 39% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 1.37 | 0.51 | 0.48 | top 4% in California; top 2% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 23.6 | 36.7 | 45.8 | top 14% in California; top 6% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 30.0 | 38.1 | 42.9 | top 38% in California; top 29% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 7.00, RN 1.64, weekend 6.68.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (7.00 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 3/5.
Quality measures: assessments & claims
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 3/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
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Who owns this facility
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Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
Government - Hospital district
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaweah Delta Health Care District | Organization | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 100% | 10/24/1989 |
| Baker, Scott | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/12/2025 |
| Baker, Scott | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/12/2025 |
| Batth, Jagdev | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2020 |
| Batth, Jagdev | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2020 |
| Batth, Jagdev | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/13/2025 |
| Cripps, Benjamin | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/12/2017 |
| Cripps, Benjamin | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/12/2017 |
| Cripps, Benjamin | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/12/2017 |
| Francis, David | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/22/2018 |
| Francis, David | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/09/2024 |
| Francis, David | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/07/2025 |
| Inpatient Specialists of California PC | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/02/2025 |
| Inpatient Specialists of California PC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/07/2025 |
| Kaweah Delta Health Care District | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/16/2024 |
| Kaweah Delta Health Care District | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/07/2025 |
| Levitan, Dean | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/09/2024 |
| Levitan, Dean | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/09/2024 |
| Levitan, Dean | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/09/2024 |
| Mertz, Marc | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/22/2025 |
Showing 20 of 39 parties CMS has on file for this facility; 19 are not displayed. The full list is in the CMS Ownership dataset.
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
- "How do you record and honor each resident's treatment wishes and advance directives, and how do staff know about them?"
- "How many aides are on each shift, and how do you make sure every resident gets timely help with bathing, dressing, and meals?"
- "How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
- "What are your rules for bringing in my family member's favorite foods, and how are they stored?"
- "Who is your medical director, and how involved are they in day-to-day care decisions?"
- "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
- "How do you handle room assignments and roommate requests, and do residents get advance written notice before any move?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "Your weekend nurse staffing is reported below the California midpoint — how does the weekend schedule differ from a weekday?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "CMS reports 24% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
- "The ownership record on file lists 39 owning or managing parties — who makes the decisions about staffing levels?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Healthcare & Wellness Center, LP | 1.2 mi | Visalia, CA | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Visalia Post Acute | 2.1 mi | Visalia, CA | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Sequoia Vista | 2.2 mi | Visalia, CA | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Westgate Gardens Care Center | 2.8 mi | Visalia, CA | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Linwood Meadows Care Center | 2.8 mi | Visalia, CA | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Tulare Healthcare & Wellness Center, LP | 7.1 mi | Tulare, CA | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Orchards at Tulare | 7.1 mi | Tulare, CA | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Grand Oaks Care | 7.2 mi | Tulare, CA | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Lindsay Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation | 12.4 mi | Lindsay, CA | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Dinuba Healthcare | 15.8 mi | Dinuba, CA | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Brighton Post Acute | 19.6 mi | Hanford, CA | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 |
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Other facilities in the same county
CMS records place this facility in Tulare, CA — 16 certified facilities there. These are outside the 20-mile list above, or far enough down it not to appear.
- River Walk Care Center — Porterville, CA · overall 2/5
- Sequoia Transitional Care — Porterville, CA · overall 4/5
- Sierra Valley Rehab Center — Porterville, CA · overall 4/5
- Sierra View Medical Center — Porterville, CA · overall 5/5
Listed by facility name — not a ranking. Homes already in the table above are not repeated here.
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 555396.