Kaweah Health Skilled Nursing Center

Name: Kaweah Health Skilled Nursing Center
Address: 1633 SOUTH COURT STREET, Visalia, CA, 93277, US
Telephone: 5596246037

1633 South Court Street, Visalia, CA 93277 · Tulare County · 70 certified beds · avg 44 residents/day · certified since Oct 24, 1989

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

3.30

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5

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 self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (24)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Jan 29, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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.
Jan 29, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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.
Jan 29, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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.
Jan 29, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.
Jan 29, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have a policy covering how food brought in by family and visitors is used and stored safely.
Jan 29, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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.
Jan 29, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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.
Dec 3, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	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
Jul 9, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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
Mar 20, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	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.
Mar 20, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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.
Mar 20, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow.
Mar 20, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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.
Mar 20, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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.
Mar 21, 2024	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	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.
Mar 21, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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.
Mar 21, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives.
Mar 21, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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.
Mar 21, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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.
Mar 21, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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.
Mar 21, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have a policy covering how food brought in by family and visitors is used and stored safely.
Mar 21, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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.
Mar 21, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep all essential equipment working safely — things like heating and cooling systems, kitchen equipment, and medical devices.
Mar 21, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep its building and grounds safe, functional, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (5 → 7).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2024	10	F
2025	7	E
2026	7	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)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

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, 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. Staffing rating: 3/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 3/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5

Who owns this facility

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

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?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

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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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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 555396.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Kaweah Health Skilled Nursing Center

1633 South Court Street, Visalia, CA 93277 · 5596246037

Health inspection rating 4/5 · CMS overall 5/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "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?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 555396 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)