25 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (2 deficiencies)
Tulare, CA
1-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 25 recent health deficiencies with 7 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
680 East Merritt Avenue, Tulare, CA
(559) 686-8581
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
1 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
97
Certified beds
Average residents
90
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1974-01-17
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.19
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.65 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
1.19
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 1.22 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.68
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.64 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
4.05
All reported nurse hours · state 4.51 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.38
RN + LPN hours · state 1.87 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.72
Weekend nurse staffing · state 4.08 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.11
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.50 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.04
Reported PT staffing · state 0.10 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.18
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.94
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.41
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
75%
Annual RN turnover · state 42% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
64%
Annual nurse turnover · state 38% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
12,616
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
11.44
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9810
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
1.30
Baseline 20.19% · Performance 20.83% · Measure score 1.30 · Achievement 1.30 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
0
Baseline 8.12% · Performance 8.59% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
1.97
Baseline 72.29% · Performance 60.58% · Measure score 1.97 · Achievement 0.76 · Improvement 1.97
Adjusted total nurse staffing
1.31
Baseline 3.61 hours · Performance 3.45 hours · Measure score 1.31 · Achievement 1.31 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 11.65% |
10.72%
0.9 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 154 · Observed rate 12.99% · Lower 95% interval 8.52% |
| Discharge to community | 48.52% |
50.57%
2 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 156 · Observed rate 42.95% · Lower 95% interval 40.69% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.17 |
1.02
0.1 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 93.83% |
95.27%
1.4 pts worse
|
Numerator 76 · Denominator 81 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 81 |
| Discharge self-care score | 28.57% |
53.69%
25.1 pts worse
|
Numerator 10 · Denominator 35 |
| Discharge mobility score | 14.29% |
50.94%
36.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 5 · Denominator 35 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 2.47% |
2.29%
0.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 2 · Denominator 81 · Adjusted rate 2.23% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 8.59% |
7.12%
1.5 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 100 · Observed rate 10% · Lower 95% interval 5.29% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 0% |
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 134 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 41.45% |
42%
0.5 pts worse
|
Numerator 63 · Denominator 152 |
| Discharge function score | 17.14% |
56.45%
39.3 pts worse
|
Numerator 6 · Denominator 35 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 100% |
95.95%
4 pts better
|
Numerator 30 · Denominator 30 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 96.88% |
96.28%
0.6 pts better
|
Numerator 31 · Denominator 32 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 0% |
25.2%
25.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 33 |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.9 |
2.3
1.4 pts better
|
1.9
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.9 · Observed 0.9 · Expected 1.8 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.1 |
1.6
0.5 pts worse
|
1.8
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.1 · Observed 1.9 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
98.5%
1.5 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 98.7% |
98.2%
0.5 pts better
|
95.5%
3.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 98.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.1% |
1.6%
0.5 pts worse
|
3.3%
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.4% · Q2 3.0% · Q3 2.9% · Q4 1.4% · 4Q avg 2.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 4.3% |
6.8%
2.5 pts better
|
11.4%
7.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 3.2% · Q3 4.5% · Q4 9.4% · 4Q avg 4.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 6.8% |
4.1%
2.7 pts worse
|
5.4%
1.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.7% · Q2 10.3% · Q3 5.1% · Q4 10.2% · 4Q avg 6.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 18.8% |
13.7%
5.1 pts worse
|
19.6%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 20.3% · Q2 19.0% · Q3 20.0% · Q4 16.1% · 4Q avg 18.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 4.1% |
14.2%
10.1 pts better
|
16.7%
12.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 5.1% · Q4 7.0% · 4Q avg 4.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.4%
0.4 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 12.7% |
11.0%
1.7 pts worse
|
16.3%
3.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 20.3% · Q2 5.0% · Q3 12.3% · Q4 13.4% · 4Q avg 12.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 4.9% |
10.7%
5.8 pts better
|
14.9%
10 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.3% · Q2 9.3% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.7% · 4Q avg 4.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.8% |
1.0%
0.2 pts better
|
1.0%
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.2% · Q2 1.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.7% |
1.2%
0.5 pts better
|
1.7%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.5% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.4% · 4Q avg 0.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 13.0% |
10.9%
2.1 pts worse
|
19.8%
6.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 12.9% · Q2 11.1% · Q3 15.6% · Q4 12.5% · 4Q avg 13.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.0% |
4.7%
1.7 pts better
|
5.1%
2.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.2% · Q2 1.2% · Q3 2.4% · Q4 1.1% · 4Q avg 3.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.4% |
94.0%
5.4 pts better
|
81.7%
17.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 99.3% · Q4 98.5% · 4Q avg 99.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 25.1% |
11.2%
13.9 pts worse
|
12.0%
13.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 25.1% · Observed 21.8% · Expected 9.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.0% |
1.5%
0.5 pts better
|
1.6%
0.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.2% · Q2 1.4% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.2% |
93.2%
4 pts better
|
79.7%
17.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 97.2% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 14.5% |
23.2%
8.7 pts better
|
23.9%
9.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 14.5% · Observed 12.7% · Expected 20.9% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (7 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Resident Rights (4 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2025-12-24
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2024-11-08
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-11-08
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-11-08
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2024-11-08
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-11-08
Fire Safety
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Corrected 2024-11-08
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2022-11-28
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2022-11-28
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2022-11-28
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.
Corrected 2022-11-28
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2019-07-30
Fire Safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2019-07-30
Inspection history
Health
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.
Not marked corrected
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2025-12-12
Health
Help the resident with transportation to and from laboratory services outside of the facility.
Corrected 2025-12-12
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-09-18
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-08-08
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-05-03
Health
Provide enough power supply for lighting all entrances and exits; equipment for fire detection and alarm systems, and extinguishers.
Corrected 2025-01-31
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-11-16
Health
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected 2024-11-16
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-11-16
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2024-11-16
Health
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected 2024-11-16
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2024-11-16
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-11-16
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2024-11-16
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-11-16
Health
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2024-11-16
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-11-16
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-11-16
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-11-16
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-11-16
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-11-16
Health
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected 2024-11-16
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2024-11-16
Health
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected 2024-11-16
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-11-16
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2024-09-19
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-09-19
Health
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Corrected 2024-08-01
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-08-19
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-07-19
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-07-19
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-07-19
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-07-19
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-03-26
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-02-28
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-02-26
Health
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Corrected 2024-02-19
Health
Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
Corrected 2023-12-27
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2023-06-14
Health
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2023-06-14
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2023-05-16
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-05-09
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2023-04-15
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2023-04-15
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2022-12-04
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-12-04
Health
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected 2022-12-04
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2022-12-04
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2022-12-04
Health
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected 2022-12-04
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2022-12-04
Health
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.
Corrected 2022-12-04
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2022-12-04
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2022-12-04
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2022-12-04
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2022-12-04
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2022-12-04
Health
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected 2022-12-04
Health
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected 2022-12-04
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2022-12-04
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2019-07-01
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2019-07-01
Penalties and ownership
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Limited Partnership Interest · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
General Partnership Interest · Organization
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