Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District
1104 Ventura Ave. · Chowchilla, CA · 93610 · 5596653781
29 certified beds Non profit - Other
Red flags
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.28 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.16 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.28 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.93 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 27% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 25 · $136,896 |
Inspection citations (23 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2026
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 19, 2026
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2026
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 March 17, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 19, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G August 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 24, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 24, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 24, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 24, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 24, 2025
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected April 24, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F February 24, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 24, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 24, 2025
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected April 24, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E February 24, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 24, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected June 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 1, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 24, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 1, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 1, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F March 1, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 24, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 1, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 1, 2024
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected March 24, 2024 · Administration
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| February 20, 2024 | Fine | $4,938 |
| February 12, 2024 | Fine | $4,938 |
| January 22, 2024 | Fine | $14,814 |
| January 8, 2024 | Fine | $4,938 |
| January 2, 2024 | Fine | $4,587 |
| December 11, 2023 | Fine | $13,762 |
| November 20, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| November 13, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| November 6, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| October 30, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| October 23, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| October 17, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| October 10, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| October 2, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| September 25, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| September 18, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| September 11, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| September 5, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| August 28, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| August 21, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| August 14, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| August 7, 2023 | Fine | $4,235 |
| July 17, 2023 | Fine | $10,586 |
| June 26, 2023 | Fine | $2,823 |
| June 20, 2023 | Fine | $2,470 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555530 · certified since October 23, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.