Kaweah Health Skilled Nursing Center
1633 South Court Street · Visalia, CA · 93277 · 5596246037
70 certified beds Government - Hospital district Hospital-based
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 6.94 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.53 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 6.72 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 25% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (25 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
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 March 27, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E December 3, 2025 · found via 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.
Corrected December 4, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected April 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025
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 April 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 20, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 14, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 21, 2024
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 April 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 21, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 21, 2024
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.
Corrected April 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 21, 2024
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 April 19, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 21, 2024
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.
Corrected April 19, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 21, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 19, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 21, 2024
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected April 19, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 21, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 19, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 21, 2024
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected April 19, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D March 21, 2024
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected April 19, 2024 · Environmental
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Actual harm · G July 10, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 10, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555396 · certified since October 24, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.