Palms Care Center
1010 Ventura Avenue · Chowchilla, CA · 93610 · 5596654826
65 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Ajc Healthcare
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 75 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
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: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.32 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.31 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.86 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 36% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (39 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E April 4, 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 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 4, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 4, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected April 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F April 4, 2025
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected April 8, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 4, 2025
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected April 8, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 4, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 4, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 8, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 4, 2025
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected April 8, 2025 · Environmental
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Actual harm · G July 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 19, 2024
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected May 12, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 19, 2024
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected May 12, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 19, 2024
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 May 12, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 19, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 19, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 19, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 19, 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 May 12, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F April 19, 2024
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected May 12, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F April 19, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 12, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 19, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 12, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E November 29, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 11, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · K November 10, 2021
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected March 4, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 10, 2021
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected March 4, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 10, 2021
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 4, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 10, 2021
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 4, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 10, 2021
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected March 4, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 055047 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.