Willow Creek Healthcare Center

650 W. Alluvial · Clovis, CA · 93611 · 5593236200

159 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Pacs Group

Why this verdict

  • Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
  • Federal penalties on record: $25,045 in fines in the last 24 months.
  • 7 citations involved actual harm to residents.

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Red flags

Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule

Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.

2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle

Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.

Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied

CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 36
Serious harm & abuse 20% 70
Staffing 20% 68
Federal penalties 15% 41
Trend 10% 64
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day4.123.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.420.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.87≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year60%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)2 · $25,045

Inspection citations (60 in the current record)

  • Actual harm · G January 5, 2026 · found via complaint

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Corrected January 16, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Actual harm · G September 24, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected October 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D June 2, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Corrected June 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Actual harm · G May 7, 2025 · found via complaint

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Corrected June 4, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D April 4, 2025

    Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

    Corrected May 1, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E April 4, 2025

    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 1, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D April 4, 2025

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected May 1, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D April 4, 2025

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected May 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D April 4, 2025

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Corrected May 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D April 4, 2025

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Corrected May 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • 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 May 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E April 4, 2025

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Corrected May 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D April 4, 2025

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected May 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E April 4, 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 May 1, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D April 4, 2025

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

    Corrected May 1, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E April 4, 2025

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected May 1, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E April 4, 2025

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Corrected May 1, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • 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 May 1, 2025 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · E December 26, 2024 · found via complaint

    Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

    Corrected January 10, 2025 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · E October 1, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected October 16, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D June 21, 2024 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Corrected July 25, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D June 21, 2024 · found via complaint

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected July 25, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Actual harm · G June 7, 2024 · found via complaint

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Corrected July 31, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D June 7, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected July 31, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D May 14, 2024 · found via complaint

    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 May 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
January 5, 2026Fine$15,935
September 24, 2025Fine$9,110
May 7, 2025Payment Denial6 days

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555652 · certified since February 8, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.