Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District
1104 Ventura Ave., Chowchilla, CA 93610 · (559) 665-3781
Non profit - Other · 29 certified beds
Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2026, found 5 citations (the California average is 15.6). It was fined 16 times in the last three years, $93,847 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on February 19, 2026 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.February 19, 2026 · F0607 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.February 19, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.February 19, 2026 · F0559 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.February 19, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 19, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 4 citations.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.August 5, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.July 16, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.April 30, 2024 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.April 30, 2024 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $4,938February 20, 2024
- Fine of $4,938February 12, 2024
- Fine of $14,814January 22, 2024
- Fine of $4,938January 8, 2024
- Fine of $4,587January 2, 2024
- Fine of $13,762December 11, 2023
- Fine of $4,587November 20, 2023
- Fine of $4,587November 13, 2023
- Fine of $4,587November 6, 2023
- Fine of $4,587October 30, 2023
- Fine of $4,587October 23, 2023
- Fine of $4,587October 17, 2023
- Fine of $4,587October 10, 2023
- Fine of $4,587October 2, 2023
- Fine of $4,587September 25, 2023
- Fine of $4,587September 18, 2023
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | California average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.07 | 4.52 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.28 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.88 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.91 | 2.65 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 27.6% | 36.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Other |
| Certified beds | 29 |
| Average residents per day | 28.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Palms Care Center Chowchilla · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Madera Care Center Madera · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Madera Rehabilitation & Nursing Center Madera · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Majestic Mountain Care Center Oakhurst · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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