Shafter Nursing Care
140 East Tulare Avenue, Shafter, CA 93263 · (661) 746-3912
For profit - Limited Liability company · 99 certified beds
Shafter Nursing Care has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2026, found 4 citations (the California average is 15.6). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $27,439 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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 April 9, 2026 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.April 9, 2026 · F0727 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.April 9, 2026 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.April 9, 2026 · F0806 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.April 9, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 16 citations.
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.July 1, 2026 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.February 10, 2026 · F0628 · 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.November 19, 2024 · F0656 · Level of harm: 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.October 2, 2024 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.September 17, 2024 · F0602 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.September 17, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.June 13, 2024 · F0606 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.April 9, 2024 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.March 21, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.March 21, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.March 20, 2024 · F0625 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.March 20, 2024 · F0626 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate foot care.March 12, 2024 · F0687 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.February 12, 2024 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.January 10, 2024 · F0607 · 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.January 8, 2024 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $9,505November 19, 2024
- Fine of $17,934September 17, 2024
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 | 3.99 | 4.52 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.37 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.92 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.70 | 2.65 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 43.1% | 36.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 99 |
| Average residents per day | 82.8 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Arvin Post Acute Arvin · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Rosewood Health Facility Bakersfield · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- San Joaquin Nursing Center and Rehabilitation Cent Bakersfield · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Adventist Health Delano Delano · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Valley View Care Center Delano · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Shafter Nursing Care on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.