Nursing homes in Tulare, CA
Tulare, CA has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes. None has a 5-star overall rating, and 1 has been fined in the last three years.
Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.
| Nursing home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Oaks Care897 North M Street · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 99 | None |
| Tulare Healthcare & Wellness Center, LP680 East Merritt Avenue · For profit - Individual | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | 97 | None |
| Orchards at Tulare604 E. Merritt Ave. · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 99 | 1 ($68,938) |
How to read the ratings. Medicare's overall rating starts from the health inspection rating, which compares each home with others in California, then moves up or down a star for very high or very low staffing and quality measure ratings. Ratings are one source among several: Medicare suggests visiting too. How to read a nursing home's star ratings
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Recent inspection problems in Tulare
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.July 6, 2026 · Orchards at Tulare · F0921 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.June 29, 2026 · Orchards at Tulare · F0580 · 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.June 29, 2026 · Orchards at Tulare · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.June 29, 2026 · Orchards at Tulare · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.April 16, 2026 · Tulare Healthcare & Wellness Center, LP · F0842 · 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.March 12, 2026 · Grand Oaks Care · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.March 12, 2026 · Tulare Healthcare & Wellness Center, LP · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.March 12, 2026 · Tulare Healthcare & Wellness Center, LP · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- 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.March 12, 2026 · Tulare Healthcare & Wellness Center, LP · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.March 12, 2026 · Tulare Healthcare & Wellness Center, LP · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Questions about nursing homes in Tulare
Which nursing home in Tulare has the highest Medicare rating?
Grand Oaks Care has the highest overall rating in Tulare: 3 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Tulare have been fined?
1 of the 3 have been fined in the last three years, $68,938 in all. The most was $68,938, at Orchards at Tulare.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Tulare?
No. None of the 3 is a Special Focus Facility or carries Medicare's abuse icon.
Which nursing home in Tulare is the largest?
Grand Oaks Care, with 99 certified beds.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.