Kaweah Health Skilled Nursing Center
1633 South Court Street, Visalia, CA 93277 · (559) 624-6037
Government - Hospital district · 70 certified beds
Kaweah Health Skilled Nursing Center has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in January 2026, found 7 citations (the California average is 15.6). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much 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 January 29, 2026 found 7 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.January 29, 2026 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.January 29, 2026 · F0578 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.January 29, 2026 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.January 29, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.January 29, 2026 · F0813 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.January 29, 2026 · F0841 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.January 29, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.December 3, 2025 · F0559 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.July 9, 2025 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
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 | 7.00 | 4.52 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.64 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 2.57 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 23.6% | 36.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - Hospital district |
| Certified beds | 70 |
| Average residents per day | 44.3 |
| Inside a hospital | Yes |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Delta Healthcare & Wellness Center, LP Visalia · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Westgate Gardens Care Center Visalia · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Linwood Meadows Care Center Visalia · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Sequoia Vista Visalia · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Visalia Post Acute Visalia · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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