Nursing Homes · Delano, CA
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Adventist Health Delano
1401 Garces HWY · Delano, CA 93215 · 51 certified beds
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About Adventist Health Delano
Adventist Health Delano is a nursing home in Delano, California. Its capacity is 51 beds, below the Kern County median of 99 for nursing homes. It is run by a nonprofit operator and is part of Adventist Health. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 62 citations, the most recent on November 19, 2025. CMS also lists 4 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 6.54 hours per resident per day. It is one of 3 nursing homes listed in Delano. Residents and families can raise concerns with the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman at 1-800-231-4024. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
2.0Staffing
3.0Quality measures
3.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (62)
Records from March 2023 to November 2025.
November 19, 2025
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 20, 2025.
November 5, 2025
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 20, 2025.
August 20, 2025
Tag F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 15, 2025.
July 3, 2025
Tag F0837Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 29, 2025.
July 3, 2025
Tag F0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected October 29, 2025.
April 10, 2025
Tag F0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 12, 2025.
April 10, 2025
Tag F0868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 12, 2025.
April 10, 2025
Tag F0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 12, 2025.
April 10, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 12, 2025.
April 10, 2025
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 12, 2025.
April 10, 2025
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 12, 2025.
April 10, 2025
Tag F0680Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 12, 2025.
January 29, 2025
Tag F0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 12, 2025.
January 29, 2025
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 12, 2025.
January 21, 2025
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 18, 2025.
January 21, 2025
Tag F0761Ensure 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.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 18, 2025.
January 21, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 18, 2025.
January 21, 2025
Tag F0813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 18, 2025.
January 8, 2025
Tag F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 20, 2025.
October 9, 2024
Tag F0585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 27, 2024.
Penalties (4)
Total fines: $123,442
July 3, 2025 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting September 12, 2025, lasting 59 days (triggered by inspection on July 3, 2025).
July 3, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $77,740 against this nursing home on July 3, 2025.
October 9, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $45,702 against this nursing home on October 9, 2024.
January 19, 2024 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting April 19, 2024, lasting 56 days (triggered by inspection on January 19, 2024).
Staffing
6.54 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 6.39 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Part of Adventist Health, a chain of 5 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 4.0 overall, 3.8 for health inspections, 3.8 for staffing, 3.8 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in California.
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