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.
October 9, 2024
Tag F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 27, 2024.
October 9, 2024
Tag F0687Provide appropriate foot care.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected December 27, 2024.
July 9, 2024
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 7, 2024.
May 22, 2024
Tag F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 13, 2024.
May 22, 2024
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 June 13, 2024.
May 22, 2024
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 13, 2024.
April 11, 2024
Tag F0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is l….
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 6, 2024.
April 11, 2024
Tag F0688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 6, 2024.
April 11, 2024
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 6, 2024.
April 11, 2024
Tag F0638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 6, 2024.
April 11, 2024
Tag F0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 6, 2024.
April 11, 2024
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 6, 2024.
April 11, 2024
Tag F0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 6, 2024.
April 11, 2024
Tag F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 6, 2024.
April 11, 2024
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 D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 6, 2024.
April 11, 2024
Tag F0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 6, 2024.
April 11, 2024
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 6, 2024.
April 11, 2024
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 6, 2024.
April 11, 2024
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 May 6, 2024.
April 11, 2024
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 6, 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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