Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Madera Care Center
1700 Howard Road · Madera, CA 93637 · 64 certified beds
Are you the operator? Claim this profile.
About Madera Care Center
Madera Care Center is a nursing home in Madera, California. Its capacity is 64 beds, below the Madera County median of 65 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of David Johnson. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 38 citations, the most recent on March 19, 2026. CMS also lists 8 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.02 hours per resident per day. It is one of 2 nursing homes listed in Madera. 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
4.0Staffing
3.0Quality measures
4.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (38)
Records from April 2023 to March 2026.
March 19, 2026
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 6, 2026.
February 27, 2026
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 23, 2026.
April 16, 2025
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 24, 2025.
April 4, 2025
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 3, 2025.
April 3, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 14, 2025.
February 26, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 25, 2025.
July 3, 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 July 25, 2024.
June 19, 2024
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 12, 2024.
February 20, 2024
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 20, 2024.
February 20, 2024
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 20, 2024.
February 20, 2024
Tag F0803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 20, 2024.
February 20, 2024
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 20, 2024.
February 20, 2024
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 20, 2024.
February 20, 2024
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 20, 2024.
February 20, 2024
Tag F0687Provide appropriate foot care.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 20, 2024.
February 20, 2024
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 March 20, 2024.
February 20, 2024
Tag F0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 20, 2024.
February 20, 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 March 20, 2024.
November 9, 2023
Tag F0573Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 21, 2023.
April 13, 2023
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 21, 2023.
Penalties (8)
Total fines: $41,597
January 8, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $4,938 against this nursing home on January 8, 2024.
January 2, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $4,587 against this nursing home on January 2, 2024.
December 11, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $12,703 against this nursing home on December 11, 2023.
November 6, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $9,527 against this nursing home on November 6, 2023.
October 17, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $2,787 against this nursing home on October 17, 2023.
October 10, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $2,117 against this nursing home on October 10, 2023.
October 2, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $1,764 against this nursing home on October 2, 2023.
September 11, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $3,174 against this nursing home on September 11, 2023.
Staffing
4.02 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 4.18 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of David Johnson, a chain of 50 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 3.2 overall, 2.7 for health inspections, 3.2 for staffing, 4.3 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.
Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Madera.
Deciding between options? Nursing Homes Guide: Skilled Nursing & Long-Term Care
Check availability and pricing at Madera Care Center
We'll email you Madera Care Center and similar options nearby, with local costs. You can also ask them to contact you, or call (559) 673-9278.
Sponsored
Talk to an advisor at no cost