Nursing Homes · Chowchilla, CA
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Palms Care Center
1010 Ventura Avenue · Chowchilla, CA 93610 · 65 certified beds
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About Palms Care Center
Palms Care Center is a nursing home in Chowchilla, California. Its capacity is 65 beds, the same as the Madera County median for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Ajc Healthcare. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 39 citations, the most recent on April 4, 2025. Enforcement records show no fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.18 hours per resident per day. It is one of 2 nursing homes listed in Chowchilla. 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
3.0Staffing
3.0Quality measures
3.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (39)
Records from November 2021 to April 2025.
April 4, 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 April 8, 2025.
April 4, 2025
Tag F0732Post nurse staffing information every day.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 8, 2025.
April 4, 2025
Tag F0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 8, 2025.
April 4, 2025
Tag F0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 8, 2025.
April 4, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 8, 2025.
April 4, 2025
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 April 8, 2025.
April 4, 2025
Tag F0801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 8, 2025.
April 4, 2025
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 April 8, 2025.
July 30, 2024
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected September 4, 2024.
April 19, 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 D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 12, 2024.
April 19, 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 May 12, 2024.
April 19, 2024
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, 2024.
April 19, 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 12, 2024.
April 19, 2024
Tag F0553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 12, 2024.
April 19, 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 12, 2024.
April 19, 2024
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 12, 2024.
April 19, 2024
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 12, 2024.
April 19, 2024
Tag F0801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 12, 2024.
April 19, 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 D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 12, 2024.
November 29, 2023
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 October 11, 2023.
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this nursing home in the last three years.
Staffing
4.18 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 4.32 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Ajc Healthcare, a chain of 16 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.4 overall, 2.0 for health inspections, 2.4 for staffing, 3.9 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 Chowchilla.
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