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Palms Care Center

1010 Ventura Avenue · Chowchilla, CA 93610 · 65 certified beds

5596654826

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Public record

CMS Care Compare · Updated Jul 2026

Certification

  • Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)

Ratings

Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025Q4.GOV

Staffing rating

Not published

Quality-measure rating

Not published

Inspections on record

Not published

Cited deficiencies

Not published

4.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-06-01.GOV

Staffing rating

3.0

Quality-measure rating

3.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

20

Inspection history (39)

  • November 10, 2021 · F

    Citation F0812

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2021-11-10 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-03-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • November 10, 2021 · D

    Citation F0657

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2021-11-10 under CMS tag F0657 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-03-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • November 10, 2021 · F

    Citation F0725

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2021-11-10 under CMS tag F0725 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-03-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • November 10, 2021 · F

    Citation F0813

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2021-11-10 under CMS tag F0813 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-03-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • November 10, 2021 · F

    Citation F0835

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2021-11-10 under CMS tag F0835 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-03-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • November 10, 2021 · F

    Citation F0882

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2021-11-10 under CMS tag F0882 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-03-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • November 10, 2021 · D

    Citation F0583

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2021-11-10 under CMS tag F0583 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-03-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • November 10, 2021 · E

    Citation F0658

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2021-11-10 under CMS tag F0658 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-03-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • November 10, 2021 · D

    Citation F0693

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2021-11-10 under CMS tag F0693 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-03-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • November 10, 2021 · E

    Citation F0760

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2021-11-10 under CMS tag F0760 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-03-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • November 10, 2021 · D

    Citation F0690

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2021-11-10 under CMS tag F0690 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-03-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • November 10, 2021 · D

    Citation F0943

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2021-11-10 under CMS tag F0943 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-03-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • November 10, 2021 · F

    Citation F0921

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2021-11-10 under CMS tag F0921 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-03-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • November 10, 2021 · K

    Citation F0700

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2021-11-10 under CMS tag F0700 (CMS scope/severity K: pattern, immediate jeopardy) for Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-03-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • November 10, 2021 · D

    Citation F0761

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2021-11-10 under CMS tag F0761 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-03-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • November 10, 2021 · D

    Citation F0802

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2021-11-10 under CMS tag F0802 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-03-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • November 10, 2021 · E

    Citation F0759

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2021-11-10 under CMS tag F0759 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-03-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • November 10, 2021 · F

    Citation F0880

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2021-11-10 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-03-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • November 10, 2021 · F

    Citation F0726

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2021-11-10 under CMS tag F0726 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-03-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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Penalties

Total fines on file: $0

Staffing

Latest: 4.32 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026-06-01)

Staffing trend (2 periods)

  1. 2025Q44.32 hrs/resident/day
  2. 2026-06-014.32 hrs/resident/day

Most recent period is about the same as 2025Q4. Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.

Ownership

For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS Care Compare chain: Ajc Healthcare

Chain ID 616 · 14 facilities in chain (CMS)

  • Chain average overall rating: 2.4
  • Chain average health inspection rating: 2.2
  • Chain average staffing rating: 2.2
  • Chain average quality measure rating: 4

Chain averages are CMS-published figures for facilities sharing this Chain ID (formerly Affiliated Entity). They are not ElderCareCosts scores.

  1. Parent organization: Palms Care Center Holdings LLC

    parent · PAC 4587998117

Ratings, inspections, and penalties are public records, reproduced in plain English without edits to their substance. View source records · What these measures mean.

Typical cost

Genworth Cost of Care Survey · 2024

This provider doesn't publish a specific price to us. Below is the typical CA range for the care type(s) it offers. Use it as context, not a quote.

Nursing Homes

Median · CA$11,060/mo
See full CA cost breakdownSource: Genworth Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2024

Nursing Homes

Median · CA$12,167/mo
See full CA cost breakdownSource: Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2025

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