Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District
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Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
1010 Ventura Avenue · Chowchilla, CA 93610 · 65 certified beds
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Palms Care Center is a nursing home in Chowchilla, California, in Madera County. Its reported capacity is 65 beds. It is recorded as a for-profit operator, part of Ajc Healthcare. Federal records list it as Medicare certified. Our copy of the inspection record holds 39 citations, the newest dated 4 April 2025. No fine or payment denial is on record against it. Staffing reports put it at 4.15 nurse hours per resident per day. Every fact above comes from the public records listed in the sources section on this page. The newest source file we hold for this listing is dated August 2026.
CMS Care Compare · Source data August 2026
Staffing rating
3.0Quality-measure rating
3.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
20
Staffing rating
3.0Quality-measure rating
3.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
20
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Staffing rating
3.0Quality-measure rating
3.0Inspections on record
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Cited deficiencies
20
Records from November 2021 to April 2025.
November 10, 2021 · F
Citation F0812Federal 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).
November 10, 2021 · D
Citation F0657Federal 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).
November 10, 2021 · F
Citation F0725Federal 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).
November 10, 2021 · F
Citation F0813Federal 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).
November 10, 2021 · F
Citation F0835Federal 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).
November 10, 2021 · F
Citation F0882Federal 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).
November 10, 2021 · D
Citation F0583Federal 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).
November 10, 2021 · E
Citation F0658Federal 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).
November 10, 2021 · D
Citation F0693Federal 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).
November 10, 2021 · E
Citation F0760Federal 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).
November 10, 2021 · D
Citation F0690Federal 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).
November 10, 2021 · D
Citation F0943Federal 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).
November 10, 2021 · F
Citation F0921Federal 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).
November 10, 2021 · K
Citation F0700Federal 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).
November 10, 2021 · D
Citation F0761Federal 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).
November 10, 2021 · D
Citation F0802Federal 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).
November 10, 2021 · E
Citation F0759Federal 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).
November 10, 2021 · F
Citation F0880Federal 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).
November 10, 2021 · F
Citation F0726Federal 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).
Total fines on file: $0
Latest: 4.15 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)
Staffing trend (5 periods)
Most recent period is lower than 2025Q4 (-0.17 hrs/resident/day). Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.
For profit
CMS Care Compare chain: Ajc Healthcare
Chain ID 616 · 14 facilities in chain (CMS)
Chain averages are CMS-published figures for facilities sharing this Chain ID (formerly Affiliated Entity). They are not ElderCareCosts scores.
Parent organization: Ajc Healthcare LLC
parent · PAC 1355617002
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Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit".
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Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit - Limited Liability company".
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Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit".
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Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit - Limited Liability company".
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Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
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Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · 2025
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