Nursing Homes · Delano, CA
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Valley View Care Center
729 Browning Road · Delano, CA 93215 · 53 certified beds
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About Valley View Care Center
Valley View Care Center is a nursing home in Delano, California. Its capacity is 53 beds, below the Kern County median of 99 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 67 citations, the most recent on May 20, 2026. CMS also lists 2 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.68 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
2.0Quality measures
3.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (67)
Records from July 2023 to May 2026.
December 5, 2024
Tag F0887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 29, 2024.
December 5, 2024
Tag F0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 29, 2024.
December 5, 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 D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 29, 2024.
December 5, 2024
Tag F0730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 29, 2024.
December 5, 2024
Tag F0810Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 29, 2024.
December 5, 2024
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 29, 2024.
September 19, 2024
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 18, 2024.
September 18, 2024
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 25, 2024.
August 14, 2024
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 October 3, 2024.
August 1, 2024
Tag F0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 6, 2024.
August 1, 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 September 6, 2024.
May 23, 2024
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 June 29, 2024.
March 8, 2024
Tag F0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 4, 2024.
December 13, 2023
Tag F0624Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 27, 2023.
December 7, 2023
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 December 30, 2023.
December 7, 2023
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 30, 2023.
December 7, 2023
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 December 30, 2023.
December 7, 2023
Tag F0790Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 30, 2023.
December 7, 2023
Tag F0912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 30, 2023.
December 7, 2023
Tag F0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 30, 2023.
Penalties (2)
May 21, 2025 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting August 21, 2025, lasting 13 days (triggered by inspection on May 21, 2025).
August 1, 2024 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting November 1, 2024, lasting 17 days (triggered by inspection on August 1, 2024).
Staffing
4.68 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 4.52 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 Delano.
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