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VINEYARDS AT FOWLER

1306 EAST SUMNER AVENUE, FOWLER, CA 93625
Score: 43 / 100

Vineyards At Fowler faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 43/100. The facility ranks in the 30th percentile among California nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Vineyards At Fowler provides above-average staffing with 4.31 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent CMS inspections identified 52 deficiencies at Vineyards At Fowler, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qu.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.31 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.26 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.12 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.92 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.75 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.19 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

52
Total Deficiencies
Jan 8, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 6 Minor 🟠 45 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0801 Severity F
    Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qu
    Jan 8, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Jan 8, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0814 Severity F
    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
    Jan 8, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity E
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Jan 8, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0759 Severity E
    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    Jan 8, 2026 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 1.5% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 3.4% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 3.9% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 2.2% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 7.6% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 2.4% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 18.4% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 43 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
49
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 8, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
19