F

TULARE HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTER, LP

680 EAST MERRITT AVENUE, TULARE, CA 93274
Score: 34 / 100

Tulare Healthcare & Wellness Center, Lp has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 34/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in California. Families considering this Tulare facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Staffing at Tulare Healthcare & Wellness Center, Lp is near the national average, with 4.05 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 63 deficiencies at Tulare Healthcare & Wellness Center, Lp. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.05 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.19 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.19 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.68 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.72 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.11 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

63
Total Deficiencies
Dec 22, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 63 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0803 Severity E
    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the nee
    Dec 22, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0558 Severity D
    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    Nov 23, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0774 Severity D
    Help the resident with transportation to and from laboratory services outside of the facility.
    Nov 23, 2025 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Aug 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Jul 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning 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 3.0% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 2.1% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 4.1% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.7% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 4.9% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 6.8% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 13.0% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 34 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
97
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Oct 23, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
25