F

SHAFTER NURSING CARE

140 EAST TULARE AVENUE, SHAFTER, CA 93263
Score: 35 / 100

Shafter Nursing Care has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 35/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in California. Families considering this Shafter facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Staffing at Shafter Nursing Care is near the national average, with 3.92 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 52 deficiencies at Shafter Nursing Care. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ 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 3.92 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.31 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.98 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.63 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.67 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.16 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

52
Total Deficiencies
Dec 18, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 52 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Dec 18, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0552 Severity E
    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
    Dec 18, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0727 Severity E
    Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
    Dec 18, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0730 Severity E
    Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
    Dec 18, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0638 Severity D
    Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
    Dec 18, 2024 · 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 2.1% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 0.5% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 11.9% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 20.3% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 5.8% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 16.8% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $27,439

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 35 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -2 pts

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
99
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Dec 18, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6