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LINWOOD MEADOWS CARE CENTER

4444 WEST MEADOW, VISALIA, CA 93277
Score: 61 / 100

With a score of 61 out of 100, Linwood Meadows Care Center earns a C grade — placing it near the middle of California nursing facilities. Families should review the detailed metrics below when considering this Visalia location.

Staffing at Linwood Meadows Care Center is near the national average, with 4.00 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 55 deficiencies at Linwood Meadows Care Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.00 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.18 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.15 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.67 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.67 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.13 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

55
Total Deficiencies
Aug 4, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 55 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0658 Severity D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Aug 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0609 Severity E
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    May 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0578 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and
    May 21, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0679 Severity E
    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
    May 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care 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.
    May 21, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services 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 0.5% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 3.1% 3.0% Average
On antipsychotic medication 0.4% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 1.1% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 6.6% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 0.7% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 20.9% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 61 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 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
98
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
May 21, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
18