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WESTGATE GARDENS CARE CENTER

4525 W. TULARE AVE., VISALIA, CA 93277
Score: 57 / 100

With a score of 57 out of 100, Westgate Gardens 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 Westgate Gardens Care Center is near the national average, with 4.09 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 55 deficiencies at Westgate Gardens 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 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.09 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.30 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.14 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.65 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.79 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.19 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

55
Total Deficiencies
Dec 21, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 55 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • 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.
    Dec 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0580 Severity D
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    Aug 4, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0698 Severity D
    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
    Aug 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0837 Severity D
    Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints
    Jun 30, 2025 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0607 Severity D
    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
    Jun 10, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation 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 1.4% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 2.4% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 10.4% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 8.6% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 0.6% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 5.3% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 57 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: 2★ → 8 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 - Corporation
Certified Beds
140
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Feb 23, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
19