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KAWEAH HEALTH SKILLED NURSING CENTER

1633 SOUTH COURT STREET, VISALIA, CA 93277
Score: 91 / 100

Among nursing homes in California, Kaweah Health Skilled Nursing Center stands out with an A grade and a score of 91 out of 100. It ranks in the 91th percentile statewide, reflecting consistently high performance across CMS quality metrics.

Kaweah Health Skilled Nursing Center provides above-average staffing with 7.62 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 23 deficiencies at Kaweah Health Skilled Nursing Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 7.62 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.77 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 2.44 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.40 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 7.10 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 1.50 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

23
Total Deficiencies
Dec 2, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 23 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0559 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
    Dec 2, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0677 Severity D
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    Jul 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Mar 19, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0558 Severity D
    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    Mar 19, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Mar 19, 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 7.7% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 2.6% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 18.5% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
Excessive weight loss 25.9% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 15.5% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 91 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 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
Government - Hospital district
Certified Beds
70
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Mar 19, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7