B

FOWLER CARE CENTER

8448 EAST ADAMS AVENUE, FOWLER, CA 93625
Score: 74 / 100

With a score of 74/100 and a B grade, Fowler Care Center is a well-regarded option in Fowler, California. The facility performs above average in most CMS categories, placing it in the 69th percentile statewide.

Fowler Care Center provides above-average staffing with 4.52 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 41 deficiencies at Fowler Care Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ 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 4.52 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.38 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.34 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.80 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.98 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.30 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

41
Total Deficiencies
Mar 6, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 2 Minor 🟠 39 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.
    Mar 6, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0921 Severity F
    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
    Mar 6, 2025 · Environmental Deficiencies
  • Tag 0557 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
    Mar 6, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity E
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Mar 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity E
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Mar 6, 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 1.2% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 0.0% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 15.4% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 8.9% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 4.9% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 9.7% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 74 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 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
46
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Mar 6, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
12