KAWEAH HEALTH SKILLED NURSING CENTER — Nursing Home in VISALIA, CA
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 70 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 39.4 |
| CMS Certification Number | 555396 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 8.10 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 2.04 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
KAWEAH HEALTH SKILLED NURSING CENTER had 7 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (January 29, 2026).
Inspection Findings — January 29, 2026
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Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. (Level D)Corrected — March 27, 2026
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Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (Level D)Corrected — March 27, 2026
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (Level D)Corrected — March 27, 2026
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Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. (Level D)Corrected — March 27, 2026
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Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility. (Level D)Corrected — March 27, 2026
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level D)Corrected — March 27, 2026
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Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (Level D)Corrected — March 27, 2026
Kaweah Health Skilled Nursing Center is a 70-bed nursing home in Visalia, California. It holds a 4-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 8.1 hours per resident day, above the California average of 4.5. Its most recent inspection, in January 2026, cited 7 deficiencies, none of them severe.
A clear strength is the facility’s above-average nursing staffing, which can support more personalized care. However, several inspection citations involved residents’ rights, help with daily activities, and following care plans, so ask what specific corrections and ongoing safeguards the facility has put in place.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is KAWEAH HEALTH SKILLED NURSING CENTER Medicare and Medicaid certified?
KAWEAH HEALTH SKILLED NURSING CENTER is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is KAWEAH HEALTH SKILLED NURSING CENTER's CMS star rating?
KAWEAH HEALTH SKILLED NURSING CENTER has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at KAWEAH HEALTH SKILLED NURSING CENTER?
KAWEAH HEALTH SKILLED NURSING CENTER reports 8.09927 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has KAWEAH HEALTH SKILLED NURSING CENTER had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, KAWEAH HEALTH SKILLED NURSING CENTER had 7 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does KAWEAH HEALTH SKILLED NURSING CENTER have?
KAWEAH HEALTH SKILLED NURSING CENTER has 70 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- DELTA HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTER, LP — 5/5 — 1.2 mi
- VISALIA POST ACUTE — 2/5 — 2.1 mi
- SEQUOIA VISTA — 1/5 — 2.2 mi
- WESTGATE GARDENS CARE CENTER — 2/5 — 2.8 mi
- LINWOOD MEADOWS CARE CENTER — 3/5 — 2.8 mi
- TULARE HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTER, LP — 2/5 — 7.1 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.