VETERANS HOME OF CALIFORNIA - FRESNO — Nursing Home in FRESNO, CA
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 120 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 106.1 |
| CMS Certification Number | 555900 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 5.81 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 1.42 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
VETERANS HOME OF CALIFORNIA - FRESNO had 7 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (January 30, 2026).
Inspection Findings — January 30, 2026
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Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. (Level D)Corrected — February 23, 2026
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Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. (Level D)Corrected — February 23, 2026
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Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (Level F)Corrected — February 23, 2026
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Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. (Level F)Corrected — February 23, 2026
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Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. (Level E)Corrected — February 23, 2026
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Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. (Level D)Corrected — February 23, 2026
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level E)Corrected — February 23, 2026
Veterans Home of California - Fresno is a 120-bed nursing home in Fresno, California. It holds a 5-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 5.8 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.
This facility shows a high overall CMS rating and relatively strong nursing staffing, which suggests good day-to-day care capacity. However, recent inspection citations centered on medication and pharmacy practices (including drug labeling, storage, and pharmacist reviews) and some aspects of resident care and safety, so it would be reasonable to ask how pharmacy oversight and medication management have been improved since that inspection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is VETERANS HOME OF CALIFORNIA - FRESNO Medicare and Medicaid certified?
VETERANS HOME OF CALIFORNIA - FRESNO is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is VETERANS HOME OF CALIFORNIA - FRESNO's CMS star rating?
VETERANS HOME OF CALIFORNIA - FRESNO has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at VETERANS HOME OF CALIFORNIA - FRESNO?
VETERANS HOME OF CALIFORNIA - FRESNO reports 5.81376 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has VETERANS HOME OF CALIFORNIA - FRESNO had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, VETERANS HOME OF CALIFORNIA - FRESNO had 7 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does VETERANS HOME OF CALIFORNIA - FRESNO have?
VETERANS HOME OF CALIFORNIA - FRESNO has 120 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- FRESNO POSTACUTE CARE — 3/5 — 2.9 mi
- COUNTRYSIDE CARE CENTER — 3/5 — 3.9 mi
- HEALTHCARE CENTRE OF FRESNO — 2/5 — 3.9 mi
- SIERRA VISTA HEALTHCARE — 1/5 — 5.2 mi
- COMMUNITY SUBACUTE AND TRANSITIONAL CARE CENTER — 3/5 — 6.2 mi
- STONEHAVEN SENIOR LIVING — 6.3 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.