Inspection History Overview

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Fines and Penalties by Year

2021 2 penalties totaling $57,603

$57,603
Nov 8, 2021

Fine

$0
Nov 8, 2021

Payment Denial

2020 1 penalties totaling $13,000

$13,000
Dec 3, 2020

Fine

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Health Violations by Year

2025 8 violations

Tag 0656 E Apr 4, 2025

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: Apr 8, 2025
Tag 0658 D Apr 4, 2025

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

✓ Corrected: Apr 8, 2025
Tag 0679 D Apr 4, 2025

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

✓ Corrected: Apr 8, 2025
Tag 0732 F Apr 4, 2025

Post nurse staffing information every day.

✓ Corrected: Apr 8, 2025
Tag 0801 D Apr 4, 2025

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

✓ Corrected: Apr 8, 2025
Tag 0842 D Apr 4, 2025

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Apr 8, 2025
Tag 0880 E Apr 4, 2025

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Apr 8, 2025
Tag 0919 D Apr 4, 2025

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

✓ Corrected: Apr 8, 2025

2024 10 violations

Tag 0552 D Apr 19, 2024

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

✓ Corrected: May 12, 2024
Tag 0553 D Apr 19, 2024

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

✓ Corrected: May 12, 2024
Tag 0584 D Apr 19, 2024

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

✓ Corrected: May 12, 2024
Tag 0641 D Apr 19, 2024

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

✓ Corrected: May 12, 2024
Tag 0656 D Apr 19, 2024

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: May 12, 2024
Tag 0658 E Apr 19, 2024

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

✓ Corrected: May 12, 2024
Tag 0761 D Apr 19, 2024

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.

✓ Corrected: May 12, 2024
Tag 0801 F Apr 19, 2024

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

✓ Corrected: May 12, 2024
Tag 0812 F Apr 19, 2024

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

✓ Corrected: May 12, 2024
Tag 0880 D Apr 19, 2024

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: May 12, 2024

2021 22 violations

Tag 0583 D Nov 10, 2021

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

✓ Corrected: Mar 4, 2022
Tag 0657 D Nov 10, 2021

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

✓ Corrected: Mar 4, 2022
Tag 0658 E Nov 10, 2021

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

✓ Corrected: Mar 4, 2022
Tag 0690 D Nov 10, 2021

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

✓ Corrected: Mar 4, 2022
Tag 0693 D Nov 10, 2021

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

✓ Corrected: Mar 4, 2022
Tag 0700 K Nov 10, 2021

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

✓ Corrected: Mar 4, 2022
Tag 0725 F Nov 10, 2021

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

✓ Corrected: Mar 4, 2022
Tag 0726 F Nov 10, 2021

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

✓ Corrected: Mar 4, 2022
Tag 0759 E Nov 10, 2021

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

✓ Corrected: Mar 4, 2022
Tag 0760 E Nov 10, 2021

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

✓ Corrected: Mar 4, 2022
Tag 0761 D Nov 10, 2021

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.

✓ Corrected: Mar 4, 2022
Tag 0802 D Nov 10, 2021

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

✓ Corrected: Mar 4, 2022
Tag 0812 F Nov 10, 2021

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Mar 4, 2022
Tag 0813 F Nov 10, 2021

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

✓ Corrected: Mar 4, 2022
Tag 0835 F Nov 10, 2021

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

✓ Corrected: Mar 4, 2022
Tag 0880 F Nov 10, 2021

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Mar 4, 2022
Tag 0882 F Nov 10, 2021

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

✓ Corrected: Mar 4, 2022
Tag 0921 F Nov 10, 2021

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

✓ Corrected: Mar 4, 2022
Tag 0943 D Nov 10, 2021

Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

✓ Corrected: Mar 4, 2022
Tag 0689 D Nov 9, 2021

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

✓ Corrected: Jan 10, 2022

2020 4 violations

Tag 0880 L Dec 3, 2020

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Tag 0880 E Sep 14, 2020

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Nov 10, 2020
Tag 0550 D Feb 4, 2020

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

✓ Corrected: Mar 21, 2020
Tag 0609 D Jan 22, 2020

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

✓ Corrected: Feb 20, 2020

2019 11 violations

Tag 0609 D Dec 19, 2019

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

✓ Corrected: Jan 15, 2020
Tag 0550 D Nov 14, 2019

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

✓ Corrected: Dec 31, 2019
Tag 0658 D Apr 18, 2019

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

✓ Corrected: May 31, 2019
Tag 0700 D Apr 18, 2019

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

✓ Corrected: May 31, 2019
Tag 0758 E Apr 18, 2019

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

✓ Corrected: May 31, 2019
Tag 0801 D Apr 18, 2019

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

✓ Corrected: May 31, 2019
Tag 0812 E Apr 18, 2019

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

✓ Corrected: May 31, 2019
Tag 0838 F Apr 18, 2019

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies.

✓ Corrected: May 31, 2019
Tag 0880 F Apr 18, 2019

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: May 31, 2019
Tag 0655 D Mar 7, 2019

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

✓ Corrected: Apr 3, 2019
Tag 0657 D Mar 7, 2019

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

✓ Corrected: Apr 3, 2019

2018 3 violations

Tag 0880 D Jun 15, 2018

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Aug 6, 2018
Tag 0689 K May 10, 2018

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

✓ Corrected: Jun 7, 2018
Tag 0844 D Mar 16, 2018

Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.

✓ Corrected: Apr 4, 2018

2017 4 violations

Tag 0161 E Mar 24, 2017

Provide proof that residents' personal money that is deposited with the nursing home is secure.

✓ Corrected: May 11, 2017
Tag 0223 H Mar 24, 2017

Protect each resident from all abuse, physical punishment, and involuntary separation from others.

✓ Corrected: May 11, 2017
Tag 0368 E Mar 24, 2017

1) Provide 3 meals at regular times; 2) serve breakfast within 14 hours of dinner; and 3) offer a snack at bedtime each day.

✓ Corrected: May 11, 2017
Tag 0371 D Mar 24, 2017

Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.

✓ Corrected: May 11, 2017
🏥 Facility Summary

PALMS CARE CENTER is a 4-star nursing home in CHOWCHILLA, CA with 65 beds.

Most recent inspection: Data not available. No current violations on record.

📞 5596654826
📍 1010 VENTURA AVENUE, CHOWCHILLA, CA
💵 Accepts Medicare and Medicaid
Data source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Facility information updated daily. Star ratings range from 1 (much below average) to 5 (much above average).

Frequently Asked Questions About PALMS CARE CENTER

What violations has PALMS CARE CENTER received?
PALMS CARE CENTER has 0 health and safety violation(s) documented by CMS inspections. All violation data comes from official Medicare inspection reports and is updated regularly from government sources.
What is the quality rating of PALMS CARE CENTER?
PALMS CARE CENTER has a 4-star rating out of 5 from CMS. This is an above-average rating, indicating better quality care compared to most nursing homes. The rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures.
When was PALMS CARE CENTER last inspected?
Inspection reports are documented by state survey agencies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Reports typically lag 2-3 months behind the actual inspection date. Visit the facility's full profile page for detailed violation information and inspection history.
Is PALMS CARE CENTER safe?
Safety at PALMS CARE CENTER should be evaluated based on multiple factors: the facility's CMS rating, recent violation history, and personal visits. We recommend reviewing the complete inspection history, speaking with current residents and families, consulting healthcare professionals, and visiting in person before making placement decisions.
How do I contact PALMS CARE CENTER?
Phone: 5596654826. Address: 1010 VENTURA AVENUE, CHOWCHILLA, CA. For visiting hours and admission information, call the facility directly.
What services does PALMS CARE CENTER offer?
PALMS CARE CENTER is a skilled nursing facility with 65 beds. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid. For specific services like rehabilitation, memory care, or short-term recovery, contact the facility directly.
What are better facilities near CHOWCHILLA, CA?
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