Oakwood Gardens Care Center
Oakwood Gardens Care Center is a 5-star rated nursing home in Fresno, CA with 103 beds. CMS sub-ratings: health inspections 4/5, staffing 3/5, quality measures 5/5.
The facility has 54 health violations on record. Most recent inspection: April 22, 2025.
Data synthesized from CMS.gov and California public inspection records. Reviewed by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., NR-EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
Inspection History Overview
Data current as of May 7, 2026 · Source: CMS Provider Data
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Fines and Penalties by Year
Health Violations by Year
2025 6 violations
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents.
2023 12 violations
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
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.
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.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents.
2022 4 violations
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2021 1 violations
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
2020 8 violations
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents.
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
2019 8 violations
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents.
2018 1 violations
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
2017 12 violations
Allow residents to easily view the results of the nursing home's most recent inspection.
Provide adequate and comfortable lighting levels in all areas.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Give proper treatment to residents with feeding tubes to prevent problems (such as aspiration pneumonia, diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, metabolic abnormalities, nasal-pharyngeal ulcers) and help restore eating skills, if possible.
Ensure residents maintain acceptable nutritional status.
Make sure menus meet the resident's nutritional needs and that there is a prepared menu by which nutritious meals have been planned for the resident and followed.
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Provide bedrooms that hold no more than 4 residents per room.
Let residents refuse treatment, refuse to take part in an experiment, or formulate advance directives.
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
2016 2 violations
Assess in a timely manner the resident when the resident enters the nursing home.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oakwood Gardens Care Center
- What violations has Oakwood Gardens Care Center received?
- Oakwood Gardens Care Center has 54 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 Oakwood Gardens Care Center?
- Oakwood Gardens Care Center has a 5-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 Oakwood Gardens 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 Oakwood Gardens Care Center safe?
- Safety at Oakwood Gardens 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 Oakwood Gardens Care Center?
- Phone: (559) 222-4807. Address: 3510 East Shields, Fresno, CA. For visiting hours and admission information, call the facility directly.
- What services does Oakwood Gardens Care Center offer?
- Oakwood Gardens Care Center is a skilled nursing facility with 103 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 Fresno, CA?
- Compare Oakwood Gardens Care Center with other nursing homes in Fresno, CA on our facilities page. Filter by star rating, bed count, and recent inspection results to find the best match for your needs.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog.
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.
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