Palms Care Center, Chowchilla
1010 Ventura Avenue, Chowchilla, CA 93610 · 0.0 mi
- Inspections4/5
- Staffing3/5
- Quality3/5
- 65 beds
- For-profit
Nursing Home in Chowchilla, CA · CMS Data August 2026
Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District is a 29-bed nonprofit nursing home in Chowchilla, CA. CMS rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 4 for quality measures. Residents got an average of 4.1 hours of nursing care per resident per day, against a national median of 3.7 hours. Its last standard health inspection, on February 19, 2026, cited 6 health deficiencies.
1104 Ventura Ave.
Chowchilla, CA 93610
From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.
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| Rating | Stars | CMS label |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4 of 5 | Above average |
| Health inspections | 4 of 5 | Above average |
| Staffing | 3 of 5 | Average |
| Quality measures | 4 of 5 | Above average |
| Quality for long-stay residents | 4 of 5 | Above average |
CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.
| Measure | This home | National median |
|---|---|---|
| Total nursing hours per resident per day | 4.1 hours | 3.7 hours |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.3 hours | 0.6 hours |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.9 hours | 2.2 hours |
| Total nursing hours per resident on weekends | 3.9 hours | 3.3 hours |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 28% | 45% |
Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.
| Last standard health inspection | February 19, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Health deficiencies cited at that inspection | 6 |
| Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle) | 1 |
| Fines in the past 3 years | 20 totaling $112,195 |
| Payment denials in the past 3 years | 0 |
The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.
The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):
| Residents who | This home | National median | Compared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Received an antipsychotic medication | 23% | 13% | Higher than the national median |
| Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 24% | 18% | Higher than the national median |
| Had a fall with major injury | 1.9% | 2.8% | Lower than the national median |
| Have pressure ulcers | 7.1% | 4.2% | Higher than the national median |
| Lost too much weight | 0.0% | 4.7% | Lower than the national median |
| Were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.0% | At the national median |
| Have depressive symptoms | 1.0% | 3.6% | Lower than the national median |
| Needed more help with daily activities over time | 25% | 13% | Higher than the national median |
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| Certified beds | 29 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 29 |
| Ownership | Non profit - Other |
| Certified for | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified | October 1992 |
| Councils | Resident council |
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Measured by straight-line distance. See every home on the Chowchilla nursing homes page.
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