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Palms Care Center, Chowchilla, CA: 3 star rating, no fines

Palms Care Center in Chowchilla, CA is owned by Palms Care Center Holdings LLC, is rated 3 of 5 stars by Medicare, and had no fines in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 21 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on July 27, 2026, and 2 of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

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Address
1010 Ventura Avenue, Chowchilla, CA 93610
Overall rating
3 of 5 stars
Health inspection rating
3 of 5
Staffing rating
3 of 5
Quality measure rating
3 of 5
Certified beds
65
Residents per day
61 on average
Ownership type
For profit, limited liability company
Legal business name
Palms Care Center LLC
Chain
Ajc Healthcare, 16 facilities
Fines
$0 across 0 fines, three years to October 1, 2026
Payment denials
0
Health citations
21, of which 2 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
Latest survey
July 27, 2026
CMS Certification Number
055047
On Care Compare
Medicare Care Compare

Recent health citations

Citations from health inspections, newest first.

Survey dateTagWhat CMS citedScope and severityStatusCorrected onSource
July 27, 2026F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.G: isolated, actual harmCorrectedAugust 18, 2026data.cms.gov
April 4, 2025F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 8, 2025data.cms.gov
April 4, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 8, 2025data.cms.gov
April 4, 2025F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 8, 2025data.cms.gov
April 4, 2025F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 8, 2025data.cms.gov
April 4, 2025F732Post nurse staffing information every day.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 8, 2025data.cms.gov
April 4, 2025F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 8, 2025data.cms.gov
April 4, 2025F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 8, 2025data.cms.gov
April 4, 2025F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 8, 2025data.cms.gov
July 30, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G: isolated, actual harmCorrectedSeptember 4, 2024data.cms.gov
April 19, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 12, 2024data.cms.gov
April 19, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 12, 2024data.cms.gov
April 19, 2024F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 12, 2024data.cms.gov
April 19, 2024F761Ensure 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 12, 2024data.cms.gov
April 19, 2024F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 12, 2024data.cms.gov
April 19, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 12, 2024data.cms.gov
April 19, 2024F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 12, 2024data.cms.gov
April 19, 2024F584Honor 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 12, 2024data.cms.gov
April 19, 2024F553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 12, 2024data.cms.gov
April 19, 2024F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 12, 2024data.cms.gov
November 29, 2023F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 11, 2023data.cms.gov

Owners and managers

Organizations CMS lists as owners or managers of this facility, as CMS names them. CMS also lists 3 individual or personal trusts (1 managers, 2 officers, directors or trustees). Their names are not shown on this page.

OrganizationRoleShareSinceSource
Palms Care Center Holdings LLCDirect owner100%May 17, 2019data.cms.gov
SWC Ca OPCO, LLCIndirect owner100%February 1, 2021data.cms.gov
Palms Care Center Holdings LLCOperational or managerial controlNot listedMay 17, 2019data.cms.gov

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