Nursing homeActive
Adventist Health Delano
1401 Garces Hwy, Delano, CA 93215661721559151 certified beds · 47 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
19
since 2023
Deficiencies
59
● 0● 57● 2
Penalties · 3 yrs
$123,442
2 fines · 2 actions
Last survey
2026-06-03
Complaint
CMS overall
2 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 2/5
Health 2
Staffing 3
Quality 2
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · California Department of Public Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-03 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2026-06-01 | Standard | 080 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-11-19 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-11-05 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-08-20 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-07-03 | Complaint | 011 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-04-10 | Standard | 070 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-01-29 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-01-21 | Complaint | 040 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-01-08 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-10-09 | Complaint | 021 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-07-09 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-05-22 | Complaint | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-04-11 | Standard | 0150 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-03-26 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-03-06 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-02-01 | Complaint | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-01-19 | Complaint | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-09-29 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · California Department of Public Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Correction not yet recordedRecord 056426-20260603-F607
F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-18Record 056426-20260601-F552
F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-18Record 056426-20260601-F578
F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-18Record 056426-20260601-F604
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-18Record 056426-20260601-F656
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-18Record 056426-20260601-F658
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-18Record 056426-20260601-F690
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-18Record 056426-20260601-F759
F865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.Scope/severity EStandard
Records
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-18Record 056426-20260601-F865
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-11-20Record 056426-20251119-F686
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-12-20Record 056426-20251105-F677
F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-15Record 056426-20250820-F607
F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-10-29Record 056426-20250703-F685
F837Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-29Record 056426-20250703-F837
F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-12Record 056426-20250410-F552
F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-12Record 056426-20250410-F644
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-12Record 056426-20250410-F658
F680Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-12Record 056426-20250410-F680
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-12Record 056426-20250410-F812
F868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyScope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-12Record 056426-20250410-F868
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-12Record 056426-20250410-F880
F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-12Record 056426-20250129-F604
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-12Record 056426-20250129-F677
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-18Record 056426-20250121-F658
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningFalls
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-18Record 056426-20250121-F689
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity FStandard
Medication
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-18Record 056426-20250121-F761
F813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-18Record 056426-20250121-F813
F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-20Record 056426-20250108-F607
F687Provide appropriate foot care.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2024-12-27Record 056426-20241009-F687
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-27Record 056426-20241009-F580
F585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-27Record 056426-20241009-F585
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-07Record 056426-20240709-F684
F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-13Record 056426-20240522-F607
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-13Record 056426-20240522-F609
F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-13Record 056426-20240522-F725
F638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-06Record 056426-20240411-F638
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-06Record 056426-20240411-F658
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-06Record 056426-20240411-F686
F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-06Record 056426-20240411-F688
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-06Record 056426-20240411-F695
F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-06Record 056426-20240411-F725
F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-06Record 056426-20240411-F726
F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-06Record 056426-20240411-F757
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-06Record 056426-20240411-F758
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-06Record 056426-20240411-F761
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-06Record 056426-20240411-F812
F813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-06Record 056426-20240411-F813
F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-06Record 056426-20240411-F867
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-06Record 056426-20240411-F880
F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-06Record 056426-20240411-F881
F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.Scope/severity DStandard
Environment
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-15Record 056426-20240326-F919
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-20Record 056426-20240306-F658
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-01Record 056426-20240201-F657
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-01Record 056426-20240201-F684
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-01Record 056426-20240201-F686
F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-08Record 056426-20240119-F558
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-08Record 056426-20240119-F609
F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-08Record 056426-20240119-F725
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-18Record 056426-20230929-F657
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-03 | Civil money penalty | $77,740 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2025-07-03 | Denial of payment for new admissions Payment denial for 59 days, from 2025-09-12 | — | CMS · Penalties |
| 2024-10-09 | Civil money penalty | $45,702 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2024-01-19 | Denial of payment for new admissions Payment denial for 56 days, from 2024-04-19 | — | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day1.36
Facility
California
National
California 0.67 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day6.42
Facility
California
National
California 4.52 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours6.04
Facility
California
National
California 4.09 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover25%
Facility
California
National
California 37% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover6%
Facility
California
National
California 38% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | California | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 4.7% | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 0.0% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 12.3% | 12.0% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 3.4% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 9.0% | 13.7% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banks, David Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cherry, Robert Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Davis, Andrew Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fehr, Joy Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Freedman, John Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Heinrich, Kerry Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hofheins, Todd Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Innocent, Larry Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Newton, Bradford Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ocampo, Lucy Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Reiner, Richard Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Salazar, Velino Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wells, Jason Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wells, Jason Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Woodson, Marc Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Adventist Health — 5 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or California.
No county cost figures on file for Kern.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delano District Skilled Nursing Facility Delano | 0.1 mi | 2026-04-02 | 0592 |
| Valley View Care Center Delano | 1.1 mi | 2026-06-01 | 0661 |
| Shafter Nursing Care Shafter | 17.7 mi | 2026-07-01 | 0332 |
| Gateway Post Acute Porterville | 23.2 mi | 2026-06-04 | 0411 |
| River Walk Care Center Porterville | 24.3 mi | 2026-05-05 | 0303 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |