Nursing homeActive
Kaweah Health Skilled Nursing Center
1633 South Court Street, Visalia, CA 93277559624603770 certified beds · 44 residentsGovernment - Hospital districtMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
5
since 2024
Deficiencies
24
● 0● 24● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2026-01-29
Standard
CMS overall
5 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 5/5
Health 4
Staffing 3
Quality 5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-29 | Standard | 070 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-12-03 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-07-09 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-03-20 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-03-21 | Standard | 0100 | 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.
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-27Record 555396-20260129-F550
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 2026-03-27Record 555396-20260129-F578
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 2026-03-27Record 555396-20260129-F677
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 2026-03-27Record 555396-20260129-F684
F813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-27Record 555396-20260129-F813
F841Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-27Record 555396-20260129-F841
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-27Record 555396-20260129-F880
F559Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-12-04Record 555396-20251203-F559
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 2025-09-01Record 555396-20250709-F677
F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-14Record 555396-20250320-F558
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 2025-04-14Record 555396-20250320-F658
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 2025-04-14Record 555396-20250320-F761
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-14Record 555396-20250320-F812
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 2025-04-14Record 555396-20250320-F880
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 2024-04-19Record 555396-20240321-F578
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-19Record 555396-20240321-F641
F693Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-19Record 555396-20240321-F693
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 2024-04-19Record 555396-20240321-F761
F803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-19Record 555396-20240321-F803
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-19Record 555396-20240321-F812
F813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-19Record 555396-20240321-F813
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-19Record 555396-20240321-F880
F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.Scope/severity DStandard
Environment
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-19Record 555396-20240321-F908
F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Scope/severity DStandard
Environment
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-19Record 555396-20240321-F921
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day1.64
Facility
California
National
California 0.67 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day7.00
Facility
California
National
California 4.52 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours6.68
Facility
California
National
California 4.09 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover24%
Facility
California
National
California 37% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover30%
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 | 6.8% | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 0.9% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 23.7% | 12.0% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 16.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 29.9% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 55.5% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaweah Delta Health Care District Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Batth, Jagdev Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cripps, Benjamin Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Francis, David Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Inpatient Specialists Of California PC Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kaweah Delta Health Care District Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Levitan, Dean Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mertz, Marc Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Moreno, Kari Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Murrieta, Armando Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Olmos, Anthony Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Schengel, Jonna Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Tupper, Malinda Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Yeatts, Dale Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Baker, Scott Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Baker, Scott Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Batth, Jagdev Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Batth, Jagdev Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cripps, Benjamin Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cripps, Benjamin Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Francis, David Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Francis, David Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Inpatient Specialists Of California PC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kaweah Delta Health Care District Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Levitan, Dean Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Levitan, Dean Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mertz, Marc Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mertz, Marc Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Moreno, Kari Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Moreno, Kari Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Murrieta, Armando Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Murrieta, Armando Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Olmos, Anthony Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Olmos, Anthony Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Schengel, Jonna Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Schengel, Jonna Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Tupper, Malinda Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Tupper, Malinda Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Yeatts, Dale Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
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 Tulare.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Healthcare & Wellness Center, LP Visalia | 1.2 mi | 2025-08-14 | 0180 |
| Visalia Post Acute Visalia | 2.1 mi | 2026-06-30 | 1701 |
| Sequoia Vista Visalia | 2.2 mi | 2026-06-04 | 0872 |
| Westgate Gardens Care Center Visalia | 2.8 mi | 2026-05-28 | 0281 |
| Linwood Meadows Care Center Visalia | 2.8 mi | 2025-08-05 | 0390 |
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 |