KAWEAH HEALTH SKILLED NURSING CENTER
1633 SOUTH COURT STREET, VISALIA, CA 93277 · CCN 555396
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★★ 5
- Health inspection
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Quality measures
- ★★★★★ 5
- Staffing
- ★★★★☆ 4
Facility
- Ownership type
- Government - Hospital district
- Certified beds
- 70
- Avg residents/day
- 42.3
- Phone
- 5596246037
Inspection history vs California & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | California avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-03-20 | 7 | 15.6 | 9.5 | -8.6 better |
| 2 | 2024-03-21 | 10 | 17.4 | 9.8 | -7.4 better |
| 3 | 2022-06-09 | 6 | 17.1 | 9.3 | -11.1 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 1 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 1 |
| Resident rights | 2 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 1 |
| Pharmacy service | 1 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 7.62 | 28.9% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 1.77 | 20.0% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.53 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Inspection citations (23)1 actual harm
- EF0559Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.2025-12-03 · Health · corrected 2025-12-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2025-07-09 · Health · corrected 2025-09-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2025-03-20 · Health · corrected 2025-04-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2025-03-20 · Health · corrected 2025-04-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure 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.2025-03-20 · Health · corrected 2025-04-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-03-20 · Health · corrected 2025-04-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-03-20 · Health · corrected 2025-04-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0578Honor 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.2024-03-21 · Health · corrected 2024-04-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2024-03-21 · Health · corrected 2024-04-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0693Ensure 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.2024-03-21 · Health · corrected 2024-04-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure 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.2024-03-21 · Health · corrected 2024-04-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0803Ensure 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.2024-03-21 · Health · corrected 2024-04-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-03-21 · Health · corrected 2024-04-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.2024-03-21 · Health · corrected 2024-04-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-03-21 · Health · corrected 2024-04-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.2024-03-21 · Health · corrected 2024-04-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2024-03-21 · Health · corrected 2024-04-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2023-07-10 · Health · corrected 2023-07-10
Actual harm
- EF0563Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.2022-06-09 · Health · corrected 2022-07-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0578Honor 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.2022-06-09 · Health · corrected 2022-07-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2022-06-09 · Health · corrected 2022-07-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2022-06-09 · Health · corrected 2022-07-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2022-06-09 · Health · corrected 2022-07-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAWEAH DELTA HEALTH CARE DISTRICT | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 1989-10-24 |
| INPATIENT SPECIALISTS OF CALIFORNIA PC | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2025-01-02 |
| KAWEAH DELTA HEALTH CARE DISTRICT | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-12-16 |
| BATTH, JAGDEV | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-12-09 |
| CRIPPS, BENJAMIN | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-12-09 |
| FAMY, ANNA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-11-19 |
| FRANCIS, DAVID | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-12-09 |
| HERBST, GARY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-12-10 |
| MIRVISS, LYNN | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-12-16 |
| NIEDERREITER, MARY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-11-25 |
| NOESKI, KERI | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-12-10 |
| OLMOS, ANTHONY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-12-10 |
| RODRIGUEZ, AMBAR | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-12-10 |
| TUPPER, MALINDA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-12-10 |
| YEATTS, DALE | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2025-01-03 |
| BATTH, JAGDEV | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2020-03-01 |
| CRIPPS, BENJAMIN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2017-02-12 |
| HERBST, GARY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2017-09-01 |
| NOESKI, KERI | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2020-06-28 |
| TUPPER, MALINDA | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2018-02-14 |
| YEATTS, DALE | Individual | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2024-07-01 |
| BATTH, JAGDEV | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2020-03-01 |
| CRIPPS, BENJAMIN | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2017-02-12 |
| FAMY, ANNA | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2023-11-12 |
| HERBST, GARY | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2017-09-01 |
| NIEDERREITER, MARY | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2023-03-15 |
| NOESKI, KERI | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2020-06-28 |
| TUPPER, MALINDA | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2018-02-04 |
Other facilities in VISALIA
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| DELTA HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTER, LP | ★★★★★ | 44 |
| VISALIA POST ACUTE | ★★★☆☆ | 176 |
| LINWOOD MEADOWS CARE CENTER | ★★★☆☆ | 98 |
| WESTGATE GARDENS CARE CENTER | ★★★☆☆ | 140 |
| SEQUOIA VISTA | ★☆☆☆☆ | 99 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.