PALMS CARE CENTER
1010 VENTURA AVENUE, CHOWCHILLA, CA 93610 · CCN 055047
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Health inspection
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Quality measures
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Staffing
- ★★★☆☆ 3
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 65
- Avg residents/day
- 57.5
- Phone
- 5596654826
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 | 2025-04-04 | 8 | 15.6 | 9.5 | -7.6 better |
| 2 | 2024-04-19 | 11 | 17.4 | 9.8 | -6.4 better |
| 3 | 2021-11-10 | 20 | 17.1 | 9.3 | +2.9 worse |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 1 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 3 |
| Nursing and physician services | 1 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 1 |
| Environmental | 1 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 4.28 | 38.6% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.35 | 40.0% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 4.01 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- AJC HEALTHCARE
- Facilities in chain
- 14
- Chain avg overall
- 2.20 / 5
Inspection citations (39)1 immediate jeopardy1 actual harm
- EF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-04-04 · Health · corrected 2025-04-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2025-04-04 · Health · corrected 2025-04-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2025-04-04 · Health · corrected 2025-04-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0732Post nurse staffing information every day.2025-04-04 · Health · corrected 2025-04-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.2025-04-04 · Health · corrected 2025-04-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2025-04-04 · Health · corrected 2025-04-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-04-04 · Health · corrected 2025-04-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.2025-04-04 · Health · corrected 2025-04-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-07-30 · Health · corrected 2024-09-04
Actual harm
- DF0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.2024-04-19 · Health · corrected 2024-05-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.2024-04-19 · Health · corrected 2024-05-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0584Honor 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.2024-04-19 · Health · corrected 2024-05-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2024-04-19 · Health · corrected 2024-05-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-04-19 · Health · corrected 2024-05-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-04-19 · Health · corrected 2024-05-12
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.2024-04-19 · Health · corrected 2024-05-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.2024-04-19 · Health · corrected 2024-05-12
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.2024-04-19 · Health · corrected 2024-05-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-04-19 · Health · corrected 2024-05-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-11-29 · Health · corrected 2023-10-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.2021-11-10 · Health · corrected 2022-03-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2021-11-10 · Health · corrected 2022-03-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2021-11-10 · Health · corrected 2022-03-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2021-11-10 · Health · corrected 2022-03-04
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.2021-11-10 · Health · corrected 2022-03-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- KF0700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.2021-11-10 · Health · corrected 2022-03-04
Immediate jeopardy
- FF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2021-11-10 · Health · corrected 2022-03-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.2021-11-10 · Health · corrected 2022-03-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2021-11-10 · Health · corrected 2022-03-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2021-11-10 · Health · corrected 2022-03-04
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.2021-11-10 · Health · corrected 2022-03-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.2021-11-10 · Health · corrected 2022-03-04
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.2021-11-10 · Health · corrected 2022-03-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.2021-11-10 · Health · corrected 2022-03-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.2021-11-10 · Health · corrected 2022-03-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2021-11-10 · Health · corrected 2022-03-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.2021-11-10 · Health · corrected 2022-03-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2021-11-10 · Health · corrected 2022-03-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0943Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.2021-11-10 · Health · corrected 2022-03-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PALMS CARE CENTER HOLDINGS LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2019-05-17 |
| AJC HEALTHCARE LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2021-02-01 |
| JBG PARTNERS LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2021-02-01 |
| SWC CA OPCO, LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2021-02-01 |
| CHESLEY, AARON | Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2021-02-01 |
| GAMETT, JAMES | Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2021-02-01 |
| PALMS CARE CENTER HOLDINGS LLC | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2019-05-17 |
| CHESLEY, AARON | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2021-02-01 |
| GAMETT, JAMES | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2021-02-01 |
| HAWK, REGAN | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2021-02-01 |
Other facilities in CHOWCHILLA
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| CHOWCHILLA MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE DISTRICT | ★★★☆☆ | 29 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.