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HomeCaliforniaChowchilla Memorial Healthcare District

Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District

1104 Ventura Ave., Chowchilla, CA 936105596653781WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.0on Google(39 reviews)
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
29
certified
23 fine(s) totaling $131,603

How Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District Compares in California

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in California. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
4/5
CA average
3.2/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
CA average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
3/5
CA average
3.3/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.07 hrs/day
CA average
4.52 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.28 hrs/day
CA average
0.67 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
27.6%
CA average
36.7%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 4/5 overall CMS rating is above the California average of 3.2/5.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the California average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.07 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 4.52.
Reported RN time is 0.28 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.67.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
11
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 24, 2025
Most recent cycle
6
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 19, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 5 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$11,476/mo
California median
Private Room
$13,870/mo
California median
Madera County 65+
22,292
14.2% of county
County Population
157,243
Madera County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Chowchilla, California with 29 certified beds. It has been operating since 1992. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.

Beds
29
Avg Residents/Day
28.7
Ownership
Non profit - Other
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Oct 23, 1992
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Madera
Last Inspection
Feb 19, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6
Weighted Score
53.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (23)

F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Feb 19, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Feb 19, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0559Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

Survey: Feb 19, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure 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.

Survey: Feb 19, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 19, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Aug 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Feb 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Feb 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Feb 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Feb 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Feb 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0800Potential for Harm

Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

Survey: Feb 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0849Potential for Harm

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Survey: Feb 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jul 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Apr 30, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Apr 30, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Mar 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Mar 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Mar 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Mar 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0849Potential for Harm

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Survey: Mar 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Mar 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$131,603
Number of Fines
23
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
23

Penalty History

FineAug 7, 2023
$4,235
FineJan 2, 2024
$4,587
FineNov 20, 2023
$4,587
FineNov 13, 2023
$4,587
FineNov 6, 2023
$4,587
FineOct 30, 2023
$4,587
FineOct 23, 2023
$4,587
FineOct 17, 2023
$4,587
FineOct 10, 2023
$4,587
FineOct 2, 2023
$4,587
FineSep 25, 2023
$4,587
FineSep 18, 2023
$4,587
FineSep 11, 2023
$4,587
FineSep 5, 2023
$4,587
FineAug 28, 2023
$4,587
FineAug 21, 2023
$4,587
FineAug 14, 2023
$4,587
FineFeb 20, 2024
$4,938
FineFeb 12, 2024
$4,938
FineJan 8, 2024
$4,938
FineJul 17, 2023
$10,586
FineDec 11, 2023
$13,762
FineJan 22, 2024
$14,814

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.91 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.88 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.28 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.07 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.91 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
27.6%
RN Turnover
0.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Other
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (4)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
FLORES, CATHYW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJul 22, 1991
DECKER, LELANDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 21, 2005
FLORES, CATHYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 21, 2005
CHOWCHILLA MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE DISTRICTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2005

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District and nearby alternatives.

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Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District
Chowchilla, CACurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $131,603
Palms Care Center
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CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Madera Care Center
Madera, CA15.6 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $41,597
Merced Behavioral Center
Merced, CA16.1 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Madera Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Madera, CA16.4 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $373,733
Anberry Post Acute
Merced, CA16.9 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
La Sierra Care Center
Merced, CA17.4 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District
Chowchilla, CA · Current facility
—4/54/53/5$131,603
Palms Care Center
Chowchilla, CA
0 ft4/54/53/5None recorded
Madera Care Center
Madera, CA
15.6 mi4/54/53/5$41,597
Merced Behavioral Center
Merced, CA
16.1 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Madera Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Madera, CA
16.4 mi1/51/53/5$373,733
Anberry Post Acute
Merced, CA
16.9 mi2/52/51/5None recorded
La Sierra Care Center
Merced, CA
17.4 mi3/53/53/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District?▾
Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in California is $11,476/month for a semi-private room and $13,870/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District had any health inspection violations?▾
Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District had 6 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Feb 19, 2026). The current CMS dataset records 23 fine(s) totaling $131,603.
What are the staffing levels at Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District?▾
Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District provides 4.07 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.28 RN hours, 0.88 LPN hours, and 2.91 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 27.6%.
How many beds does Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District have?▾
Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District has 29 certified beds with an average of 28.7 residents per day, resulting in approximately 99% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Other owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in California, including 1 in Chowchilla. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District?▾
On Google Maps, Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District has a rating of 4.0 out of 5 based on 39 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 4/5.