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HomeCaliforniaWestgate Gardens Care Center

Westgate Gardens Care Center

4525 W. Tulare Ave., Visalia, CA 932775597330901WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.3on Google(115 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
140
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $10,317

How Westgate Gardens Care Center 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
3/5
CA average
3.2/5
Close to state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
CA average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
3/5
CA average
3.3/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.13 hrs/day
CA average
4.52 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.32 hrs/day
CA average
0.67 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
45.3%
CA average
36.7%
Higher than state average

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

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the California average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.13 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 4.52.
Reported RN time is 0.32 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.67.
Staff turnover is 45.3%, higher than the California average of 36.7%.

Health Inspection Trend

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

Previous cycle
32
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 20, 2023
Most recent cycle
16
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 24, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 16 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
Tulare County 65+
54,353
11.5% of county
County Population
473,446
Tulare County

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

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Westgate Gardens Care Center is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Visalia, California with 140 certified beds. It has been operating since 1985. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
140
Avg Residents/Day
134.4
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Oct 2, 1985
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Tulare
Last Inspection
Feb 24, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
16
Weighted Score
102.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (54)

F0550Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 28, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Apr 9, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0917Potential for Harm

Make sure each resident has 1) at least one window to the outside in a room; 2) a room at or above ground level; 3) adequate bedding; 4) furniture that meets the resident's needs; or 5) adequate closet space.

Survey: Feb 17, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: Dec 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Aug 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Aug 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0837Potential for Harm

Establish 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.

Survey: Jul 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0578Potential for Harm

Honor 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.

Survey: Feb 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0847Potential for Harm

Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

Survey: Feb 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0868Potential for Harm

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Survey: Feb 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Feb 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor 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.

Survey: Feb 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: 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 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0607Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 11, 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: Jun 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Jun 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0627Potential for Harm

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Survey: May 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Apr 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0623Potential for Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: Mar 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Jan 29, 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: Jan 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0578Potential for Harm

Honor 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.

Survey: Apr 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Apr 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Apr 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: Apr 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 24 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$10,317
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineMay 15, 2025
$10,317

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

Nurse Aide2.65 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.16 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.32 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.13 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.90 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.09 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
45.3%
RN Turnover
0.0%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (7)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
GROSSMAN, STEPHENCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJan 1, 2010
WALKER, JONATHANW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AAug 14, 2023
APT, FREDERICKCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
HANCOCK, MARKCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
JERGENSEN, JOSHUACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
MITCHELL, JOHNCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
WALKER, JONATHANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 14, 2023

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Westgate Gardens Care Center and nearby alternatives.

All California facilities
Westgate Gardens Care Center
Visalia, CACurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $10,317
Linwood Meadows Care Center
Visalia, CA528 ft
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Sequoia Vista
Visalia, CA3,168 ft
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $46,078
Kaweah Health Skilled Nursing Center
Visalia, CA2.8 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Delta Healthcare & Wellness Center, LP
Visalia, CA2.9 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Visalia Post Acute
Visalia, CA4.2 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Tulare Healthcare & Wellness Center, LP
Tulare, CA6.8 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Westgate Gardens Care Center
Visalia, CA · Current facility
—3/52/53/5$10,317
Linwood Meadows Care Center
Visalia, CA
528 ft3/52/53/5None recorded
Sequoia Vista
Visalia, CA
3,168 ft1/51/52/5$46,078
Kaweah Health Skilled Nursing Center
Visalia, CA
2.8 mi5/54/53/5None recorded
Delta Healthcare & Wellness Center, LP
Visalia, CA
2.9 mi5/54/52/5None recorded
Visalia Post Acute
Visalia, CA
4.2 mi1/51/53/5None recorded
Tulare Healthcare & Wellness Center, LP
Tulare, CA
6.8 mi2/52/52/5None 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 Westgate Gardens Care Center?▾
Westgate Gardens Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Westgate Gardens Care Center 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). Westgate Gardens Care Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Westgate Gardens Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Westgate Gardens Care Center had 16 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Feb 24, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $10,317.
What are the staffing levels at Westgate Gardens Care Center?▾
Westgate Gardens Care Center provides 4.13 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.32 RN hours, 1.16 LPN hours, and 2.65 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 45.3%.
How many beds does Westgate Gardens Care Center have?▾
Westgate Gardens Care Center has 140 certified beds with an average of 134.4 residents per day, resulting in approximately 96% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Pacs Group chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Westgate Gardens Care Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in California, including 5 in Visalia. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Westgate Gardens Care Center?▾
On Google Maps, Westgate Gardens Care Center has a rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on 115 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.

Part of Pacs Group

This chain operates 281 facilities. View all →