CHOWCHILLA MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE DISTRICT

Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District is a skilled nursing facility located at 1104 Ventura Ave. in Chowchilla, California 93610, within Madera County. The facility operates 29 certified beds and is classified as a non-profit organization under the ownership category of Non Profit - Other. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid patients. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are assigned by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services based on three component measures: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5, indicating performance above the national baseline in this area. The staffing rating is 1 out of 5, which falls below national norms and reflects the ratio of nursing staff hours relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5, the highest rating available, indicating strong performance on clinical outcome metrics tracked by CMS. As a facility certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District is able to serve residents who rely on either federal insurance program for coverage of skilled nursing care. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing stays following a qualifying hospital admission, while Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Individuals and families seeking care at this facility are encouraged to contact the business office directly at 559-665-3781 to verify current coverage options, availability, and admission requirements. When considered alongside national benchmarks, Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District presents a mixed profile across its component ratings. The overall 4-star rating is above the national average of 3.0 stars, driven in part by a top-tier quality measure score of 5 stars and a health inspection rating of 4 stars. However, the staffing rating of 1 star represents a notable area where the facility falls below national norms. Staffing levels are measured by CMS using data on registered nurse hours, total nurse aide hours, and other direct care staff time per resident per day. Prospective residents and their representatives may wish to weigh all component ratings when evaluating this facility relative to others in Madera County and across California.