PALMS CARE CENTER

Palms Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 1010 Ventura Avenue in Chowchilla, California (ZIP: 93610), within Madera County. The facility operates as a for-profit limited liability company and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has a total of 65 certified beds. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to skilled nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, with higher ratings indicating better performance relative to other facilities. Palms Care Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 4 stars, also above the national average, reflecting the outcomes of standard state and federal inspection surveys. The staffing rating is 3 stars, equal to the national average, representing the levels of nursing and care staff relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 3 stars, also at the national average, based on clinical data indicators that track resident health outcomes and care processes. Palms Care Center is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment, making it accessible to residents who qualify for either federal program. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, while Medicaid may cover longer-term residential care for eligible individuals who meet income and asset requirements. Individuals and families seeking information about coverage eligibility are advised to consult directly with the facility or contact the relevant government agencies. When viewed in the context of national benchmarks, Palms Care Center performs above average in overall rating and health inspections, while matching the national average in both staffing and quality measures. The national CMS average for overall star ratings is 3.0 stars. The facility's overall rating of 4 stars and health inspection rating of 4 stars place it in a favorable position relative to the broader national landscape of skilled nursing facilities. Staffing and quality measure ratings of 3 stars each indicate performance consistent with the national norm in those categories. This data is sourced from CMS reporting and reflects the most recently available survey and administrative records.