DELANO DISTRICT SKILLED NURSING FACILITY

Delano District Skilled Nursing Facility is a long-term care provider located at 1509 Tokay Street in Delano, California (Kern County, ZIP 93215). The facility operates as a non-profit corporation and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It holds 141 certified beds and is currently active. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to skilled nursing facilities based on three domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Delano District Skilled Nursing Facility holds an overall CMS rating of 1 star out of 5. This overall rating falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is 2 stars, reflecting findings from state and federal inspection surveys conducted at the facility. The staffing rating is 1 star, which represents the levels of nursing and therapy staff relative to resident census, adjusted for case mix. The quality measure rating is 3 stars, which aligns with the national average and reflects performance on clinical indicators such as rates of hospital readmission, use of antipsychotic medications, and physical functioning outcomes. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. As a dually certified provider, Delano District Skilled Nursing Facility may serve residents who qualify under federal Medicare coverage for short-term skilled nursing or rehabilitation stays, as well as long-term residents whose care is funded through the Medi-Cal program (California's Medicaid program). Prospective residents and families seeking information about specific coverage terms or private-pay options are advised to contact the facility directly at (661) 720-2100. When compared against national benchmarks, Delano District Skilled Nursing Facility presents a mixed profile. Its overall 1-star rating is below the national average of 3.0 stars, indicating performance that CMS categorizes in the lowest tier. The staffing rating of 1 star is similarly below average, while the quality measure rating of 3 stars is consistent with national norms. The health inspection rating of 2 stars falls below the national average as well. These ratings are drawn from CMS's Nursing Home Care Compare data set and are updated periodically based on new inspection cycles, staffing payroll data, and quality measure calculations. Ratings reflect a snapshot in time and may not capture recent operational changes at the facility.