FOWLER CARE CENTER

Fowler Care Center is a long-term care facility located at 8448 East Adams Avenue in Fowler, California, within Fresno County (ZIP code 93625). The facility operates as a for-profit limited liability company and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has a total of 46 certified beds, making it a smaller-scale nursing facility by national standards. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities across several categories, using a scale of 1 to 5 stars, with 5 representing the highest rating. Fowler Care Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. The facility's health inspection rating stands at 3 stars, reflecting a performance that is in line with the national average for that category. The staffing rating is 2 stars, indicating below-average staffing levels relative to national benchmarks. In contrast, the quality measure rating is 5 stars, the highest possible score, reflecting strong performance on clinical quality indicators tracked by CMS. Fowler Care Center is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific conditions and duration limits. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is available to residents who meet income and asset eligibility requirements as defined by California's Medi-Cal program. Residents and their families should consult directly with the facility's billing and admissions staff to clarify coverage specifics, out-of-pocket costs, and any private pay arrangements that may apply. When assessed against national benchmarks, Fowler Care Center presents a mixed but generally above-average profile. Its overall 4-star rating surpasses the national average of 3.0 stars. The quality measure rating of 5 stars stands notably above average, while the health inspection rating of 3 stars aligns with the national norm. The staffing rating of 2 stars falls below the national average, which may be a relevant consideration for those evaluating the level of direct care provided. As with any facility assessment, CMS ratings represent one standardized data point among many that may be relevant to care decisions.