COUNTRYSIDE CARE CENTER

Countryside Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 925 North Cornelia in Fresno, California (ZIP code 93706). The facility operates under for-profit ownership as a limited liability company and holds 59 certified beds. It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, making it eligible to serve residents under either program. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5 based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Countryside Care Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 1, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is 1 star, reflecting findings from state and federal inspection surveys conducted at the facility. The staffing rating is 2 stars, indicating staffing levels that are below the national average when accounting for both nursing hours and staff mix. The quality measure rating is 3 stars, which aligns with the national average and reflects performance on clinical outcome indicators such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, and pressure ulcers among residents. Countryside Care Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. This dual certification means the facility can serve residents who qualify under the federal Medicare program, typically for short-term skilled nursing or rehabilitation needs, as well as residents covered by Medi-Cal, California's Medicaid program, which generally covers long-term care for qualifying low-income individuals. Families and residents seeking placement should confirm current availability and coverage details directly with the facility or the relevant insurance program. When compared against national benchmarks, Countryside Care Center's overall 1-star rating places it in the lowest tier among CMS-rated nursing facilities. The national overall average is 3.0 stars. The health inspection component, also rated 1 star, suggests a higher frequency or severity of deficiency citations relative to national norms. The staffing component at 2 stars indicates staffing levels that fall short of national averages, though not in the lowest tier. The quality measure rating of 3 stars is consistent with national performance levels. These ratings are drawn from publicly available CMS data and are updated on a regular basis. Individuals researching nursing facility options are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile for Countryside Care Center for the most current inspection reports and detailed staffing and quality data.