VINEYARD CARE CENTER

Vineyard Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 1090 East Dinuba Avenue in Reedley, California, within Fresno County. The facility operates with 56 certified beds and is owned and managed as a for-profit limited liability company. Vineyard Care Center holds certification for both Medicare and Medicaid, making it eligible to serve residents under either program. The facility has received an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are calculated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services using data collected across three primary categories. The health inspection rating for Vineyard Care Center stands at 3 out of 5 stars, which aligns with the national average. The staffing rating is 2 out of 5 stars, falling below the national average, and reflects the reported levels of nursing and care staff relative to the resident census. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5 stars, the highest available rating, indicating that reported clinical quality measures at this facility compare favorably to national benchmarks. Quality measures typically include data on areas such as resident mobility, pain management, and the use of certain medications. Vineyard Care Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, as indicated by its dual certification status. This means the facility may be an option for residents who rely on federal health insurance through Medicare or state and federal assistance through Medi-Cal, which is California's Medicaid program. Individuals seeking placement should contact the facility directly at (559) 638-3577 to confirm current bed availability, accepted payment types, and any applicable private pay arrangements. When compared to national averages, Vineyard Care Center presents a mixed profile. Its overall 4-star rating places it above the national average of 3.0 stars, driven in part by its top-tier quality measure score of 5 stars. However, the staffing rating of 2 stars is a notable area where the facility falls below the national average, which may be a relevant consideration for those evaluating staffing levels as part of a placement decision. The health inspection rating of 3 stars is consistent with national norms. This combination of ratings reflects the multi-dimensional nature of nursing facility performance as measured by CMS, where individual category scores may vary considerably from the overall composite rating.