SHAFTER NURSING CARE

Shafter Nursing Care is a skilled nursing facility located at 140 East Tulare Avenue in Shafter, California, within Kern County. The facility operates with 99 certified beds and is organized as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. According to data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Shafter Nursing Care holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which places it at the national average for skilled nursing facilities. The health inspection rating is 3 out of 5, also at the national average, reflecting the outcomes of state and federal inspection surveys conducted at the facility. The staffing rating is 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average and indicates staffing levels that are lower than what is typically observed across comparable facilities nationwide. The quality measure rating is 4 out of 5, which is above the national average and reflects performance on clinical quality indicators used by CMS to assess resident care outcomes. Shafter Nursing Care is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, meaning it is equipped to serve residents who rely on either federal program for coverage of skilled nursing or long-term care services. Individuals seeking placement at this facility should confirm current bed availability and specific payment arrangements directly with the facility administration, as coverage terms and eligibility requirements may vary based on individual circumstances. When considered against national benchmarks, Shafter Nursing Care presents a mixed profile. Its overall rating of 3 stars aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars, suggesting a level of performance consistent with many facilities across the country. The staffing rating of 2 stars is a point of distinction, as it falls below what CMS observes on average nationally, which may be a factor for families or care coordinators assessing nursing home options in the Shafter area. Conversely, the quality measure rating of 4 stars indicates above-average performance on clinical outcome measures, which CMS derives from resident assessment data. The facility serves the Shafter community and surrounding Kern County region as one of the available options for skilled nursing and long-term care placement in the area.