TULARE HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTER, LP

Tulare Healthcare & Wellness Center, LP is a skilled nursing facility located at 680 East Merritt Avenue in Tulare, California 93274. The facility operates 97 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, making it eligible to serve a broad range of residents requiring long-term or post-acute care. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are based on three primary data domains, each assessed independently. The health inspection rating for this facility is 2 out of 5, reflecting findings from standard and complaint inspections conducted by state surveyors. The staffing rating is 1 out of 5, which accounts for both registered nurse hours and total staffing hours per resident per day, adjusted for resident acuity. In contrast, the quality measure rating is 4 out of 5, indicating that clinical outcome metrics for this facility, such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, and pressure ulcers, are reported at a level above the national average. The combination of these three domain scores produces the overall 1-star rating. Tulare Healthcare & Wellness Center, LP accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. This dual certification is relevant for families and care coordinators evaluating coverage options. Medicaid-certified facilities are required to maintain a certain number of beds available to Medicaid-eligible residents under federal and state regulations. Individuals with Medicare Part A may be eligible for covered skilled nursing facility services following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to benefit period rules and coverage limitations. Private pay and supplemental insurance may also be applicable depending on the resident's individual plan and eligibility. When compared to national benchmarks, this facility presents a mixed performance profile. The overall 1-star rating and the individual staffing rating of 1 star both sit significantly below the national average of 3.0 stars, suggesting areas of concern in workforce levels relative to resident needs. The health inspection rating of 2 stars is also below average. However, the quality measure rating of 4 stars is notably above average, indicating that certain measurable clinical outcomes tracked by CMS are reported more favorably than at many other facilities nationwide. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Compare profile and request inspection reports directly from the facility or the California Department of Public Health for a complete picture of this facility's performance history.