KAWEAH HEALTH SKILLED NURSING CENTER

Kaweah Health Skilled Nursing Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 1633 South Court Street in Visalia, California (ZIP code 93277), within Tulare County. The facility operates under government ownership as part of a hospital district and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has a total of 70 certified beds. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three component categories: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Kaweah Health Skilled Nursing Center received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5, a staffing rating of 3 out of 5, and a quality measure rating of 5 out of 5. These component ratings reflect data collected and published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as part of the Nursing Home Care Compare program. The health inspection rating is based on results from standard surveys and complaint investigations conducted by state agencies. The staffing rating reflects the number of nursing hours provided per resident per day, adjusted for patient acuity. The quality measure rating is derived from clinical data related to resident health outcomes. Kaweah Health Skilled Nursing Center is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid payments. This dual certification means the facility may serve residents who qualify for federally funded coverage under either program. Individuals and families seeking information about specific payment arrangements, private pay options, or insurance acceptance are advised to contact the facility directly at (559) 624-6037. Compared to national averages, Kaweah Health Skilled Nursing Center performs above the national benchmark in its overall CMS star rating. The national average overall rating is 3.0 stars, and this facility received a 5-star overall rating. Its quality measure rating of 5 stars also exceeds the national average, while its staffing rating of 3 stars aligns with the national midpoint. The health inspection rating of 4 stars is above the national average as well. As a government-operated, hospital district facility, Kaweah Health Skilled Nursing Center represents a category of ownership that is less common in California's skilled nursing landscape, where proprietary ownership is more prevalent. The data reflected on this page is sourced from CMS and is subject to periodic updates as new survey and staffing information becomes available.