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Tulare Healthcare & Wellness Center, LP
680 East Merritt Avenue, Tulare, CA 93274 · Tulare County · (559) 686-8581
97 certified beds, about 89 residents a day · For profit - Individual · Medicare and Medicaid since 1974
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 055649 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on March 12, 2026, inspectors cited 16 health deficiencies (the California average is 15.6, the national average 9.2).
None of its 72 health citations since November 2022 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.10 hours per resident per day, against 4.52 across California and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.21 of those hours.
CMS links it to Corporate Interface Services, an affiliated group of 40 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 72 health citations on file.
April 16, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to follow its policy and procedure (P&P) when one of three sampled resident's (Resident 1) Release for responsibility for leave of absence (RFRFLOA) form was incomplete. This failure had the potential for Resident 1 to be at risk for injury or harm.
March 12, 2026Standard inspection · 16 citations
- F Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to:1. Ensure four of 45 sampled residents (Resident 38, Resident 86, Resident 76, and Resident 29) were provided palatable (pleasant to taste) meals at a safe temperature. This failure had the potential for to cause foodborne illness (illness caused by the ingestion of contaminated food or beverages) and unintended weight loss.2. Ensure 45 of 45 sampled residents were served foods prepared in a method which maintained nutritive value of food, when vegetables were not prepared as close as possible to serving time. This failure had the potential to decrease the nutritional value of the food, cause nutritional decline, and negatively affect the resident's health.
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure 45 of 45 sampled residents were served food prepared according to professional standards for food service safety and sanitary kitchen conditions when: 1. Dry food item was not stored in an airtight sealed container. 2. Three boxes of produce were not labeled with received dates. 3. Clean cooking utensils were not covered to prevent contamination. 4. Temperature of vegetable was not taken before serving to resident plate. 5. Dirty food serving pan was not sanitized before re-use. These failures had the potential to cause foodborne illnesses (illness caused by the ingestion of contaminated food or beverages) for residents.
- E Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure three of 45 sampled residents (Resident 38, Resident 86, and Resident 53) were provided a homelike environment that ensured comfortable sound levels and reduced chronic noise. This failure had the potential to cause stress, decreased rest, and other health concerns. for Resident 38, Resident 86, and Resident 53.
- E Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow its policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Person-Centered Care Planning, for three of 24 residents (Resident 64, Resident 5 and Resident 10). This failure had the potential to result in Resident 64, Resident 5 and Resident 10's care needs not being met.
- E Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure one of four sampled residents (Resident 98) physician order for oxygen therapy was followed. This failure had the potential to result in oxygen toxicity (a condition where breathing too much oxygen starts to harm the body's cells instead of helping them) for Resident 98.
- E Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain an environment free of accident hazards for 45 of 45 sampled residents when a pack of cigarettes and a lighter were found unsupervised on a table, outside, near the 300 hallway exit door. This failure had the potential to result in the burn injuries, fire or death.
- E Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure three of three sampled Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN 2, LVN 1, and LVN 3) completed a wound vacuum (a device that removes fluid, reduces swelling and increases blood flow to wound and stimulates tissue growth) care and dressing change competency. This failure had the potential to result in severe complications including infection, bleeding, skin damage, pain, and tissue damage to the wound.
- D Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure one of five sampled residents (Resident 8) had an informed consent for psychotropic (medication to treat mental disorders) medication prior to administration. This failure resulted in Resident 8 receiving psychotropic medication without his consent and without knowing the risks and benefits of the medication.
- D Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a discharge notice was sent to Ombudsman (an advocate for residents of nursing homes, board and care centers and assisted living facilities) for one of two sampled residents (Resident 85). This failure had the potential to result in Resident 85 not having an advocate who could inform them of their admission, transfer, and discharge rights.
- D Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and records review, the facility failed to ensure one of five sampled staff (Certified Nursing Assistant [CNA] 2) had a completed initial competency evaluation completed upon hire. This failure had the potential to result in CNA 2 providing care that did not meet the resident's needs.
- D Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and records review, the facility failed to ensure one of five staff (Certified Nursing Assistant [CNA] 1) completed an annual performance review. This failure had the potential to result in CNA 1 providing care that did not meet the residents' needs.
- D Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the Monthly Medication Regimen Review (MRR evaluation of medications by a pharmacist to identify, prevent or resolve medication related problems) recommendations was acted upon for one of five sample residents (Resident 85). This failure had the potential to result in adverse health outcomes for Resident 85.
- D Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to: 1. Ensure medications were properly labeled in two of four sampled medication carts (Med Cart 1 and Med Cart 2). This failure had the potential to result in residents receiving the wrong medication, the wrong dose, or another resident's medication. 2. Ensure medications were stored in a safe and secure manner when;a. One of four sampled medication carts (Med cart 2) was left unlocked;b. One of 24 sampled residents (Resident 44) medications were left unattended on Resident 44's bedside table. These failures had the potential to result in accidental ingestion by residents, drug diversion/theft, medication being misplaced and/or tampered with, and data breech of resident health information.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to implement infection prevention practices when:1. One of two clean laundry bins had dirt-like debris at the bottom.2. One of one unmarked laundry bin containing clean pillows was stored in the dirty laundry area.3. Two of five sampled staff members (Medical Doctor [MD] 1, Nurse Practitioner [NP] 1) did not apply appropriate Personal Protective equipment (PPE, gowns, gloves, face masks, face shields or other equipment designed to protect the wearer from injury or the spread of infection or illness) prior to providing care to a resident on enhanced barrier precautions (EBP, an infection control practice that utilizes the use of gown and gloves during high contact care activities to stop the spread of multi-drug resistant organisms [MDRO]). 4. [...]
- D Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure one of one sampled resident's (Resident 9) feeding pump (used to deliver feeding and nutrition through a gastrostomy tube [G-tube inserted through the abdominal wall into the stomach) was secured to a pole to prevent pump from falling. This failure had the potential to cause injury to Residents, staff, and visitors and cause injury to Resident 9's G-tube if feeding pump falls.
- D Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a safe, functional, sanitary, and comfortable environment when:1. Two of two laundry dryer filters were not free of thick lint buildup. This failure had the potential to increase the risk of a fire affecting residents' safety. 2. One of one shower room ceiling had cracked ceiling plaster. This failure had the potential to increase the risk mold and contaminants which can contribute to respiratory illness in residents.3. One of two housekeeping carts containing chemicals was missing the locking top. This failure had the potential to result in an increased risk of residents' exposure to accidental ingestion, poisoning, skin and or eye irritation, and burns from housekeeping chemicals. 4. Two of two resident restrooms had cracked flooring. [...]
December 23, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- E Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure it's policy and procedure (P&P) was followed when apple crisp was substituted with apple cake and the Registered Dietician (RD) was not notified. This failure had the potential for the residents to be at risk of inadequate nutrition.
November 24, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide accommodation of needs for one of five sampled resident (Resident 1), when Resident 1 was left lying in bed while side rails (prevent falls and assist getting in and out of bed) were placed to Resident 1's bed using a drill (power tool). This failure resulted in Resident 1's bed shaking, causing severe pain to Resident 1's fractured (broken) left leg.
- D Help the resident with transportation to and from laboratory services outside of the facility.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure transportation was provided for one of five sampled residents (Resident 1). This failure resulted in Resident 1 missing scheduled follow up appointment with orthopedic doctor (treats injuries and disease affecting bones, muscle, and etc.) and potential for increased risk of complications, prolonged recovery, and worsening pain.
August 20, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to implement the care plan for one of three sampled resident's (Resident 1) when Resident 1's abrasion to the left shin treatment order ended and it was not re-evaluated. This resulted in Resident 1 not receiving treatment or monitoring of the abrasion and had the potential for the abrasion to worsen.
July 3, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to implement care plan intervention for one of three sampled residents (Resident 1) with a known history of elopement (the act of leaving facility unsupervised and without prior authorization) attempts. This failure resulted in Resident 1 leaving the facility unsupervised and without a wander guard (wearable bracelet that detects resident with cognitive impairments approaches or attempts to exit), putting Resident 1 at risk for serious injury.
April 30, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to follow its own policy and procedure when an allegation of abuse was not reported to the proper authorities for one of three sampled residents (Resident 1). This failure resulted in violation of Resident 1's rights.
December 27, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- E Provide enough power supply for lighting all entrances and exits; equipment for fire detection and alarm systems, and extinguishers.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide a working generator for 13 of 13 sampled residents (Resident 1, Resident 2, Resident 3, Resident 4, Resident 5, Resident 6, Resident 7, Resident 8, Resident 9, Resident 10, Resident 11, Resident 12, and Resident 13) requiring an oxygen concentrator (a device that provides oxygen) during a power outage. This failure resulted in the facility having no power for approximately 15 minutes and potential for Resident 1, Resident 2, Resident 3, Resident 4, Resident 5, Resident 6, Resident 7, Resident 8, Resident 9, Resident 10, Resident 11, Resident 12, and Resident 13 without oxygen and potential for respiratory distress.
October 24, 2024Standard inspection · 19 citations
- F Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to implement infection control practices when: 1. The facility policy and procedure (P&P) titled Laundry Services was not followed for one of one laundry room not clean and sanitary. 2. The facility P&P titled Housekeeping-General was not followed when a used toilet brush was left on top of the clean area of one of two housekeeping carts. 3. The facility P&P titled Personal Protective Equipment was not followed when two of 19 nursing staff (Licensed Vocational Nurse [LVN] 9 and Certified Nursing Assistant [CNA] 4) did not remove the N95 mask (respiratory protective device) before leaving an transmission based precaution (measures used to protect staff, patient and visitors from infection) room. 4. [...]
- E Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to arrange regularly scheduled resident council meetings for three out of three sampled residents (Resident 53, Resident 51 and Resident 29). This failure resulted in the denial of Residents to meet regularly to discuss care and quality of life issues, and for the facility to be unaware of and unable to address residents' concerns.
- E Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to 1. Follow physician orders (PO) to wrap one of one sampled resident's (Resident 287) left leg daily. This failure resulted in Resident 287's leg to become red and swollen. 2. Complete weekly nursing assessments for two of three sampled residents (Resident 77 and Resident 36). This failure had the potential for residents' physical and emotional care needs to go unmet. 3. Follow its policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Medication-Self Administration, for three of 22 sampled residents (Resident 1, Resident 24, and Resident 43) when the facility did not complete the Assessment for Self Administration of Medications ([NAME]). This failure had the potential for medication to be inaccurately administered by the resident.
- E Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to follow their policy and procedure (P&P) titled Activity Program when: 1. Activity assessments were not completed for five of five sampled residents (Resident 337, Resident 46, Resident 438, Resident 42, and Resident 41). 2. Activity care plan was not completed for one of five sampled residents (Resident 438). These failures had the potential for the facility to not be aware of Resident 337, Resident 46, Resident 438, Resident 42, and Resident 41 activity preferences.
- E Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to complete Social Service Assessments (SSA) within seven days of admissin for three of seven sampled residents (Resident 388, Resident 438, and Resident 337). This failure had the potential for not meeting residents' psychosocial needs.
- E Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure meals were served at a safe and palatable (appetizing) temperature for two of three sampled residents (Resident 41 and Resident 42). This failure had the potential for residents not meeting their nutritional needs.
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow its policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Dietary Department-Infection Control when one of one Dietary Aide (DA) 1 did not wash his contaminated hands before returning to food service. This failure had the potential to contaminate food and cause food borne illness.
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure four of 41 sampled resident's (Resident 337, Resident 70, Resident 10, and Resident 41) call lights were within reach. This failure had the potential for residents to be unable to call for assistance and had the potential for delayed care provision.
- D Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to follow their policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Advance Directive [legal document indicating resident's decision for end-of-life treatment and care] when one of two sampled residents' (Resident 41) request for more information on advanced directives was not provided.
- D Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to follow their policy and procedure (P&P) titled Disclosure of PHI [protected health information] for one of one sampled residents (Resident 61) when one of Resident 61's medical diagnoses was disclosed to Resident 61's roommate. This failure resulted in the Former Director of Nursing (FDON) revealing Resident 61's PHI to another resident.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow their policies and procedure titled Pressure Injury Prevention for one of seven sampled residents (Resident 75) did not receive preventative interventions for a pressure ulcer/injury (localized, pressure-related damage to the skin and/or underlying tissue usually over a bony prominence). This failure resulted in Wound Care Provider (WCP) performing a surgical excisional procedure to remove non-living tissue in Resident 75's pressure wound and had the potential for Resident 75 to continue to develop further skin breakdown and the Stage 3 pressure injury to worsen.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow its policies and procedures (P&P) titled, Gait Belt dated 9/16 and Ambulation when Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) ambulated one of three sampled residents (Resident 438) without a facility provided gait belt, and supported Resident 438 by holding onto her pants waistband. This failure had the potential for Resident 438 to fall and sustain injuries.
- D Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to follow physician orders (PO) for pain management for one of one sampled residents (Resident 75) when: 1. Physician ordered pain medications were not given as ordered for one of one sampled residents (Resident 75). 2. Physician ordered non-pharmacological (not using non-medication) interventions were not implemented for one of one sampled residents (Resident 75). These failures resulted in Resident 75 refusing to eat, pain not being managed and had the potential for more pain medication to be used.
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to reorder medication timely for one of 13 sampled residents (Resident 28) This failure resulted Resident 28 not receiving his physician ordered medication and had the potential for Resident 28's glaucoma to worsen.
- D Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow its: 1. Policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Medication Storage in the Facility for three of 22 sampled residents (Resident 1, Resident 24, and Resident 43) when medications were found at residents' bedside. This failure had the potential for medication to be accessed by unauthorized staff and residents. 2. P&P titled Medication Storage in the Facility and the Manufacturer's Instructions for use (IFU) for one of one medication. This failure had the potential to result in a loss of medication potency (strength), inaccurate test results and adversely affect the residents' health. 3. P&P titled Medication Storage in the Facility was not followed when two of two medication carts stored topical medications (eye drops, injectable medications, creams, ointments, lotions and patches) with oral medications. [...]
- D Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure one of seven sampled residents (Resident 27) had a follow-up dental appointment. This failure had the potential to result in decreased appetite and weight loss due to difficulty eating.
- D Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure meal preferences were honored for two of 41 sampled residents (Resident 55 and Resident 1). This failure had the potential for Resident 55 and Resident 1's nutritional needs to not be met and the potential for unintended weight loss due to the food not meeting their nutritional needs.
- D Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed obtain a therapeutic diet order for one of three sampled residents (Resident 388). This failure had the potential for Resident 388 to not obtain sufficient calories and nutrients.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to follow the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Completion & Correction when two of 4 sampled residents' (Resident 27 and Resident 36) medical record were not accurate. This failure had the potential to negatively impact the interventions and treatments for Resident 27 and the continuity of care for Resident 36
September 18, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure previous employment and personal reference checks were completed for two of two sampled employees (Registered Nurse [RN] 1 and RN 2) prior to being hired. This failure had the potential to put residents at risk for abuse.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure one of three sampled residents (Resident 1) was monitored every 30 minutes after eloping from the facility. This failure had the potential for Resident 1 to be at risk for further elopement and at risk for harm.
July 31, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a safe discharge was provided for one of two sampled resident (Resident 1) when Resident 1 was discharged home with Resident 2's prescribed medications. This had the potential for Resident 1 to take the wrong medication and potential for adverse effects.
June 28, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure one of three sampled residents (Resident 1) was treated with respect. This failure resulted in Resident 1's rights being violated.
May 15, 2024Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to notify one of three sampled residents (Resident 1) Physician when Resident 1 had a significant change in condition requiring hospitalization. This failure resulted in a delay of care.
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to assess one of three sampled residents (Resident 1) when Resident 1 had a significant change in condition. This failure has the potential for unmet care needs.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure wound care was provided for one of three sampled residents (Resident 1) according to physician's order. This failure has the potential to result in worsening of Resident 1's wounds.
May 9, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to notify one of two sampled residents (Resident 1) Responsible Party (RP) after a fall resulting with a black left eye and a cut to left lower lip. This failure resulted Resident 1's RP not being notified of the fall incident.
February 26, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure physician ' s orders were followed for one of three sampled residents (Resident 1). This failure resulted in Resident 1 not receiving an antibiotic as ordered for an infection.
February 5, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to implement infection control and prevention practices according to facility ' s policy and procedure for 18 of 18 residents (Resident 1, Resident 2, Resident 3, Resident 4, Resident 5, Resident 6, Resident 7, Resident 8, Resident 9, Resident 10, Resident 11, Resident 12, Resident 13, Resident 14, Resident 15, Resident 16, Resident 17, Resident 18) during an outbreak of Covid (a highly contagious easily spread viral infection) infection in the facility. This failure had the potential to result in spread of Covid infection and other infectious diseases to residents, staff, and visitors. During an observation on 11/8/23 at 11:14 a.m. [...]
January 26, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility: 1. Failed to implement plan of care for one of four sampled residents (Resident 2). 2. Failed to develop a plan of care for one of four sampled residents (Resident 1). These failures had the potential for Resident 1 and Resident 2 to have further falls.
January 25, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to implement their policy titled Transfer and Discharge for one of three sampled residents (Resident 1). This failure resulted in a delay in return to facility from an acute hospital and had the potential for an adverse outcome due to an unsafe discharge.
November 20, 2023Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a criminal background check was completed prior to hire for one Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) 1. This failure had the potential for residents to be at risk for abuse.
November 10, 2022Standard inspection · 16 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to: 1. Maintain food storage and food handling practices in a safe and sanitary manner. 2. Keep the ice machine in the kitchen clean and sanitary. 3. Dispose food beyond used-by-date. These failures had the potential for transmission of food-borne illness.
- F Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to implement infection prevention and control practices when: 1. Hand-held nebulizer (a device that turns liquid medications into a fine mist, allowing for easy absorption into the lungs) mouthpiece and facemask connected to a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP machine- used in the treatment of sleep apnea) were left exposed and unlabeled on the shelf located on the wall behind Resident 37's bed. 2. Oxygen tubing/connector was on the floor. 3. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 1 did not properly dispose of her gown and gloves when exiting Resident 36's room, which was on transmission-based precaution (used to help stop the spread of germs from one person to another), and touched the doorknob with used and contaminated gloves to open the door. 4. [...]
- E Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the residents or residents' representatives participated in the care planning conferences for four of five sampled residents (Resident 4, Resident 29, Resident 34, and Resident 176). This failure had the potential for unmet care needs.
- E Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to: 1. Re-evaluate and document current condition for Level 1 Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR-a federal requirement to ensure residents with mental disorder or intellectual disabilities are not inappropriately placed in a nursing home) for one of four sampled residents (Resident 29). 2. Refer and coordinate with the appropriate State-designated authority for three of four sampled residents (Resident 4, Resident 18, and Resident 36) with positive Level 1 PASARR for Level ll PASARR (filled out if Level I is positive) determination. These failures had the potential for Resident 4, Resident 18, Resident 29, and Resident 36 to not receive the appropriate services related to their mental disorder, intellectual disabilities, or other related cognitive impairment.
- E Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a baseline care plan (initial plan of care for newly admitted residents completed within 48 hours of admission) was completed for four of eight sampled residents (Resident 237, Resident 240, Resident 235, Resident 241) within 48 hours of admission. This failure had the potential to result in unmet care needs.
- D Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents' Informed Consents (process in which patients are given important information, including possible risks and benefits, about a medical procedure or treatment) for psychoactive medications (drugs that cause changes in mood, thoughts, feelings, or behavior) were signed appropriately for two of three sampled residents (Resident 4 and Resident 36). This failure had the potential for Resident 4 and Resident 36 to not fully understand the treatment/intervention and consequences of the decisions regarding the use of psychoactive or psychotropic medications (drugs/medications use to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, psychological distress, and/or insomnia [difficulty sleeping]).
- D Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure two of two sampled residents (Resident 36 and Resident 37) had physician's orders and were determined to self-administer medications safely. This failure had the potential for adverse consequences.
- D Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure personal property for one of one sampled resident (Resident 176) was secured and free from theft or loss. This failure resulted in Resident 176's feeling deeply upset from the loss of her personal cell phone.
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to conduct further investigation of an alleged theft by facility staff for one of one sampled resident (Resident 176)'s personal cell phone. This failure had the potential for more incidents of theft and loss in the facility when further investigations are not completed.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to develop and implement comprehensive care plans for two of eight sampled residents (Resident 235 and Resident 241). This failure had the potential to result in unmet care needs.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to evaluate the effectiveness of the fall care plan and update the care plan with physician participation for the care of one of one sampled resident (Resident 29) who had fallen seven times during the course of her stay at the facility. This failure resulted in Resident 29's reoccurrence of multiple falls with the same plan of care.
- D Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide an ongoing activity program to meet the needs and interests for one of eight sampled residents (Resident 241. This failure resulted in Resident 241 feeling socially isolated and depressed.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide the necessary care and services to maintain skin integrity related to wound healing in accordance with the comprehensive assessment and plan of care for one of one sampled resident (Resident 237). This failure resulted in increased swelling and pain for Resident 237.
- D Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure one of eight sampled residents (Resident 241) received services to meet the resident's behavioral health care needs. This failure resulted in Resident 241's increase episodes of sadness and feelings of depression causing decreased appetite.
- D Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to make a dental referral for two of two sampled residents (Resident 18 and Resident 49 ) with cracked, broken, and missing teeth. This failure had the potential to result in unplanned weight loss due to poor dentition affecting residents' ability to eat.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure medical records were accurate for one of one sampled resident (Resident 34). This failure had the potential to affect resident's care when information, progress, and condition of the resident were not properly documented in accordance with Resident 34's health condition.
Fire safety inspections
18 fire safety citations on file: 7 on March 12, 2026, 1 on December 18, 2025, 6 on October 24, 2024, 4 on November 10, 2022.
Every fire safety citation18 citations
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- D Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- D Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- D Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- D Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
- D Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- C Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
- D Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
- D Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- D Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- D Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- D Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- D Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- C List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
- D Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- D Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- D Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- D Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.10 | 4.52 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.21 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.79 | 4.09 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.59 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.31 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | not reported | 36.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | not reported | 38.1% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | not reported |
CMS expects 3.75 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.23 on weekdays and 3.79 on weekends, 10% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.89 in April to June 2025 to 4.10 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.10 | 0.21 | 4.23 | 3.79 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 89 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.05 | 0.19 | 4.18 | 3.72 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 90 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.89 | 0.18 | 3.96 | 3.72 | 0.0% | 1 of 91 | 90 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| California, Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.36 | 0.59 | 4.52 | 3.97 | 2.3% | 0.5% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.
Official wage estimates for California
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| California, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $22.90 | $22.04 to $26.35 | 110,060 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $38.34 | $35.98 to $45.06 | 82,850 |
| Registered nurses | $67.44 | $58.87 to $83.25 | 338,940 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | California | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.8 | 10.3 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.4 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 10.8 | 9.8 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.7 | 4.3 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.9 | 12.0 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 26.9 | 22.9 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 24.6 | 11.2 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.8 | 2.3 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: TULARE HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTER LP. CMS links this home to Corporate Interface Services, a group of 40 nursing homes averaging 2.5 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate Interface Services LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 03/18/2024 | |
| Rockport Administrative Services, LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 02/01/2021 | |
| Cooke, Amanda | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Miyakawa, Jon | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Tulare Wellness Gp, LLC | General partnership interest | Organization | 10/09/2020 | |
| Rechnitz, Shlomo | Limited partnership interest | Individual | 10/09/2020 | |
| Corporate Interface Services LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 05/13/2025 | |
| Eretz Tulare Properties | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 02/01/2021 | |
| Rockport Administrative Services, LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 05/13/2025 | |
| Cooke, Amanda | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Miyakawa, Jon | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2025 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 16 problems in this area, most recently on March 12, 2026: "Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 15 problems in this area, most recently on March 12, 2026: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 14 problems in this area, most recently on April 16, 2026: "Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 8 problems in this area, most recently on March 12, 2026: "Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.79 hours per resident per day, below the California average of 4.09.
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California contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in California. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: California Department of Public Health, Center for Health Care Quality, Licensing and Certification Program, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: California Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, 1-800-231-4024. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Cal Health Find, where California publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Tulare Healthcare & Wellness Center, LP's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Tulare Healthcare & Wellness Center, LP 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Tulare Healthcare & Wellness Center, LP get at its last inspection?
- 16 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on March 12, 2026. The California average is 15.6.
- Has Tulare Healthcare & Wellness Center, LP been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Tulare Healthcare & Wellness Center, LP accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Tulare Healthcare & Wellness Center, LP?
- CMS lists 11 owners and managers, and links the home to Corporate Interface Services. Legal business name: TULARE HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTER LP.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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