Nursing home

Madera Care Center

1700 Howard Road, Madera, CA 93637

★★★★★Overall Medicare rating
★★★★★Health inspections
★★★★★Staffing
★★★★★Quality measures

Medicare rates every nursing home from 1 to 5 stars. 5 is much above average, 1 is much below.

Findings, latest cycle3
Findings with harm or immediate jeopardy, 3 cycles0
Fines, 3 years$34,542
Beds64
Ownership changed in the last 12 months. Earlier records were earned under the previous owner.

Inspection findings

Inspectors recorded 38 findings in the last three inspection cycles.

38 No harm, but a risk of harm

Each entry below is a requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet on that date, in the regulator's own English wording.

Inspection dateAreaRequirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English)SeverityCorrected
Mar 19, 2026Abuse, neglect and exploitationTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (F0609)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern · from a complaint
Corrected: Apr 6, 2026
Feb 27, 2026Quality of life and careEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F0689)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Mar 23, 2026
Apr 16, 2025Resident rightsHonor 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. (F0584)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern · from a complaint
Corrected: Apr 24, 2025
Earlier inspections (35)
Inspection dateAreaRequirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English)SeverityCorrected
Apr 4, 2025Resident rightsHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F0550)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Apr 3, 2025
Apr 3, 2025Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Apr 14, 2025
Feb 26, 2025Quality of life and careEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F0689)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Mar 25, 2025
Jul 3, 2024Quality of life and careProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (F0695)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Jul 25, 2024
Jun 19, 2024Resident assessment and care planningSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (F0842)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Aug 12, 2024
Feb 20, 2024Building and environmentKeep all essential equipment working safely. (F0908)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Mar 20, 2024
Feb 20, 2024Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Mar 20, 2024
Feb 20, 2024Food and nutritionProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread
Corrected: Mar 20, 2024
Feb 20, 2024Food and nutritionEnsure 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. (F0803)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Mar 20, 2024
Feb 20, 2024Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure 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. (F0761)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Mar 20, 2024
Feb 20, 2024Pharmacy and medicationsProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F0755)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Mar 20, 2024
Feb 20, 2024Quality of life and careProvide appropriate foot care. (F0687)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Mar 20, 2024
Feb 20, 2024Resident assessment and care planningEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F0658)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Mar 20, 2024
Feb 20, 2024Resident assessment and care planningDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F0656)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern · from a complaint
Corrected: Mar 20, 2024
Feb 20, 2024Resident rightsHonor 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. (F0584)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern · from a complaint
Corrected: Mar 20, 2024
Nov 9, 2023Resident rightsLet each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. (F0573)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Nov 21, 2023
Apr 13, 2023Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Jun 21, 2023
Apr 13, 2023Resident assessment and care planningSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (F0842)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Jun 21, 2023
Apr 13, 2023Food and nutritionDispose of garbage and refuse properly. (F0814)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jun 21, 2023
Apr 13, 2023Food and nutritionProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread
Corrected: Aug 21, 2023
Apr 13, 2023Food and nutritionEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. (F0806)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jun 21, 2023
Apr 13, 2023Food and nutritionEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. (F0805)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Jun 20, 2023
Apr 13, 2023Food and nutritionEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (F0804)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Aug 21, 2023
Apr 13, 2023Food and nutritionEnsure 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. (F0803)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Jun 21, 2023
Apr 13, 2023Food and nutritionProvide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. (F0802)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread
Corrected: Jun 21, 2023
Apr 13, 2023Food and nutritionEmploy sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. (F0801)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread
Corrected: Aug 21, 2023
Apr 13, 2023Nursing and physician servicesPost nurse staffing information every day. (F0732)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Jun 21, 2023
Apr 13, 2023Quality of life and careProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. (F0698)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Aug 21, 2023
Apr 13, 2023Quality of life and careProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. (F0692)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Aug 21, 2023
Apr 13, 2023Quality of life and careProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F0684)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Jun 21, 2023
Apr 13, 2023Resident assessment and care planningEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (F0641)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jun 21, 2023
Apr 13, 2023Resident rightsHonor 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. (F0584)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Jun 21, 2023
Apr 13, 2023Resident rightsReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (F0558)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jun 21, 2023
Apr 13, 2023Resident rightsEnsure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. (F0552)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jun 21, 2023
Apr 13, 2023Resident rightsHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F0550)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jun 21, 2023

Fines and payment denials

Federal fines in the last three years: $34,542 (5). Payment denials: 0.

DateTypeAmount
Jan 8, 2024Fine$4,938
Jan 2, 2024Fine$4,587
Dec 11, 2023Fine$12,703
Nov 6, 2023Fine$9,527
Oct 17, 2023Fine$2,787

Staffing

Nurse staff hours per resident per day4.02California median: 4.27
Registered nurse hours per resident per day0.71California median: 0.52
Nurse staff hours on weekends3.66California median: 3.85
Nursing staff who left within a year58.4%California median: 36.0%

About this home

Beds64
Residents per day, average59.3
OwnershipFor-profit, limited liability company
Legal business nameMadera Post Acute LLC
ChainDavid Johnson (50 homes)
In Medicare/Medicaid sinceJan 1, 1971

Questions to ask when you call

Source. Medicare Care Compare (CMS Provider Data), data dated Oct 1, 2026. Open this home on Medicare.gov

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