Nursing home

Shafter Nursing Care

140 East Tulare Avenue, Shafter, CA 93263

★★★★★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 cycle6
Findings with harm or immediate jeopardy, 3 cycles2
Fines, 3 years$27,439
Beds99

Inspection findings

Inspectors recorded 35 findings in the last three inspection cycles.

2 Actual harm to a resident33 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
Jul 1, 2026Resident assessment and care planningEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F0658)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Jul 9, 2026
Apr 9, 2026Food 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
isolated
Corrected: May 11, 2026
Apr 9, 2026Food 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: May 11, 2026
Apr 9, 2026Nursing and physician servicesHave a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. (F0727)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread
Corrected: May 8, 2026
Apr 9, 2026Resident assessment and care planningEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (F0641)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: May 8, 2026
Feb 10, 2026Resident rightsProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. (F0628)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Mar 19, 2026
Earlier inspections (29)
Inspection dateAreaRequirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English)SeverityCorrected
Dec 19, 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: Jan 16, 2025
Dec 19, 2024Nursing and physician servicesObserve each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. (F0730)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Jan 16, 2025
Dec 19, 2024Nursing and physician servicesHave a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. (F0727)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Jan 16, 2025
Dec 19, 2024Resident assessment and care planningCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. (F0644)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jan 16, 2025
Dec 19, 2024Resident assessment and care planningAssure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. (F0638)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jan 16, 2025
Dec 19, 2024Resident rightsEnsure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. (F0552)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Jan 16, 2025
Nov 19, 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)Actual harm to a resident
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Dec 16, 2024
Oct 2, 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
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Oct 16, 2024
Sep 17, 2024Abuse, 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
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Oct 18, 2024
Sep 17, 2024Abuse, neglect and exploitationProtect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. (F0602)Actual harm to a resident
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Oct 18, 2024
Jun 13, 2024Abuse, neglect and exploitationNot hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. (F0606)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Jul 12, 2024
Apr 9, 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 · from a complaint
Corrected: Apr 17, 2024
Mar 21, 2024Abuse, 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
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Apr 17, 2024
Mar 21, 2024Abuse, neglect and exploitationProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (F0600)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Apr 17, 2024
Mar 20, 2024Resident rightsPermit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. (F0626)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Apr 7, 2024
Mar 20, 2024Resident rightsNotify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. (F0625)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Apr 7, 2024
Mar 12, 2024Quality of life and careProvide appropriate foot care. (F0687)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Apr 3, 2024
Feb 12, 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
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Mar 8, 2024
Jan 10, 2024Abuse, neglect and exploitationDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. (F0607)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Jan 25, 2024
Jan 8, 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
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Jan 22, 2024
Oct 26, 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: Nov 20, 2023
Oct 26, 2023Pharmacy 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: Nov 20, 2023
Oct 26, 2023Pharmacy and medicationsImplement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. (F0758)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 20, 2023
Oct 26, 2023Nursing and physician servicesHave a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. (F0727)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread
Corrected: Nov 20, 2023
Oct 26, 2023Quality of life and careProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (F0695)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 20, 2023
Oct 26, 2023Resident assessment and care planningEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (F0641)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 20, 2023
Oct 26, 2023Resident rightsReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (F0558)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 20, 2023
Oct 26, 2023Resident rightsAllow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. (F0553)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 20, 2023
Oct 26, 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: Nov 20, 2023

Fines and payment denials

Federal fines in the last three years: $27,439 (2). Payment denials: 0.

DateTypeAmount
Nov 19, 2024Fine$9,505
Sep 17, 2024Fine$17,934

Staffing

Nurse staff hours per resident per day4.02California median: 4.27
Registered nurse hours per resident per day0.39California median: 0.52
Nurse staff hours on weekends3.49California median: 3.85
Nursing staff who left within a year38.9%California median: 36.0%

About this home

Beds99
Residents per day, average82.8
OwnershipFor-profit, limited liability company
Legal business nameShafter Nursing Rehab LLC
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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