Nursing home

Vineyards at Fowler

1306 East Sumner Avenue, Fowler, CA 93625

★★★★★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 cycle19
Findings with harm or immediate jeopardy, 3 cycles1
Fines, 3 years$0
Beds49

Inspection findings

Inspectors recorded 53 findings in the last three inspection cycles.

1 Immediate jeopardy46 No harm, but a risk of harm6 No harm, minimal risk

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 4, 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
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Mar 27, 2026
Jan 9, 2026Building and environmentProvide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. (F0912)No harm, minimal risk
pattern
no revisit needed
Jan 9, 2026Building and environmentEnsure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents. (F0911)No harm, minimal risk
pattern
no revisit needed
Jan 9, 2026Food and nutritionDispose of garbage and refuse properly. (F0814)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread
Corrected: Jan 23, 2026
Jan 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
widespread
Corrected: Jan 23, 2026
Jan 9, 2026Food and nutritionProvide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. (F0810)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jan 23, 2026
Jan 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: Jan 23, 2026
Jan 9, 2026Food 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: Jan 23, 2026
Jan 9, 2026Pharmacy 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
pattern
Corrected: Jan 23, 2026
Jan 9, 2026Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F0759)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Jan 23, 2026
Jan 9, 2026Pharmacy 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: Jan 23, 2026
Jan 9, 2026Nursing and physician servicesPost nurse staffing information every day. (F0732)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jan 23, 2026
Jan 9, 2026Resident assessment and care planningEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F0658)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Jan 23, 2026
Jan 9, 2026Resident assessment and care planningPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities (F0645)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jan 23, 2026
Jan 9, 2026Resident assessment and care planningEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (F0641)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jan 23, 2026
Dec 10, 2025Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. (F0757)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Jan 16, 2026
Dec 10, 2025Pharmacy 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 · from a complaint
Corrected: Jan 16, 2026
Dec 10, 2025Abuse, neglect and exploitationProtect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. (F0602)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Jan 16, 2026
Dec 10, 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: Jan 16, 2026
Earlier inspections (34)
Inspection dateAreaRequirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English)SeverityCorrected
Aug 22, 2025Resident rightsImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (F0580)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Sep 12, 2025
Feb 20, 2025Nursing and physician servicesEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. (F0726)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Feb 19, 2025
Feb 20, 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: Feb 19, 2025
Sep 20, 2024Building and environmentProvide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. (F0912)No harm, minimal risk
pattern
Corrected: Oct 28, 2024
Sep 20, 2024Building and environmentEnsure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents. (F0911)No harm, minimal risk
pattern
Corrected: Oct 28, 2024
Sep 20, 2024Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread
Corrected: Oct 28, 2024
Sep 20, 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
Corrected: Oct 28, 2024
Sep 20, 2024AdministrationConduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. (F0838)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread
Corrected: Oct 28, 2024
Sep 20, 2024Pharmacy 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: Oct 28, 2024
Sep 20, 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
isolated
Corrected: Oct 28, 2024
Sep 20, 2024Quality of life and careProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (F0695)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Oct 28, 2024
Sep 20, 2024Quality of life and careProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (F0677)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Oct 28, 2024
Sep 20, 2024Resident rightsHonor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. (F0561)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Oct 28, 2024
May 29, 2024Quality of life and careProvide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. (F0745)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Jul 4, 2024
May 29, 2024Quality of life and careProvide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. (F0699)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Jul 4, 2024
May 29, 2024Quality 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: Jul 4, 2024
May 29, 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: Jul 4, 2024
May 29, 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: Jul 4, 2024
May 29, 2024Resident assessment and care planningEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (F0641)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Jul 4, 2024
May 19, 2021Building and environmentProvide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. (F0912)No harm, minimal risk
pattern
Corrected: Jun 21, 2021
May 19, 2021Building and environmentEnsure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents. (F0911)No harm, minimal risk
pattern
Corrected: Jun 21, 2021
May 19, 2021Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jun 21, 2021
May 19, 2021Food 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
pattern
Corrected: Jun 21, 2021
May 19, 2021Food and nutritionEnsure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. (F0809)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Jun 21, 2021
May 19, 2021Food and nutritionProvide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. (F0800)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Jun 21, 2021
May 19, 2021Quality of life and careProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F0684)Immediate jeopardy
pattern
Corrected: Jun 21, 2021
May 19, 2021Quality of life and careProvide activities to meet all resident's needs. (F0679)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Jun 21, 2021
May 19, 2021Quality of life and careEnsure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. (F0676)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jun 21, 2021
May 19, 2021Resident 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: Jun 21, 2021
May 19, 2021Resident 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
Corrected: Jun 21, 2021
May 19, 2021Resident assessment and care planningCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted (F0655)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jun 21, 2021
May 19, 2021Resident assessment and care planningEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (F0641)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Jun 21, 2021
May 19, 2021Resident rightsHonor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. (F0585)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Jun 21, 2021
May 19, 2021Resident 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
Corrected: Jun 21, 2021

Fines and payment denials

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Staffing

Nurse staff hours per resident per day4.50California median: 4.27
Registered nurse hours per resident per day0.42California median: 0.52
Nurse staff hours on weekends3.90California median: 3.85
Nursing staff who left within a year58.9%California median: 36.0%

About this home

Beds49
Residents per day, average45.0
OwnershipFor-profit, limited liability company
Legal business nameThe Vineyards at Fowler LLC
ChainAJC Healthcare (16 homes)
In Medicare/Medicaid sinceJul 1, 1973

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