Adventist Health Delano
1401 Garces Hwy · Delano, CA · 93215 · 6617215591
51 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Adventist Health Hospital-based
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $123,442 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
$123,442 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 6.39 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.30 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 6.00 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 24% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $123,442 |
Inspection citations (62 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected November 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected September 15, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G July 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected October 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
Corrected October 29, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected May 12, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected May 12, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 12, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 10, 2025
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Corrected May 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 10, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 12, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected May 12, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E April 10, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 12, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected February 12, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E January 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 21, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected February 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected February 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected January 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G October 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected December 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected December 27, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor 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.
Corrected December 27, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected June 13, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected June 13, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| July 3, 2025 | Fine | $77,740 |
| July 3, 2025 | Payment Denial | 59 days |
| October 9, 2024 | Fine | $45,702 |
| January 19, 2024 | Payment Denial | 56 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 056426 · certified since January 16, 1974. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.