Lindsay Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation
1011 W. Tulare Road · Lindsay, CA · 93247 · 5595620055
99 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Pacs Group
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.13 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.75 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.13 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.58 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 35% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (30 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026
Have 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.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected January 7, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected January 7, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 2, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected August 8, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected August 8, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected August 8, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 18, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected August 8, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 10, 2021
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected July 9, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 10, 2021
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected July 9, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 10, 2021
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 9, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 10, 2021
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected July 9, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 10, 2021
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 9, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555663 · certified since May 7, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.