Madera Care Center
1700 Howard Road · Madera, CA · 93637 · 5596739278
64 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Golden SNF Operations
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.18 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.67 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.80 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 44% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 8 · $41,597 |
Inspection citations (38 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E March 19, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 6, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor 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.
Corrected April 24, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 3, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 14, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected August 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 20, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 20, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2024
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 March 20, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 20, 2024
Ensure 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.
Corrected March 20, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F February 20, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 20, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 20, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2024
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected March 20, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E February 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor 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.
Corrected March 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 20, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected March 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 9, 2023 · found via complaint
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
Corrected November 21, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 13, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 21, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 13, 2023
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected June 21, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 13, 2023
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected June 21, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 13, 2023
Honor 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.
Corrected June 21, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 13, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected June 21, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 13, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| January 8, 2024 | Fine | $4,938 |
| January 2, 2024 | Fine | $4,587 |
| December 11, 2023 | Fine | $12,703 |
| November 6, 2023 | Fine | $9,527 |
| October 17, 2023 | Fine | $2,787 |
| October 10, 2023 | Fine | $2,117 |
| October 2, 2023 | Fine | $1,764 |
| September 11, 2023 | Fine | $3,174 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 055191 · certified since January 1, 1971. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.