Sequoia Vista
3710 West Tulare Avenue · Visalia, CA · 93277 · 5597322244
99 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $46,078 in fines in the last 24 months.
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Red flags
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.42 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.33 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.12 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 46% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $46,078 |
Inspection citations (88 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E April 21, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide specialized rehabilitative services by qualified personnel, when ordered for a resident by a doctor.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 13, 2026 · 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 April 28, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 13, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G April 1, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected May 12, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 2, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected April 2, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 2, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 1, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G December 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2025 · 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 January 23, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2025 · 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 January 5, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected September 24, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected September 24, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected September 8, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected August 23, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Corrected August 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 24, 2025 · 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 August 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 27, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected December 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected December 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected December 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected December 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected December 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| March 2, 2026 | Fine | $37,800 |
| March 2, 2026 | Payment Denial | 25 days |
| November 14, 2025 | Fine | $8,278 |
| May 30, 2024 | Payment Denial | 21 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 055916 · certified since January 17, 1974. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.