Shafter Nursing Care
140 East Tulare Avenue · Shafter, CA · 93263 · 6617463912
99 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.74 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.34 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.44 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 39% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $27,439 |
Inspection citations (38 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F April 9, 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 May 8, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected May 11, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 11, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 10, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected March 19, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 19, 2024
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 19, 2024
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 16, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E December 19, 2024
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F December 19, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G November 19, 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 December 16, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 2, 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 October 16, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G September 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
Corrected July 12, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 17, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 17, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 17, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected April 7, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Corrected April 7, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected April 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 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 8, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected January 25, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 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 January 22, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| November 19, 2024 | Fine | $9,505 |
| September 17, 2024 | Fine | $17,934 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 056035 · 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.