Valley View Care Center
729 Browning Road · Delano, CA · 93215 · 6617252501
53 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Ajc Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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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: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.52 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.40 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.06 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 33% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (65 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected April 17, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E February 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected April 17, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected April 17, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
Corrected April 17, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected January 15, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
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 January 28, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 18, 2025
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 December 18, 2025
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 15, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 18, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected January 15, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 18, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 18, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 15, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 18, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E December 18, 2025
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected December 16, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025 · 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 September 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025 · 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 June 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 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 April 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G January 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 21, 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 29, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected December 29, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2024
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Corrected December 29, 2024 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| May 21, 2025 | Payment Denial | 13 days |
| August 1, 2024 | Payment Denial | 17 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555053 · certified since July 1, 1977. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.