Vineyards at Fowler
1306 East Sumner Avenue · Fowler, CA · 93625 · 5598342542
49 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Ajc Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.23 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
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: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.49 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.23 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.92 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 49% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (53 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2026
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2026
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 January 23, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 9, 2026
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F January 9, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F January 9, 2026
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · B January 9, 2026
Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents.
No revisit needed · Environmental
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No harm found · B January 9, 2026
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
No revisit needed · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 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 September 12, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected February 19, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D September 20, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 20, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 20, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 055454 · certified since July 1, 1973. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.