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Nursing Homes & Extended Care in Tulare, CA.

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16 licensed nursing homes in Tulare, CA
Updated October 21, 2026
6.1Solid

TULARE HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTER, LP

680 EAST MERRITT AVENUE, TULARE, CA 93274

TULARE HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTER, LP brings no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Registered nurse hours are 0.21 per resident per day — below the recommended minimum of 0.75 hours.

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3.4Concerns

ORCHARDS AT TULARE

604 E. MERRITT AVE., TULARE, CA 93274

ORCHARDS AT TULARE brings high quality measure scores (4.0/5). There are 1 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

1 doing well1 flaggedFull record ›
6.8Solid

GRAND OAKS CARE

897 NORTH M STREET, TULARE, CA 93274

GRAND OAKS CARE has a 3-star overall rating, showing a noticeable gap between strong quality outcomes and understaffed nursing floors. Residents have significantly better outcomes on measures like tracking chronic conditions, meaning staff are likely good at managing complex care needs when present.

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8.5Strong

DINUBA HEALTHCARE

1730 SOUTH COLLEGE AVE., DINUBA, CA 93618

DINUBA HEALTHCARE brings a 4.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (4.0/5), low staff turnover (33%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Registered nurse hours are 0.26 per resident per day — below the recommended minimum of 0.75 hours.

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6.1Solid

SEQUOIA TRANSITIONAL CARE

350 NORTH VILLA STREET, PORTERVILLE, CA 93257

SEQUOIA TRANSITIONAL CARE brings a 4.0-star CMS rating, high quality measure scores (5.0/5), and low staff turnover (38%). There are 1 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

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6.7Solid

SIERRA VALLEY REHAB CENTER

301 WEST PUTNAM, PORTERVILLE, CA 93257

SIERRA VALLEY REHAB CENTER brings a 4.0-star CMS rating, high quality measure scores (5.0/5), and low staff turnover (33%). There are 1 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

3 doing well2 flaggedFull record ›
2.6Concerns

VISALIA POST ACUTE

1925 E. HOUSTON AVE, VISALIA, CA 93292

VISALIA POST ACUTE brings high quality measure scores (4.0/5). There are 1 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

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3.2Concerns

SEQUOIA VISTA

3710 WEST TULARE AVENUE, VISALIA, CA 93277

SEQUOIA VISTA brings high quality measure scores (4.0/5). There are 2 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

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5.0Mixed

GATEWAY POST ACUTE

661 WEST POPLAR, PORTERVILLE, CA 93257

GATEWAY POST ACUTE brings high quality measure scores (5.0/5). There are 1 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

2 doing well1 flaggedFull record ›
7.4Solid

LINWOOD MEADOWS CARE CENTER

4444 WEST MEADOW, VISALIA, CA 93277

LINWOOD MEADOWS CARE CENTER brings high quality measure scores (5.0/5), low staff turnover (36%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Registered nurse hours are 0.25 per resident per day — below the recommended minimum of 0.75 hours.

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4.7Mixed

WESTGATE GARDENS CARE CENTER

4525 W. TULARE AVE., VISALIA, CA 93277

WESTGATE GARDENS CARE CENTER presents a stark contradiction, with exceptional resident outcomes juxtaposed against significant gaps in care oversight. However, the facility falls critically short on registered nurse hours, providing only 0.32 per resident per day, a deficit tied to potential missed assessments and hospitalizations.

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7.3Solid

DELTA HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTER, LP

514 NORTH BRIDGE STREET, VISALIA, CA 93291

DELTA HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTER, LP brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Registered nurse hours are 0.32 per resident per day — below the recommended minimum of 0.75 hours.

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7.5Strong

KAWEAH HEALTH SKILLED NURSING CENTER

1633 SOUTH COURT STREET, VISALIA, CA 93277

KAWEAH HEALTH SKILLED NURSING CENTER brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), 1.64 RN hours per resident daily, low staff turnover (24%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Long-stay antianxiety / sleep medication rate is 53%.

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3.4Concerns

RIVER WALK CARE CENTER

1100 WEST MORTON AVENUE, PORTERVILLE, CA 93257

River Walk Care Center has a 2-star overall CMS rating, with health inspections and staffing levels also scoring 2 stars, indicating significant challenges that are tough to overlook. They are preventing pressure ulcers at a rate below half the national median, meaning residents are turned on schedule and skin breakdown is caught early.

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8.2Strong

LINDSAY GARDENS NURSING & REHABILITATION

1011 W. TULARE ROAD, LINDSAY, CA 93247

Lindsay Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation presents a mixed picture, excelling in resident outcomes while raising questions about core daily care. Their Quality Measures score a perfect 5 stars, indicating strong resident results, and they manage medications thoughtfully, prescribing antipsychotics at a fraction of the national rate.

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7.5Strong

SIERRA VIEW MEDICAL CENTER

465 W PUTNAM AVE, PORTERVILLE, CA 93257

Sierra View Medical Center presents a complex picture, with its 5-star overall rating and 5-star quality measures masking some critical concerns. You get registered nurses here for 1.75 hours per resident daily, well above the national average, and staff turnover is low, meaning your mother will likely see familiar faces.

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