Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District
Chowchilla, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555530) · 29 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 20 totaling $112,195
Phone: (559) 665-3781 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District reports total nurse staffing of about 4.07 hours per resident per day, including 0.28 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 27.6%. Its CMS staffing star rating is 3 out of 5.
CMS records show 20 federal fines totaling $112,195.00 for Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District, with 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is noted in the available data for this facility.
About this facility
Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Chowchilla, Madera County, California. The facility is certified for 29 beds and has an average of 28.7 residents, indicating a small, community-scale operation. It is operated under a non-profit (other) ownership structure, and there has been no change in ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the California state average of 3.16. Its four component ratings are as follows: health inspection rating of 4 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing hours of 4.07 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours of 0.28 hours per resident per day. The facility's reported nursing staff turnover rate is 27.6%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 20 federal fines totaling $112,195.00 for this facility. There have been 0 payment denials recorded. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the data provided for this listing.
No chain affiliation information was provided in the data for this facility. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.07 hours per resident per day, with 0.28 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing turnover rate of 27.6%. Its staffing star rating is 3 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 20 fines totaling $112,195.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 29 beds with an average of 28.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated under a non-profit (other) ownership structure; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on October 23, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes four ratings — overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures — each rated 1 to 5 stars; this facility scores 4, 4, 3, and 4 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at (559) 665-3781 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (559) 665-3781 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555530?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.