DBelow average · score 34/100 · #938 of 1,154 in California
Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District
1104 Ventura Ave., Chowchilla, CA 93610 · 29 certified beds · Non profit - Other
Staffing 4.1 nurse hours per resident-daybottom quarter in California
6 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 48)above median
$112,195 in fines in 3 years
Why Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District is graded D
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against California nursing homes in the same size band (small, 29 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District at a Glance
D
34/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 4.07 h.
17<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 48.
63<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 4.
36<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $112,195 fines, 0 denials.
5<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
4/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: California, small facilities · CMS record 555530 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address1104 Ventura Ave., Chowchilla, CA 93610
Phone5596653781
CountyMadera
OwnershipNon profit - Other
Certified beds29
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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- Staffing 4.2 nurse hours per resident-day — below median in California
- 8 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 52) — above median
1
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- No health deficiencies at the last standard survey — top 10%
1
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- Staffing 7.6 nurse hours per resident-day — top 10% in California
- 6 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 28) — top 10%
A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.