DBelow average · score 31/100 · #987 of 1,154 in California
Tulare Healthcare & Wellness Center, Lp
680 East Merritt Avenue, Tulare, CA 93274 · 97 certified beds · For profit - Individual
Staffing 4.1 nurse hours per resident-daybelow median in California
21 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 132)bottom quarter
No fines or payment denials in 3 years
Why Tulare Healthcare & Wellness Center, Lp is graded D
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against California nursing homes in the same size band (medium, 97 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.
Tulare Healthcare & Wellness Center, Lp at a Glance
D
31/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 4.10 h.
39<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: 132.
17<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: 3.
15<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $0 fines, 0 denials.
71<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.
2/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: California, medium facilities · CMS record 055649 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address680 East Merritt Avenue, Tulare, CA 93274
Phone5596868581
CountyTulare
OwnershipFor profit - Individual
Certified beds97
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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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.