DBelow average · score 40/100 · #826 of 1,154 in California
Sequoia Vista
3710 West Tulare Avenue, Visalia, CA 93277 · 99 certified beds · For profit - Limited Liability company
Staffing 4.9 nurse hours per resident-daytop quarter in California
29 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 188)bottom quarter
$46,078 in fines in 3 years, 2 payment denials
Why Sequoia Vista is graded D
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against California nursing homes in the same size band (medium, 99 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.
Sequoia Vista at a Glance
D
40/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 4.91 h.
89<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: 188.
7<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.
40<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $46,078 fines, 2 denials.
7<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.
1/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: California, medium facilities · CMS record 055916 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address3710 West Tulare Avenue, Visalia, CA 93277
Phone5597322244
CountyTulare
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds99
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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1
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- Staffing 7.0 nurse hours per resident-day — top 10% in California
- 8 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 36) — top quarter
2
Westgate Gardens Care Center - Visalia, CA · 140 beds
- Staffing 4.1 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in California
- 15 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 72) — above median
3
Delta Healthcare & Wellness Center, Lp - Visalia, CA · 44 beds
- Staffing 4.3 nurse hours per resident-day — below median in California
- 13 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 72) — below median
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.