Nursing homes › California › Palms Care Center
1010 Ventura Avenue, Chowchilla, CA 93610 · 5596654826 · 65 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Ajc Healthcare, a group operating 14 facilities in 1 states. Group record: average rating 2.2/5, 5 abuse citation icons, 2 facilities on the Special Focus list, $830,489 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (2.2/5).
Total nurse staffing: 4.15 (California median: 4.24). RN hours: 0.27. Weekend total: 3.71. Nursing staff turnover: 37%.
All-time on record: 39 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-04 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | F | Health | corrected 2025-04-08 |
| 2025-04-04 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Health | corrected 2025-04-08 |
| 2025-04-04 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2025-04-08 |
| 2025-04-04 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-08 |
| 2025-04-04 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-08 |
| 2025-04-04 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-08 |
| 2025-04-04 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-08 |
| 2025-04-04 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-08 |
| 2024-07-30 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2024-09-04 |
| 2024-04-19 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | Health | corrected 2024-05-12 |
| 2024-04-19 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2024-05-12 |
| 2024-04-19 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Health | corrected 2024-05-12 |
| 2024-04-19 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-12 |
| 2024-04-19 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-12 |
| 2024-04-19 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-12 |
| 2024-04-19 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-12 |
| 2024-04-19 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-12 |
| 2024-04-19 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-12 |
| 2024-04-19 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-12 |
| 2023-11-29 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | complaint | corrected 2023-10-11 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PALMS CARE CENTER HOLDINGS LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 05/17/2019 |
| SWC CA OPCO, LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 02/01/2021 |
| CHESLEY, AARON | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 02/01/2021 |
| CHESLEY, AARON | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2021 |
| GAMETT, JAMES | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2021 |
| PALMS CARE CENTER HOLDINGS LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/17/2019 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 055047. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.