Adventist Health Delano
Delano, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 056426) · 51 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $123,442 · 2 payment denials
Phone: (661) 721-5591 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Adventist Health Delano has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the California state average of about 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Adventist Health Delano reports 6.42 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.36 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 25.0%.
Adventist Health Delano has 2 federal fines on record totaling $123,442.00, along with 2 payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Adventist Health Delano is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Delano, Kern County, California, operated as a non-profit corporation. It has been federally certified since January 1974 and is licensed for 51 beds, with an average of 46.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the California state average of 3.16. The health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, the quality measure (QM) rating is 2 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 6.42 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.36 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 25.0%.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $123,442.00, and 2 payment denials on record for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus status flag is indicated in the available data.
Adventist Health Delano is part of the Adventist Health chain, which operates 5 facilities with an average CMS rating of 4.0 across the chain. There is no indication in the data that ownership changed within the past 12 months.
Families should review the full inspection history and current status directly on CMS Care Compare, as ratings and penalty records are updated periodically. This profile reflects CMS Care Compare data as provided; consult the official source for the most current figures.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Adventist Health Delano has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 6.42 hours per resident per day, including 1.36 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 and 25.0% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $123,442.00 and 2 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 status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 51 beds and has an average of 46.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Adventist Health chain, which includes 5 facilities with an average rating of 4.0.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since January 16, 1974.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, quality measures, and staffing; this facility scores 2, 2, 2, and 3 respectively out of 5.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at (661) 721-5591 and 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 (661) 721-5591 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/056426?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.