Almond Vista Healthcare
Modesto, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555118) · 175 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 5 totaling $25,881
Phone: (209) 577-1055 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Almond Vista Healthcare has a CMS overall rating of 1 star out of 5, below the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Almond Vista Healthcare reports 4.29 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.7%.
Almond Vista Healthcare has 5 federal fines on record totaling $25,881.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Almond Vista Healthcare is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Modesto, Stanislaus County, California, first approved for participation in 1979. The facility is certified for 175 beds, with an average of 167.2 residents. It is owned as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of the Kalesta Healthcare Group chain, which operates 19 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.4 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Almond Vista Healthcare holds an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 4.29 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 5 federal fines totaling $25,881.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the data provided.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history directly on CMS Care Compare, as this profile reflects the most recent CMS data vintage available at time of publication.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Almond Vista Healthcare has an overall rating of 1 star out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.29 hours per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 47.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 5 fines totaling $25,881.00, and no 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?
Almond Vista Healthcare is certified for 175 beds, with an average of 167.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of the Kalesta Healthcare Group chain, which operates 19 facilities with an average rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare and Medicaid participation on August 14, 1979.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 1, 1, 3, and 4 stars respectively in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service offerings; please contact the facility at 2095771055 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 2095771055 to arrange a visit and review the CMS Care Compare listing beforehand.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current CMS record for Almond Vista Healthcare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555118?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.