Delano District Skilled Nursing Facility
Delano, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555479) · 141 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $17,966
Phone: (661) 720-2100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Delano District Skilled Nursing Facility has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Delano District Skilled Nursing Facility reports total nurse staffing of 4.24 hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars. Nursing staff turnover was not reported in this data.
Delano District Skilled Nursing Facility has 2 federal fines on record totaling $17,966.00, with no payment denials reported. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation was indicated for this facility in this data.
About this facility
Delano District Skilled Nursing Facility is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Delano, Kern County, California, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since November 20, 1991. The facility maintains 141 certified beds with an average of 127.7 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Delano District holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its component ratings are: 1 star for health inspections, 3 stars for quality measures, and 3 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 4.24 hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover figures were not provided in this data set.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $17,966.00 for this facility. There have been no payment denials recorded. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation was indicated in this data set for Delano District.
There is no indication in this data that ownership changed within the past 12 months, and no chain affiliation information was provided.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare. Families are encouraged to review the full, current inspection and staffing record directly on Care Compare before making a decision, as ratings and penalty data are updated periodically by CMS.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Delano District has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the California state average of 3.16 stars.
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 4.24 hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day, earning a 3-star staffing rating; turnover data was not reported.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $17,966.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
This data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 141 certified beds with an average of 127.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation was provided in this data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since November 20, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Delano District scores 1, 1, 3, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 6617202100 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6617202100 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555479?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.