Foundation Skilled Nursing
Fresno, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 056281) · 59 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 2 totaling $96,763 · 2 payment denials
Phone: (559) 275-4785 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Foundation Skilled Nursing in Fresno, CA 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 also 1 star.
Foundation Skilled Nursing provides 3.74 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.25 RN hours per resident per day, and carries a CMS staffing rating of 1 star. CMS has not reported a nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility.
Yes, Foundation Skilled Nursing has 2 federal fines on record totaling $96,763.00, along with 2 payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this location, but families should verify the current status on Medicare Care Compare.
About this facility
Foundation Skilled Nursing is a 59-bed skilled nursing facility in Fresno, California, serving an average of 56.4 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since February 1971 and is organized as a for-profit limited liability company. It is part of the Jericho Care Group chain, which operates 7 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.3 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Foundation Skilled Nursing holds an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its component ratings are: 1 star for health inspections, 2 stars for quality measures, and 1 star for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.74 hours per resident per day, with 0.246 RN hours per resident per day. CMS has not reported a nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility in the data provided.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $96,763.00 against this facility, along with 2 payment denials. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare for details on the nature of these citations.
Ownership has not changed within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; refer to the official Care Compare listing 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?
Foundation Skilled Nursing has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Foundation Skilled Nursing is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.74 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.246 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 1 star; turnover data was not provided.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $96,763.00 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; verify current status at medicare.gov/care-compare.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Foundation Skilled Nursing has 59 certified beds and an average daily population of 56.4 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 Jericho Care Group chain, which operates 7 facilities with an average rating of 2.3 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first certified on February 10, 1971.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 1, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at (559) 275-4785 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (559) 275-4785 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/056281?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.