Fowler Care Center
Fowler, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555918) · 46 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (559) 834-2519 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Fowler Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Fowler Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 4.19 hours per resident per day, including 0.19 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.8%.
Fowler Care Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Fowler Care Center is a 46-bed skilled nursing facility in Fowler, Fresno County, California, with an average daily census of 43.2 residents. It is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since November 9, 2019. The facility is part of the Ajc Healthcare chain, which operates 14 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.2 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Fowler Care Center holds an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the state average of 3.16 for California. The facility's four component ratings are: Health Inspection, 2 stars; Staffing, 2 stars; and Quality Measures, 5 stars, combining to produce the 3-star overall rating.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 4.19 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) staffing at 0.19 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines and $0.00 in total fine amounts for this facility — no federal fines on record. There are also 0 payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated under the Special Focus Facility program.
CMS records indicate no change in ownership within the past 12 months for this facility. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Fowler Care Center has a 3-star overall CMS rating, which is at the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Fowler Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.19 hours per resident per day, with 0.19 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing turnover rate of 50.8%; the staffing star rating is 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Fowler Care Center has 46 certified beds and an average daily census of 43.2 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 Ajc Healthcare chain, which includes 14 facilities with an average rating of 2.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since November 9, 2019.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; here they are 2, 2, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at (559) 834-2519 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (559) 834-2519 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555918?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.