Palms Care Center
Chowchilla, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055047) · 65 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (559) 665-4826 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Palms Care Center holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars, with a 4-star health inspection rating and a 3-star staffing rating.
Palms Care Center reports 4.15 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.27 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5 and a nursing staff turnover rate of 37.3%.
Palms Care Center has no federal fines on record, with $0.00 in total fines and no payment denials, and CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Palms Care Center is a 65-bed nursing home in Chowchilla, Madera County, California, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 1967. It currently serves an average of 59.5 residents and operates as a for-profit facility under a Limited Liability Company ownership structure. There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Palms Care Center holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its four component ratings are: Health Inspection rating of 4 stars, Quality Measures rating of 3 stars, and Staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 4.15 hours per resident per day, with 0.27 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.3%.
On penalties: CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility, with $0.00 in total fines, and no payment denials on file.
Palms Care Center is part of the Ajc Healthcare chain, which operates 14 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.2 stars across the chain — notably lower than this facility's individual 4-star overall rating.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare and reflects the most recently published data vintage available from that source. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection record and quality measure details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Palms Care Center has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.15 hours per resident per day, with 0.27 RN hours per resident per day, a staffing rating of 3 stars, and nursing turnover of 37.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines on record and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is listed in the CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Palms Care Center is certified for 65 beds and has an average of 59.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as 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 was first approved for certification on January 1, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures; Palms Care Center scores 4, 4, 3, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify short-term rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 5596654826 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The CMS data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5596654826 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest inspection, staffing, and quality data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055047?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.