Tulare Healthcare & Wellness Center, Lp
Tulare, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055649) · 97 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (559) 686-8581 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Tulare Healthcare & Wellness Center holds a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Tulare Healthcare & Wellness Center reports total nurse staffing of about 4.10 hours per resident per day, including approximately 0.21 RN hours per resident per day, earning a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars. CMS has not reported a nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility in the available data.
Tulare Healthcare & Wellness Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials on record according to CMS data. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility.
About this facility
Tulare Healthcare & Wellness Center, LP is a for-profit nursing home located in Tulare, California, certified for 97 beds with an average of 89.3 residents. The facility is Medicare and Medicaid certified and has been operating since January 17, 1974.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3.16. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, staffing rating of 2 stars, and a quality measure (QM) rating of 3 stars. These ratings reflect CMS's assessment of the facility's inspection history, staffing levels, and clinical quality measures as of the most recent Care Compare data update.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 4.10, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day of approximately 0.21. Nursing staff turnover data was not provided in this dataset.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility status noted in the available data.
This facility is part of a chain, Corporate Interface Services, which operates 40 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.5 stars across the chain. CMS data indicates no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so the current ratings reflect the current operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, the facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.10 hours per resident per day, with roughly 0.21 RN hours per resident per day, corresponding to a staffing rating of 2 stars; turnover data was not reported.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is flagged and this facility is not listed under CMS's Special Focus program in the available data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 97 beds and has an average daily population of 89.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit individual owner and is part of the Corporate Interface Services chain, which operates 40 facilities nationwide with an average rating of 2.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on January 17, 1974.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 2, 2, and 3 stars respectively, combining into an overall 2-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines such as short-term rehabilitation; contact the facility at (559) 686-8581 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at (559) 686-8581 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data for this facility at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055649?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.