Valley View Care Center
Delano, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555053) · 53 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record · 2 payment denials
Phone: (661) 725-2501 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Valley View Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Valley View Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 4.6 hours per resident per day, with roughly 0.32 RN hours per resident per day, a staffing rating of 3 stars, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 35.4%.
Valley View Care Center has no federal fines on record, but CMS lists 2 payment denials for this facility. CMS also displays its abuse icon for Valley View Care Center, meaning families should review the facility's inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare.
About this facility
Valley View Care Center is a 53-bed skilled nursing facility in Delano, Kern County, California, with an average of 51.3 residents. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since July 1977 and is operated as a for-profit corporation, part of the Ajc Healthcare chain, which includes 14 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.2 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Valley View Care Center holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, its quality measure rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Total nurse staffing time is reported at 4.603 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse time at 0.32272 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.4%.
CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total), but there are 2 payment denials on record. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating a substantiated instance related to abuse, neglect, or exploitation; families are encouraged to review the full inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
There has been no change in ownership at this facility within the past 12 months. This profile is based on data published by CMS Care Compare; families should confirm current details and ratings directly with the facility and on Care Compare, as figures are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Valley View Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Valley View Care Center is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.6 hours per resident per day, including about 0.32 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars and a nursing turnover rate of 35.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00 total), but there are 2 payment denials on record for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility; no Special Focus status is indicated in the data provided. Families should review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Valley View Care Center has 53 certified beds and an average of 51.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation 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 July 1, 1977.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for health inspections (2 stars), staffing (3 stars), quality measures (3 stars), and an overall rating (2 stars) that combines these components.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 6617252501 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6617252501 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current CMS data for Valley View Care Center at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555053?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.