Vineyards At Fowler
Fowler, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055454) · 49 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (559) 834-2542 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Vineyards At Fowler has a CMS overall rating of 2 stars, below the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Vineyards At Fowler reports total nurse staffing of about 4.71 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.28 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 59.6%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 2 stars.
Vineyards At Fowler has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus status listed for this facility in the data provided.
About this facility
Vineyards At Fowler is a 49-bed skilled nursing facility in Fowler, Fresno County, California, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since July 1973. The facility averages 44.1 residents and operates as a for-profit limited liability company. It 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, Vineyards At Fowler holds an overall rating of 2 stars, which is below the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection 2 stars, quality measures 4 stars, and staffing 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.70592 per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours at 0.28468 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 59.6%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials. No abuse icon is present in the data, and no Special Focus status has been assigned.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current details.
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?
Vineyards At Fowler has an overall CMS rating of 2 stars, which is below the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.71 hours per resident per day, with 0.28 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover is 59.6%; the staffing star rating is 2.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data shows no abuse icon and no Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 49 beds and averages 44.1 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 operates 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, 1973.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspection, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; here they are 2, 2, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 5598342542 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 5598342542 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055454?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.