Palms Care Center
1010 Ventura Avenue, Chowchilla, CA 93610
Avalon Care Center - Chowchilla is located in the heart of central valley. Chowchilla is a peaceful community centered between Hwy 99 and Hwy 152, with no more than a twenty minute trip to either Madera or Merced for shopping convenience. Avalon Care Center - Chowchilla is tucked away from busy streets and has spacious grounds with lush greenery for a tranquil experience. Our 65 bed capacity allows for a more personalized experience coupled with more emphasis on individual quality care.
Operated by Avalon Health Care Group, which runs 63 communities in our directory.
Palms Care Center is licensed for 65 beds, about typical for the area, where senior care communities in Madera County average about 57 beds.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 92% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.
Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Madera County average about 2.8 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in April 2025 and recorded 8 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.2 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.3 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 37%.
The community is located in Madera County, CA.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 39 problems at Palms Care Center. 2 findings involved harm to a resident, including 1 that put residents in immediate danger. 2 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nursing and Physician Services
Post nurse staffing information every day.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nutrition and Dietary
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Environmental
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Palms Care Center offers assisted living, nursing home care, and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 65
- Occupancy 92%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.2
- Annual staff turnover 37%
- Last health inspection April 2025
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