Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District
Nursing Home Facility
1104 Ventura Ave., Chowchilla, CA 93610
Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District is a senior care community located in Chowchilla, CA. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Chowchilla area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (559) 665-3781.
With 29 beds, Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Madera County average about 57 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 99% 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 February 2026 and recorded 6 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.1 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 28%.
The community is located in Madera County, CA.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 23 problems at Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District. 1 finding involved harm to a resident. 4 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home 10 times, a total of $66,325.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Caused harm to a resident, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
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 Rights
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
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.
Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Government - Hospital district
- Beds / units 29
- Occupancy 99%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.1
- Annual staff turnover 28%
- Last health inspection February 2026
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