Veterans Home of California-Fresno
2811 W. California Avenue, Fresno, CA 93706
Veterans Home of California-Fresno is a senior care community located in Fresno, CA. It provides assisted living and senior living for older adults in the Fresno area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call 5594934400.
Operated by California Department of Veterans Affairs, which runs 4 communities in our directory.
With 186 beds, Veterans Home of California-Fresno is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Fresno average about 22 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Fresno average about 3.4 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in January 2026 and recorded 9 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 6.0 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.5 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Fresno average about 4.2 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 28%.
The community is located in Fresno County, CA.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 29 problems at Veterans Home of California-Fresno. None of them caused harm to a resident. 5 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, 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 appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Pharmacy Service
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Pharmacy Service
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
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, 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 Rights
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Administration
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
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.
Veterans Home of California-Fresno offers assisted living and senior living.
Facility details
- Beds / units 186
- Nursing hours per resident/day 6.0
- Annual staff turnover 28%
- Last health inspection January 2026
Resident & family reviews
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