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1925 E. Houston Ave Visalia, CA 93292 · Tulare County
All 6 nursing homes in Visalia, CA (6 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 055604 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Visalia Post Acute a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Visalia Post Acute as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall, below the California average of 3.2.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 3.86 hours per resident per day at Visalia Post Acute, below the California median of 4.27 (US median: 3.72). About 0.21 of those hours are from registered nurses. Weekend staffing is close to its all-week average. 39.9% of nursing staff left within a year (California median 36%).
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Visalia Post Acute: Medicare and Medicaid
Visalia Post Acute is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet California's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on March 6, 2026 and found 14 deficiencies, plus 10 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 74 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 74 citations at Visalia Post Acute across 26 inspection dates, 33 of them from complaint investigations. 1 was at the actual-harm level (G–I), most recently on May 21, 2026. The most common areas cited were resident assessment and care planning (18) and resident rights (16). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents" (tag F0689, level G, May 21, 2026). 3 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
August 10, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
July 29, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
June 30, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
June 26, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
June 9, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
May 21, 2026 · 2 citations, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
May 4, 2026 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
DEnsure 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.
March 6, 2026 · 14 citations
FHonor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
FHire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.
FHave a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
FSet up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
ETimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DEnsure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
DProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
DEnsure 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.
DProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DMake sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
DMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
BProvide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
January 12, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
September 3, 2025 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection
DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
DProvide appropriate foot care.
May 29, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
May 16, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
March 20, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DPermit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
February 10, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DPlan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
February 3, 2025 · 18 citations
FHonor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
FProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
FGive their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
EProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
EInform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
DHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
DNotify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
DCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
DEnsure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
DProvide or obtain dental services for each resident.
DProvide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
DEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
DProvide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
October 2, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DMake sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
August 15, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DEstablish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
June 28, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProvide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
May 16, 2024 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection
DHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DProvide appropriate foot care.
May 8, 2024 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection
DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
DSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
April 3, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
February 5, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
January 16, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
December 7, 2023 · 9 citations
EHonor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
EEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
DHave a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DProvide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
DMake sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
October 20, 2023 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
October 4, 2023 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection
DHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Questions to ask on a tour of Visalia Post Acute
- Inspectors cited the home at the actual-harm level on May 21, 2026 under the rule on quality of life and care. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on March 6, 2026. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
2 penalties in the last three years, including $9,016 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | Fine | $9,016 |
| May 21, 2026 | Payment Denial | 3 days of payments denied |
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| August 2026 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 |
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Hospitals near Visalia Post Acute
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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1.7 mi
Kaweah Delta Medical Center VisaliaEmergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5Median ER visit 4h 14m for patients treated and sent home
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9.2 mi
Adventist Health Tulare TulareEmergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5Median ER visit 3h 18m for patients treated and sent home
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21.0 mi
Adventist Health Reedley ReedleyEmergency roomMedian ER visit 2h 24m for patients treated and sent home
Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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