Shafter Nursing Care in Shafter, CA has an overall 3-star rating. Key concerns are a 2-star staffing rating with reported nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.74 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day), plus a recent federal penalty and $27,439 in fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: February 10, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $27,439recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.7391.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.34
Licensed practical nurses
0.90
Nurse aides
2.50
Weekend nursing
3.44
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 39%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
6.5%4.8%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.7%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%2.1%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
2%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
21.7%44.7%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—14.4%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
13.6%8.6%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
23.5%22.8%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
13.8%8.6%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.6%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited November 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: G
The home failed to protect residents from the wrongful use of their belongings or money. Cited September 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 602 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited December 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to have a registered nurse on duty enough hours each day and to keep a registered nurse as the full-time director of nursing. Cited October 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 727 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure residents fully understood their health status, care, and treatments. Cited December 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 552 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $9,505 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $17,934 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $27,439 in total fines.
Federal fine
Nov 19, 2024
$9,505
Federal fine
Sep 17, 2024
$17,934
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Occupancy
87.7 residents on an average day (89% of 99 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 55 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.