Public Record
Shafter Nursing Care
From CMS
Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 3 / 5
- Certified beds
- 99
- Avg. residents per day
- 87.7
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 79
- Inspections on file
- 21
- Last inspection
- 2026-02-10
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Citations
79 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0628Generalpotential for harm
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
- 0161Generalpotential for harm
Use approved construction type or materials.
- 0727Generalpotential for harm
Have 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.
- 0730Generalpotential for harm
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0031Generalpotential for harm
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
- 0354Generalpotential for harm
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
- 0355Generalpotential for harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- 0914Generalpotential for harm
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- 0552Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
- 0638Generalpotential for harm
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
- 0346Generalpotential for harm
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
- 0644Generalpotential for harm
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
- 0656Seriousactual harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0602Seriousactual harm
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
- 0609Generalpotential for harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- 0606Generalpotential for harm
Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
- 0658Generalpotential for harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- 0600Generalpotential for harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- 0609Generalpotential for harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- 0625Generalpotential for harm
Notify 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.
- 0626Generalpotential for harm
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
- 0687Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate foot care.
- 0584Generalpotential for harm
Honor 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.
- 0607Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0553Generalpotential for harm
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
- 0345Generalpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0521Generalpotential for harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- 0741Generalpotential for harm
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- 0918Generalpotential for harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- 0550Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- 0558Generalpotential for harm
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
- 0641Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- 0695Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- 0727Generalpotential for harm
Have 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.
- 0758Generalpotential for harm
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0623Generalpotential for harm
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
- 0760Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
- 0725Generalpotential for harm
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0741Generalpotential for harm
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- 0511Generalpotential for harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- 0363Generalpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0712Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
- 0355Generalpotential for harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- 0726Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
- 0773Generalpotential for harm
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
- 0800Generalpotential for harm
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
- 0804Generalpotential for harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0321Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 0221Generalpotential for harm
Provide rooms that can be unlocked from inside without a key.
- 0550Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- 0554Generalpotential for harm
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
- 0561Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
- 0567Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
- 0637Generalpotential for harm
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
- 0645Generalpotential for harm
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0676Generalpotential for harm
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
- 0679Generalpotential for harm
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0690Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- 0923Generalpotential for harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- 0920Generalpotential for harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- 0919Generalpotential for harm
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
- 0918Generalpotential for harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- 0711Generalpotential for harm
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
- 0004Generalpotential for harm
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- 0023Generalpotential for harm
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
- 0018Generalpotential for harm
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
- 0024Generalpotential for harm
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
- 0030Generalpotential for harm
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
- 0031Generalpotential for harm
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Inspection history
Every health inspection on record
Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.
- View inspection reportInspection1 deficiency
- View inspection reportInspection12 deficiencies
- Inspection12 deficiencies
F 0552 Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to follow their policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Informed Consent for eight…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection1 deficiency
F 0656 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Level of Harm - Actual harm Residents Affected - Few Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to implement one of six sampled…
Read full statement of deficiencies - View inspection reportInspection1 deficiency
- Inspection2 deficiencies
F 0602 Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Level of Harm - Actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to protect one of three sampled…
Read full statement of deficiencies - View inspection reportInspection1 deficiency
- View inspection reportInspection1 deficiency
- Inspection2 deficiencies
F 0600 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection2 deficiencies
F 0625 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Notify 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. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE…
Read full statement of deficiencies
Showing the 10 most recent inspections. 11 earlier inspections are also on record.
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Shafter Nursing Care?
- Shafter Nursing Care is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Shafter, CA, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 056035.
- What is the CMS rating for Shafter Nursing Care?
- Shafter Nursing Care has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Shafter Nursing Care have?
- Shafter Nursing Care is certified for 99 beds. It serves an average of 87.7 residents per day.
- How many citations does Shafter Nursing Care have?
- Shafter Nursing Care has 79 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Shafter Nursing Care last inspected?
- Shafter Nursing Care was last inspected on February 10, 2026. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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