State average 12.5
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
A distinguished senior living community situated in the serene residential area of West Tulare Avenue, Visalia, CA, Westgate Gardens Care Center offers short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, long-term care, complex wound care, and hospice services. As a four-star rated Medicare community, Westgate Gardens Care Center continuously provides top-tier care and assistance for seniors to have a safe healing journey. The community doubles its efforts to create a care plan that best matches residents’ special needs and aspirations.
With round-the-clock care and assistance from a team of compassionate and highly skilled professionals consisting of licensed nurses, seniors can ease their minds and live comfortably. Ideally placed near convenient amenities such as Kaweah Health Medical Hospital and stunning attractions, the community ensures residents are well-cared for. Westgate Gardens Care Center strives to provide a safe place for seniors to heal and experience unrivaled care in its cozy spaces.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
| 54 | 10 | This facility has 440% more total citations than a typical California nursing home (54 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 440% worse |
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Citations per inspection
| 2.2 | 3.3 | This facility has 33% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California nursing home (2.2 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 33% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
| 9 | 16 | This facility has 44% fewer total visits than a typical California nursing home (9 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 44% better |
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Complaint visits
| 9 | 13 | This facility has 31% fewer complaint visits than a typical California nursing home (9 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 31% better |
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Other visits
| 0 | 7 | This facility has 100% fewer other visits than a typical California nursing home (0 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 100% better |
State average 12.5
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
State average 50.2
State average 4.65
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
30 of 55 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 25 of 55 resulted from complaint investigations.
State average: 0.4
State average: 1
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
285 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 136 | 0 | 136 | 33,082 | 92 | 100% | 7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 38 | 0 | 38 | 13,034 | 92 | 100% | 9.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 0 | 9 | 3,110 | 92 | 100% | 8.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,784 | 67 | 73% | 7.6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,728 | 70 | 76% | 7.7 |
| Qualified Activities Professional | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,611 | 91 | 99% | 9.5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1,317 | 80 | 87% | 7.7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,264 | 75 | 82% | 7.1 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 982 | 90 | 98% | 7.4 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 959 | 64 | 70% | 7.8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 771 | 61 | 66% | 7.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 760 | 68 | 74% | 6.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 464 | 58 | 63% | 8 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 451 | 60 | 65% | 7.5 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 428 | 63 | 68% | 6.8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 315 | 44 | 48% | 7.2 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 30 | 33% | 1 |
Includes penalties issued in 2025
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
2 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
81% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
13% of new residents, often for short stays.
6% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Conducts clinical research trials to develop and test new treatments
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Westgate Gardens Care Center from 2012–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
No pets allowed
Building Type: Single-story
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (81% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
3.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Visalia's city center to Westgate Gardens Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
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88
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80
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Facility
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CA AVG
104
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#418 / 1644 |
31.4%
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55
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50.2
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4.6
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36
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Westgate Gardens Care Center has a walk score of 36. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Westgate Gardens Care Center's occupancy is 93.7%.
Westgate Gardens Care Center has been operating for approximately 42 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
No, Westgate Gardens Care Center has a no-pet policy.
Westgate Gardens Care Center is registered as a for-profit in CA.
Yes — there are 24 photos of Westgate Gardens Care Center in the photo gallery on this page.
Westgate Gardens Care Center is located at 4525 W Tulare Ave, Visalia, CA 93277.
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