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Our editorial team analyzed 11 nursing homes in Fresno, CA using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in CA
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Avg Overall CMS Rating:3.4/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Fresno, CA. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average:3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating:3.0/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Fresno, CA. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average:3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating:3.0/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Fresno, CA. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average:3.0/ 5
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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.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
$11.0M*Fiscal year ending 10/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility$11.0M*Fiscal year ending 10/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
CA AVG$17.0M
Rank#218 / 295
$6.5M*Fiscal year ending 10/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility$6.5M*Fiscal year ending 10/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
CA AVG$7.0M
Rank#205 / 295
58.7%*Fiscal year ending 10/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility58.7%*Fiscal year ending 10/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
$17.2M*Fiscal year ending 03/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility$17.2M*Fiscal year ending 03/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
CA AVG$17.0M
Rank#137 / 295
$10.3M*Fiscal year ending 03/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility$10.3M*Fiscal year ending 03/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
CA AVG$7.0M
Rank#73 / 295
60%*Fiscal year ending 03/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility60%*Fiscal year ending 03/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
$6.3M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility$6.3M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
CA AVG$17.0M
Rank#278 / 295
$4.8M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility$4.8M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
CA AVG$7.0M
Rank#246 / 295
75.9%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility75.9%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Sierra Vista Healthcare Center in Fresno, California, provides skilled nursing, memory care, hospice, and respite stays. The clinical team delivers 24-hour medical support and physical rehabilitation, averaging 3 hours and 53 minutes of direct nursing care per resident each day. This direct care is split among registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nurse aides.
The property features a barber shop, local transportation services, housekeeping, and laundry care. Daily activities operate under structured wellness programming, and the facility maintains a designated concern-resolution setup to handle family communications.
The surrounding Fresno neighborhood holds a walkability score of 55 out of 100, which means that some daily errands can be handled on foot by residents or visitors.
Prospective representatives researching skilled nursing or dementia care options can get in touch with Sierra Vista Healthcare Center directly to discuss specific room availability, look into direct care schedules, or organize a walkthrough.
Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Fresno, CA
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in California?
Assisted living in California is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does California Medicaid cover nursing home care?
Yes — California Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.
What is nursing home care?
Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.
How many nursing homes are listed on this page?
This page features 11 nursing homes in Fresno, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right nursing home in Fresno, CA?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Fresno, CA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Fresno, CA?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.
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