Evergreen Life Care Homes – Madera
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Memory Care & Hospice Care · California, CA
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

Evergreen Life Care Homes – Madera

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Memory Care & Hospice Care · California, CA
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
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Evergreen Life Care Homes – Madera accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Evergreen Life Care Homes – Madera

Tucked away in Madera, CA, Evergreen Life Care Homes – Madera is a trusted community that provides assisted living, memory care, and hospice care. Residents here remain well-cared for throughout their lives with access to personal care assistance and support in managing chronic conditions. With its dedicated care team, the community ensures residents feel safe and well-cared for amidst a nurturing environment.

Fostering holistic well-being, Evergreen Life Care Homes – Madera conducts a wide array of stimulating activities that cater to physical and social needs. Residents are also free from the hassles of maintaining their living spaces and preparing their meals, giving them plenty of leisure time. Here, everyone is empowered to enjoy a carefree life surrounded by compassionate people who truly care for them.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▲ 27.0% Above CA avg. ▲ 27.0% Above CA avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▲ 43.0% Above CA avg. ▲ 43.0% Above CA avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▼ 4.4% Below CA avg. ▼ 4.4% Below CA avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▼ 26.6% Below CA avg. ▼ 26.6% Below CA avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to California state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 158th out of 346 homes in California. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
4h 8m per day
Rank #158 / 346Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 158th out of 346 homes in California. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the California average, with a ranking across 346 California SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility California avg (4h 13m per day)
vs California avg
-2%

1 of 1 metrics below state avg

Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 3h 49m per day ▼ 6% State avg: 4h 4m per day · National avg: 3h 25m per day

Types of Care at Evergreen Life Care Homes – Madera

Assisted Living Memory Care Hospice Care

Capacity and availability

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy than the California average: 84.7%
Occupancy rate
82.7% Rank #598 / 1407Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 598th out of 1407 homes in California. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1407. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
82 days
Walk Score
Walk Score: 84 / 100 Rank #320 / 2093Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 320th out of 2093 homes in California. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Accept Medicaid

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsPalliative Care, Diabetes Diet & Care, Alzheimer’s Care, Short-Term Stay, Comforting Care, Assisted care with ADLs, Assisted Living Waiver, Senior Living, Care Homes
Operating HoursMonday - Sunday: 08 am - 5 pm

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Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 130
Employees 123
Contractors 7
Staff to resident ratio 2.13:1
18% better than California average
California average ratio: 1.81:1 California average ratio: 1.81:1See full California ranking
Avg staff/day 36
Average shift 7.8 hours
0% compared with California average
California average: 7.7 hours California average shift: 7.7 hoursSee full California ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 25,930

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info 15 total: 11 full-time employees and 4 contractors. 15
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.9 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info 11 total: 10 full-time employees and 1 contractor. 11
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.5 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info 64 total: 63 full-time employees and 1 contractor. 64
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.7 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

0.4%

96 contractor hours this quarter

Registered Nurse: 4 Certified Nursing Assistant: 1 Licensed Practical Nurse: 1 Medical Director: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant6316414,00592100%7.7
Registered Nurse114152,80492100%7.9
Licensed Practical Nurse101112,68592100%8.5
RN Director of Nursing3031,5977683%8.4
Other Dietary Services Staff9099418491%7.4
Dental Services Staff3036625762%8
Speech Language Pathologist4046484246%12
Physical Therapy Aide3035374246%6.9
Physical Therapy Assistant6065344448%4.6
Administrator1014856470%7.6
Nurse Practitioner1014856470%7.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist1012192426%9.1
Dietitian1011482224%6.7
Respiratory Therapy Technician4041141718%6.3
Qualified Social Worker2022478%3.5
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist1012444%6
Medical Director0112022%10
64 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
15 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
11 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
3 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 83%
9 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 91%
3 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 62%
4 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 46%
3 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 46%
6 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 48%
1 Administrator
% of Days 70%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 70%
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 26%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 24%
4 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 18%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 8%
1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
% of Days 4%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 2%

Penalties and fines

Includes penalties issued in 2023-2024

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)

Total fines amount $42K Rank #292 / 354Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 292nd out of 354 homes in California. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the California average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 354 skilled nursing facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
24% lower than California average

California average: $55K

Number of fines 8
239% more fines than California average

California average: 2.4

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 1
102% more payment denials than California average

California average: 0.5

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $42K
California average $55K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

8 penalties in the past 3 years

Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jan 8, 2024
$5K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jan 2, 2024
$5K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Dec 11, 2023
$13K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Nov 6, 2023
$10K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 5.4
18% better than California average

California average: 6.6

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 15.3
35% worse than California average

California average: 11.3

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 9.2%
16% better than California average

California average: 11.1%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 21.3%
88% worse than California average

California average: 11.3%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.1%
33% better than California average

California average: 1.7%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 7.1%
44% worse than California average

California average: 5.0%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.1%
9% better than California average

California average: 1.2%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.3%
In line with California average

California average: 4.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than California average

California average: 6.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 3.5%
66% better than California average

California average: 10.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
In line with California average

California average: 98.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
In line with California average

California average: 98.2%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 93.4%
In line with California average

California average: 94.0%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than California average

California average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 94.4%
In line with California average

California average: 93.2%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

23% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 28 days

Private pay

64% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 28 days

Medicaid

14% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 years

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 61
Medicare
4
6.6% of residents
Medicaid
39
63.9% of residents
Private pay or other
18
29.5% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$5.5M
Operating loss
-$1.6M
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$5.5M Rank #333 / 347Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 333rd out of 347 homes in California. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the California SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Operating loss
-$1.6M
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #324 / 347Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 324th out of 347 homes in California. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the California average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$3.6M
64.5% of revenue Rank #42 / 347Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 42nd out of 347 homes in California. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the California average. Well-run California SNFs typically land around 56–67% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$3.5M
Total costs $7.1M

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Building Type: Single-story

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Recreational Activities

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

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Address 1.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Madera's city center to Evergreen Life Care Homes – Madera's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
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Evergreen Life Care Homes – Madera is located in Madera, California.
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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age
General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
CA

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Frequently Asked Questions about Evergreen Life Care Homes – Madera

Is Evergreen Life Care Homes – Madera in a walkable area?

Evergreen Life Care Homes – Madera has a walk score of 84. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Are there photos of Evergreen Life Care Homes – Madera?

Yes — there are 8 photos of Evergreen Life Care Homes – Madera in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Evergreen Life Care Homes – Madera?

Evergreen Life Care Homes – Madera is located at 1700 Howard Road., Madera, CA 93637.

What is the phone number of Evergreen Life Care Homes – Madera?

(408) 483-0196 will put you in contact with the team at Evergreen Life Care Homes – Madera.

Is Evergreen Life Care Homes – Madera Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Yes — Evergreen Life Care Homes – Madera is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

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