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Nursing homes in Delano, CA

All 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Delano, with Medicare ratings, federal fines and inspection citations. Best overall rating first.

3certified nursing homes
0rated 4 or 5 stars overall

How Delano compares

 DelanoKern CountyCalifornia
Nursing homes3171,165
Average Medicare overall rating1.71.83.2
Rated 4 or 5 stars0%12%46%
Citations per home, last 3 years60.759.441.3
Serious citations per home1.72.11.0
Homes with a federal fine67%94%39%

Serious means actual harm or immediate danger (Medicare severity G–L). Source: CMS, processed October 1, 2026.

Statewide: most serious citations and fines
Nursing homes at a glance
Nursing homeOverallInspectionsStaffingCitations, 3 yrsSeriousFines
Adventist Health Delano
51 beds
★★☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆ 58 2 $123,442
Valley View Care Center
53 beds
★★☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆ 68 1 None
Delano District Skilled Nursing Facility
141 beds
★☆☆☆☆ ★☆☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆ 56 2 $17,966

Adventist Health Delano

1401 Garces Hwy · 51 beds · Adventist Health · (661) 721-5591

2of 5
overall

58 citations since November 2023

2 actual harm or danger56 potential harm0 minimal

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Valley View Care Center

729 Browning Road · 53 beds · Ajc Healthcare · (661) 725-2501

2of 5
overall

68 citations since November 2023

1 actual harm or danger67 potential harm0 minimal

See all 68 citations

How to read these ratings

Medicare rates every certified nursing home from one to five stars. The inspection rating weighs most. Staffing comes from payroll records, quality from health measures such as falls and infections. Visit at different times of day before you decide.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare, processed October 1, 2026. Agencies are listed by the city of their office; many serve nearby cities too. Confirm a license with the state before you decide.