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Nursing homes in Hanford, CA

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

3certified nursing homes
2rated 4 or 5 stars overall

How Hanford compares

 HanfordKings CountyCalifornia
Nursing homes331,165
Average Medicare overall rating3.73.73.2
Rated 4 or 5 stars67%67%46%
Citations per home, last 3 years26.026.041.3
Serious citations per home1.01.01.0
Homes with a federal fine33%33%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
Kings Healthcare & Wellness Center LP
70 beds
★★★★☆ ★★★★☆ ★☆☆☆☆ 11 1 $8,824
Hanford Post Acute
124 beds
★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆ ★★★☆☆ 42 1 None
Brighton Post Acute
133 beds
★★★☆☆ ★★★☆☆ ★★★☆☆ 25 1 None

Hanford Post Acute

1007 West Lacey Blvd · 124 beds · Pacs Group · (559) 582-2871

4of 5
overall

42 citations since November 2023

1 actual harm or danger38 potential harm3 minimal

See all 43 citations

Brighton Post Acute

361 E. Grangeville Blvd · 133 beds · West Harbor Healthcare · (559) 582-9221

3of 5
overall

25 citations since November 2023

1 actual harm or danger23 potential harm1 minimal

See all 35 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.