Shafter Nursing Care
140 East Tulare Avenue · 99 beds · (661) 746-3912
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How Shafter compares
| Shafter | Kern County | California | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing homes | 1 | 17 | 1,165 |
| Average Medicare overall rating | 4.0 | 1.8 | 3.2 |
| Rated 4 or 5 stars | 100% | 12% | 46% |
| Citations per home, last 3 years | 26.0 | 59.4 | 41.3 |
| Serious citations per home | 2.0 | 2.1 | 1.0 |
| Homes with a federal fine | 100% | 94% | 39% |
Serious means actual harm or immediate danger (Medicare severity G–L). Source: CMS, processed October 1, 2026.
| Nursing home | Overall | Inspections | Staffing | Citations, 3 yrs | Serious | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shafter Nursing Care 99 beds | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | 26 | 2 | $27,439 |
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.
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Nursing homes near Shafter
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.