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Nursing homes in Tulare, CA

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

3certified nursing homes
0rated 4 or 5 stars overall

How Tulare compares

 TulareTulare CountyCalifornia
Nursing homes3161,165
Average Medicare overall rating2.33.13.2
Rated 4 or 5 stars0%50%46%
Citations per home, last 3 years58.339.641.3
Serious citations per home0.30.81.0
Homes with a federal fine33%50%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
Grand Oaks Care
99 beds
★★★☆☆ ★★★☆☆ ★★☆☆☆ 42 0 None
Tulare Healthcare & Wellness Center, LP
97 beds
★★☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆ ★★☆☆☆ 57 0 None
Orchards at Tulare
99 beds
★★☆☆☆ ★☆☆☆☆ ★★★☆☆ 76 1 $68,938

Grand Oaks Care

897 North M Street · 99 beds · Ajc Healthcare · (559) 687-1340

3of 5
overall

42 citations since November 2023

0 actual harm or danger42 potential harm0 minimal

See all 55 citations

Orchards at Tulare

604 E. Merritt Ave. · 99 beds · Ajc Healthcare · (559) 686-1601

2of 5
overall

76 citations since November 2023

1 actual harm or danger75 potential harm0 minimal

See all 87 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.