GRAND OAKS CARE – TULARE, CA

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Grand Oaks Care

897 NORTH M STREET, Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 687-1340
99 beds
All Tulare facilities
2.0*
Overall
2.0*
Health Inspection
4.0*
Quality Care
2.0*
Staffing
70.07
Score /100
#8250
National Rank

#8250
of 14703 facilities
National
43.9% position
#840
of 1162 in CA
State Rank
#14
of 16 in Tulare
County Rank
#2
of 3 in Tulare
City Rank
#2
of 3 in ZIP 93274
ZIP Rank






About Grand Oaks CareGrand Oaks Care is located at 897 North M Street, Tulare, CA, reachable at (559) 687-1340. This For profit – Limited Liability company facility operates 99.0 certified beds and serves an average of 91 residents per day. It is part of the Ajc Healthcare network (14 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 2009-06-26. The facility currently holds a below average (2-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
Facility

Grand Oaks Care

Address

897 North M Street, Tulare, CA 93274

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 99 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Limited Liability company
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: AJC HEALTHCARE

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
⚠️ Below Average (2★) overall rating
Health Inspection
⚠️ Below Average (2★) health inspection
Staffing
⚠️ Below Average (2★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Above Average (4★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 4 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
➡️ Stable over 5 years
70.07
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#8250 of 14703 nationally – #840 of 1162 in California

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Grand Oaks Care may be considered for families with limited options in Tulare, CA, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. It is particularly well-suited for long-term residents based on its Quality Measure scores. Families should inquire about nurse-to-resident ratios, as the CMS Staffing Rating is currently 2 out of 5.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

2 / 5
Health Inspection

2 / 5
Staffing Rating

2 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

4 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

3 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightGrand Oaks Care currently provides 4 hours 12 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 22 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 2 out of 5 is below average — a point worth discussing with facility management before admission. Total nursing staff turnover stands at 44.8% — above the national average of ~35%.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing4 hours 12 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 47 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours1 hour 3 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours22 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours5 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 52 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours13 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryIn the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $34,492. 73 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 1
Total Fines Amount $34492.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 1
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 156.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#8,250
of 14,703
National
Bottom 44%
#840
CA State
Bottom 28% in CA
#14
of 16
️ Tulare County
#14 of 16
#2
of 3
️ Tulare
#2 of 3
#2
of 3
ZIP 93274
#2 of 3

Nationally, Grand Oaks Care ranks 8250th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 70.1/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within CA, it ranks 840th out of 1,162 nursing homes. In Tulare, it ranks 2nd out of 3 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 3. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #3,640 nationally and RN hours rank #11,700 nationally (#828 in CA).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank CA State Rank Note
2022 4.45 #2,330 / 14,703 #328 / 1,162 Top 25%
2023 4.18 #3,182 / 14,703 #456 / 1,162 Top 25%
2024 4.19 #3,232 / 14,703 #465 / 1,162 Top 25%
2025 4.14 #3,784 / 14,703 #582 / 1,162 Above average
2026 4.20 #3,640 / 14,703 #593 / 1,162 Top 25%

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank CA State Rank Note
2022 0.28 #12,730 / 14,703 #974 / 1,162 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2023 0.20 #13,473 / 14,703 #1,042 / 1,162 ⚠️ Bottom 10%
2024 0.30 #12,367 / 14,703 #872 / 1,162 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2025 0.39 #10,878 / 14,703 #699 / 1,162 Below average
2026 0.36 #11,700 / 14,703 #828 / 1,162 ⚠️ Bottom 25%

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Grand Oaks Care is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 2009-06-26. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (559) 687-1340 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Grand Oaks Care holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (2★), Staffing (2★), and Quality of Resident Care (4★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 70.1/100, placing it #8250 of 14703 facilities nationally and #840 of 1162 in California. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Grand Oaks Care receives a reported average of 4 hours 12 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 22 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 1 hour 3 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 47 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 52 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 2 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 44.8%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

In the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $34,492. 73 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $34,492, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 1. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 156.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Grand Oaks Care ranks 8250th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 70.1/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within CA, it ranks 840th out of 1,162 nursing homes. In Tulare, it ranks 2nd out of 3 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 3. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #3,640 nationally and RN hours rank #11,700 nationally (#828 in CA). Our composite quality score of 70.1/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Tulare, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/california/tulare/

Contact and Location

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Address

897 NORTH M STREET, Tulare, CA 93274
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Legal Name

GRAND OAKS CARE LLC

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 99
Average Residents / Day 91 (93% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Limited Liability company
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Tulare County, CA
City Tulare, CA
ZIP Code 93274
Approved Since June 26, 2009
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 555861
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
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