About Vineyards At FowlerVineyards At Fowler is located at 1306 East Sumner Avenue, Fowler, CA, reachable at (559) 834-2542. This For profit – Limited Liability company facility operates 49.0 certified beds and serves an average of 45 residents per day. It is part of the Ajc Healthcare network (14 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1973-07-01. The facility currently holds a below average (2-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
#6814 of 14703 nationally – #731 of 1162 in California
Who Is This Facility Best For?
Vineyards At Fowler may be considered for families with limited options in Fowler, 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)
★★★★★3 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★2 / 5
5-Year Rating Trends
Overall Rating
Health Inspection Rating
Quality of Care (QM)
Staffing Rating
Average Residents per Day
Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)
Staffing InsightVineyards At Fowler currently provides 4 hours 19 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 16 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 45.1% — above the national average of ~35%.
Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
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 45 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours11 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 SummaryThe facility has received 10 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $233,407. One substantiated complaint was recorded across the 5-year period.
Nationally, Vineyards At Fowler ranks 6814th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 73.2/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within CA, it ranks 731st out of 1,162 nursing homes. In Fowler, it ranks 2nd out of 2 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #3,124 nationally and RN hours rank #13,211 nationally (#1036 in CA).
Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
CA State Rank
Note
2022
3.90
#4,949 / 14,703
#713 / 1,162
Above average
2023
4.10
#3,610 / 14,703
#544 / 1,162
Top 25%
2024
3.84
#5,329 / 14,703
#848 / 1,162
Above average
2025
4.11
#3,935 / 14,703
#612 / 1,162
Above average
2026
4.31
#3,124 / 14,703
#486 / 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
0.43
#10,189 / 14,703
#677 / 1,162
Below average
2023
0.39
#10,509 / 14,703
#668 / 1,162
Below average
2024
0.17
#13,869 / 14,703
#1,085 / 1,162
⚠️ Bottom 10%
2025
0.27
#13,022 / 14,703
#985 / 1,162
⚠️ Bottom 25%
2026
0.26
#13,211 / 14,703
#1,036 / 1,162
⚠️ Bottom 25%
Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Frequently Asked Questions
Vineyards At Fowler is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1973-07-01. 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) 834-2542 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.
Vineyards At Fowler 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 (3★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 73.2/100, placing it #6814 of 14703 facilities nationally and #731 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 Vineyards At Fowler receives a reported average of 4 hours 19 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 16 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 1 hour 7 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 55 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 45 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 45.1%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.
The facility has received 10 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $233,407. One substantiated complaint was recorded across the 5-year period. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 109.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Nationally, Vineyards At Fowler ranks 6814th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 73.2/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within CA, it ranks 731st out of 1,162 nursing homes. In Fowler, it ranks 2nd out of 2 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #3,124 nationally and RN hours rank #13,211 nationally (#1036 in CA). Our composite quality score of 73.2/100 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 Fowler, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/california/fowler/
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.