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Avalon Health Care – Madera
1700 Howard Rd, Madera, CA 93637
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Avalon Health Care – Madera Description
Avalon Health Care – Madera is a community that offers nursing care, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is located in Madera, California and is part of the Avalon Health Care network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 making it the highest rated community in the city out of 2 communities. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 4 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Reviews of Avalon Health Care Madera show a mix of experiences. Many reviewers praise the staff for their professionalism, care, and teamwork. Positive comments highlight the supportive environment for both residents and employees, with specific mentions of the nursing, therapy, and administrative staff being friendly, kind, and accessible. Several reviewers, including family members of residents and employees, commend Avalon for its great team, excellent rehabilitation services, and the overall quality of care provided.
However, there are also critical reviews that raise concerns about the facility. Some family members have reported issues with communication, particularly regarding the handling of sensitive information and decision-making processes. There are also complaints about the physical condition of the facility, including outdated equipment and cleanliness. A few reviewers have expressed dissatisfaction with the level of care, mentioning instances of neglect, inadequate response times, and issues with the food quality.
One particularly distressing account involves a resident who contracted COVID-19 shortly after being discharged, leading to their death, which has left the family feeling heartbroken and guilty. Another review mentions poor treatment of a resident in the late stages of dementia, including theft of personal items and lack of proper care.
Despite the mixed reviews, there are stories of successful rehabilitation and recovery, with some residents and their families expressing gratitude for the support and care received. Avalon Health Care Madera is described by some as a place where hard work and dedication to residents' well-being are evident, though it's clear that experiences can vary significantly.
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Health
Activities
Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 4
Health inspection rating: 4
Staffing rating: 1
Quality measure rating: 5
Long-term quality measure rating:
5
Short-term quality measure rating:
5
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Jan. 1, 1971
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 64
Total current residents: 50
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 0
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 1
Total cost of fines: $5000
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-03-05 | 2020-03-23 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2020-03-05 | 2020-03-23 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. |
| 2020-03-05 | 2020-03-23 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2020-03-05 | 2020-03-23 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
| 2019-05-09 | 2019-06-04 | D | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Implement emergency and standby power systems. |
| 2019-05-09 | 2019-06-04 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
| 2019-05-09 | 2019-06-04 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. |
| 2019-05-09 | 2019-06-04 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2018-06-21 | 2018-07-10 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. |
| 2018-06-21 | 2018-07-10 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish emergency prep training and testing. |
| 2018-06-21 | 2018-07-10 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
| 2018-06-21 | 2018-07-10 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2018-06-21 | 2018-07-10 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2018-06-21 | 2018-07-10 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-02-07 | 2020-03-11 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. |
| 2020-02-07 | 2020-03-11 | E | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2020-02-07 | 2020-03-11 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2020-02-07 | 2020-03-11 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. |
| 2020-02-07 | 2020-03-11 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. |
| 2020-02-07 | 2020-03-11 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2020-02-07 | 2020-03-11 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| 2020-02-07 | 2020-03-11 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2019-04-05 | 2019-05-08 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. |
| 2019-04-05 | 2019-05-08 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. |
| 2019-04-05 | 2019-05-08 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. |
| 2019-04-05 | 2019-05-08 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2019-04-05 | 2019-05-08 | E | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. |
| 2020-08-10 | nan | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2018-06-01 | 2018-10-25 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| 2018-06-01 | 2018-10-25 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. |
| 2018-06-01 | 2018-10-25 | G | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| 2018-06-01 | 2018-10-25 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. |
| 2018-06-01 | 2018-10-25 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| 2018-06-01 | 2018-10-25 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2018-06-01 | 2018-10-25 | E | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. |
| 2018-06-01 | 2018-10-25 | F | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. |
| 2018-06-01 | 2018-10-25 | F | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. |
| 2018-06-01 | 2018-10-25 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2018-06-01 | 2018-06-25 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2018-06-01 | 2018-10-25 | E | Environmental Deficiencies | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2020-08-10 | $5,000 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Madera which is 1.1 miles away and has a population of 64,208 (large town).
- The average income is $53,714, which is low compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 90
- Low Temperature: 51
- Average Temperature: 69.3
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 54 days of rain and 310 days of sun
- Precipitation: 0.9 inches a year
- The crime rate is 5.81 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 1.37 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 2.41 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 1.07 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 77.9 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 70.0, Moderate Days 48.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 2.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Grocery Outlet
1.5 miles awayPak 'N Save
1.7 miles awaySuper Save
1.9 miles awayRancho San Miguel Market
2.3 miles awaySavemart Supermarket
13.5 miles awayTransportation
Madera
4.9 miles awayFresno
22.0 miles awayBus Stations
FlixBus North Fresno
19.4 miles awayNees & Willow
20.5 miles awayPeach & Nees
21.0 miles awayAlluvial & Peach
21.2 miles awayClovis Transit - Route 10 Northbound - Herndon & Villa
21.6 miles awayBanks
Chase
1.3 miles awayWells Fargo
1.7 miles awayEducation Employees Credit Union
13.6 miles awayTri Counties Bank
15.4 miles awayBank of America
15.5 miles awayHospitals
Madera Community Hospital
1.8 miles awayValley Children's Hospital
15.8 miles awayFresno Heart & Surgical Hospital
17.1 miles awayKaiser Permanente Fresno Medical Center
17.9 miles awaySaint Agnes Medical Center
18.9 miles awayPharmacies
Pill Box Pharmacy
2.0 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
2.4 miles awayRite Aid
15.4 miles awayWalgreens
17.2 miles awayDentists
Mark L. Davis D.D.S. Complete Dental Care
15.4 miles awayBright Now! Dental
16.0 miles awayWestern Dental
24.3 miles awayParks
Madera-Lions Town and Country Regional Park
0.3 miles awayMike Howe Field
0.7 miles awayCourthouse Park
1.0 miles awayRiverview Park
1.2 miles awayMadera
1.2 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Villaggio Shopping Center
17.1 miles awayRiver Park Shopping Center
17.5 miles awayStrip Mall
23.7 miles awayCulture
Winged Wonders Bird Show
19.7 miles awayFresno Fine Arts Center
20.9 miles awayMemorial Auditorium
21.7 miles awayHardy's
21.9 miles awaySaroyan Theatre
22.1 miles awayRestaurants
Tacos Express
0.8 miles awayCountry Waffles
1.6 miles awayIHOP
1.6 miles awayCasa de Tacos
2.0 miles awayDenny's
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