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Avalon Health Care – Madera

1700 Howard Rd, Madera, CA 93637

Nursing Home Respite Care Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $7,820

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $7,837
  • Average State Price: $7,474
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • 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.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood 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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    Community Reviews

    6.8
    Avalon Health Care – Madera
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 33 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 1 out of 2 communities in Madera
  • Ranking in State: 2829 out of 3640 communities in CA
  • Facility and Grounds B

    Care A

    Staff A


    Employee Reviews

    6.0
    Avalon Health Care
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 827 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in California

    Employee Pay C

    Employee Staff C

    Employee Culture B



    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

    Short-term Rehabilitation

    Physical Therapy

    Speech Therapy

    Occupational Therapy

    Orthopedic Care

    Post-stroke Rehabilitation


    Activities

    Daily 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.

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    The 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.

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    The 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.

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    The 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.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health 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

    General Area Overview
    • 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

    Health and Safety Overview
    • 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 away
    Pak 'N Save
    1.7 miles away
    Super Save
    1.9 miles away
    Rancho San Miguel Market
    2.3 miles away
    Savemart Supermarket
    13.5 miles away

    Transportation

    Madera
    4.9 miles away
    Fresno
    22.0 miles away

    Bus Stations

    FlixBus North Fresno
    19.4 miles away
    Nees & Willow
    20.5 miles away
    Peach & Nees
    21.0 miles away
    Alluvial & Peach
    21.2 miles away
    Clovis Transit - Route 10 Northbound - Herndon & Villa
    21.6 miles away

    Banks

    Chase
    1.3 miles away
    Wells Fargo
    1.7 miles away
    Education Employees Credit Union
    13.6 miles away
    Tri Counties Bank
    15.4 miles away
    Bank of America
    15.5 miles away

    Hospitals

    Madera Community Hospital
    1.8 miles away
    Valley Children's Hospital
    15.8 miles away
    Fresno Heart & Surgical Hospital
    17.1 miles away
    Kaiser Permanente Fresno Medical Center
    17.9 miles away
    Saint Agnes Medical Center
    18.9 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Pill Box Pharmacy
    2.0 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    2.4 miles away
    Rite Aid
    15.4 miles away
    Walgreens
    17.2 miles away

    Dentists

    Mark L. Davis D.D.S. Complete Dental Care
    15.4 miles away
    Bright Now! Dental
    16.0 miles away
    Western Dental
    24.3 miles away

    Parks

    Madera-Lions Town and Country Regional Park
    0.3 miles away
    Mike Howe Field
    0.7 miles away
    Courthouse Park
    1.0 miles away
    Riverview Park
    1.2 miles away
    Madera
    1.2 miles away

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    Shopping

    Villaggio Shopping Center
    17.1 miles away
    River Park Shopping Center
    17.5 miles away
    Strip Mall
    23.7 miles away

    Culture

    Winged Wonders Bird Show
    19.7 miles away
    Fresno Fine Arts Center
    20.9 miles away
    Memorial Auditorium
    21.7 miles away
    Hardy's
    21.9 miles away
    Saroyan Theatre
    22.1 miles away

    Restaurants

    Tacos Express
    0.8 miles away
    Country Waffles
    1.6 miles away
    IHOP
    1.6 miles away
    Casa de Tacos
    2.0 miles away
    Denny's
    5.6 miles away

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