Nursing homes in Tulare, CA
Compare 3 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Tulare, part of the Tulare area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Tulare, California, have access to three nursing home facilities located within the 93274 ZIP code area of Tulare County. According to data from CMS Care Compare, these local facilities currently hold an average overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. Among these options, Grand Oaks Care, operated by AJC Healthcare, maintains the highest local standing with a 3-star rating based on the federal 5-star quality system.
Rating distribution
avg 2★ · 3 homesProvider mix in Tulare
3 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Tulare
- 2 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- No home in Tulare reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is GRAND OAKS CARE at 3★.
- 3 of 3 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Tulare
| GRAND OAKS CARE AJC HEALTHCARE · Medium · For Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| ORCHARDS AT TULARE Legal Business Name Not Available · Medium · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| TULARE HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTER, LP TULARE HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTER LP · Medium · For Profit | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.