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Vineyards At Fowler

1306 EAST SUMNER AVENUE, FOWLER, CA, 93625

(559) 834-2542

49 licensed beds

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1306 East Sumner Avenue

Fowler, CA 93625

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Bed capacity

CMS facility ID

055454

Care type

Nursing home

County

Fresno

Facility name

Vineyards At Fowler

Street address

1306 EAST SUMNER AVENUE

City / state / ZIP

Fowler, CA 93625

Phone

(559) 834-2542

About this facility — Vineyards At Fowler

Vineyards At Fowler is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Fowler, California. It is licensed for 49 beds — well below the median for skilled nursing facilities in California (98 beds).

It is one of 4 senior care facilities in Fowler and 1,165 skilled nursing facilities across California. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Vineyards At Fowler 82 times across 11 inspections in the last three years, including 8 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company

Ajc Healthcare

Ownership type

For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Swc Ca Opco 2 Llc

Direct owner — 100% stake — since 2021

Chesley, Aaron

Indirect owner · Officer — 50% stake — since 2021

Gamett, James

Officer — since 2021

Holguin, Simon

Managing employee — since 2021

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since

1973-07-01

CMS overall rating

2 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

20 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

None on record

Last standard inspection

2026-01-09

Nurse staffing

4.7 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$350 per day (≈ $10,640/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

70% Medicaid · 9% Medicare · 22% private/other

Occupancy

89% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

32% below the CA median of $514/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 8 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2026-03-04Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0609

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2026-03-27

2026-01-09Health inspection14 citations

F-0641

D · No harm found

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2026-01-23

F-0645

D · No harm found

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2026-01-23

F-0658

E · No harm found

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2026-01-23

F-0732

D · No harm found

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2026-01-23

F-0755

D · No harm found

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2026-01-23

F-0759

E · No harm found

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2026-01-23

F-0761

E · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2026-01-23

F-0801

F · No harm foundFood safety

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.

Corrected 2026-01-23

F-0806

D · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Corrected 2026-01-23

F-0810

D · No harm foundFood safety

Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

Corrected 2026-01-23

F-0812

F · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2026-01-23

F-0814

F · No harm foundFood safety

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2026-01-23

F-0911

B · No harm found

Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents.

F-0912

B · No harm found

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

9 earlier / fire-safety inspections (67 citations)

2025-12-10Health inspectionComplaint-triggered4 citations

F-0550

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2026-01-16

F-0602

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Corrected 2026-01-16

F-0755

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2026-01-16

F-0757

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2026-01-16

2025-08-22Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0580

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2025-09-12

2025-02-20Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0689

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-02-19

F-0726

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Corrected 2025-02-19

2024-09-20Health inspection10 citations

F-0561

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Corrected 2024-10-28

F-0677

D · No harm found

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2024-10-28

F-0695

D · No harm found

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2024-10-28

F-0727

D · No harm found

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Corrected 2024-10-28

F-0758

D · No harm found

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected 2024-10-28

F-0838

F · No harm found

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

Corrected 2024-10-28

F-0842

D · No harm found

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2024-10-28

F-0880

F · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-10-28

F-0911

B · No harm found

Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents.

Corrected 2024-10-28

F-0912

B · No harm found

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Corrected 2024-10-28

2024-05-29Health inspectionComplaint-triggered6 citations

F-0641

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2024-07-04

F-0656

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2024-07-04

F-0658

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2024-07-04

F-0689

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-07-04

F-0699

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Corrected 2024-07-04

F-0745

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Corrected 2024-07-04

2021-05-19Health inspection15 citations

F-0584

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2021-06-21

F-0585

E · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Corrected 2021-06-21

F-0641

E · No harm found

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2021-06-21

F-0655

D · No harm found

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2021-06-21

F-0656

D · No harm found

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2021-06-21

F-0658

D · No harm found

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2021-06-21

F-0676

D · No harm found

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Corrected 2021-06-21

F-0679

E · No harm found

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected 2021-06-21

F-0684

K · Immediate jeopardy

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2021-06-21

F-0800

E · No harm foundFood safety

Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

Corrected 2021-06-21

F-0809

E · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

Corrected 2021-06-21

F-0812

E · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2021-06-21

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2021-06-21

F-0911

B · No harm found

Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents.

Corrected 2021-06-21

F-0912

B · No harm found

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Corrected 2021-06-21

2026-01-09Fire-safety inspection5 citations

E-0015

C · No harm found

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Corrected 2026-01-13

E-0039

F · No harm found

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2026-01-13

K-0363

D · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2026-01-13

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2026-01-13

K-0919

D · No harm found

Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

Corrected 2026-01-13

2024-09-20Fire-safety inspection17 citations

E-0004

C · No harm found

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2024-10-24

E-0006

C · No harm found

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

Corrected 2024-10-24

E-0015

C · No harm found

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Corrected 2024-10-24

E-0023

F · No harm found

Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.

Corrected 2024-10-24

E-0030

C · No harm found

List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

Corrected 2024-10-24

E-0032

C · No harm found

Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

Corrected 2024-10-24

K-0321

D · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2024-10-24

K-0325

D · No harm found

Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

Corrected 2024-10-24

K-0345

F · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-10-24

K-0351

C · No harm found

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2024-10-24

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-10-24

K-0363

D · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-10-24

K-0711

D · No harm found

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2024-10-24

K-0712

C · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-10-24

K-0918

C · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-10-24

K-0920

D · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-10-24

K-0929

D · No harm found

Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.

Corrected 2024-10-24

2021-05-19Fire-safety inspection7 citations

K-0321

E · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2021-06-08

K-0324

D · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2021-06-08

K-0353

D · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2021-06-08

K-0355

D · No harm found

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2021-06-08

K-0363

E · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2021-06-08

K-0511

D · No harm found

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2021-06-08

K-0923

D · No harm found

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2021-06-08

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 055454.

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