ADVENTIST HEALTH DELANO
1401 GARCES HWY, Delano, CA 93215
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
Lower is better
How ADVENTIST HEALTH DELANO Compares
ADVENTIST HEALTH DELANO is a 51-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Delano, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the California average of 3.2 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.0%) is below the California average of 1.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 51 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 87% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Delano, the local average is 1.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 12.6% — worse than the California average of 11.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the California average of 1.6% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.0% — worse than the California average of 4.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against California averages across 1164 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask ADVENTIST HEALTH DELANO
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ADVENTIST HEALTH DELANO with other nursing homes in Delano.
How is ADVENTIST HEALTH DELANO addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help ADVENTIST HEALTH DELANO keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at ADVENTIST HEALTH DELANO?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains ADVENTIST HEALTH DELANO's rating advantage in Delano?
Its 2-star overall rating is above the local average of 1.7 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at ADVENTIST HEALTH DELANO?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Delano
Delano sits in Kern County, where adults 65 and older make up about 11.0% of the population — a lower share of seniors than California as a whole (14.3% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 97,864 (11.0%)
- Median age
- 31.9 years
- Median household income
- $54,851
- Median home value
- $226,600
Demographics for Kern County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Delano.
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