CHOWCHILLA MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE DISTRICT
1104 VENTURA AVE., Chowchilla, CA 93610
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How CHOWCHILLA MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE DISTRICT Compares
CHOWCHILLA MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE DISTRICT is a 29-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Chowchilla, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (23.3%) is above the California average of 12.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 29 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 99% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Chowchilla, the local average is 4.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 23.3% — worse than the California average of 12.1% (92% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.9% — worse than the California average of 1.6%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.1% — worse than the California average of 4.3% (67% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against California averages across 1165 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask CHOWCHILLA MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE DISTRICT
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing CHOWCHILLA MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE DISTRICT with other nursing homes in Chowchilla.
What keeps CHOWCHILLA MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE DISTRICT's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is CHOWCHILLA MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE DISTRICT doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 23.3% here versus 12.1% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is CHOWCHILLA MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE DISTRICT doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 1.9% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does CHOWCHILLA MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE DISTRICT maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 99% occupancy across 29 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at CHOWCHILLA MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE DISTRICT?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at CHOWCHILLA MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE DISTRICT?
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 Chowchilla
Chowchilla sits in Madera County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.0% of the population — a share of seniors in line with 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+
- 21,858 (14.0%)
- Median age
- 34.1 years
- Median household income
- $61,924
- Median home value
- $268,500
Demographics for Madera County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Chowchilla.
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