VALLEY VIEW CARE CENTER
729 BROWNING ROAD, 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
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How VALLEY VIEW CARE CENTER Compares
VALLEY VIEW CARE CENTER is a 53-bed for-profit 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 strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (0.6%) is below the California average of 4.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 53 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% 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: 10.1% — better than the California average of 11.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 0.6% — better than the California average of 1.6% (62% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.6% — better than the California average of 4.5% (87% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 21.5% — better than the California average of 23.1%.
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against California averages across 1164 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask VALLEY VIEW CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing VALLEY VIEW CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Delano.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for VALLEY VIEW CARE CENTER, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is VALLEY VIEW CARE CENTER 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 VALLEY VIEW CARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.6% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help VALLEY VIEW CARE CENTER keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 0.6% here versus 4.5% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does VALLEY VIEW CARE CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 53 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at VALLEY VIEW CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
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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