VETERANS HOME OF CALIFORNIA - FRESNO

Official Government Ratings

Care Quality Indicators

How VETERANS HOME OF CALIFORNIA - FRESNO Compares

VETERANS HOME OF CALIFORNIA - FRESNO is a 120-bed government-owned nursing facility in Fresno, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (5.3%) is above the California average of 1.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 120 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 90% occupied.

Among the 19 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Fresno, 7 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.3 stars.

By the numbers vs. California average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 15.2% — worse than the California average of 11.6% (31% higher).
• Falls with major injury: 5.3% — worse than the California average of 1.6% (226% higher).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.4% — better 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 VETERANS HOME OF CALIFORNIA - FRESNO

Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing VETERANS HOME OF CALIFORNIA - FRESNO with other nursing homes in Fresno.

The Senior Community Around Fresno

Fresno sits in Fresno County, where adults 65 and older make up about 12.2% 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+

121,129 (12.2%)

Median age

32.4 years

Median household income

$57,109

Median home value

$271,000

Demographics for Fresno County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Fresno.

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