Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
VINEYARDS AT FOWLER
FOWLER, CA · 49 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey January 9, 2026
CMS Certification Number 055454 · first certified July 1973
Ownership
Operated by AJC HEALTHCARE · For profit - Limited Liability company
- Ownership changed November 1, 2021 (change of ownership)from FOWLER POST ACUTE, LLC
Position within CA
29 citations — more than 82% of the 1,165 certified nursing homes in CA. Compared within CA rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 5 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 12. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens January 2027 — about 4 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was January 2026. Facilities in CA are typically surveyed 12–18 months after the last one (median 14), measured over 1,766 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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3 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
8 of the 29 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
5 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 29 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0584 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.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in CA, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the CA figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 29 |
| Median facility in CA | 19 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| May 19, 2021 | 7 |
| September 20, 2024 | 17 |
| January 9, 2026 | 5 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 3 | 2026-01-09 |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | 2 | 2024-09-20 |
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | 2 | 2026-01-09 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 2 | 2024-09-20 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 2 | 2026-01-09 |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | 1 | 2021-05-19 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 1 | 2024-09-20 |
| E-0030 | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | 1 | 2024-09-20 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 12
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 8
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 5
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 3
- Other 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 12 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 8 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 5 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 3 |
| Services Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
January 9, 2026 — 5 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 13, 2026) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 13, 2026) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 13, 2026) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 13, 2026) |
| K-0919 | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 13, 2026) |
September 20, 2024 — 17 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 24, 2024) |
| E-0006 | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 24, 2024) |
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 24, 2024) |
| E-0023 | Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 24, 2024) |
| E-0030 | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 24, 2024) |
| E-0032 | Provide primary/alternate means for communication. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 24, 2024) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 24, 2024) |
| K-0325 | Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 24, 2024) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 24, 2024) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 24, 2024) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 24, 2024) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 24, 2024) |
| K-0711 | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 24, 2024) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 24, 2024) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 24, 2024) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 24, 2024) |
| K-0929 | Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 24, 2024) |
May 19, 2021 — 7 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 8, 2021) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 8, 2021) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 8, 2021) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 8, 2021) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 8, 2021) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 8, 2021) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 8, 2021) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.