Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
LINWOOD MEADOWS CARE CENTER
VISALIA, CA · 98 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey May 22, 2025
CMS Certification Number 555125 · first certified April 1980
Ownership
Operated by PACS GROUP · For profit - Limited Liability company
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within CA
27 citations — more than 77% 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 6 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 10.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window is open now: May 2026 to November 2026. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was May 2025. 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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1 inspection-and-testing tag has 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
9 of the 27 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)
10 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 27 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0909 Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
- F-0921 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 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.
- F-0924 Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
- F-0925 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
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 | 27 |
| Median facility in CA | 19 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| July 23, 2021 | 16 |
| October 26, 2023 | 5 |
| May 22, 2025 | 6 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 3 | 2025-05-22 |
| E-0006 | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | 2 | 2023-10-26 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 2 | 2025-05-22 |
| 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 | 2023-10-26 |
| E-0023 | Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation. | 1 | 2021-07-23 |
| K-0341 | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | 1 | 2021-07-23 |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 1 | 2025-05-22 |
| E-0007 | Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. | 1 | 2021-07-23 |
What the citations cover
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 9
- Smoke Deficiencies 8
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 7
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 2
- Other 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 9 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 8 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 7 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 2 |
| Services Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
May 22, 2025 — 6 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 12, 2025) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 12, 2025) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 2, 2025) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 12, 2025) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 12, 2025) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 12, 2025) |
October 26, 2023 — 5 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0006 | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 21, 2023) |
| 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 (November 21, 2023) |
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 21, 2023) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Waiver has been granted (November 21, 2023) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 21, 2023) |
July 23, 2021 — 16 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0006 | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 20, 2021) |
| E-0007 | Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 20, 2021) |
| E-0009 | Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 20, 2021) |
| E-0018 | Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 20, 2021) |
| E-0023 | Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 20, 2021) |
| E-0026 | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 20, 2021) |
| E-0041 | Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 20, 2021) |
| 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 (August 20, 2021) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 20, 2021) |
| K-0341 | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 20, 2021) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 20, 2021) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 20, 2021) |
| K-0711 | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 20, 2021) |
| K-0919 | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 20, 2021) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 20, 2021) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 20, 2021) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.