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Westgate Gardens Care Center
4525 W. Tulare Ave., Visalia, CA 93277
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Westgate Gardens Care Center Description
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Reviews for Westgate Gardens Care Center show a mix of experiences from residents, their families, and employees. Some reviews highlight serious concerns about resident care, including instances of neglect, inadequate supervision leading to falls and injuries, significant weight loss, and overall deterioration of health during stays. Concerns about cleanliness, staff responsiveness, and the management of residents' needs are also mentioned.
On the other hand, several reviews praise the facility, mentioning dedicated and caring staff, effective rehabilitation services, and positive overall experiences. Some employees express pride in their work and the care provided to residents, describing Westgate Gardens as a top-notch facility with a commitment to resident well-being.
There are also criticisms regarding the facility's handling of COVID-19, with reports of residents developing bedsores and experiencing a lack of adequate care during the pandemic. Additionally, some reviews question the authenticity of positive feedback, suggesting a conflict of interest.
Despite the mixed feedback, there are repeated acknowledgments of some staff members providing excellent care and support. However, the negative experiences shared by several reviewers raise concerns about consistency in care quality and safety measures at the facility.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 4
Health inspection rating: 3
Staffing rating: 3
Quality measure rating: 5
Long-term quality measure rating:
5
Short-term quality measure rating:
5
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Oct. 2, 1985
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 140
Total current residents: 131
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 2
Number of
substantiated complaints: 15
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 2
Total cost of fines: $12253
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-04-25 | 2023-05-11 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. |
| 2023-04-25 | 2023-05-11 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2023-04-25 | 2023-05-11 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2023-04-25 | 2023-05-11 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2023-04-25 | 2023-05-11 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. |
| 2023-04-25 | 2023-05-11 | D | Services Deficiencies | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. |
| 2023-04-25 | 2023-05-11 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2019-11-07 | 2019-12-17 | D | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. |
| 2019-11-07 | 2019-12-17 | E | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Implement emergency and standby power systems. |
| 2019-11-07 | 2019-12-17 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
| 2019-11-07 | 2019-12-17 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2019-11-07 | 2019-12-17 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2019-11-07 | 2019-12-17 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2019-11-07 | 2019-12-17 | D | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
| 2019-11-07 | 2019-12-17 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2018-12-12 | 2018-12-28 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). |
| 2018-12-12 | 2018-12-28 | E | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. |
| 2018-12-12 | 2018-12-28 | E | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop a communication plan. |
| 2018-12-12 | 2018-12-28 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish emergency prep training and testing. |
| 2018-12-12 | 2018-12-28 | E | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Implement emergency and standby power systems. |
| 2018-12-12 | 2018-12-28 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
| 2018-12-12 | 2018-12-28 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. |
| 2018-12-12 | 2018-12-28 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2018-12-12 | 2018-12-28 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2018-12-12 | 2018-12-28 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2018-12-12 | 2018-12-28 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2020-12-08 | $5,330 |
| 2021-05-24 | $10,650 |
| 2021-05-24 | $6,923 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Visalia which is 2.8 miles away and has a population of 130,104 (small city).
- The average income is $59,982, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 92
- Low Temperature: 52
- Average Temperature: 70.6
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 63 days of rain and 301 days of sun
- Precipitation: 0.9 inches a year
- The median age is 32.6 years old, low compared to other cities.
- 4.26% of the population are Veterans which is a low percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
- 15.97% of the population are Foreign-born which is a average percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
- The population is 1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 6% Asian, 1% Black or African-American, 33% Hispanic or Latino, and 57% White.
- The crime rate is 7.0 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 1.79 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 3.27 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 1.03 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 77.99 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 70.0, Moderate Days 96.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 44.0, Unhealthy Days 2.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Save Mart
0.6 miles awayWalmart Neighborhood Market
1.6 miles awaybest buy market
2.0 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
2.3 miles awaySmart & Final
2.5 miles awayNone Found
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Banks
Wells Fargo
2.1 miles awayCapital Source Bank
2.8 miles awayUnion Bank
17.2 miles awayCitibank
17.2 miles awayBank of America
17.2 miles awayHospitals
Kaweah Delta Medical Center
2.6 miles awayKaweah Delta Sub Acute
2.7 miles awayKingsburg Healing Center
17.6 miles awayAdventist Medical Center Hanford
17.7 miles awayAdventist Health Hanford
18.1 miles awayPharmacies
Rite Aid
0.6 miles awaySave Mart Pharmacy
0.7 miles awayCostco Pharmacy
14.8 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
18.7 miles awayWalgreens
20.4 miles awayDentists
Western Dental
23.4 miles awayPeople Dental
23.4 miles awayParks
Constitution Park
0.3 miles awayCombs Park
1.1 miles awayWillow Glen Park
1.1 miles awayHouk Park
1.1 miles awayVictor Community Park
1.3 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Visalia Mall
1.4 miles awaySequoia Mall
1.8 miles awayMary's Vinyard
3.6 miles awayFargo Crossing Shopping Center
17.7 miles awayHanford Mall
18.3 miles awayCulture
Ice House Theatre
3.2 miles awayKings Art Center
17.0 miles awayReedley Opera House Complex
20.2 miles awayMemorial Auditorium
24.8 miles awayLemoore Civic Auditorium
24.9 miles awayRestaurants
Mountain Mike's
0.6 miles awayDenny's
0.8 miles awayApplebee's
0.8 miles awayZen Asian Diner
0.9 miles awayMarie Callender's Reataurant & Bakery
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