Fowler Care Center
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise professional rehabilitation and therapy teams. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 30 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
This facility offers an impressive rehabilitation and physical therapy program that many families find highly effective. However, you must perform due diligence regarding medical oversight, as multiple reviewers have reported serious issues with blood sugar management and nighttime neglect.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
30 reviews on Google“Families may find a high-quality rehabilitation experience here, as several reviewers praise the professional therapy teams and caring nursing staff. However, there are serious allegations regarding medical neglect, such as failure to manage blood sugar levels and inadequate nighttime supervision, which should be investigated closely.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Professional rehabilitation and therapy teams
- Caring and attentive nursing staff
- Clean and well-maintained environment
- Welcoming and friendly atmosphere
Concerns
- Medical mismanagement and neglect (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Inadequate nighttime monitoring/supervision
- Issues with administrative responsiveness and records
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 34 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1We've heard wonderful things about your rehab and therapy teams; could you tell us more about how they work with residents to maintain their mobility?
- 2How does the nursing team manage medication schedules and ensure everything is documented accurately throughout the day and night?
- 3What specific protocols do you have in place for monitoring residents during the overnight hours to ensure they are safe and comfortable?
- 4In the event of a medical emergency after hours, what is the immediate process for contacting doctors and notifying the family?
- 5What kind of daily activities or social events do you have planned to keep the residents engaged and part of the community?
- 6How does the administration handle communication with families if there are updates regarding a resident's care or changes in their records?
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Key Review Excerpts
“Fowler Care center has a great Rehab team! The Physical and Occupational therapy team is very friendly and motivated to يعمل to help patients reach their goals and treat each patient with respect.”
“The nurses here are caring, loving, and patient with the residents. I highly recommend this facility as first choice for the surrounding area and even from afar if you have reliable transportation!”
“My sister is diabetic and has only been there one week. After a few days of being admitted she was sent back to the Fresno community hospital by ambulance because of high blood sugar.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents needing more daily help over time
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Fowler Care Center shows concerning patterns with recurring deficiencies in accident prevention, fire safety systems, and food service across multiple surveys. Families have filed eight complaints, primarily about accident hazards and nursing staff competency. The facility has repeatedly struggled with the same safety issues - room size violations, sprinkler system maintenance, and food handling - suggesting systemic problems that persist despite corrections.
Mar 7, 2025Routine17
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Environmental Deficiencies
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Nov 13, 2024Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Sep 26, 2024Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Jun 27, 2024Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Jun 7, 2024Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Mar 15, 2024Routine17
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Environmental Deficiencies
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Environmental Deficiencies
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Fowler Care Center
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Ajc Healthcare
14 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.2/5 · Rank 1 of 13 (Best)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Fowler Care Center Holdings LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Swc CA Opco, LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Chesley, Aaron
Owner (parent company)
Key personnel
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