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Linwood Meadows Care Center

4444 West Meadow

4.4(62 ratings)· Visalia average: 4.5

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Quick Facts

Total units
98
Medicare rating
3 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Limited Liability company
Certified beds
98
Nursing coverage
Licensed nurses on-site 24 hours a day
Quality rating
CMS Five-Star Quality Measures rated facility
Hospital proximity
About 3 miles from Kaweah Health Medical Center
Therapy services
On-site rehab gym for PT and OT

What Families Think

Linwood Meadows Care Center is a skilled nursing facility in Visalia focused on short-term rehab and recovery, holding a CMS Five-Star Quality rating and a 4.4 Google rating from 59 reviewers, though no specific review comments were provided to detail individual experiences.

The Good

  • 24/7 licensed nurse coverage
  • CMS Five-Star Quality Measures rating
  • On-site physical and occupational therapy gym
  • Variety of activities: bingo, art, music
  • Close to Kaweah Health Medical Center
  • Strong 4.4 Google rating

The Bad

  • No published pricing information available

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Linwood Meadows Care Center is a senior living community in Visalia, California offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Outdoor Patio and Gathering / Activity Spaces. Families rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 62 reviews.

About Linwood Meadows Care Center

Linwood Meadows Care Center is a skilled nursing facility in Visalia, California, focused on short-term rehabilitation and recovery. The facility operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week with licensed nurses available around the clock to support patient care.

The center offers physical and occupational therapy services in a state-of-the-art rehabilitation gym under the guidance of licensed experts. Residents receive patient-centered care aimed at supporting their recovery and return home. The facility has been recognized by the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services as a Five-Star Quality Measures Rated facility, indicating quality much above average according to CMS standards.

Linwood Meadows provides a range of activities and amenities for residents, including bingo, art, crafts, holiday parties, puzzles, games, entertainment, and music programs. The facility features meal options with snack service, beautiful courtyards, and comfortable lobbies for visiting and resting. Residents and families also have access to ecard services to stay connected.

Located centrally off Highway 198 and approximately 3 miles from Kaweah Health Medical Center, the facility accepts private pay, Medicare, Medi-Cal, Blue Cross, and a wide range of insurances and HMOs including Cigna, Kaiser, Health Net, and United Health Care.

Types of Care at Linwood Meadows Care Center

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Outdoor Patio

Activities

  • Arts and Crafts
  • Birthday / Holiday Parties
  • Games
  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Linwood Meadows Care Center

4.4overall · 62 ratings combined

4.4★ on Google (62)

Rose Salazar

Aug 2026

via Google

My sister became a resident at the facility after breaking her left leg and having to have surgery she needed recovery assistance. .After speaking to some friends , they highly recommend Linwood Meadows . My family and I took a unannounced tour one Saturday morning of the facility . We it clean , the patients were up and going to their activity room , every staff member were very friendly and welcoming. During my sisters stay , she made friends , she enjoyed all their activities.<br>We hope they continue their awesome work , assisting all their patients. Thank you Linwood Meadows !

Monique Reher

Jul 2026

via Google

Great community environment!! The staff seem super kind and friendly!!

Maria Sanchez

Jul 2026

via Google

Love this place, and to say it was nice and clean.<br>My grandpa was taken care with love and care.<br>❤️❤️

Adriana Cobarrubias

Jun 2026

via Google

My grandmother received exceptional therapy services at Linwood Meadows, and our family could not be more grateful. The therapy team was caring, patient, and truly invested in her recovery. They treated her with kindness and respect while encouraging her every step of the way. We saw significant improvements in her strength, mobility, and confidence because of their dedication and expertise. The therapists communicated well with our family and always made sure my grandmother felt comfortable and motivated. Thank you to everyone at Linwood Meadows for the outstanding care and support you provided. I would highly recommend your therapy services to other families looking for quality rehabilitation care for their loved ones.”

Jessica Brumley

Jun 2026

via Google

My mom was in Linwood for the last few months of her life . I have to say that all of the staff were so caring and supportive to not only my mom, but to myself specifically Grace, who was one of the LVN’s I knew that when she was on my mom was taken care of. Even if it meant just sitting there and holding her hand and telling her everything was gonna be OK. I was not impressed much by the doctor, but all of the other staff was great and caring.

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Government Inspection History

9 inspection visits in the last three years, 81 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Aug 5, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 2, 2025

May 23, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 24, 2025

May 22, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard22 citations
  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 12, 2025

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 12, 2025

  • Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 13, 2025

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 13, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 13, 2025

  • Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 13, 2025

  • Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 13, 2025

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 12, 2025

  • Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 13, 2025

  • Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 13, 2025

  • Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 13, 2025

  • Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 13, 2025

  • Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 13, 2025

  • Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 13, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 13, 2025

  • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 13, 2025

  • Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 13, 2025

  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 13, 2025

  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 13, 2025

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 2, 2025

  • Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 12, 2025

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 12, 2025

Jan 10, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 6, 2025

Dec 13, 2024Health Complaint2 citations
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 18, 2024

  • Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 18, 2024

Nov 1, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 23, 2024

Aug 20, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 30, 2024

Oct 26, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard21 citations
  • Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 21, 2023

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 16, 2023

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 16, 2023

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 16, 2023

  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 16, 2023

  • Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 16, 2023

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 16, 2023

  • Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 16, 2023

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 21, 2023

  • Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 21, 2023

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 16, 2023

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 16, 2023

  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 16, 2023

  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 16, 2023

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 21, 2023

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 21, 2023

  • Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 16, 2023

  • Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 16, 2023

  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 16, 2023

  • Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 16, 2023

  • Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 16, 2023

Jul 23, 2021Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard31 citations
  • Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 14, 2021

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 14, 2021

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 14, 2021

  • Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 14, 2021

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 20, 2021

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 20, 2021

  • Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 14, 2021

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 14, 2021

  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 14, 2021

  • Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 14, 2021

  • Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 20, 2021

  • Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 20, 2021

  • Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 20, 2021

  • Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 20, 2021

  • Implement emergency and standby power systems.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 20, 2021

  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 20, 2021

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 20, 2021

  • Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 20, 2021

  • Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 20, 2021

  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 14, 2021

  • Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 20, 2021

  • Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 14, 2021

  • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 14, 2021

  • Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 14, 2021

  • Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 14, 2021

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 14, 2021

  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 14, 2021

  • Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 20, 2021

  • Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 20, 2021

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 20, 2021

  • Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 20, 2021

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Linwood Meadows Care Center offer?

Linwood Meadows Care Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Linwood Meadows Care Center located?

Linwood Meadows Care Center is located at 4444 West Meadow in Visalia, California.

What do families say about Linwood Meadows Care Center?

Linwood Meadows Care Center is a skilled nursing facility in Visalia focused on short-term rehab and recovery, holding a CMS Five-Star Quality rating and a 4.4 Google rating from 59 reviewers, though no specific review comments were provided to detail individual experiences.

How did Linwood Meadows Care Center do on recent health and safety inspections?

Linwood Meadows Care Center had 9 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 81 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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