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CalVet Veterans Home of California - Fresno

2811 W. California Avenue

4.2(38 ratings)· Fresno average: 4.3

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Quick Facts

Total units
186
Medicare rating
5 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Government, State
Certified beds
120
Eligibility
Admission limited to veterans meeting income restrictions
Visiting Policy
Strict visiting hours enforced by on-site security

What Families Think

An automated summary of family reviews and public information. Not verified by MyLivingChoice; confirm services, staffing and pricing with the community.

This CalVet Veterans Home in Fresno serves veterans under income-based eligibility rules, and reviews are sharply divided. Some families praise the staff as caring and dedicated, while others report serious concerns about missing personal belongings and rigid, poorly communicated visiting policies.

What reviewers praise

  • Staff described as caring and going above and beyond
  • Community service and donation events for veterans
  • Some reviewers say security is well maintained

What reviewers flag

  • One report of theft of resident belongings with no accountability
  • Multiple accounts of visiting hours not posted or enforced inconsistently
  • Reports of administration being unreachable or inflexible for family visits

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

CalVet Veterans Home of California - Fresno is a senior living community in Fresno, California offering Assisted Living. Amenities include Social Activities, Housekeeping and Emergency Call System. Families rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 38 reviews.

About CalVet Veterans Home of California - Fresno

CalVet Veterans Home of California - Fresno is an assisted living community in Fresno, California, licensed for up to 186 residents. As a state-operated facility, it serves eligible veterans and holds a 5 of 5 overall rating from CMS. The community is Medicare and Medicaid certified for 120 beds and provides 24-hour staff, medication management, housekeeping, an emergency call system, wheelchair accessibility, and social activities.

Reviewers describe notably mixed experiences. Some praise the staff as caring and note strong security enforcement, while others report serious concerns about access policies, including restrictive visiting hours that were not clearly posted, and allegations of theft of residents' personal belongings. One reviewer wrote that "staff here are remarkable and go above and beyond for their charges," though communication and responsiveness during family visits appear to be areas where experiences differ significantly.

Types of Care at CalVet Veterans Home of California - Fresno

Assisted Living

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Housekeeping
  • Medication Management
  • Security

Activities

  • Social Activities

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Reviews of CalVet Veterans Home of California - Fresno

4.2overall · 38 ratings combined

4.2★ on Google (38)

C M

Jan 2025

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First off, no one typically wants to live here, but are forced to because of income restrictions and lack of resources. While they claim to support the veterans, the very people that care for them are stealing from them. My disabled friend has recently lost a brand new iPad Pro, an Amazon Alexa, a wireless speaker and charging hub TO THEFT, not to mention other items that have been taken over the years. Security & accountability are essentially non-existent so residents beware…if no one is routinely physically checking on you, your stuff will disappear & no one there cares, in fact, they perpetrate it!

Aubrey Andersen

Nov 2024

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The security here is well enforced and mantained for the safety of their residents. Please do not be deterred because a family was unable to follow protocols made specifically for protecting their loved ones. The staff here are remarkable and go above and beyond for their charges. You will not find a better or more caring facility out there!

Oliver Dollman

Aug 2024

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ABSOLUTELY appalling experience during our family visit. There were no visible signs or information regarding visiting hours, and after driving 3,000 miles specifically to see my grandpa, we were heartlessly turned away for being just an hour late. Security was completely unhelpful, unable to reach anyone in administration, and because my grandpa is unable to leave on his own, we were left utterly helpless and unable to see him. Even after we finally managed to contact the administration, they rigidly clung to their ridiculous policy, coldly denying my mom—their own daughter, who hasn't seen her father in over ten years—the chance to reunite with him. This heartless and unyielding behavior is beyond unacceptable.

Faith Quintua

Aug 2024

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If you’re planning to have a loved one stay here, think again. We drove 3,000 miles to visit my grandpa, only to be denied entry because we arrived one hour after visiting hours, which weren’t even posted. Security couldn’t reach anyone in administration for assistance, and since my grandpa couldn’t get out on his own, we were stuck. After finally reaching administration, they refused to allow even my mom, who hadn’t seen her father in over ten years, to visit. Our family is hurting, we have all decided to post similar review in hopes this reaches someone to think twice before having their family stay here.

Sheila Fuller

Jun 2022

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Went to do community service for the veterans last month by donating key chains.. great staff and got to talk with some of the veterans…due to the privacy of the staff and veterans, will not post any of the photos taken with them

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Government Inspection History

8 inspection visits in the last three years, 36 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Apr 9, 2026Health Complaint2 citations
  • 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 Apr 24, 2026

  • 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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 24, 2026

Jan 30, 2026Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard10 citations
  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 23, 2026

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

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 23, 2026

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 23, 2026

  • 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 Feb 23, 2026

  • Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 5, 2026

  • Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 23, 2026

  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 23, 2026

  • Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 23, 2026

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 5, 2026

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 19, 2026

Jul 1, 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 Jul 17, 2025

Mar 26, 2025Health 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 Apr 16, 2025

Feb 27, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard10 citations
  • 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 Mar 26, 2025

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 26, 2025

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 26, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 26, 2025

  • Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 26, 2025

  • Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 4, 2025

  • Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 4, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 4, 2025

  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 26, 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 Mar 26, 2025

Aug 21, 2024Health 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 Sep 5, 2024

Mar 21, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard10 citations
  • 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 Apr 27, 2024

  • Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 27, 2024

  • 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 Apr 27, 2024

  • Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 27, 2024

  • 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 Apr 27, 2024

  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 27, 2024

  • Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 4, 2024

  • 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 Apr 27, 2024

  • Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 27, 2024

  • Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 27, 2024

Sep 1, 2023Infection Control1 citation
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 23, 2023

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 CalVet Veterans Home of California - Fresno offer?

CalVet Veterans Home of California - Fresno offers Assisted Living.

Where is CalVet Veterans Home of California - Fresno located?

CalVet Veterans Home of California - Fresno is located at 2811 W. California Avenue in Fresno, California.

What do families say about CalVet Veterans Home of California - Fresno?

CalVet Veterans Home of California - Fresno carries a 4.2 out of 5 rating from 38 Google reviews. This CalVet Veterans Home in Fresno serves veterans under income-based eligibility rules, and reviews are sharply divided. Some families praise the staff as caring and dedicated, while others report serious concerns about missing personal belongings and rigid, poorly communicated visiting policies. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.

How did CalVet Veterans Home of California - Fresno do on recent health and safety inspections?

CalVet Veterans Home of California - Fresno had 8 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 36 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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