It happened just after 4:30 yesterday morning at a home on South Central Street and Harvard.
Officers say 41-year-old Luis Rocha left the scene in a vehicle.
Officers were led on a chase by Rocha, who ultimately pulled over and was taken into custody.
The victim, who was struck multiple times in the head with a hammer, was transported to Kaweah Health Medical Center and is being treated for his injuries..
Rocha was booked into the Tulare County Jail on attempted murder charges.