County

Kern County nursing home rankings

Kern County, CA includes 17 nursing homes in this dataset. Average overall rating is 1.6 stars versus 3.1 across California, and 1 facilities carry an abuse icon or Special Focus flag.

All 4+ stars 5 only Non-profit only No abuse icon No Special Focus

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Facilities

Avg. rating

1.6 stars

4+ stars

Total fines

$685,534

Special Focus

Abuse icon

Key Insights

Rating context

Average overall rating here is 1.6 stars. California statewide averages 3.1, and the national catalog average is 3.0.

Deficiency distribution

0 facilities show 0-3 recent health deficiencies, 1 show 4-7, and 16 show 8 or more.

Flags and fines

1 facilities carry an abuse icon, 0 are in Special Focus, and average total fines per facility are $40,326.

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4+ stars

Higher-rated facilities in this market.

1 facilities

Best for

Non-profit

Facilities reported as non-profit operators.

4 facilities

Best for

No abuse icon

Exclude facilities carrying the abuse icon flag.

16 facilities

Top Chains

Chain

Pacs Group

Largest reported chain footprint in this market.

4 facilities here

All Facilities

4+ stars

Rosewood Health Facility

Bakersfield, CA

4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $8,278 in total fines with 10 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall: 4 / 5
Health: 3 / 5
Staffing: 5 / 5
Quality: 4 / 5
Ownership: Non-Profit
Chain: Humangood
Fines: $8,278
Deficiencies: 10 recent deficiencies

Kern Valley Healthcare District Dp SNF

Lake Isabella, CA

3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $10,033 in total fines with 16 recent health deficiencies with 6 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall: 3 / 5
Health: 3 / 5
Staffing: 1 / 5
Quality: 5 / 5
Ownership: Government
Chain: No chain reported
Fines: $10,033
Deficiencies: 16 recent deficiencies

Shafter Nursing Care

Shafter, CA

2-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $27,439 in total fines with 6 recent health deficiencies with 6 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall: 2 / 5
Health: 3 / 5
Staffing: 1 / 5
Quality: 4 / 5
Ownership: For-Profit
Chain: No chain reported
Fines: $27,439
Deficiencies: 6 recent deficiencies

Adventist Health Delano

Delano, CA

2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $123,442 in total fines with 12 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall: 2 / 5
Health: 2 / 5
Staffing: 3 / 5
Quality: 4 / 5
Ownership: Non-Profit
Chain: Adventist Health
Fines: $123,442
Deficiencies: 12 recent deficiencies

Valley View Care Center

Delano, CA

2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 17 recent health deficiencies with 8 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall: 2 / 5
Health: 2 / 5
Staffing: 3 / 5
Quality: 3 / 5
Ownership: For-Profit
Chain: Ajc Healthcare
Fines: $0
Deficiencies: 17 recent deficiencies

Ridgecrest Regional Transitional Care And Rehabili

Ridgecrest, CA

2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $42,640 in total fines with 16 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall: 2 / 5
Health: 2 / 5
Staffing: 3 / 5
Quality: 2 / 5
Ownership: Non-Profit
Chain: No chain reported
Fines: $42,640
Deficiencies: 16 recent deficiencies

San Joaquin Nursing Center And Rehabilitation Cent

Bakersfield, CA

2-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $47,242 in total fines with 25 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall: 2 / 5
Health: 1 / 5
Staffing: 3 / 5
Quality: 5 / 5
Ownership: For-Profit
Chain: Pacs Group
Fines: $47,242
Deficiencies: 25 recent deficiencies

Delano District Skilled Nursing Facility

Delano, CA

1-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $17,966 in total fines with 19 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall: 1 / 5
Health: 2 / 5
Staffing: 1 / 5
Quality: 3 / 5
Ownership: Non-Profit
Chain: No chain reported
Fines: $17,966
Deficiencies: 19 recent deficiencies

Bakersfield Post Acute

Bakersfield, CA

1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $25,940 in total fines with 28 recent health deficiencies with 6 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall: 1 / 5
Health: 1 / 5
Staffing: 2 / 5
Quality: 4 / 5
Ownership: For-Profit
Chain: Pacs Group
Fines: $25,940
Deficiencies: 28 recent deficiencies

#10

Kern River Transitional Care

Bakersfield, CA

1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $77,720 in total fines with 29 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall: 1 / 5
Health: 1 / 5
Staffing: 2 / 5
Quality: 4 / 5
Ownership: For-Profit
Chain: Pacs Group
Fines: $77,720
Deficiencies: 29 recent deficiencies

#11

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Brookdale Riverwalk SNF (Ca)

Bakersfield, CA

1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with abuse icon flag with 17 recent health deficiencies with 9 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall: 1 / 5
Health: 1 / 5
Staffing: 4 / 5
Quality: 3 / 5
Ownership: For-Profit
Chain: Brookdale Senior Living
Fines: $0
Deficiencies: 17 recent deficiencies

#12

The Rehabilitation Center Of Bakersfield

Bakersfield, CA

1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $23,740 in total fines with 18 recent health deficiencies with 6 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall: 1 / 5
Health: 1 / 5
Staffing: 2 / 5
Quality: 3 / 5
Ownership: For-Profit
Chain: No chain reported
Fines: $23,740
Deficiencies: 18 recent deficiencies

#13

The Orchards Post-Acute

Bakersfield, CA

1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $9,223 in total fines with 22 recent health deficiencies with 7 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall: 1 / 5
Health: 1 / 5
Staffing: 3 / 5
Quality: 2 / 5
Ownership: For-Profit
Chain: Links Healthcare Group
Fines: $9,223
Deficiencies: 22 recent deficiencies

#14

Height Street Skilled Care

Bakersfield, CA

1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $113,499 in total fines with 39 recent health deficiencies with 6 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall: 1 / 5
Health: 1 / 5
Staffing: 3 / 5
Quality: 2 / 5
Ownership: For-Profit
Chain: No chain reported
Fines: $113,499
Deficiencies: 39 recent deficiencies

#15

Arvin Post Acute

Arvin, CA

1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $30,413 in total fines with 18 recent health deficiencies with 12 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall: 1 / 5
Health: 1 / 5
Staffing: 1 / 5
Quality: 2 / 5
Ownership: For-Profit
Chain: Pacs Group
Fines: $30,413
Deficiencies: 18 recent deficiencies

#16

Parkview Julian Healthcare Center

Bakersfield, CA

1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $59,560 in total fines with 15 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall: 1 / 5
Health: 1 / 5
Staffing: 1 / 5
Quality: 2 / 5
Ownership: For-Profit
Chain: No chain reported
Fines: $59,560
Deficiencies: 15 recent deficiencies

#17

Valley Healthcare Center

Bakersfield, CA

1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $68,399 in total fines with 16 recent health deficiencies with 9 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall: 1 / 5
Health: 1 / 5
Staffing: 2 / 5
Quality: 1 / 5
Ownership: For-Profit
Chain: No chain reported
Fines: $68,399
Deficiencies: 16 recent deficiencies