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Nursing homes in Kern County, California
Kern County, California, has 17 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 1,755 certified beds.
76% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (35%). Inspectors recorded 1,145 health deficiencies over three cycles, 65.2 per 100 beds against 50.6 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $742K across 26 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Kern County | California | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 17 | 1165 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 76% | 35% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 65.2 | 50.6 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $742K | $29M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosewood Health Facility | Bakersfield | 79 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 47 | 59.5 | $8K | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Ridgecrest Regional Transitional Care and Rehabili | Ridgecrest | 124 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 45 | 36.3 | $28K | 19 May 2026 |
| San Joaquin Nursing Center and Rehabilitation Cent | Bakersfield | 99 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 62 | 62.6 | $47K | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Shafter Nursing Care | Shafter | 99 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 38 | 38.4 | $27K | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Adventist Health Delano | Delano | 51 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 59 | 115.7 | $123K | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Kern Valley Healthcare District Dp SNF | Lake Isabella | 74 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 32 | 43.2 | $32K | 23 Apr 2026 |
| The Orchards Post-Acute | Bakersfield | 150 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 86 | 57.3 | $24K | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Valley View Care Centerabuse icon | Delano | 53 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 67 | 126.4 | — | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Arvin Post Acute | Arvin | 81 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 53 | 65.4 | $63K | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Bakersfield Post Acute | Bakersfield | 99 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 113 | 114.1 | $26K | 14 May 2026 |
| Bayshire Riverwalk Post-Acuteabuse icon | Bakersfield | 120 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 66 | 55.0 | $81K | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Delano District Skilled Nursing Facility | Delano | 141 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 67 | 47.5 | $18K | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Height Street Skilled Care | Bakersfield | 99 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 70 | 70.7 | $13K | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Kern River Transitional Care | Bakersfield | 140 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 91 | 65.0 | $78K | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Parkview Julian Healthcare Center | Bakersfield | 99 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 78 | 78.8 | $60K | 6 May 2026 |
| The Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield | Bakersfield | 160 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 94 | 58.8 | $24K | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Valley Healthcare Center | Bakersfield | 87 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 77 | 88.5 | $91K | 29 Jan 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | 75 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 68 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 49 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 41 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 36 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 12 |
| Non profit | 4 |
| Government | 1 |
Chains present: Pacs Group (4), Adventist Health (1), Brookdale Senior Living (1), Humangood (1), Links Healthcare Group (1), Citrus Wellness Centre (1), Ajc Healthcare (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Kern County, California?
17 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 1,755 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Kern County have the highest CMS ratings?
Rosewood Health Facility (4 stars), Ridgecrest Regional Transitional Care and Rehabili (3 stars), San Joaquin Nursing Center and Rehabilitation Cent (3 stars)
How do Kern County nursing homes compare with California?
76% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 35% statewide; citations run at 65.2 per 100 beds against 50.6 statewide.