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Bayshire Riverwalk Post-Acute
350 Calloway Drive, Building C, Bakersfield, CA 93312
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 120 beds, Bayshire Riverwalk Post-Acute serves Bakersfield in Kern County, California and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 2001.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 4 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 66 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (17, 21, 28 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 55.0 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists 4 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $81K and 2 payment denials.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.5 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 49.0%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Kern Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 66 | 67 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 55.0 | 62.6 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 49.0% | 35.4% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $80,668 | $27,716 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (17 in the county, 1165 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: California average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 4 Dec 2025, 7 Nov 2024.
Severity mix: G ×3 D ×42 E ×19 F ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Mar 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 3 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Mar 2026 |
| 8 Dec 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 9 Dec 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 20 Dec 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 3 Feb 2026 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 3 Feb 2026 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Dec 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0559 | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Feb 2026 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Dec 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Jan 2026 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2025 |
| 29 Jul 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Jul 2025 |
| 7 May 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Jun 2025 |
| 28 Jan 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Feb 2025 |
| 17 Jan 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Jan 2025 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 25 Nov 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 25 Nov 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | E | Standard survey | 25 Nov 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | Standard survey | 25 Nov 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0578 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 25 Nov 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 25 Nov 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Standard survey | 25 Nov 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Standard survey | 25 Nov 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 25 Nov 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 25 Nov 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 25 Nov 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 25 Nov 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 25 Nov 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 25 Nov 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0790 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 25 Nov 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0803 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 25 Nov 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Standard survey | 25 Nov 2024 |
| 28 Jun 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Jul 2024 |
| 28 Jun 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Jul 2024 |
| 5 Jun 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jun 2024 |
| 24 May 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 25 May 2024 |
| 29 Apr 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 May 2024 |
| 19 Mar 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Mar 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Mar 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Mar 2024 |
| 12 Feb 2024 | F0585 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Mar 2024 |
| 12 Feb 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Mar 2024 |
| 12 Feb 2024 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Mar 2024 |
| 6 Feb 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Complaint investigation | 20 Feb 2024 |
| 6 Feb 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | E | Complaint investigation | 20 Feb 2024 |
| 6 Feb 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Complaint investigation | 20 Feb 2024 |
| 7 Dec 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Jan 2024 |
| 7 Dec 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Jan 2024 |
| 1 Dec 2023 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | E | Complaint investigation | 20 Dec 2023 |
| 1 Dec 2023 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Dec 2023 |
| 21 Nov 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Dec 2023 |
| 16 Aug 2023 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Aug 2023 |
| 8 Dec 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 4 Jan 2023 |
| 8 Dec 2022 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 4 Jan 2023 |
| 8 Dec 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 4 Jan 2023 |
| 8 Dec 2022 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Standard survey | 4 Jan 2023 |
| 8 Dec 2022 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jan 2023 |
| 8 Dec 2022 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jan 2023 |
| 8 Dec 2022 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jan 2023 |
| 8 Dec 2022 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jan 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Mar 2026 | Fine | $36,572 | |
| 8 Dec 2025 | Payment denial | — | 42 days |
| 8 Dec 2025 | Fine | $44,096 | |
| 6 Feb 2024 | Payment denial | — | 35 days |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 49.0%, RNs 38.1%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | California median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 11.0% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.4% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 18.1% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.3% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 7.1% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Blc Glenwood Gardens Snf Lh Llc. Chain: Brookdale Senior Living (12 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookdale Gardens Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 02/21/2006 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Kern County
| 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 |
All 17 facilities in Kern County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Bayshire Riverwalk Post-Acute been cited for?
66 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has Bayshire Riverwalk Post-Acute been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $81K in the period covered, plus 2 payment denials.
How does staffing at Bayshire Riverwalk Post-Acute compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.5 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Bayshire Riverwalk Post-Acute?
It is part of the Brookdale Senior Living chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Brookdale Gardens Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Bayshire Riverwalk Post-Acute last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 2 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 4 Dec 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.