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The Rehabilitation Center of BakersfieldCMS ratings, inspections and fines

Address
2211 Mount Vernon Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93306
CCN
555256
Ownership type
For-profit, limited liability company
Certified beds
160
Residents per day
142
CMS flags
None in the CMS record
CMS star ratings
Overall rating1 of 5
Health inspection rating1 of 5
Staffing rating1 of 5
Quality measure rating3 of 5
Care Compare record (Medicare.gov)

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CMS gives The Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 16 Jan 2026. The latest survey cycle has 16 health citations. The median for nursing homes in California is 14. CMS lists 2 fines with a total of $23,740 for this home in its penalties file.

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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .

Since the last CMS update

The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.

Ratings

CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.

CMS star ratings of The Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield, with medians
Rating (1 to 5 stars)This homeKern County medianCalifornia medianUS average (CMS)
Overall rating11.03.03.0
Health inspection rating12.03.02.8
Staffing rating13.03.02.9
Quality measure rating33.04.03.6

A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 17 homes in the county, 1,165 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure

Citations by survey cycle

CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.

Health citations of The Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield in the last three survey cycles
Survey cycleStandard surveyCitationsCalifornia median
Cycle 1 (latest)16 Jan 20261614
Cycle 29 Jan 20253414
Cycle 3No date4415

Health citations

The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.

Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.

Scope and severity of the 94 citations. Select a cell to show only its rows.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safetyJ0K0L0
Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardyH0I0
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
No actual harm, potential for minimal harmA0B0C0

Survey cycle 1 (latest): 16 citations

Standard survey of this cycle: .

Health citations of The Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield in survey cycle 1, the latest first
Survey dateF-tagRequirement (CMS text)Scope and severitySurvey typeCorrected
16 Jan 2026F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DStandard survey9 Feb 2026
16 Jan 2026F0584Honor 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.DStandard survey9 Feb 2026
16 Jan 2026F0628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.DStandard survey9 Feb 2026
16 Jan 2026F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DStandard survey9 Feb 2026
16 Jan 2026F0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedDStandard survey9 Feb 2026
16 Jan 2026F0676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.DStandard survey9 Feb 2026
16 Jan 2026F0693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.DStandard survey9 Feb 2026
16 Jan 2026F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard survey9 Feb 2026
16 Jan 2026F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.DStandard survey9 Feb 2026
16 Jan 2026F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard survey9 Feb 2026
16 Jan 2026F0814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.DStandard survey9 Feb 2026
16 Jan 2026F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard survey9 Feb 2026
16 Jan 2026F0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.DStandard survey9 Feb 2026
16 Jan 2026F0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.DStandard survey9 Feb 2026
16 Jan 2026F0887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.DStandard survey9 Feb 2026
1 Aug 2025F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.DComplaint investigation12 Sep 2025

Survey cycle 2: 34 citations

Standard survey of this cycle: .

Health citations of The Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield in survey cycle 2, the latest first
Survey dateF-tagRequirement (CMS text)Scope and severitySurvey typeCorrected
16 Jun 2025F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.EComplaint investigation11 Jul 2025
4 Feb 2025F0809Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.DComplaint investigation19 Feb 2025
9 Jan 2025F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DComplaint investigation27 Jan 2025
9 Jan 2025F0584Honor 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.DStandard survey27 Jan 2025
9 Jan 2025F0585Honor 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.DComplaint investigation27 Jan 2025
9 Jan 2025F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.DComplaint investigation27 Jan 2025
9 Jan 2025F0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.DStandard survey27 Jan 2025
9 Jan 2025F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint investigation27 Jan 2025
9 Jan 2025F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DStandard survey27 Jan 2025
9 Jan 2025F0688Provide 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.DStandard survey27 Jan 2025
9 Jan 2025F0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.DStandard survey27 Jan 2025
9 Jan 2025F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.EStandard survey27 Jan 2025
9 Jan 2025F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard survey27 Jan 2025
23 Dec 2024F0803Ensure 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.DComplaint investigation27 Jan 2025
4 Dec 2024F0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.DComplaint investigation30 Dec 2024
4 Dec 2024F0602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.DComplaint investigation30 Dec 2024
4 Dec 2024F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EComplaint investigation30 Dec 2024
19 Nov 2024F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint investigation26 Dec 2024
19 Nov 2024F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint investigation26 Dec 2024
19 Nov 2024F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GComplaint investigation26 Dec 2024
12 Nov 2024F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.EComplaint investigation31 Dec 2024
12 Nov 2024F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.EComplaint investigation31 Dec 2024
21 Oct 2024F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.DComplaint investigation31 Oct 2024
21 Oct 2024F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint investigation31 Oct 2024
10 Oct 2024F0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.EComplaint investigation12 Dec 2024
10 Oct 2024F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.EComplaint investigation12 Dec 2024
10 Oct 2024F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DComplaint investigation12 Dec 2024
19 Sep 2024F0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.DComplaint investigation20 Sep 2024
30 Aug 2024F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.DComplaint investigation2 Sep 2024
30 Aug 2024F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint investigation2 Sep 2024
30 Aug 2024F0761Ensure 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.DComplaint investigation2 Sep 2024
30 Aug 2024F0837Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.DComplaint investigation2 Sep 2024
6 Aug 2024F0635Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.DComplaint investigation23 Sep 2024
6 Aug 2024F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EComplaint investigation23 Sep 2024

Survey cycle 3: 44 citations

The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.

Health citations of The Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield in survey cycle 3, the latest first
Survey dateF-tagRequirement (CMS text)Scope and severitySurvey typeCorrected
26 Jul 2024F0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.DComplaint investigation23 Aug 2024
26 Jul 2024F0807Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.DComplaint investigation23 Aug 2024
26 Jul 2024F0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.DComplaint investigation23 Aug 2024
25 Jul 2024F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.GComplaint investigation9 Aug 2024
25 Jul 2024F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DComplaint investigation9 Aug 2024
25 Jul 2024F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.GComplaint investigation9 Aug 2024
9 Jul 2024F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint investigation10 Jul 2024
9 Jul 2024F0710Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.DComplaint investigation10 Jul 2024
1 Jul 2024F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint investigation9 Aug 2024
30 May 2024F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GComplaint investigation1 Jul 2024
30 May 2024F0926Have policies on smoking.EComplaint investigation1 Jul 2024
26 Apr 2024F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DComplaint investigation30 Apr 2024
23 Apr 2024F0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.DComplaint investigation26 Apr 2024
22 Apr 2024F0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.GComplaint investigation23 Apr 2024
19 Apr 2024F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DComplaint investigation25 Apr 2024
19 Apr 2024F0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.EComplaint investigation25 Apr 2024
18 Apr 2024F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint investigation22 Apr 2024
18 Apr 2024F0602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.DComplaint investigation22 Apr 2024
18 Apr 2024F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint investigation22 Apr 2024
8 Apr 2024F0676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.DComplaint investigation17 Apr 2024
8 Apr 2024F0801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.DComplaint investigation17 Apr 2024
5 Apr 2024F0761Ensure 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.EComplaint investigation9 Apr 2024
4 Apr 2024F0638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.DComplaint investigation9 Apr 2024
4 Apr 2024F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint investigation9 Apr 2024
27 Mar 2024F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.DComplaint investigation10 Apr 2024
27 Mar 2024F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DComplaint investigation10 Apr 2024
11 Mar 2024F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint investigation10 Apr 2024
21 Feb 2024F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint investigation23 Feb 2024
29 Jan 2024F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint investigation9 Feb 2024
4 Jan 2024F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint investigation17 Jan 2024
20 Dec 2023F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint investigation17 Jan 2024
16 Nov 2023F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.EStandard survey21 Dec 2023
16 Nov 2023F0576Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.EStandard survey21 Dec 2023
16 Nov 2023F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.EStandard survey21 Dec 2023
16 Nov 2023F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DStandard survey21 Dec 2023
16 Nov 2023F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard survey21 Dec 2023
16 Nov 2023F0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.DStandard survey21 Dec 2023
16 Nov 2023F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard survey21 Dec 2023
16 Nov 2023F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.DStandard survey21 Dec 2023
16 Nov 2023F0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.DStandard survey21 Dec 2023
16 Nov 2023F0808Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.DStandard survey21 Dec 2023
16 Nov 2023F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard survey21 Dec 2023
6 Nov 2023F0578Honor 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.DComplaint investigation15 Dec 2023
20 Oct 2023F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint investigation25 Oct 2023

The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report

Penalties

A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.

Penalties of The Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield in the CMS penalties file
DateTypeFineDays without payment
10 Oct 2024Fine$14,268
6 Nov 2023Fine$9,472

Staffing

Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.

Nurse staffing hours per resident per day at The Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield
StaffThis homeCalifornia medianCalifornia average (CMS)
All nurse staff4.074.204.52
Registered nurses (RN)0.310.500.67
Licensed practical nurses (LPN)1.281.20
Nurse aides2.472.65
All nurse staff, weekends3.663.804.09
Nurse staff turnover in a year
No data
Nurse staff turnover, California median
36.4%
RN turnover in a year
No data
Administrators who left in a year
No data

Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.

Quality measures

A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.

Quality measures of The Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield, average of four quarters (2025Q2-2026Q1)
Measure (CMS text)ResidentsThis homeCalifornia medianUS median
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increasedLong Stay9.1%8.9%12.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladderLong Stay0.6%0.3%0.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infectionLong Stay0.0%0.7%0.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injuryLong Stay1.7%1.3%2.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medicationShort Stay0.3%0.8%1.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsenedLong Stay11.1%8.6%12.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcersLong Stay9.9%3.6%4.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicationLong Stay9.4%9.1%13.4%

For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure

Ownership

An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.

Ownership type
For-profit, limited liability company
Legal business name
Bakersfield Healthcare & Wellness Centre LLC
Chain
Citrus Wellness Centre (5 homes in the CMS chain file)
Organisations in the CMS ownership record of The Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield
OrganisationRole in the CMS recordInterestSince
Citrus Wellness Centre, LLC5% or greater direct ownership interest72%1 Oct 2009
BR Oceangate LLCDirect ownership interest1 Oct 2009
Katz Kindred Healthcare PartnershipDirect ownership interest1 Oct 2009
Kindred Realty PartnershipDirect ownership interest1 Oct 2009
Rockport Administrative Services, LLCOperational/managerial control1 Sep 2010
Eretz Bakersfield Properties LLCAdp of the snf1 Oct 2009
Rockport Administrative Services, LLCAdp of the snf17 Jul 2025

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Other homes in Kern County

The 12 nearest other nursing homes in Kern County, California
Nursing homeCityOverall ratingCitations, latest cycleFinesLast standard survey
Height Street Skilled CareBakersfield1 of 523$12,73527 Apr 2026
The Orchards Post-AcuteBakersfield2 of 518$23,60318 Jun 2026
San Joaquin Nursing Center and Rehabilitation CentBakersfield3 of 513$47,24212 Mar 2026
Bakersfield Post AcuteBakersfield1 of 530$25,94014 May 2026
Valley Healthcare CenterBakersfield1 of 520$91,19529 Jan 2026
Kern River Transitional CareBakersfield1 of 524$77,72024 Apr 2025
Parkview Julian Healthcare CenterBakersfield1 of 521$59,56018 Dec 2025
Rosewood Health FacilityBakersfield4 of 510$8,27812 Feb 2026
Bayshire Riverwalk Post-AcuteBakersfield1 of 517$80,6684 Dec 2025
Arvin Post AcuteArvin1 of 516$62,96826 Mar 2026
Shafter Nursing CareShafter3 of 56$27,4399 Apr 2026
Valley View Care CenterDelano2 of 521$018 Dec 2025

All 17 nursing homes in Kern County

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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of The Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield (CCN 555256). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/the-rehabilitation-center-of-bakersfield-bakersfield-ca-555256/

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Questions

When was The Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield last inspected?
The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 16 Jan 2026. It was a standard survey. It gave 15 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 9 Jan 2025.
Who operates The Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield?
The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists the home in the chain Citrus Wellness Centre. The CMS ownership file names Rockport Administrative Services, LLC for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
Is The Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield a Special Focus Facility?
No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 5 homes in California as Special Focus Facilities and 31 as candidates.
Where does the data on this page come from?
The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.