Bakersfield Post Acute, Bakersfield
6212 Tudor Way, Bakersfield, CA 93306 · 34 mi
1 of 5 CMS overall · Much below average
- Inspections1/5
- Staffing3/5
- Quality3/5
- 99 beds
- For-profit
Nursing Home in Lake Isabella, CA · CMS Data August 2026
Kern Valley Healthcare District Dp SNF
How Does Kern Valley Healthcare District Dp SNF Rate?
Kern Valley Healthcare District Dp SNF is a 74-bed government-owned nursing home in Lake Isabella, CA. CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 2 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 5 for quality measures. Residents got an average of 3.4 hours of nursing care per resident per day, against a national median of 3.7 hours. Its last standard health inspection, on April 23, 2026, cited 15 health deficiencies.
- CMS overall rating
- 2 of 5
- Nursing per resident per day
- 3.4 hours
- Deficiencies at last inspection
- 15
- Certified beds
- 74
6412 Laurel Ave
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
2 of 5 CMS overall · Below average
From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.
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CMS Star Ratings
| Rating | Stars | CMS label |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 of 5 | Below average |
| Health inspections | 2 of 5 | Below average |
| Staffing | 1 of 5 | Much below average |
| Quality measures | 5 of 5 | Much above average |
| Quality for long-stay residents | 5 of 5 | Much above average |
CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.
Staffing and Turnover
| Measure | This home | National median |
|---|---|---|
| Total nursing hours per resident per day | 3.4 hours | 3.7 hours |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.2 hours | 0.6 hours |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.4 hours | 2.2 hours |
| Total nursing hours per resident on weekends | 3.1 hours | 3.3 hours |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 33% | 45% |
Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.
Inspections and Penalties
| Last standard health inspection | April 23, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Health deficiencies cited at that inspection | 15 |
| Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle) | 7 |
| Fines in the past 3 years | 2 totaling $31,581 |
| Payment denials in the past 3 years | 1 |
The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.
Quality Measures for Long-Stay Residents
The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Kern Valley Healthcare District Dp SNF who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):
| Residents who | This home | National median | Compared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Received an antipsychotic medication | 18% | 13% | Higher than the national median |
| Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 20% | 18% | Higher than the national median |
| Had a fall with major injury | 3.9% | 2.8% | Higher than the national median |
| Have pressure ulcers | 9.4% | 4.2% | Higher than the national median |
| Lost too much weight | 7.1% | 4.7% | Higher than the national median |
| Were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.0% | At the national median |
| Have depressive symptoms | 2.6% | 3.6% | Lower than the national median |
| Needed more help with daily activities over time | 9.2% | 13% | Lower than the national median |
Lower is better for each measure. Antipsychotic use matters most for residents with dementia: what families should know.
About the Home
| Certified beds | 74 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 56 |
| Ownership | Government - Hospital district |
| Legal business name | KERN VALLEY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT |
| Certified for | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified | July 1992 |
| Location | Inside a hospital |
| Councils | Resident council |
Before you choose, visit at different times of day and ask about openings, costs and Medicaid beds. How to choose a nursing home has CMS's checklist, and California's Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (1-800-231-4024) can answer questions about residents' rights. See all nursing homes and senior care in California.
Other Nursing Homes Near Kern Valley Healthcare District Dp SNF
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Height Street Skilled Care, Bakersfield
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1 of 5 CMS overall · Much below average
- Inspections1/5
- Staffing4/5
- Quality2/5
- 99 beds
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The Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield, Bakersfield
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1 of 5 CMS overall · Much below average
- Inspections1/5
- Staffing1/5
- Quality3/5
- 160 beds
- For-profit
Arvin Post Acute, Arvin
323 Campus Drive, Arvin, CA 93203 · 38 mi
1 of 5 CMS overall · Much below average
- Inspections2/5
- Staffing1/5
- Quality1/5
- 81 beds
- For-profit
San Joaquin Nursing Center and Rehabilitation Cent, Bakersfield
3601 San Dimas, Bakersfield, CA 93301 · 38 mi
3 of 5 CMS overall · Average
- Inspections2/5
- Staffing3/5
- Quality5/5
- 99 beds
- For-profit
The Orchards Post-Acute, Bakersfield
730 34 Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301 · 38 mi
2 of 5 CMS overall · Below average
- Inspections2/5
- Staffing3/5
- Quality3/5
- 150 beds
- For-profit