THE REHABILITATION CENTER OF BAKERSFIELD — Nursing Home in BAKERSFIELD, CA
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 160 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 139.3 |
| CMS Certification Number | 555256 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 4.18 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 0.37 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
THE REHABILITATION CENTER OF BAKERSFIELD had 15 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (January 16, 2026).
Inspection Findings — January 16, 2026
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Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (Level D)Corrected — February 9, 2026
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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. (Level D)Corrected — February 9, 2026
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Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. (Level D)Corrected — February 9, 2026
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Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted (Level D)Corrected — February 9, 2026
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Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. (Level D)Corrected — February 9, 2026
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Ensure 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. (Level D)Corrected — February 9, 2026
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Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (Level D)Corrected — February 9, 2026
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Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (Level D)Corrected — February 9, 2026
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Level F)Corrected — February 9, 2026
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Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. (Level D)Corrected — February 9, 2026
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Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. (Level D)Corrected — February 9, 2026
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Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. (Level D)Corrected — February 9, 2026
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Educate 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. (Level D)Corrected — February 9, 2026
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level E)Corrected — February 9, 2026
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Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (Level D)Corrected — February 9, 2026
The Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield is a 160-bed nursing home in Bakersfield, California. It holds a 1-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident day, below the California average of 4.5. Its most recent inspection, in January 2026, cited 15 deficiencies, none of them severe. CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon.
The facility’s most recent inspection did not include any severe deficiencies, which is a relative positive amid multiple citations. You should ask about the abuse flag and what concrete steps the facility has taken to address the cited problems around resident dignity, safe/acceptable food service, and care planning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is THE REHABILITATION CENTER OF BAKERSFIELD Medicare and Medicaid certified?
THE REHABILITATION CENTER OF BAKERSFIELD is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is THE REHABILITATION CENTER OF BAKERSFIELD's CMS star rating?
THE REHABILITATION CENTER OF BAKERSFIELD has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at THE REHABILITATION CENTER OF BAKERSFIELD?
THE REHABILITATION CENTER OF BAKERSFIELD reports 4.18487 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has THE REHABILITATION CENTER OF BAKERSFIELD had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, THE REHABILITATION CENTER OF BAKERSFIELD had 15 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does THE REHABILITATION CENTER OF BAKERSFIELD have?
THE REHABILITATION CENTER OF BAKERSFIELD has 160 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- HEIGHT STREET SKILLED CARE — 1/5 — 0.4 mi
- THE ORCHARDS POST-ACUTE — 1/5 — 2.3 mi
- SAN JOAQUIN NURSING CENTER AND REHABILITATION CENT — 1/5 — 2.3 mi
- BAKERSFIELD POST ACUTE — 1/5 — 2.3 mi
- VALLEY HEALTHCARE CENTER — 1/5 — 3.2 mi
- KERN RIVER TRANSITIONAL CARE — 1/5 — 5.2 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.