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Kern Medical Center
Hospital Bakersfield, CA
1700 Mount Vernon Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93306 · (661) 326-2000
Overall star rating 1
Patient survey rating 2
Hospital typeAcute Care Hospitals
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
Emergency servicesYes
60% would definitely recommend
✓ Meets the CMS criteria for the birthing-friendly designation
How its results compare with the national rate
Number of measures in each group where CMS found this hospital better than, no different from or worse than the national rate.
| Measure | Better | No different | Worse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortality | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 7 | 0 |
What patients said
- Rated the hospital 9 or 10: 61%
- Nurses always communicated well: 69%
- Doctors always communicated well: 69%
- Room and bathroom always clean: 64%
- Always quiet at night: 32%
- Given information about recovery at home: 86%
319 completed surveys
Other options nearby
- Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
4.4 mi away3★ - Mercy Hospital
4.4 mi away3★ - Adventist Health Bakersfield
4.4 mi away2★ - Good Samaritan Hospital, LP
6.4 mi away - Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, LLC
7.7 mi away
Ratings describe past performance reported to CMS and can change. Confirm insurance, availability and services directly with the provider, and talk to your doctor or care team. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Hospital General Information; Patient survey (HCAHPS) (released Jul 22, 2026).