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Kern River Transitional Care
Nursing home Bakersfield, CA
5151 Knudsen Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308 · (661) 325-9900
Overall rating 1
Health inspections 1
Staffing 2
Quality of resident care 4
Certified beds140
Residents on an average day136
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company · Pacs Group
Medicare-certified sinceApr 16, 2019
Ratings compared with California and the U.S. average
| Measure | This provider | California average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 | 3.2 | 3.0 |
| Health inspections | 1 | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Staffing | 2 | 3.3 | 2.9 |
| Quality of resident care | 4 | 4.1 | 3.6 |
Nurse staffing compared with California and the U.S.
| Measure | This provider | California average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 4.52 | 4.52 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.54 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| Nursing staff turnover (lower is better) | 48.3% | 36.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover (lower is better) | 30% | 38.1% | 42.9% |
Fines and payment denials (last 3 years)
- Fines: 1, total $77,720
- Payment denials: 0
Other options nearby
- Rosewood Health Facility
4.2 mi away4★ - Shafter Nursing Care
14.3 mi away4★ - San Joaquin Nursing Center and Rehabilitation Cent
2.9 mi away3★ - The Orchards Post-Acute
3.1 mi away2★ - Height Street Skilled Care
5.1 mi away2★ - Valley Healthcare Center
3.5 mi away1★
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, Nursing homes - Provider Information (released Sep 30, 2026).