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The record
CMS Care Compare · Aug 2026| Overall | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 |
| Health inspection | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
Staffing · hours per resident per day
Medication & safety · share of long-stay residents
| Federal fines | $77,720 · 1 penalty |
| Abuse icon | Not flagged |
| Conflict flags in latest reconcile | 0 |
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What the pattern says
Palmelle pattern checks · v1Mixed — worth touring with these questions in hand.
- Antipsychotic use runs high. 18% of long-stay residents are on antipsychotics against a 14% national median — ask what share have a qualifying diagnosis.
- $77,720 in federal fines. 1 penalty in the last 36 months — the citation detail is in the record above.
These checks are computed the same way for every facility. Good patterns and bad ones both print.
Nearby & comparable
Same records, same rulesQuestions families ask
What is the CMS rating for KERN RIVER TRANSITIONAL CARE?
KERN RIVER TRANSITIONAL CARE has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
Has KERN RIVER TRANSITIONAL CARE been cited for resident harm?
KERN RIVER TRANSITIONAL CARE has $77,720 in federal fines across 1 penalties in the last 36 months. Details appear in the record above.
What should I ask on a tour?
Ask about staff-to-resident ratios by shift, weekend coverage, and any measure flagged red in the record above — those are the places this facility's numbers leave open questions.