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10 licensed nursing homes in Bakersfield, CA
Updated October 21, 2026
1.9Concerns

PARKVIEW JULIAN HEALTHCARE CENTER

1801 JULIAN AVENUE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304

PARKVIEW JULIAN HEALTHCARE CENTER has 1 federal fine(s) on record and a Palmelle trust score of 19/100. We don't have date context on those fines, so ask when they visit.

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5.3Mixed

SAN JOAQUIN NURSING CENTER AND REHABILITATION CENT

3601 SAN DIMAS, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301

SAN JOAQUIN NURSING CENTER AND REHABILITATION CENT brings high quality measure scores (5.0/5), and low staff turnover (35%). There are 1 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

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5.9Mixed

ROSEWOOD HEALTH FACILITY

1401 NEW STINE ROAD, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309

Rosewood Health Facility shows strong staffing numbers, but this doesn't entirely translate to resident safety and health outcomes. They maintain registered nurse coverage well above the national average at 1.02 hours per resident daily, and low nursing turnover means residents see familiar faces who know their routines.

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2.0Concerns

VALLEY HEALTHCARE CENTER

1205 8TH STREET, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304

VALLEY HEALTHCARE CENTER has a 1.0 out of 5 overall rating from Medicare, with a 1.0 for health inspections. But the nursing staff turnover is low at 28%, meaning you'll likely see the same faces who know your mother's routine.

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1.2Concerns

THE REHABILITATION CENTER OF BAKERSFIELD

2211 MOUNT VERNON AVENUE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306

The Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield has a 1.0 out of 5 overall rating, and a 1.0 out of 5 for both health inspections and staffing, signaling fundamental problems in daily care. Their rate of using antipsychotic medication is lower than the national average, but this is countered by a higher-than-national use of antianxiety and sleep medications, suggesting residents may be sedated rather than treated for specific symptoms.

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2.7Concerns

BAKERSFIELD POST ACUTE

6212 TUDOR WAY, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306

Bakersfield Post Acute carries a 1.0 out of 5 stars overall rating from Medicare, a clear sign of major problems, though some specific quality measures shine brighter than others. However, registered nurse hours are far below the recommended minimum at 0.36 per resident, and the use of antianxiety and sleep medications is higher than the national average, even as antipsychotic use remains low.

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4.6Mixed

THE ORCHARDS POST-ACUTE

730 34 STREET, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301

The Orchards Post-Acute has a 2.0 out of 5 overall rating from Medicare, matching its 2.0 score for health inspections. You can press the call button at 2 am and someone is actually coming, and the people here tend to stay, with nursing staff turnover far below the industry average.

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0.0

Bayshire Riverwalk Post-Acute

350 CALLOWAY DRIVE, BUILDING C, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93312

Bayshire Riverwalk Post-Acute has a 1.0 overall rating, marred by a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation. This suggests a commitment to resident well-being through engagement rather than prescription, a difficult but valuable approach.

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2.4Concerns

HEIGHT STREET SKILLED CARE

1611 HEIGHT STREET, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93305

HEIGHT STREET SKILLED CARE has a 1.0 overall rating and a 1.0 health inspection score, which is grim, especially when their reported staffing is a full 4.0 stars. However, RN hours per resident are below the national average, and overall resident outcomes are rated a low 2.0 stars, suggesting high reported staffing doesn't translate to actual care quality.

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3.9Concerns

KERN RIVER TRANSITIONAL CARE

5151 KNUDSEN DRIVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93308

KERN RIVER TRANSITIONAL CARE holds a 1.0 out of 5 overall rating from Medicare, a signal that its health inspections are also rated 1.0. On the positive side, resident outcomes on quality measures are rated 4.0 stars, suggesting many residents meet key health goals, and staffing turnover is below the national average at 48%, meaning experienced people tend to stay longer.

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