The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Bayshire Riverwalk Post-Acute
BAKERSFIELD, CA · Medicare-certified · 120 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profitChain member
1 of 5 overall
Bayshire Riverwalk Post-Acute in Bakersfield has a 1-out-of-5 overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection score and a recent abuse citation; staffing is 4 stars and reported nurse staffing is 4.24 hours per resident per day, just above the 4.1 federal benchmark. The facility also had $56,265 in fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.2387 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 2, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $56,265recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.2387.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.58
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.18
- Nurse aides
- 2.47
- Weekend nursing
- 3.93
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 52%
Registered nurse turnover: 48%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
3.6%7.7%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.3%5.6%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.9%5.3%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
5.5%2.8%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
8.3%18.3%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
13.1%8.8%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—23.7%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
7.7%15%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.5%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
18.7%30.4%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
1.5%0%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.8%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.7%98.6%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—95.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
92.5%97.7%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited December 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited November 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited November 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited December 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $56,265 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $56,265 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- $56,265
Federal fine
Mar 2, 2026
- 35 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Feb 6, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING · 14 homes · 3.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 110.7 residents on an average day (92% of 120 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 25 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.