The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited November 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
THE REHABILITATION CENTER OF BAKERSFIELD
BAKERSFIELD, CA · Medicare-certified · 160 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
THE REHABILITATION CENTER OF BAKERSFIELD in Bakersfield has a 1-star overall rating, with 1-star health inspection and staffing ratings and a 3-star quality measures rating. It also had $14,268 in fines in the last 24 months, a recent federal penalty, and reported nurse staffing of 4.07 hours per resident per day, just below the 4.1-hour federal benchmark.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.0651 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 16, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $14,268recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.0651.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.31
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.28
- Nurse aides
- 2.47
- Weekend nursing
- 3.66
Hours per resident per day.
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
6.8%12%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1%1.9%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
9.3%9.5%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
10.9%9.7%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
3.5%12.2%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
3.2%3.2%No change
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
17.5%18%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.6%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.6%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
19.6%15.9%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
4.5%14%Worsening
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
—95.8%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—93.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
88.3%96.3%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited July 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: G
The home failed to provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited July 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 692 — 42 CFR §483.25(g) — S/S: G
The home failed to provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who needed it. Cited April 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 697 — 42 CFR §483.25(k) — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited January 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 15 health deficiencies.
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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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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $14,268 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $23,740 in total fines.
- $14,268
Federal fine
Oct 10, 2024
- $9,472
Federal fine
Nov 6, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of CITRUS WELLNESS CENTRE · 5 homes · 2.6 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 142 residents on an average day (89% of 160 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 39 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.