The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited January 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
VALLEY HEALTHCARE CENTER
BAKERSFIELD, CA · Medicare-certified · 87 beds
Needs attention
For-profit
1 of 5 overall
VALLEY HEALTHCARE CENTER in Bakersfield has a 1-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating, 2-star quality measures, and 3-star staffing. Reported nurse staffing is 3.69 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark, and the facility has $48,515 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.6946 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 29, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $48,515recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.6946.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.30
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.98
- Nurse aides
- 2.42
- Weekend nursing
- 3.43
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 29%
Registered nurse turnover: 29%
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
17.2%19.4%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%1.4%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.4%3.6%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
7.5%5.9%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
12%0%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—3.7%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
28.6%28.6%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
5.9%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.7%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
7.2%7.6%No change
Residents with depressive symptoms
12.2%3.3%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
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The home failed to have a responsible governing body to set and carry out policies and properly manage the facility. Cited May 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 837 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: G
The home failed to provide appropriate foot care for residents. Cited March 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 687 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to keep its areas safe, easy to use, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. Cited January 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 921 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to ensure a working call system was available in each resident’s bathroom and bathing area. Cited January 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 919 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $48,515 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 19 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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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 5 fines · $116,914 in total fines.
- $48,515
Federal fine
Jan 29, 2026
- $59,660
Federal fine
Mar 28, 2024
- $2,447
Federal fine
Aug 14, 2023
- $2,098
Federal fine
Aug 7, 2023
- $4,194
Federal fine
Jul 17, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Occupancy
- 82.1 residents on an average day (94% of 87 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.