The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited July 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
VALLEY HEALTHCARE CENTER
BAKERSFIELD, CA · Medicare-certified · 87 beds
Needs attention
For-profit
Data as of September 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
Valley Healthcare Center in Bakersfield has a 1-star overall rating, with 1-star health inspections, 3-star staffing, and 2-star quality measures. It also has a recent federal penalty, $31,535 in fines over the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 3.78 hours per resident per day, below the 4.1 federal benchmark.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.7785 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: July 23, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $31,535recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.7785.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.34
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.97
- Nurse aides
- 2.47
- Weekend nursing
- 3.44
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 28%
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
23.1%15.1%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.5%1.4%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.5%3.8%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
6.6%7.5%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
15.9%13.4%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
3.7%14.1%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
26.5%25%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
5.1%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%1%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
9%3.2%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
14.8%10.6%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 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
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 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.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $31,535 was recorded.
- 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: 2 fines · $91,195 in total fines.
- $31,535
Federal fine
Jan 29, 2026
- $59,660
Federal fine
Mar 28, 2024
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Jun 1, 2023
Now operated by Valley Healthcare Center, previously Valley Convalescent Hospital.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Occupancy
- 78.4 residents on an average day (90% of 87 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 40 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.