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
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
VALLEY HEALTHCARE CENTER (BAKERSFIELD, CA) has a 1-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating, 3-star staffing, and 2-star quality measures. It has recent federal penalties and $31,535 in fines over the last 24 months; reported nurse staffing is 3.78 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.7785 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 29, 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 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
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
Recent history
- 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: 5 fines · $99,934 in total fines.
- $31,535
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
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.