About Brookdale Riverwalk Snf (ca)
Nursing home overview and details
Brookdale Riverwalk Snf (ca) is a for-profit nursing home in Bakersfield, CA, serving Kern County and the surrounding community. The facility has 120 certified beds with an average daily census of 110.7 residents.
Brookdale Riverwalk Snf (ca) has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 2001, bringing 25 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING, which provides administrative support and oversight. It operates as a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), offering a continuum of care from independent living to skilled nursing, allowing residents to age in place.
CMS has assigned this facility a 1-star quality rating. Families are encouraged to review the detailed quality and safety measures below. When choosing a nursing home in Bakersfield, CA, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
At a Glance
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Poor
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
Brookdale Riverwalk Snf (ca) has received a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS. Families considering this facility may want to discuss quality improvement efforts with the administration and review the detailed inspection and staffing data below.
Health Inspection
Poor
Quality Measures
Average
Staffing
Very Good
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
Brookdale Riverwalk Snf (ca) provides 4.24 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.58 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 52.3%, which is higher than many facilities and may indicate staffing challenges. RN-specific turnover is 47.6%. Weekend staffing averages 3.93 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
Brookdale Riverwalk Snf (ca) has been flagged for abuse-related concerns by CMS, and has 1 total penalties on record. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.
Abuse Flag
This facility has been flagged for abuse-related concerns by CMS.
Doctors at Brookdale Riverwalk Snf (ca)
3 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Brookdale Riverwalk Snf (ca)
What is the CMS rating for Brookdale Riverwalk Snf (ca)?
Brookdale Riverwalk Snf (ca) has a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does Brookdale Riverwalk Snf (ca) have?
Brookdale Riverwalk Snf (ca) has 120 certified beds with an average daily census of 110.7 residents.
What type of facility is Brookdale Riverwalk Snf (ca)?
Brookdale Riverwalk Snf (ca) is a for profit - corporation nursing home serving Kern County in Bakersfield, CA.
How many doctors practice at Brookdale Riverwalk Snf (ca)?
3 physicians are affiliated with Brookdale Riverwalk Snf (ca). View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Does Brookdale Riverwalk Snf (ca) have any safety concerns?
Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. Brookdale Riverwalk Snf (ca) has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·