About Kern River Transitional Care
Nursing home overview and details
Kern River Transitional Care is a for-profit nursing home in Bakersfield, CA, serving Kern County and the surrounding community. The facility has 140 certified beds with an average daily census of 133.3 residents.
Kern River Transitional Care has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 2019, bringing 7 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with PACS GROUP, which provides administrative support and oversight.
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
Kern River Transitional Care 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
Below Average
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
Kern River Transitional Care provides 4.59 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.65 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 48.9%, which is within the typical range for nursing facilities. RN-specific turnover is 25.0%. Weekend staffing averages 3.94 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
Kern River Transitional Care has received 1 fine totaling $77,720. 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.
Doctors at Kern River Transitional Care
2 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Kern River Transitional Care
What is the CMS rating for Kern River Transitional Care?
Kern River Transitional Care 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 Kern River Transitional Care have?
Kern River Transitional Care has 140 certified beds with an average daily census of 133.3 residents.
What type of facility is Kern River Transitional Care?
Kern River Transitional Care is a for profit - limited liability company nursing home serving Kern County in Bakersfield, CA.
How many doctors practice at Kern River Transitional Care?
2 physicians are affiliated with Kern River Transitional Care. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Does Kern River Transitional Care have any safety concerns?
Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. Kern River Transitional Care has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·