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Kern River Transitional Care

Poor1-Star CMS Rating

5151 KNUDSEN DRIVE, Bakersfield, CA 93308

140 Beds
Medicare Since 2019

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5151 KNUDSEN DRIVE
Bakersfield, CA 93308

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

Overall Rating1/5 Stars
Certified Beds140
Avg. Residents/Day133.3
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Family CouncilResident
SprinklersYes
CCRCNo
CountyKern
Affiliated Doctors2

Quality Ratings

CMS quality performance measures

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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.

RN Hours per Resident per Day0.65
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day4.59
Total Nurse Turnover Rate48.9%
RN Turnover Rate25.0%
Weekend Staffing (Hours/Resident/Day)3.94

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.

Fines1 ($77,720)
Total Penalties1

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 ·