ElderGrade
D

45.5/100

Below average

The Rehabilitation Center Of Bakersfield

2211 Mount Vernon Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93306

CMS 1/5 stars #13 of 17 in Kern County (661) 872-2121
Certified beds
160
Occupancy
89%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 5 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $23,740 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 2 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

8/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -12 for 5 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -10 for 94 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

13/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.57 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.31 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 10% against weekdays

Staff stability

7.5/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • No turnover figure reported — scored neutral

Resident outcomes

9/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 3 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

8/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $23,740 in federal fines across 2 action(s)

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 4.07 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.31 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.66 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover Not reported

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 94 citations

Last standard health inspection: January 16, 2026 (7 months ago).

F Jan 16, 2026 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jan 16, 2026 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 16, 2026 F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 16, 2026 F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 16, 2026 F0628

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 16, 2026 F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 16, 2026 F0655

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 16, 2026 F0676

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of CITRUS WELLNESS CENTRE, which operates 5 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
BR OCEANGATE LLC Organization DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
KATZ KINDRED HEALTHCARE PARTNERSHIP Organization DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
KINDRED REALTY PARTNERSHIP Organization DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
MAJER, SOL Individual DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
WEISS, JONATHAN Individual DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
ROCKPORT ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
RECHNITZ, SHLOMO Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
SHARMA, PARIKSHAT Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
VINSON, ALISHA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
ERETZ BAKERSFIELD PROPERTIES LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
ROCKPORT ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
SHARMA, PARIKSHAT Individual ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about The Rehabilitation Center Of Bakersfield

What is the ElderGrade for The Rehabilitation Center Of Bakersfield? +

The Rehabilitation Center Of Bakersfield holds an ElderGrade of D (45.5 out of 100), which we describe as "below average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at The Rehabilitation Center Of Bakersfield? +

Residents receive an average of 4.07 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has The Rehabilitation Center Of Bakersfield been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 5 of the 94 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does The Rehabilitation Center Of Bakersfield accept Medicaid? +

Yes, The Rehabilitation Center Of Bakersfield is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.