Compare 10 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Bakersfield, California by their safety score — a 0–100 rating built from CMS inspection history, deficiency severity, staffing levels, federal penalties, and complaint data. Average safety score in Bakersfield: 49/100. Each facility page includes the full inspection record, staffing data, and resident quality outcomes — updated monthly from CMS Care Compare.
Nursing Homes in Bakersfield, CA
10 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Bakersfield, California are rated below using federal CMS inspection records, staffing levels, deficiency citations, and resident quality outcomes — translated into plain English. Average safety score: 47/100. Scores updated monthly. Most listed facilities are in Kern County.
1 facilities score Strong Safety Record or Generally Positive. 9 have Serious Concerns or Critical findings — compare carefully.
Data source and freshness
These Bakersfield scores are generated from public CMS Care Compare and Provider Data Catalog records. Data is refreshed monthly; this page was generated in June 2026.
Use scores as a starting point
A safety score can narrow your list, but families should still review recent citations, ask administrators direct questions, and tour before choosing care.
Download the nursing home tour checklistSafety score distribution in Bakersfield
This distribution helps families avoid relying on a single average. A city can have a reasonable average score while still containing individual facilities that deserve closer review.
Local safety snapshot
Use this Bakersfield list to compare facilities before a tour or hospital discharge decision. Open individual reports to review inspection citations, staffing, enforcement actions, quality outcomes, and questions to ask administrators.
Top-scoring in Bakersfield
- Rosewood Health Facility — 73/100
- The Orchards Post-acute — 53/100
- Kern River Transitional Care — 52/100
Facilities to review carefully
- Height Street Skilled Care — 31/100
- Valley Healthcare Center — 38/100
- Bayshire Riverwalk Post-acute — 42/100
| Facility Name | Score | Rating | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosewood Health Facility | 73 | Generally Positive | 79 |
| The Orchards Post-acute | 53 | Serious Concerns | 150 |
| Kern River Transitional Care | 52 | Serious Concerns | 140 |
| San Joaquin Nursing Center And Rehabilitation Cent | 52 | Serious Concerns | 99 |
| Bakersfield Post Acute | 43 | Serious Concerns | 99 |
| Parkview Julian Healthcare Center | 43 | Serious Concerns | 99 |
| The Rehabilitation Center Of Bakersfield | 43 | Serious Concerns | 160 |
| Bayshire Riverwalk Post-acute | 42 | Serious Concerns | 120 |
| Valley Healthcare Center | 38 | Critical Issues | 87 |
| Height Street Skilled Care | 31 | Critical Issues | 99 |
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Frequently Asked Questions — Bakersfield Nursing Homes
How many nursing homes are in Bakersfield?
Senior Care Report Card lists 10 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Bakersfield, California, with safety scores based on federal CMS inspection, staffing, enforcement, and quality data.
What is the average nursing home safety score in Bakersfield?
The average Senior Care Safety Score for listed Bakersfield facilities is 47/100. Use the individual facility reports to compare the reasons behind each score.
How should families use this Bakersfield nursing home list?
Use the table to shortlist facilities, then read each report's deficiency citations, staffing levels, penalties, and quality outcomes. Scores are a research starting point, not medical or legal advice.
Compare all 10 nursing homes in Bakersfield, California
Each report includes inspection history, deficiency citations, staffing data, penalty records, and resident quality outcomes — all pulled from CMS Care Compare and translated into a 0–100 safety score. Scores are informational and are not medical, legal, or placement advice.
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