Nursing Homes · Bakersfield, CA
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Height Street Skilled Care
1611 Height Street · Bakersfield, CA 93305 · 99 certified beds
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About Height Street Skilled Care
Height Street Skilled Care is a nursing home in Bakersfield, California. Its capacity is 99 beds, the same as the Kern County median for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Golden State Palms INC. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 70 citations, the most recent on April 27, 2026. CMS also lists 1 fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.53 hours per resident per day. It is one of 10 nursing homes listed in Bakersfield. Residents and families can raise concerns with the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman at 1-800-231-4024. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
2.0Staffing
4.0Quality measures
3.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (70)
Records from August 2023 to April 2026.
August 29, 2024
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 30, 2024.
August 14, 2024
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 2, 2024.
July 31, 2024
Tag F0807Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 6, 2024.
July 31, 2024
Tag F0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 6, 2024.
May 16, 2024
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 4, 2024.
May 16, 2024
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 4, 2024.
May 9, 2024
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 29, 2024.
December 11, 2023
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 11, 2023.
November 6, 2023
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 6, 2023.
August 22, 2023
Tag F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 23, 2023.
Penalties (1)
Total fines: $12,735
February 28, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $12,735 against this nursing home on February 28, 2025.
Staffing
4.53 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 4.06 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
- Parent company: Golden State Palms INC
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in California.
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