Kern River Transitional Care

Inspection history (95)

• April 29, 2026 · D

  Citation F0580

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-04-29 under CMS tag F0580 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

  View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-04-29.GOV

• April 29, 2026 · D

  Citation F0656

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-04-29 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

  View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-04-29.GOV

• July 28, 2025 · D

  Citation F0552

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-07-28 under CMS tag F0552 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-08-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

  View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-07-28.GOV

• July 28, 2025 · D

  Citation F0658

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-07-28 under CMS tag F0658 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-08-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

  View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-07-28.GOV

• July 28, 2025 · D

  Citation F0690

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-07-28 under CMS tag F0690 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-08-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

  View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-07-28.GOV

• July 28, 2025 · D

  Citation F0726

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-07-28 under CMS tag F0726 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-08-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

  View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-07-28.GOV

• May 16, 2025 · D

  Citation F0684

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-16 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-05-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

  View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-05-16.GOV

• May 15, 2025 · D

  Citation F0552

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-15 under CMS tag F0552 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-06-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

  View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-05-15.GOV

• May 15, 2025 · D

  Citation F0849

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-15 under CMS tag F0849 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-06-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

  View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-05-15.GOV

• April 24, 2025 · E

  Citation F0850

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-24 under CMS tag F0850 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-05-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

  View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-04-24.GOV

• April 24, 2025 · D

  Citation F0679

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-24 under CMS tag F0679 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-05-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

  View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-04-24.GOV

• April 24, 2025 · D

  Citation F0687

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-24 under CMS tag F0687 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate foot care. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-05-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

  View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-04-24.GOV

• April 24, 2025 · E

  Citation F0868

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-24 under CMS tag F0868 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-05-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

  View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-04-24.GOV

• April 24, 2025 · E

  Citation F0655

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-24 under CMS tag F0655 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-05-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

  View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-04-24.GOV

• April 24, 2025 · D

  Citation F0623

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-24 under CMS tag F0623 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-05-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

  View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-04-24.GOV

• April 24, 2025 · E

  Citation F0761

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-24 under CMS tag F0761 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-05-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

  View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-04-24.GOV

• April 24, 2025 · D

  Citation F0690

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-24 under CMS tag F0690 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-05-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

  View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-04-24.GOV

• April 24, 2025 · D

  Citation F0584

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-24 under CMS tag F0584 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-05-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

  View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-04-24.GOV

• April 24, 2025 · D

  Citation F0790

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-24 under CMS tag F0790 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-05-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

  View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-04-24.GOV

• April 24, 2025 · E

  Citation F0867

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-24 under CMS tag F0867 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-05-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

  View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-04-24.GOV

Penalties

Total fines on file: $77,720

Staffing

Latest: 4.59 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026-06-01)

Ownership

For profit - Limited Liability company

1. Parent organization: Providence Group North LLC

   parent · PAC 3476830456