Nursing Homes
Bakersfield Post Acute
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Kern River Transitional Care
5151 Knudsen Drive · Bakersfield, CA 93308 · 140 certified beds
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Public record
CMS Care Compare · Updated Jul 2026
Certification
- Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)
Ratings
Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025Q4.GOV
Staffing rating
Not publishedQuality-measure rating
Not publishedInspections on record
Not published
Cited deficiencies
Not published
1.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-06-01.GOV
Staffing rating
2.0Quality-measure rating
3.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
84
Inspection history (95)
April 24, 2025 · D
Citation F0677Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-24 under CMS tag F0677 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. 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.GOVApril 24, 2025 · D
Citation F0644Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-24 under CMS tag F0644 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. 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.GOVApril 24, 2025 · D
Citation F0658Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-24 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 2025-05-12. 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.GOVApril 24, 2025 · D
Citation F0698Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-24 under CMS tag F0698 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. 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.GOVApril 24, 2025 · D
Citation F0842Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-24 under CMS tag F0842 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. 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.GOVApril 24, 2025 · F
Citation F0880Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-24 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. 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.GOVApril 24, 2025 · F
Citation F0552Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-24 under CMS tag F0552 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, 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 2025-05-12. 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.GOVApril 24, 2025 · D
Citation F0656Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-24 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. 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.GOVApril 24, 2025 · F
Citation F0726Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-24 under CMS tag F0726 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, 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 2025-05-12. 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.GOVApril 24, 2025 · D
Citation F0847Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-24 under CMS tag F0847 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. 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.GOVApril 24, 2025 · F
Citation F0947Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-24 under CMS tag F0947 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. 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.GOVFebruary 25, 2025 · D
Citation F0658Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-02-25 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 2025-02-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-02-25.GOVFebruary 25, 2025 · D
Citation F0656Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-02-25 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-02-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-02-25.GOVDecember 31, 2024 · D
Citation F0656Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-12-31 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-02-07. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-12-31.GOVDecember 9, 2024 · D
Citation F0689Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-12-09 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-12-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-12-09.GOVDecember 5, 2024 · D
Citation F0609Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-12-05 under CMS tag F0609 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-12-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-12-05.GOVSeptember 5, 2024 · D
Citation F0609Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-09-05 under CMS tag F0609 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-09-05.GOVAugust 22, 2024 · D
Citation F0580Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-22 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-17. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-08-22.GOVAugust 22, 2024 · D
Citation F0657Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-22 under CMS tag F0657 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-17. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-08-22.GOVAugust 22, 2024 · D
Citation F0658Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-22 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 2024-09-17. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-08-22.GOV
Penalties
Total fines on file: $77,720
Staffing
Latest: 4.59 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026-06-01)
Staffing trend (2 periods)
- 2025Q44.59 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-06-014.59 hrs/resident/day
Most recent period is about the same as 2025Q4. Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
CMS Care Compare chain: Pacs Group
Chain ID 690 · 280 facilities in chain (CMS)
- Chain average overall rating: 3
- Chain average health inspection rating: 2.5
- Chain average staffing rating: 2.4
- Chain average quality measure rating: 4.3
Chain averages are CMS-published figures for facilities sharing this Chain ID (formerly Affiliated Entity). They are not ElderCareCosts scores.
Parent organization: Providence Group North LLC
parent · PAC 3476830456
Ratings, inspections, and penalties are public records, reproduced in plain English without edits to their substance. View source records · What these measures mean.
Typical cost
Genworth Cost of Care Survey · 2024
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Nursing Homes
Median · CA$11,060/moSee full CA cost breakdownSource: Genworth Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2024
Nursing Homes
Median · CA$12,167/moSee full CA cost breakdownSource: Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2025
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