Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Kern Valley Healthcare District DP SNF
6412 Laurel Ave · Lake Isabella, CA 93240 · 74 certified beds
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About Kern Valley Healthcare District DP SNF
Kern Valley Healthcare District DP SNF is a nursing home in Lake Isabella, California, in Kern County. Its reported capacity is 74 beds. It is recorded as a government body. Federal records list it as Medicare certified. Our copy of the inspection record holds 32 citations, the newest dated 23 April 2026. Federal enforcement records add 3 fine or payment denial actions. Staffing reports put it at 3.38 nurse hours per resident per day. Every fact above comes from the public records listed in the sources section on this page. The newest source file we hold for this listing is dated July 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare · Source data August 2026
Certification
- Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)
Ratings
Staffing rating
1.0Quality-measure rating
5.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
32
Staffing rating
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Cited deficiencies
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Cited deficiencies
Not published
Staffing rating
1.0Quality-measure rating
5.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
32
Staffing rating
1.0Quality-measure rating
5.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
32
Inspection history (32)
Records from April 2024 to April 2026.
April 23, 2026 · E
Citation F0812Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-04-23 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-05-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-04-23.GOVApril 23, 2026 · D
Citation F0813Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-04-23 under CMS tag F0813 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-05-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-04-23.GOVApril 23, 2026 · F
Citation F0727Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-04-23 under CMS tag F0727 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-05-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-04-23.GOVApril 23, 2026 · D
Citation F0926Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-04-23 under CMS tag F0926 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Have policies on smoking. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-05-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-04-23.GOVApril 23, 2026 · D
Citation F0695Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-04-23 under CMS tag F0695 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-05-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-04-23.GOVApril 23, 2026 · E
Citation F0689Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-04-23 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, 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 2026-05-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-04-23.GOVApril 23, 2026 · F
Citation F0880Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-04-23 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 2026-05-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-04-23.GOVApril 23, 2026 · E
Citation F0658Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-04-23 under CMS tag F0658 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, 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 2026-05-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-04-23.GOVDecember 17, 2025 · D
Citation F0580Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-17 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 2026-02-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-12-17.GOVDecember 17, 2025 · D
Citation F0656Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-17 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 2026-02-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-12-17.GOVDecember 17, 2025 · D
Citation F0658Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-17 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 2026-02-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-12-17.GOVDecember 17, 2025 · D
Citation F0552Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-17 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 2026-02-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-12-17.GOVDecember 17, 2025 · D
Citation F0600Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-17 under CMS tag F0600 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-12-17.GOVOctober 27, 2025 · G
Citation F0684Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-10-27 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity G: isolated, actual harm) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-10-27.GOVOctober 27, 2025 · E
Citation F0712Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-10-27 under CMS tag F0712 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-10-27.GOVJune 26, 2025 · D
Citation F0609Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-06-26 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 2025-07-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-06-26.GOVJune 25, 2025 · D
Citation F0755Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-06-25 under CMS tag F0755 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-06-25.GOVJune 12, 2025 · D
Citation F0790Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-06-12 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 2025-07-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-06-12.GOVJune 12, 2025 · D
Citation F0658Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-06-12 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 2025-07-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-06-12.GOVJune 12, 2025 · F
Citation F0727Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-06-12 under CMS tag F0727 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-06-12.GOV
Penalties (3)
Total fines on file: $31,581
October 27, 2025 · Fine
Citation FINE-137146CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $21,548 against this nursing home on 2025-10-27 (Fine ID: 137146). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-10-27.GOVOctober 27, 2025 · Payment Denial
Citation PAYDEN-2026-01-08CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting 2026-01-08, lasting 51 days (triggered by inspection on 2025-10-27). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-10-27.GOVNovember 25, 2024 · Fine
Citation FINE-131058CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $10,033 against this nursing home on 2024-11-25 (Fine ID: 131058). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-11-25.GOV
Staffing
Latest: 3.38 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)
Staffing trend (5 periods)
- 2025Q43.43 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-06-013.43 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-07-013.38 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-08-013.38 hrs/resident/day
- 2026Q13.38 hrs/resident/day
Most recent period is about the same as 2025Q4. Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.
Ownership
Government - Hospital district
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Jul 23, 2026First appeared in our data
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Typical cost
Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · 2025
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Where this information came from
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- CMS enrollmentas of July 2026
- NPI
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- Chain identifier, Chain name, City, CMS Special Focus status, County, Licensed capacity, Map location, Medicare certification number, Name, Ownership type, Phone number, State, Street address, ZIP code
- CMS nursing homes (payroll-based journal staffing)as of June 2026
- Staffing hours per resident day
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