Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Kern Valley Healthcare District DP SNF
6412 Laurel Ave · Lake Isabella, CA 93240 · 74 certified beds
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NPI 1427049964. Look this up in the CMS NPPES registry (opens in a new tab)
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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.
June 12, 2025 · F
Citation F0812Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-06-12 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, 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 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 F0684Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-06-12 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 2025-07-03. 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.GOVApril 7, 2025 · D
Citation F0679Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-07 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 2025-05-21. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-04-07.GOVApril 7, 2025 · D
Citation F0585Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-07 under CMS tag F0585 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-05-21. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-04-07.GOVNovember 25, 2024 · G
Citation F0689Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-11-25 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity G: isolated, actual 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 2025-01-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-11-25.GOVApril 25, 2024 · D
Citation F0880Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-04-25 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, 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 2024-05-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-04-25.GOVApril 25, 2024 · E
Citation F0725Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-04-25 under CMS tag F0725 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-05-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-04-25.GOVApril 25, 2024 · D
Citation F0807Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-04-25 under CMS tag F0807 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-05-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-04-25.GOVApril 25, 2024 · D
Citation F0645Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-04-25 under CMS tag F0645 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-05-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-04-25.GOVApril 25, 2024 · E
Citation F0812Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-04-25 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 2024-05-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-04-25.GOVApril 25, 2024 · D
Citation F0690Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-04-25 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 2024-05-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-04-25.GOVApril 25, 2024 · D
Citation F0676Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-04-25 under CMS tag F0676 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-05-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-04-25.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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Trust & methodology
Where this information came from
Each block below is one file we read, the date on that file, and the fields on this page that came from it. The date is when the source published or we retrieved it, not the day we last looked at this listing.
- CMS enrollmentas of July 2026
- NPI
- CMS nursing homes (provider info)as of July 2026
- 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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