Nursing Homes · Bakersfield, CA
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Valley Healthcare Center
1205 8th Street · Bakersfield, CA 93304 · 87 certified beds
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About Valley Healthcare Center
Valley Healthcare Center is a nursing home in Bakersfield, California. Its capacity is 87 beds, below the Kern County median of 99 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of VPR Ops, LLC. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 78 citations, the most recent on January 29, 2026. CMS also lists 6 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.87 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
1.0Staffing
3.0Quality measures
2.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (78)
Records from July 2023 to January 2026.
January 29, 2026
Tag F0803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 26, 2026.
January 29, 2026
Tag F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 26, 2026.
January 29, 2026
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 26, 2026.
January 29, 2026
Tag F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 26, 2026.
January 29, 2026
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 February 26, 2026.
January 29, 2026
Tag F0605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 26, 2026.
January 29, 2026
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 26, 2026.
January 29, 2026
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 26, 2026.
January 29, 2026
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 February 26, 2026.
January 29, 2026
Tag F0912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 26, 2026.
January 29, 2026
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected February 26, 2026.
January 29, 2026
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 26, 2026.
January 29, 2026
Tag F0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 26, 2026.
January 29, 2026
Tag F0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 26, 2026.
January 29, 2026
Tag F0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 26, 2026.
January 29, 2026
Tag F0728Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 26, 2026.
January 29, 2026
Tag F0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 26, 2026.
January 29, 2026
Tag F0761Ensure 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 26, 2026.
January 29, 2026
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 26, 2026.
September 11, 2025
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 October 1, 2025.
Penalties (6)
Total fines: $99,934
July 23, 2026 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $13,870 against this nursing home on July 23, 2026.
January 29, 2026 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $31,535 against this nursing home on January 29, 2026.
March 28, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $59,660 against this nursing home on March 28, 2024.
August 14, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $2,447 against this nursing home on August 14, 2023.
August 7, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $2,098 against this nursing home on August 7, 2023.
July 17, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $4,194 against this nursing home on July 17, 2023.
Staffing
3.87 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.69 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
- Parent company: VPR Ops, LLC
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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