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10 nursing homes in Bakersfield, California

Kern County, with CMS star ratings.

nursing homes
10
average CMS stars
1.7
Medicaid certified
10
beds
1,132

Which Bakersfield nursing homes take Medicaid

10 of the 10 nursing homes in Bakersfield are certified for Medicaid, so Medicaid can pay for a long stay once your parent qualifies.

Star ratings across Bakersfield

The average overall CMS rating in Bakersfield is 1.7 stars.

Overall ratingNursing homes
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All 10 nursing homes in Bakersfield

  1. The Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield2211 Mount Vernon Avenue, Bakersfield 93306 1 of 5 160 beds · 15 cited at the last inspection MedicaidMedicare
    (661) 872-2121
  2. The Orchards Post-Acute730 34 Street, Bakersfield 93301 2 of 5 150 beds · 18 cited at the last inspection MedicaidMedicare
    (661) 327-7687
  3. Kern River Transitional Care5151 Knudsen Drive, Bakersfield 93308 1 of 5 140 beds · 24 cited at the last inspection MedicaidMedicare
    (661) 325-9900
  4. Bayshire Riverwalk Post-Acute350 Calloway Drive, Building C, Bakersfield 93312 1 of 5 120 beds · 23 cited at the last inspection MedicaidMedicareAbuse citation
    (661) 587-0182
  5. Bakersfield Post Acute6212 Tudor Way, Bakersfield 93306 1 of 5 99 beds · 31 cited at the last inspection MedicaidMedicare
    (661) 871-3133
  6. Height Street Skilled Care1611 Height Street, Bakersfield 93305 2 of 5 99 beds · 15 cited at the last inspection MedicaidMedicare
    (661) 748-1300
  7. Parkview Julian Healthcare Center1801 Julian Avenue, Bakersfield 93304 1 of 5 99 beds · 21 cited at the last inspection MedicaidMedicare
    (661) 831-9150
  8. San Joaquin Nursing Center and Rehabilitation Cent3601 San Dimas, Bakersfield 93301 3 of 5 99 beds · 12 cited at the last inspection MedicaidMedicare
    (661) 323-2894
  9. Valley Healthcare Center1205 8th Street, Bakersfield 93304 1 of 5 87 beds · 22 cited at the last inspection MedicaidMedicare
    (661) 334-2200
  10. Rosewood Health Facility1401 New Stine Road, Bakersfield 93309 4 of 5 79 beds · 10 cited at the last inspection MedicaidMedicare
    (661) 834-0620

Bakersfield nursing homes with the best inspection results

Nursing homeHealth inspection starsCited at last visit
Rosewood Health Facility 3 of 510
San Joaquin Nursing Center and Rehabilitation Cent 2 of 512
Height Street Skilled Care 2 of 515
The Orchards Post-Acute 2 of 518
The Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield 1 of 515

Fines and abuse flags in Bakersfield

10 homes were fined $459,518 in total over 3 years and 1 carries the CMS abuse icon.

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Who inspects nursing homes in California

California's state survey agency licenses nursing homes and runs the inspections for CMS. CMS turns those inspections, staffing and quality data into the star ratings shown here.

Medicare can pay for up to 100 days of skilled care after a hospital stay of at least 3 days. Medicare explains the rule.

Questions families ask about Bakersfield

How much does a nursing home cost in California?

A shared room has a California median of $12,167 a month, a private room $15,178 (CareScout 2025).

Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in California?

Only for a short skilled stay after a qualifying hospital stay, up to 100 days.

How many nursing homes are in Bakersfield, CA?

10 certified homes with 1,132 beds.

Which nursing homes in Bakersfield have the best ratings?

None has 5 stars overall right now; see the list on this page for the best inspection results.

From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.