Safety Report: The Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield
Official ratings
Medicare's star ratings compare nursing homes within the same state for health inspections. A 5-star facility performed better than most in its state; a 1-star facility performed worse than most.
Stars are calculated by CMS, not by us. We do not create our own safety score.
Serious documented violations
Citations by topic
Topics use CMS's own deficiency categories; “accidents & supervision” counts tag F689 (free of accident hazards / adequate supervision). Counts cover the last three inspection cycles, including complaint investigations.
Is it getting better or worse?
Fewer citations in the most recent cycle (15) than in the cycle before (28).
An inspection cycle is roughly one year and includes the standard inspection plus complaint investigations. Counts depend partly on how many complaint investigations occurred, so treat small changes with caution. Red bars include at least one serious citation.
Staffing and rating trends will appear as we collect monthly CMS releases. We have one month so far, so a staffing trend cannot yet be determined.
Repeat findings
These requirements were cited on more than one inspection date in the last three cycles.
| Requirement | Times cited | Inspection dates |
|---|---|---|
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F658) | 5 | January 9, 2025; October 10, 2024; July 25, 2024; March 27, 2024; November 16, 2023 |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F656) | 5 | January 9, 2025; July 25, 2024; April 18, 2024; February 21, 2024; November 16, 2023 |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (F609) | 5 | October 21, 2024; August 30, 2024; March 11, 2024; December 20, 2023; October 20, 2023 |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F880) | 4 | January 16, 2026; January 9, 2025; August 6, 2024; November 16, 2023 |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. (F607) | 4 | January 9, 2025; October 21, 2024; August 30, 2024; March 27, 2024 |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F689) | 4 | November 19, 2024; May 30, 2024; April 4, 2024; November 16, 2023 |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F684) | 4 | November 19, 2024; November 12, 2024; July 9, 2024; January 29, 2024 |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (F804) | 3 | January 16, 2026; August 1, 2025; June 16, 2025 |
| 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. (F726) | 3 | January 9, 2025; September 19, 2024; April 19, 2024 |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (F558) | 3 | January 9, 2025; April 19, 2024; November 16, 2023 |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F812) | 2 | January 16, 2026; December 4, 2024 |
| Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. (F676) | 2 | January 16, 2026; April 8, 2024 |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. (F584) | 2 | January 16, 2026; January 9, 2025 |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F759) | 2 | January 9, 2025; November 16, 2023 |
| Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. (F602) | 2 | December 4, 2024; April 18, 2024 |
| Ensure 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. (F761) | 2 | August 30, 2024; April 5, 2024 |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. (F679) | 2 | April 23, 2024; November 16, 2023 |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (F600) | 2 | April 18, 2024; January 4, 2024 |
Fines and enforcement
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| October 10, 2024 | Fine | $14,268 |
| November 6, 2023 | Fine | $9,472 |
Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.
Complete inspection history
January 16, 2026 — 15 citations
August 1, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
June 16, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
February 4, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
January 9, 2025 — 11 citations
December 23, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
December 4, 2024 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
November 19, 2024 — 3 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
November 12, 2024 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
October 21, 2024 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
October 10, 2024 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
September 19, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
August 30, 2024 — 4 citations · complaint investigation
August 6, 2024 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
July 26, 2024 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
July 25, 2024 — 3 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
July 9, 2024 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
July 1, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
May 30, 2024 — 2 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
April 26, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
April 23, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
April 22, 2024 — 1 citation (includes serious) · complaint investigation
April 19, 2024 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
April 18, 2024 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
April 8, 2024 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
April 5, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
April 4, 2024 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
March 27, 2024 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
March 11, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
February 21, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
January 29, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
January 4, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
December 20, 2023 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
November 16, 2023 — 11 citations
November 6, 2023 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
October 20, 2023 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare