Bakersfield Post Acute
Bakersfield, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555260) · 99 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $25,940 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (661) 871-3133 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bakersfield Post Acute has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Bakersfield Post Acute reports 4.01 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.36 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.6%.
Bakersfield Post Acute has 2 federal fines on record totaling $25,940.00, plus 1 payment denial. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Bakersfield Post Acute is a 99-bed skilled nursing facility in Bakersfield, Kern County, California, with an average of 91.4 residents. It is operated as a for-profit corporation and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved in 1987.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3.16. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1, quality measure (QM) rating of 3, and staffing rating of 3.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 4.01 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.36 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $25,940.00, and 1 instance of payment denial for this facility.
Bakersfield Post Acute is part of the Pacs Group chain, which operates 274 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.9. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, per CMS records.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality details on Medicare Care Compare. Data reflects the CMS Care Compare dataset as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Bakersfield Post Acute has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.01 hours per resident per day, including 0.36 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 38.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $25,940.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 99 beds with an average of 91.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Pacs Group chain, which operates 274 facilities with an average rating of 2.9.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on April 23, 1987.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 1, 1, 3, and 3 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 6618713133 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 6618713133 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555260?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.