Bayshire Riverwalk Post-Acute
Bakersfield, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555771) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $80,668 · 2 payment denials
Phone: (661) 587-0182 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bayshire Riverwalk Post-Acute has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below California's state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Bayshire Riverwalk Post-Acute reports 4.51 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 49.0%.
Bayshire Riverwalk Post-Acute has 2 federal fines on record totaling $80,668.00, along with 2 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Bayshire Riverwalk Post-Acute is a for-profit, corporation-owned nursing home in Bakersfield, Kern County, California, certified since April 2001 to accept both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has 120 certified beds with an average of 99.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Bayshire Riverwalk holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is also 1 out of 5. The quality measures rating is 3 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 4.51 total nursing hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 49.0%.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $80,668.00, along with 2 payment denials on file for this facility.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, indicating a citation related to abuse. Families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare for details.
Bayshire Riverwalk Post-Acute is part of the Brookdale Senior Living chain, which operates 12 facilities with an average rating of 3.5 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below California's state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nursing hours are 4.51 per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5; nursing turnover is 49.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $80,668.00 and 2 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus status is listed in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 120 certified beds and an average daily population of 99.4 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 Brookdale Senior Living chain, which includes 12 facilities averaging 3.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 10, 2001.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; here the ratings are 1, 1, 4, and 3 stars 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 (661) 587-0182 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided doesn't cover tour details; contact the facility at (661) 587-0182 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555771?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.