Height Street Skilled Care
Bakersfield, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555902) · 99 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $12,735
Phone: (661) 748-1300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Height Street Skilled Care has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, while its staffing rating is higher at 4 out of 5.
Height Street Skilled Care reports total nurse staffing of about 4.24 hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 29.5%. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Height Street Skilled Care has 1 federal fine on record totaling $12,735.00, with no payment denials reported. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Height Street Skilled Care is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Bakersfield, Kern County, California, operating under for-profit, limited liability company ownership. The facility has been certified since April 2017 and maintains 99 certified beds, with an average daily census of about 89 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Height Street Skilled Care 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 out of 5, quality measure rating of 2 out of 5, and staffing rating of 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of approximately 4.24 hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 29.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $12,735.00 for this facility. There have been no payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the provided data for this listing.
No chain affiliation or recent ownership change information is present in the supplied data. This profile reflects CMS Care Compare data as provided; families should verify current details and full inspection history directly on 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?
Height Street Skilled Care has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.24 hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours, with a 29.5% nursing turnover rate; the CMS staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $12,735.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Height Street Skilled Care has 99 certified beds with an average of about 89 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company; no chain affiliation is noted in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on April 3, 2017.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 4, and 2 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at (661) 748-1300 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (661) 748-1300 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 full and most current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555902?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.