Kern Valley Healthcare District Dp Snf
Lake Isabella, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555517) · 74 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 2 totaling $31,581 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (760) 379-2681 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Kern Valley Healthcare District DP SNF has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Kern Valley Healthcare District DP SNF reports total nurse staffing of about 3.38 hours per resident per day, with only 0.18 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 32.6%. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
Yes, Kern Valley Healthcare District DP SNF has 2 federal fines on record totaling $31,581.00, along with 1 payment denial. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Kern Valley Healthcare District DP SNF is a government-owned (hospital district) nursing home in Lake Isabella, Kern County, California, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since July 1992. The facility is certified for 74 beds and has an average daily census of 55.7 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3.16. This overall score is composed of a health inspection rating of 2 stars, a quality measures rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 1 star.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS show total nurse hours of 3.38 per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours of 0.18 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $31,581.00, and 1 payment denial on file for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility status noted in the available data for this listing.
No ownership change has been recorded in the past 12 months, so current ratings should reflect the present operator. No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details directly at the Care Compare link or by contacting the facility, as ratings and penalty records are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall rating of 2 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 for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.38 hours per resident per day, with 0.18 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover is 32.6%; the CMS staffing rating is 1 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $31,581.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon flag or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 74 beds and has an average daily census of 55.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a government hospital district; no chain affiliation was included in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on July 30, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; for this facility these are 2, 1, and 5 stars respectively, combining into the overall 2-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at (760) 379-2681 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (760) 379-2681 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555517?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.