The Rehabilitation Center Of Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555256) · 160 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 2 totaling $23,740
Phone: (661) 872-2121 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Rehabilitation Center Of Bakersfield 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 star and its staffing rating is 1 star.
The Rehabilitation Center Of Bakersfield reports total nurse staffing of about 4.07 hours per resident per day, including 0.31 RN hours per resident per day, and CMS rates its staffing at 1 out of 5 stars. CMS has not reported a nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility.
The Rehabilitation Center Of Bakersfield has 2 federal fines on record totaling $23,740.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
The Rehabilitation Center Of Bakersfield is a 160-bed skilled nursing facility in Bakersfield, Kern County, California, with an average of 142 residents. It is operated as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since December 23, 1986. The facility is part of the Citrus Wellness Centre chain, which includes 5 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.6 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, this facility holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the California state average of 3.16. Its component ratings are: health inspections 1 star, quality measures 3 stars, and staffing 1 star.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.07 per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours of 0.31 per resident per day. CMS has not reported a nursing staff turnover percentage in this data set.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $23,740.00 for this facility. There have been no payment denials on record. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in this data.
Families should review the full inspection history and quality details on Medicare Care Compare, the source of this data.
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?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are about 4.07 per resident per day, with 0.31 RN hours per resident per day; CMS has not reported a turnover figure in this data.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $23,740.00, with no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
This data does not indicate 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 160 beds with an average of 142 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Citrus Wellness Centre chain, which has 5 facilities averaging 2.6 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since December 23, 1986.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, quality measures, and staffing; this facility scores 1, 1, 3, and 1 star respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service types; contact the facility at (661) 872-2121 and 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) 872-2121 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555256?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.