Kern Valley Healthcare District Dp Snf
Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (16 vs median 13.0)
Below average in CA · Critically understaffed (RN) · $10,033 in fines
What this means for your family
This facility has areas of concern that warrant careful consideration. Registered Nurse hours are only 29% of the national benchmark, which can affect medication management and response times. The facility has 17 deficiencies, which is above the state average. We recommend asking the administrator directly: "How are you addressing recent staffing shortfalls?" These are not reasons to panic, but they are reasons to ask tough questions and visit in person.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
62 reviews on Google“[MISMATCH] Google reviews appear to be for a hospital, not this facility. Review data may be inaccurate.”
Rating Trends
Distribution · 67 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given the recent focus on staffing levels, how does your current team structure ensure that residents receive consistent, personalized attention throughout the day and night?
- 2With 16 recent state citations on record, what specific steps has the facility taken recently to improve compliance and enhance the quality of care for residents?
- 3I noticed the facility has a 3-star health inspection rating; could you walk me through how you are actively working to address those specific areas for improvement?
- 4I appreciate that you take the time to respond to feedback online; how do you incorporate that family input into your daily operational improvements?
- 5What does a typical daily activity schedule look like for a resident here, and how do you encourage social engagement among the 74 residents?
- 6In the event of a medical emergency, what is your protocol for coordinating with local hospitals, and how quickly are family members typically notified?
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Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 15 measures
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Residents whose walking got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility has serious unresolved issues from December 2025, including resident abuse protection failures and inadequate care planning, with no correction plan in place. Families have repeatedly filed complaints about nursing care quality, medication management, and food safety across multiple surveys. Most concerning deficiencies involve treatment and care according to resident preferences, nursing staff adequacy, and abuse prevention, though earlier issues were typically corrected.
Apr 23, 2026Routine11
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Environmental Deficiencies
Have policies on smoking.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Dec 17, 2025Complaint5
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Oct 27, 2025Complaint2
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Jun 26, 2025Complaint1
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Jun 25, 2025Complaint1
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Jun 12, 2025Routine11
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Construction Deficiencies
Use approved construction type or materials.
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Oct 27, 2025
$21,548
Payment Denial
Oct 27, 2025
51-day denial
Fine
Nov 25, 2024
$10,033
Ownership & Operations
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Kern Valley Healthcare District Dp Snf
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