KERN RIVER TRANSITIONAL CARE
5151 KNUDSEN DRIVE
BAKERSFIELD CA 93308
Phone: 6613259900
For profit - Limited Liability company
Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.
- Overall rating vs. the California average: 2.2 star lower (3.2), below average
- Overall rating vs. the national average: 2.0 star lower (3.0), below average
- Overall rating vs. the Bakersfield average: 0.7 star lower (1.7), below average
CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.
Facility details
Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.
| Certified beds | 140 |
| Average residents per day | 136.0 |
| Occupancy | 97% |
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Chain | PACS GROUP (275 facilities) |
| County | Kern |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified for Medicare & Medicaid | 2019-04-16 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 555912 |
| Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle | 24 |
Staffing and turnover
Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.
| Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.44 |
| Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 4.52 |
| Registered nurse turnover | 30.0% |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 48.3% |
| Resident and family council | No |
Fines and penalties
Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.
| Fines (count) | 1 |
| Fines (total value) | $77,720 |
| Payment denials | 0 |
| Total penalties | 1 |
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Is KERN RIVER TRANSITIONAL CARE highly rated?
CMS rates it 1 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Much below average". Health inspections rate 1, staffing 2, and quality measures 4.
How many beds does KERN RIVER TRANSITIONAL CARE have?
CMS certifies 140 beds; the facility reports an average of 136.0 residents per day (about 97% occupancy).
Does KERN RIVER TRANSITIONAL CARE have any fines or citations?
Yes. CMS records $77,720 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has KERN RIVER TRANSITIONAL CARE been cited for abuse?
CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.