What is the average nursing home staffing level in Bakersfield?

Bakersfield nursing homes in this CMS data sample average 4.21 total nursing hours per resident per day (HPRD), with 0.49 RN HPRD. The California state average is 4.12 HPRD and the U.S. national average is 3.89 HPRD.

How do I choose a nursing home in Bakersfield?

Start with the CMS staffing star rating (target 4–5 stars) and total HPRD above 3.89. Check RN HPRD (target ≥ 1.0), weekend staffing levels, staff turnover (below 30% is excellent), and penalty/fine history. Request a tour and ask about staff-to-resident ratios on evenings and weekends specifically.

Does Medicaid cover nursing homes in Bakersfield?

Yes — California Medicaid covers skilled nursing facility care for eligible residents. You must meet income and asset limits and receive a level-of-care determination. Check our Medicaid eligibility tool for California-specific limits and the look-back period.

CMS PBJ Data · 2026

Bakersfield, CA Nursing Home Staffing

10 facilities · City avg 4.21 HPRD · 0 rated 5 stars

Facilities

4.21

Avg Total HPRD

0.49

Avg RN HPRD

0/10

5-Star Rated

Benchmarks: California avg 4.12 total HPRD / 0.82 RN · National avg 3.89 total / 0.69 RN · Federal minimum 3.48 total / 0.55 RN

All Nursing Homes in Bakersfield

Sorted by CMS overall star rating. Click any facility for full staffing charts and penalty history.

ROSEWOOD HEALTH FACILITY

BAKERSFIELD, CA · Non profit

4★

5★

4.82

1.02

⚠ 1 CMS fine on record

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SAN JOAQUIN NURSING CENTER AND REHABILITATION CENT

BAKERSFIELD, CA · For profit

3★

3★

4.28

0.24

⚠ 1 CMS fine on record

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PARKVIEW JULIAN HEALTHCARE CENTER

BAKERSFIELD, CA · For profit

1★

1★

3.90

0.35

⚠ 1 CMS fine on record

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VALLEY HEALTHCARE CENTER

BAKERSFIELD, CA · For profit

1★

3★

3.78

0.34

⚠ 5 CMS fines on record

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THE REHABILITATION CENTER OF BAKERSFIELD

BAKERSFIELD, CA · For profit

1★

1★

4.07

0.31

⚠ 2 CMS fines on record

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BAKERSFIELD POST ACUTE

BAKERSFIELD, CA · For profit

1★

3★

4.01

0.36

⚠ 2 CMS fines on record

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THE ORCHARDS POST-ACUTE

BAKERSFIELD, CA · For profit

1★

3★

3.92

0.48

⚠ 2 CMS fines on record

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Bayshire Riverwalk Post-Acute

BAKERSFIELD, CA · For profit

1★

4★

4.51

0.68

⚠ 2 CMS fines on record

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HEIGHT STREET SKILLED CARE

BAKERSFIELD, CA · For profit

1★

4★

4.24

0.59

⚠ 1 CMS fine on record

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KERN RIVER TRANSITIONAL CARE

BAKERSFIELD, CA · For profit

1★

2★

4.52

0.54

⚠ 1 CMS fine on record

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average nursing home staffing level in Bakersfield?: Bakersfield nursing homes in this CMS data sample average 4.21 total nursing hours per resident per day (HPRD), with 0.49 RN HPRD. The California state average is 4.12 HPRD and the U.S. national average is 3.89 HPRD.
How do I choose a nursing home in Bakersfield?: Start with the CMS staffing star rating (target 4–5 stars) and total HPRD above 3.89. Check RN HPRD (target ≥ 1.0), weekend staffing levels, staff turnover (below 30% is excellent), and penalty/fine history. Request a tour and ask about staff-to-resident ratios on evenings and weekends specifically.
Does Medicaid cover nursing homes in Bakersfield?: Yes — California Medicaid covers skilled nursing facility care for eligible residents. You must meet income and asset limits and receive a level-of-care determination. Check our Medicaid eligibility tool for California-specific limits and the look-back period.

Data: CMS Payroll-Based Journal via Care Compare. Updated every 24 hours via ISR.