THE REHABILITATION CENTER OF BAKERSFIELD

The Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located at 2211 Mount Vernon Avenue in Bakersfield, California 93306, within Kern County. The facility operates 160 certified beds and is classified under a for-profit limited liability company ownership structure. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS assigns these ratings based on three primary domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield received a 1-star rating in health inspections, indicating a higher frequency or severity of deficiencies identified during state surveys compared to national norms. The staffing rating is also 1 star, reflecting nurse and aide staffing levels that fall below what CMS considers average relative to the facility's resident census. The quality measure rating, which is derived from clinical data on resident health outcomes, received 3 stars, placing that domain at the national average. Together, these ratings result in the overall 1-star designation. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. This dual certification means the facility is able to serve residents whose care is funded through the federal Medicare program, typically for short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation needs following a qualifying hospital stay, as well as residents whose long-term care costs are covered through Medicaid, the joint federal and state program for individuals meeting income and asset eligibility requirements. Prospective residents or their representatives are encouraged to contact the facility directly at (661) 872-2121 to inquire about current availability, private pay rates, and any additional accepted insurance arrangements. When compared against national benchmarks, The Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield falls below average in two of three CMS rating domains. The national overall average sits at 3.0 stars, and this facility's 1-star overall rating places it in the lowest tier used by CMS to categorize nursing home performance. The health inspection and staffing components are primary drivers of this rating, while the quality measure score at 3 stars represents the one area where the facility aligns with national norms. Individuals researching nursing home options in the Bakersfield area may use this data alongside state inspection reports, which are publicly available through the California Department of Public Health, to conduct a more thorough review of facility performance history.