VALLEY HEALTHCARE CENTER

Valley Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 1205 8th Street in Bakersfield, California, within Kern County. The facility operates 87 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Valley Healthcare Center holds an overall CMS rating of 1 star, which is the lowest rating on the 1-to-5 scale. The national average overall rating is 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating for this facility is 1 star, reflecting findings from recent state and federal inspection surveys. The staffing rating is 3 stars, indicating staffing levels in line with the national midpoint. The quality measure rating is 2 stars, which falls below the national average and reflects clinical outcome data collected across a range of resident care indicators. Valley Healthcare Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, meaning it is able to serve residents whose care is funded through either of these federal and state programs. Medicare generally covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, while Medicaid covers longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial eligibility criteria. Individuals and families considering this facility are advised to contact the facility directly or consult with a benefits counselor to confirm current coverage and availability. When compared to national benchmarks, Valley Healthcare Center falls below average in overall performance. The overall 1-star rating and the health inspection 1-star rating are each significantly below the national average, while the staffing rating of 3 stars aligns with national norms. The quality measure rating of 2 stars is one point below the national midpoint. These ratings are based on data reported to CMS and are updated periodically as new inspection and clinical data become available. Prospective residents and their families may wish to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile for additional detail on specific inspection findings and staffing hour calculations.