KERN VALLEY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT DP SNF

Kern Valley Healthcare District DP SNF is a skilled nursing facility located at 6412 Laurel Ave in Lake Isabella, California (ZIP 93240). The facility operates under government ownership as a hospital district and is classified as a Medicare and Medicaid certified provider. It maintains 74 certified beds and is currently active. CMS assigns Kern Valley Healthcare District DP SNF an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars. Individual domain ratings provide a more detailed picture. The health inspection rating stands at 3 stars, indicating performance at the national average level. The staffing rating is 1 star, which falls below the national average and reflects lower reported staffing levels relative to other facilities. The quality measure rating is 5 stars, the highest possible, indicating that this facility scores above most other nursing homes nationally on clinical quality measures tracked by CMS. Star ratings are derived from data submitted to CMS and are updated periodically; they represent a standardized comparative assessment rather than a comprehensive evaluation of all aspects of care. Kern Valley Healthcare District DP SNF accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment, making it accessible to a broad range of residents who rely on federal and joint federal-state insurance programs. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to contact the facility directly at (760) 379-2681 to inquire about current availability, private pay options, and any additional insurance arrangements the facility may accommodate. When compared to national benchmarks, this facility presents a mixed profile across the three CMS rating domains. Its overall 3-star rating matches the national average, suggesting a baseline level of performance across combined metrics. The 1-star staffing rating places it in the lower tier nationally, which may be a relevant consideration for those evaluating care environments where staffing levels are a priority. Conversely, the 5-star quality measure rating positions the facility among the top performers nationally in that domain, reflecting favorable outcomes on measures such as rehospitalization rates, medication management, and functional status indicators. The facility is situated in Kern County, a largely rural region of California, which may be a factor in staffing and resource availability patterns observed in the CMS data.