1/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
1/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Set amidst the serene neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA, Height Street Skilled Care is a peaceful senior living community designed to cater to residents who are recovering from illness or hospitalization. The community provides residents a safe healing environment with access to an array of services, including skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation and long term care. A compassionate and reliable care and security team is always available to make sure residents are comfortable and secure as they go through their recovery process.
At Height Street Skilled Care, they only employ highly-trusted and skilled employees to make sure residents are provided with excellent services. Residents’ wishes and preferences are also carefully considered when creating their care plans to ensure their usual interests and routines are incorporated into their recovery journey. With extensive services and a home-like atmosphere, residents are guaranteed to enjoy a speedy recovery.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing hours
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Hours per resident per day vs California averages
Total nursing care
This home is ranked 113th out of 289 homes in California for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
4h 11m
At state avg
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
5 of 6 metrics below state avg
Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California nursing home score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
9 points below the California average for nursing homes (81/100)
Rank #1068 / 1475 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1068th out of 1475 homes in California for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1475 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 72 out of 100. Letter grade C-. 9 points below the California average for nursing homes (81/100)
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 75 | 10 | This facility has 650% more total citations than a typical California nursing home (75 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 650% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 3.0 | 3.3 | This facility has 9% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California nursing home (3 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 9% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total inspections
Combined count of official scheduled inspections, complaint visits and other regulatory visits. California counts each evaluation report, so one trip can count twice when it serves two purposes.
| 12 | 16 | This facility has had 25% fewer total inspections than the California average (12 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 25% fewer |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 12 | 13 | This facility has had 8% fewer complaint visits than the California average (12 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 8% fewer |
|
Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 0 | 7 | This facility has had 100% fewer other visits than the California average (0 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 100% fewer |
California average 12.5
Last Health inspection on Sep 2025
California average 50.2
California average 4.65
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
28 of 65 citations resulted from standard inspections; 36 of 65 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 65 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 0.4
200% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 1
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
18% fewer staff per resident than California average
6% worse than California average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
All 9 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
9
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.9 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
All 26 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
26
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.5 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
All 55 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
55
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.3 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 55 | 0 | 55 | 20,517 | 92 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 26 | 0 | 26 | 9,133 | 92 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 0 | 9 | 2,104 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,538 | 92 | 100% | 6.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,231 | 83 | 90% | 6.6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 958 | 64 | 70% | 7.7 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 808 | 62 | 67% | 7.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 4 | 0 | 4 | 739 | 78 | 85% | 6 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 59 | 64% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 463 | 59 | 64% | 7.8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 453 | 57 | 62% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 442 | 63 | 68% | 6.9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 6 | 0 | 6 | 429 | 65 | 71% | 4.4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 5 | 0 | 5 | 373 | 59 | 64% | 4.4 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 5 | 0 | 5 | 192 | 53 | 58% | 2.6 |
| Medical Director | 1 | 0 | 1 | 75 | 24 | 26% | 3.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 48 | 9 | 10% | 5.3 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
14.3
116% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 6.6
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
25.7
127% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 11.3
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
32.9%
197% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 11.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
26.9%
124% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 12.0%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
17.4%
54% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 11.3%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.0%
21% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 1.7%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.8%
23% better than California averageCalifornia average: 5.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.8%
43% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 1.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
6.0%
42% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 4.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
36.4%
443% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 6.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
6.6%
34% better than California averageCalifornia average: 10.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.3%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 98.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
95.0%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 98.2%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
3.55
58% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 2.25
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.74
9% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 1.59
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
95.4%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 94.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.8%
94% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 1.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
91.9%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 93.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
24.3%
5% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 23.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
13.5%
21% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 11.2%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.9%
152% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
41.5%
23% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
42.5%
16% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
32% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
15% of new residents, often for short stays.
53% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
90Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Height Street Skilled Care from 2018–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.
Rank #102 / 260Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 102nd out of 260 homes in California. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the California average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay.
Rank #23 / 260Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 23rd out of 260 homes in California. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the California average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
No pets allowed
Building Type: Single-story
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Most new residents arrive under Medicaid (53% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 8 - 9 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
3.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Bakersfield's city center to Height Street Skilled Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
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Facility
220
CA AVG
104
Rank
#118 / 1646 |
70.0%
Facility
70.0%
CA AVG
73.9
Rank
#928 / 1492 | -5% | 4.93
Facility
4.93
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#42 / 289 | +25% | +17% | $8.3k
Facility
$8.3k
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#188 / 294 | 70
Facility
70
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1125 / 1475 | 51
Facility
51
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#190 / 291 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#54 / 291 | 1 | 154 | - |
28
Facility
28
CA AVG
59
Rank
#1746 / 2058 | Tracie Fairley | $18.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$18.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#71 / 260 | $10.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$10.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG
$8.9M
Rank
#74 / 260 | 55.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
55.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG
61.1%
Rank
#108 / 260 | 555116 | ||||
| San Joaquin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | NH HOS MC SNF | Bakersfield (Homaker Park) | 99
Facility
99
CA AVG
104
Rank
#725 / 1646 |
90.2%
Facility
90.2%
CA AVG
73.9
Rank
#338 / 1492 | +22% | 3.70
Facility
3.70
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#197 / 289 | -60% | -12% | $47.2k
Facility
$47.2k
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#250 / 294 | 62
Facility
62
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1297 / 1475 | 87
Facility
87
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#257 / 291 | 2.6
Facility
2.6
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#35 / 291 | 2 | 89 | A+ | 55 | Bryce Blood | $17.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$17.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#91 / 260 | $8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG
$8.9M
Rank
#117 / 260 | 51.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
51.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG
61.1%
Rank
#160 / 260 | 56294 | ||||
| Brookdale Riverwalk | NH AL IL MC SNF | Bakersfield (Fairway Oaks) | 376
Facility
376
CA AVG
104
Rank
#32 / 1646 |
66.0%
Facility
66.0%
CA AVG
73.9
Rank
#1073 / 1492 | -11% | 4.35
Facility
4.35
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#99 / 289 | +1% | +3% | $56.3k
Facility
$56.3k
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#259 / 294 | 67
Facility
67
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1200 / 1475 | 69
Facility
69
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#242 / 291 | 2.6
Facility
2.6
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#35 / 291 | 1 | 248 | - |
32
Facility
32
CA AVG
59
Rank
#1690 / 2058 | Brookdale Gardens Inc | $15.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$15.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#110 / 260 | $8.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$8.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG
$8.9M
Rank
#120 / 260 | 55.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
55.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG
61.1%
Rank
#111 / 260 | 555771 | ||||
| The Orchards Post-Acute | NH HOS RC SNF | Bakersfield (Homaker Park) | 150
Facility
150
CA AVG
104
Rank
#342 / 1646 |
93.3%
Facility
93.3%
CA AVG
73.9
Rank
#253 / 1492 | +26% | 3.93
Facility
3.93
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#169 / 289 | +4% | -7% | $9.2k
Facility
$9.2k
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#195 / 294 | 69
Facility
69
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1151 / 1475 | 96
Facility
96
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#270 / 291 | 2.8
Facility
2.8
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#43 / 291 | 2 | 140 | - | 60 | - | $18.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$18.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#73 / 260 | $9.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$9.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG
$8.9M
Rank
#96 / 260 | 51%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
51%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG
61.1%
Rank
#164 / 260 | 555702 | ||||
| Height Street Skilled Care | NH HOS PC RC SNF | Bakersfield | 99
Facility
99
CA AVG
104
Rank
#725 / 1646 |
91.9%
Facility
91.9%
CA AVG
73.9
Rank
#298 / 1492 | +24% | 4.19
Facility
4.19
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#113 / 289 | -24% | -1% | $12.7k
Facility
$12.7k
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#208 / 294 | 72
Facility
72
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1068 / 1475 | 65
Facility
65
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#234 / 291 | 2.6
Facility
2.6
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#35 / 291 | 3 | 91 | A+ |
73
Facility
73
CA AVG
59
Rank
#641 / 2058 | Cep Holdings LLC | $12.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$12.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#164 / 260 | $9.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$9.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG
$8.9M
Rank
#102 / 260 | 76.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
76.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG
61.1%
Rank
#23 / 260 | 555902 |
Height Street Skilled Care is located in Bakersfield, California.
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Height Street Skilled Care has a walk score of 73. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Height Street Skilled Care's occupancy is 46.3%.
Height Street Skilled Care has been operating for approximately 56 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
No, Height Street Skilled Care has a no-pet policy.
Height Street Skilled Care is registered as a for-profit in CA.
Height Street Skilled Care has had 75 reported citations since 2022 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).
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