Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Kern River Transitional Care
Nursing Home
Kern River Transitional Care
Nursing Home
Kern River Transitional Care is a dedicated nursing home in Bakersfield, CA, that offers skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation. The community promotes a nurturing and welcoming environment, ensuring older adults are well-cared for. Residents also receive the right care for their needs with 24-hour care, assistance with personal hygiene, and social services. Through a resident-centered approach, the community strives to provide exceptional standards of care to help improve residents’ quality of life.
Themed events, light exercises, and various games provide residents with more opportunities to interact with friends and gain meaningful experiences. An expansive rehabilitation gym, spacious courtyards, and cozy communal spaces also help enrich residents’ living experiences. With its ideal location near the 99 freeway and Olive Drive in Bakersfield, residents have convenient travel access. This nursing home is one of the best options for senior living in California, especially with its high-quality care.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse Aide
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
140
This home is often near full
That suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.
Occupancy rate
95.6%
Residents per day (avg)
128
Occupancy rate
95.6%
Residents per day (avg)
128
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
57% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Private pay
40% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
2 - 3 months
Medicaid
3% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
8 - 9 months
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Partnership
Home revenue
$37.3M
Profit
$4.8M
Proprietary home
Partnership
Home revenue
$37,269,722.00
Profit
$4,793,473.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$12.0M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$20.4M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$32.5M
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Rehabilitative Support
On-site Medical Care and Health Services
Types of Care at Kern River Transitional Care
Skilled Nursing
Compare Nursing Homes around Kern County
The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
Valley Healthcare
-27%
-20%
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
SN
Skilled Nursing
Bakersfield (Oleander/Sunset)
87
No
81
67.5%
$4,337,457.00
$2,147,899.00
49.5%
45.40
3.0759
-
-27%-20%Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Kern River Transitional Care
-18%
+13%
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
SN
Skilled Nursing
Bakersfield (South San Lauren)
-
No
27
95.6%
$37,233,837.00
$12,031,869.00
32.3%
128.10
3.4589
1
-18%+13%Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Delano District Skilled Nursing
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
SN
Skilled Nursing
Delano
-
No
48
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Parkview Julian Nursing & Rehab
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
SN
Skilled Nursing
Bakersfield
99
No
64
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
The Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
SN
Skilled Nursing
Bakersfield
-
No
64
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Valley Healthcare
Type of care:
SNF
SN
Community:
Bakersfield (Oleander/Sunset)
Bed Count:
87
Pets Allowed:
No
CCN:
115651
Occupancy:
67.5%
Home Revenue:
$4,337,457.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,147,899.00
Payroll %:
49.5%
Avg Residents/Day:
45.40
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.0759
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Staffing vs State Avg:
-27%
-27%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-20%
-20%
Bed Options:
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Kern River Transitional Care
Type of care:
SNF
SN
Community:
Bakersfield (South San Lauren)
Pets Allowed:
No
CCN:
555912
Occupancy:
95.6%
Home Revenue:
$37,233,837.00
Payroll Costs:
$12,031,869.00
Payroll %:
32.3%
Avg Residents/Day:
128.10
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.4589
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Staffing vs State Avg:
-18%
-18%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+13%
+13%
Bed Options:
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
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5.9 miles from city center
5151 Knudsen Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93308
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