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Apr 2026

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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 1.5/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Bakersfield, CA. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.

National Average: 3.2/ 5

Avg Staffing Rating: 2.7/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Bakersfield, CA. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.

National Average: 3.4/ 5

Avg Health Insp. Rating: 1.3/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Bakersfield, CA. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.

National Average: 3.0/ 5

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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.


Rosewood	NH AL IL MC SNF	Bakersfield (Kern City)	220 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
Bakersfield Post Acute	NH SNF	Bakersfield	99 Facility 99 CA AVG 104 Rank #725 / 1646	92.0% Facility 92.0% CA AVG 73.9 Rank #292 / 1492	+25%	3.40 Facility 3.40 CA AVG 4.22 Rank #254 / 289	-15%	-20%	$25.9k Facility $25.9k CA AVG $56.5k Rank #227 / 294	-	102 Facility 102 CA AVG 50.2 Rank #276 / 291	3.2 Facility 3.2 CA AVG 4.6 Rank #70 / 291	2	91	-	2 Facility 2 CA AVG 59 Rank #2043 / 2058	Cody Rasmussen	$11.4M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.	$5.6M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.	49.4%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.	555260
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
Kern River Transitional Care	NH SNF	Bakersfield (South San Lauren)	140 Facility 140 CA AVG 104 Rank #418 / 1646	95.2% Facility 95.2% CA AVG 73.9 Rank #202 / 1492	+29%	3.46 Facility 3.46 CA AVG 4.22 Rank #234 / 289	-23%	-18%	$77.7k Facility $77.7k CA AVG $56.5k Rank #272 / 294	-	99 Facility 99 CA AVG 50.2 Rank #274 / 291	2.8 Facility 2.8 CA AVG 4.6 Rank #43 / 291	1	133	-	27 Facility 27 CA AVG 59 Rank #1757 / 2058	-	$29.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $29.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023 CA AVG $15.7M Rank #16 / 260	$13.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $13.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023 CA AVG $8.9M Rank #31 / 260	46.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 46.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 CA AVG 61.1% Rank #225 / 260	555912
The Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield	NH AL SNF	Bakersfield	160 Facility 160 CA AVG 104 Rank #288 / 1646	84.3% Facility 84.3% CA AVG 73.9 Rank #477 / 1492	+14%	4.42 Facility 4.42 CA AVG 4.22 Rank #85 / 289	-42%	+5%	$23.7k Facility $23.7k CA AVG $56.5k Rank #223 / 294	-	116 Facility 116 CA AVG 50.2 Rank #284 / 291	2.6 Facility 2.6 CA AVG 4.6 Rank #35 / 291	6	135	-	64	-	$18.2MFiscal year ending 05/2024 Facility $18.2MFiscal year ending 05/2024 CA AVG $15.7M Rank #77 / 260	$10.9MFiscal year ending 05/2024 Facility $10.9MFiscal year ending 05/2024 CA AVG $8.9M Rank #65 / 260	59.9%Fiscal year ending 05/2024 Facility 59.9%Fiscal year ending 05/2024 CA AVG 61.1% Rank #76 / 260	555256
Valley Healthcare	NH SNF	Bakersfield (Oleander/Sunset)	87 Facility 87 CA AVG 104 Rank #870 / 1646	94.4% Facility 94.4% CA AVG 73.9 Rank #226 / 1492	+28%	3.30 Facility 3.30 CA AVG 4.22 Rank #264 / 289	-26%	-22%	$116.9k Facility $116.9k CA AVG $56.5k Rank #284 / 294	-	90 Facility 90 CA AVG 50.2 Rank #263 / 291	3.3 Facility 3.3 CA AVG 4.6 Rank #76 / 291	3	82	-	81 Facility 81 CA AVG 59 Rank #383 / 2058	Bradley Steege	$8.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $8.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023 CA AVG $15.7M Rank #226 / 260	$4.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $4.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023 CA AVG $8.9M Rank #228 / 260	56.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 56.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 CA AVG 61.1% Rank #102 / 260	555229
Parkview Julian Nursing & Rehab	NH SNF	Bakersfield (Wible Orchard)	99 Facility 99 CA AVG 104 Rank #725 / 1646	78.5% Facility 78.5% CA AVG 73.9 Rank #709 / 1492	+6%	3.36 Facility 3.36 CA AVG 4.22 Rank #254 / 289	-39%	-20%	$59.6k Facility $59.6k CA AVG $56.5k Rank #260 / 294	-	94 Facility 94 CA AVG 50.2 Rank #267 / 291	2.8 Facility 2.8 CA AVG 4.6 Rank #43 / 291	4	78	-	64	Unison Healthcare, LLC	$13.3MFiscal year ending 09/2023 Facility $13.3MFiscal year ending 09/2023 CA AVG $15.7M Rank #140 / 260	$6.5MFiscal year ending 09/2023 Facility $6.5MFiscal year ending 09/2023 CA AVG $8.9M Rank #175 / 260	49.2%Fiscal year ending 09/2023 Facility 49.2%Fiscal year ending 09/2023 CA AVG 61.1% Rank #199 / 260	55601

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Overview of Garnsey Garden

Settled with a residential neighborhood in Bakersfield, CA, Garnsey Garden is a blissful senior living community that offers a safe and secure environment for residents who live with Alzheimer’s and other forms of memory loss. Residents here are provided with compassionate memory care services to help them maintain their current cognitive skills and keep on living the lifestyle they want for as long as possible. The community designed their accommodations to cater to its residents’ unique safety and care needs, allowing them to safely and confidently enjoy their retirement years.

Apart from extensive support with daily living activities, residents are also offered a vibrant schedule of daily activities to keep them engaged and stimulated. Meals are prepared with utmost care and attention to detail to ensure residents are getting the proper nutrition. Featuring security gates, monitored alarm system, and locked perimeters, the community warrants a safe living environment where residents can freely enjoy their surroundings and golden years.

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

CMS data
5 weighted categories
Updated quarterly

Full methodology

Weighting overview

35%
Care Quality
20%
Staffing
20%
Regulatory
20%
Operational
5%
Environment

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

Includes
Overall Rating
Health Inspection
QM Rating
Long-Stay QM
Short-Stay QM

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Includes
Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
RN vs State
Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
RN Turnover

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

Includes
Citations
Citations/Inspection
Severe Citations
Fines
Accreditations

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

Includes
Occupancy vs State
Avg Length of Stay
Revenue
Payroll %
Years in Operation
Admin Tenure

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

Includes
Walk Score
BBB Rating

Bakersfield Nursing Home Facilities Overview

Avg payroll costs: $6,614,641.09 (California avg: $6,440,675.14)
Avg home costs: $8,078,235.18 (California avg: $7,865,538.87)
Avg occupancy: 92.40% (California avg: 87.25%)
Avg bed count: 149 (California avg: 109)
Avg home revenue: $17,077,231.00 (California avg: $15,059,642.16)

Community-level financial and occupancy data

PARKVIEW JULIAN CONVALESCENT: 87.07% occupancy, 99 beds, $14,667,300.00 home revenue, $5,246,836.00 payroll costs, $5,895,092.00 home costs.
SAN JOAQUIN NURSING & REHAB CENTER: 95.96% occupancy, 99 beds, $19,455,339.00 home revenue, $7,380,415.00 payroll costs, $7,889,538.00 home costs.
KERN RIVER TRANSITIONAL CARE: 95.43% occupancy, 140 beds, $34,351,511.00 home revenue, $11,733,306.00 payroll costs, $12,023,021.00 home costs.
VALLEY CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL: 94.68% occupancy, 87 beds, $6,682,579.00 home revenue, $3,672,040.00 payroll costs, $3,455,793.00 home costs.
HEIGHT STREET SKILLED CARE: 96.87% occupancy, 237 beds, $15,226,975.00 home revenue, $6,308,843.00 payroll costs, $5,639,433.00 home costs.
THE ORCHARDS POST ACUTE: 95.33% occupancy, 150 beds, $19,123,279.00 home revenue, $7,992,816.00 payroll costs, $10,323,042.00 home costs.
ROSEWOOD HEALTH FACILITY: 84.43% occupancy, 264 beds, $19,995,740.00 home revenue, $8,124,148.00 payroll costs, $12,337,774.00 home costs.
WINDSOR BAKERSFIELD HEALTHCARE LLC: 96.26% occupancy, 99 beds, $13,928,155.00 home revenue, $4,431,701.00 payroll costs, $7,520,824.00 home costs.
THE REHAB CENTER OF BAKERSFIELD: 90.50% occupancy, 160 beds, $25,773,626.00 home revenue, $9,009,035.00 payroll costs, $13,403,052.00 home costs.

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Metric	Bakersfield	California
Avg payroll costs	$6,614,641.09	$6,440,675.14
Avg home costs	$8,078,235.18	$7,865,538.87
Avg occupancy	92.40%	87.25%
Avg bed count	149	109
Avg home revenue	$17,077,231.00	$15,059,642.16

Community	Occupancy	Beds	Home Revenue	Payroll Costs	Home Costs	Medicare	Medicaid	Private Pay
PARKVIEW JULIAN CONVALESCENT	87.07%	99	$14,667,300.00	$5,246,836.00	$5,895,092.00	17.31%	64.71%	17.98%
SAN JOAQUIN NURSING & REHAB CENTER	95.96%	99	$19,455,339.00	$7,380,415.00	$7,889,538.00	52.21%	36.40%	11.39%
KERN RIVER TRANSITIONAL CARE	95.43%	140	$34,351,511.00	$11,733,306.00	$12,023,021.00	68.10%	23.28%	8.62%
VALLEY CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL	94.68%	87	$6,682,579.00	$3,672,040.00	$3,455,793.00	7.02%	20.76%	72.22%
HEIGHT STREET SKILLED CARE	96.87%	237	$15,226,975.00	$6,308,843.00	$5,639,433.00	14.90%	60.68%	24.42%
THE ORCHARDS POST ACUTE	95.33%	150	$19,123,279.00	$7,992,816.00	$10,323,042.00	9.93%	65.98%	24.09%
ROSEWOOD HEALTH FACILITY	84.43%	264	$19,995,740.00	$8,124,148.00	$12,337,774.00	6.55%	15.49%	77.96%
WINDSOR BAKERSFIELD HEALTHCARE LLC	96.26%	99	$13,928,155.00	$4,431,701.00	$7,520,824.00	23.81%	68.62%	7.57%
THE REHAB CENTER OF BAKERSFIELD	90.50%	160	$25,773,626.00	$9,009,035.00	$13,403,052.00	31.89%	59.36%	8.75%

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What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in California?

Assisted living in California is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does California Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — California Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 11 nursing homes in Bakersfield, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Bakersfield, CA?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Bakersfield, CA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Bakersfield, CA?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.