Best Nursing Homes in Bakersfield, CA

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11 homes in Bakersfield, CA

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and California Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

Government Data for Nursing Homes in Bakersfield, California: Salaries, Revenues, Occupancy Rates, Ownership.

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Brookdale Riverwalk	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Bakersfield (Fairway Oaks)	376 Facility 376 CA AVG 103 Rank #32 / 1658	66.0% Facility 66.0% CA AVG 84.7% Rank #1041 / 1407	-22%	4.35 Facility 4.35 CA AVG 4.22 Rank #122 / 346	+1%	+3%	$0 Facility $0 CA AVG $56.5k Rank #1 / 354	69 Facility 69 CA AVG 50.2 Rank #288 / 354	2.6 Facility 2.6 CA AVG 4.6 Rank #35 / 354	1	248	-	32 Facility 32 CA AVG 57 Rank #1694 / 2093	Brookdale Gardens Inc	$20.7M Facility $20.7M CA AVG $17.0M Rank #128 / 347	$8.7M Facility $8.7M CA AVG $7.0M Rank #168 / 347	41.8% Facility 41.8% CA AVG 45.2% Rank #250 / 347	555771
San Joaquin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Bakersfield (Homaker Park)	99 Facility 99 CA AVG 103 Rank #727 / 1658	97.0% Facility 97.0% CA AVG 84.7% Rank #161 / 1407	+15%	3.70 Facility 3.70 CA AVG 4.22 Rank #239 / 346	-60%	-12%	$47.2k Facility $47.2k CA AVG $56.5k Rank #304 / 354	87 Facility 87 CA AVG 50.2 Rank #313 / 354	2.6 Facility 2.6 CA AVG 4.6 Rank #35 / 354	2	92	A+	55 Facility 55 CA AVG 57 Rank #1216 / 2093	Bryce Blood	$21.1M Facility $21.1M CA AVG $17.0M Rank #126 / 347	$8.8M Facility $8.8M CA AVG $7.0M Rank #164 / 347	41.5% Facility 41.5% CA AVG 45.2% Rank #256 / 347	56294
The Orchards Post-Acute	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Bakersfield (Homaker Park)	150 Facility 150 CA AVG 103 Rank #344 / 1658	87.4% Facility 87.4% CA AVG 84.7% Rank #384 / 1407	+3%	3.93 Facility 3.93 CA AVG 4.22 Rank #203 / 346	+4%	-7%	$21.6k Facility $21.6k CA AVG $56.5k Rank #261 / 354	96 Facility 96 CA AVG 50.2 Rank #329 / 354	2.8 Facility 2.8 CA AVG 4.6 Rank #45 / 354	2	139	-	60 Facility 60 CA AVG 57 Rank #1051 / 2093	-	$20.2M Facility $20.2M CA AVG $17.0M Rank #136 / 347	$11.3M Facility $11.3M CA AVG $7.0M Rank #88 / 347	56% Facility 56% CA AVG 45.2% Rank #110 / 347	555702
Bakersfield Post Acute	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Bakersfield	99 Facility 99 CA AVG 103 Rank #727 / 1658	94.5% Facility 94.5% CA AVG 84.7% Rank #197 / 1407	+12%	3.40 Facility 3.40 CA AVG 4.22 Rank #308 / 346	-15%	-20%	$30.9k Facility $30.9k CA AVG $56.5k Rank #271 / 354	102 Facility 102 CA AVG 50.2 Rank #335 / 354	3.2 Facility 3.2 CA AVG 4.6 Rank #77 / 354	2	90	-	2 Facility 2 CA AVG 57 Rank #2045 / 2093	Cody Rasmussen	$14.1M Facility $14.1M CA AVG $17.0M Rank #220 / 347	$5.6M Facility $5.6M CA AVG $7.0M Rank #267 / 347	40% Facility 40% CA AVG 45.2% Rank #272 / 347	555260
Height Street Skilled Care	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Bakersfield	198 Facility 198 CA AVG 103 Rank #171 / 1658	46.3% Facility 46.3% CA AVG 84.7% Rank #1302 / 1407	-45%	4.19 Facility 4.19 CA AVG 4.22 Rank #137 / 346	-24%	-1%	$0 Facility $0 CA AVG $56.5k Rank #1 / 354	65 Facility 65 CA AVG 50.2 Rank #278 / 354	2.6 Facility 2.6 CA AVG 4.6 Rank #35 / 354	3	89	A+	73 Facility 73 CA AVG 57 Rank #643 / 2093	Cep Holdings LLC	$16.0M Facility $16.0M CA AVG $17.0M Rank #184 / 347	$9.3M Facility $9.3M CA AVG $7.0M Rank #144 / 347	58.1% Facility 58.1% CA AVG 45.2% Rank #86 / 347	555902
Rosewood	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.	Bakersfield (Kern City)	220 Facility 220 CA AVG 103 Rank #117 / 1658	70.0% Facility 70.0% CA AVG 84.7% Rank #904 / 1407	-17%	4.93 Facility 4.93 CA AVG 4.22 Rank #53 / 346	+25%	+17%	$8.3k Facility $8.3k CA AVG $56.5k Rank #215 / 354	51 Facility 51 CA AVG 50.2 Rank #229 / 354	3.0 Facility 3.0 CA AVG 4.6 Rank #60 / 354	1	154	-	28 Facility 28 CA AVG 57 Rank #1750 / 2093	Tracie Fairley	$22.0M Facility $22.0M CA AVG $17.0M Rank #115 / 347	$11.4M Facility $11.4M CA AVG $7.0M Rank #86 / 347	51.7% Facility 51.7% CA AVG 45.2% Rank #150 / 347	555116
Kern River Transitional Care	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).	Bakersfield (South San Lauren)	140 Facility 140 CA AVG 103 Rank #420 / 1658	95.6% Facility 95.6% CA AVG 84.7% Rank #174 / 1407	+13%	3.46 Facility 3.46 CA AVG 4.22 Rank #289 / 346	-23%	-18%	$77.7k Facility $77.7k CA AVG $56.5k Rank #330 / 354	99 Facility 99 CA AVG 50.2 Rank #333 / 354	2.8 Facility 2.8 CA AVG 4.6 Rank #45 / 354	1	128	-	27 Facility 27 CA AVG 57 Rank #1761 / 2093	-	$37.3M Facility $37.3M CA AVG $17.0M Rank #27 / 347	$13.7M Facility $13.7M CA AVG $7.0M Rank #42 / 347	36.6% Facility 36.6% CA AVG 45.2% Rank #301 / 347	555912
The Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).	Bakersfield	160 Facility 160 CA AVG 103 Rank #289 / 1658	85.6% Facility 85.6% CA AVG 84.7% Rank #433 / 1407	+1%	4.42 Facility 4.42 CA AVG 4.22 Rank #105 / 346	-42%	+5%	$9.5k Facility $9.5k CA AVG $56.5k Rank #225 / 354	116 Facility 116 CA AVG 50.2 Rank #346 / 354	2.6 Facility 2.6 CA AVG 4.6 Rank #35 / 354	6	139	-	64 Facility 64 CA AVG 57 Rank #924 / 2093	-	$30.4M Facility $30.4M CA AVG $17.0M Rank #60 / 347	$11.9M Facility $11.9M CA AVG $7.0M Rank #76 / 347	39% Facility 39% CA AVG 45.2% Rank #282 / 347	555256
Parkview Julian Nursing & Rehab	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).	Bakersfield (Wible Orchard)	99 Facility 99 CA AVG 103 Rank #727 / 1658	92.9% Facility 92.9% CA AVG 84.7% Rank #233 / 1407	+10%	3.36 Facility 3.36 CA AVG 4.22 Rank #308 / 346	-39%	-20%	$121.9k Facility $121.9k CA AVG $56.5k Rank #343 / 354	94 Facility 94 CA AVG 50.2 Rank #326 / 354	2.8 Facility 2.8 CA AVG 4.6 Rank #45 / 354	4	86	-	64 Facility 64 CA AVG 57 Rank #924 / 2093	Unison Healthcare, LLC	$15.3M Facility $15.3M CA AVG $17.0M Rank #201 / 347	$6.5M Facility $6.5M CA AVG $7.0M Rank #237 / 347	42.7% Facility 42.7% CA AVG 45.2% Rank #240 / 347	55601
Valley Healthcare	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).	Bakersfield (Oleander/Sunset)	87 Facility 87 CA AVG 103 Rank #875 / 1658	81.2% Facility 81.2% CA AVG 84.7% Rank #640 / 1407	-4%	3.30 Facility 3.30 CA AVG 4.22 Rank #319 / 346	-26%	-22%	$73.5k Facility $73.5k CA AVG $56.5k Rank #326 / 354	90 Facility 90 CA AVG 50.2 Rank #320 / 354	3.3 Facility 3.3 CA AVG 4.6 Rank #85 / 354	3	82	-	81 Facility 81 CA AVG 57 Rank #384 / 2093	Bradley Steege	$7.6M Facility $7.6M CA AVG $17.0M Rank #306 / 347	$4.8M Facility $4.8M CA AVG $7.0M Rank #298 / 347	62.8% Facility 62.8% CA AVG 45.2% Rank #52 / 347	555229

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Overview of Kern River Transitional Care

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.

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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.

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