Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

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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.
Occupancy higher than 95% suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
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Assists with medical care and medications.
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Helps with daily care and mobility.
No contractors work on this role.
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| Certified Nursing Assistant | 123 | 0 | 123 | 33,459 | 92 | 100% | 9.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 44 | 0 | 44 | 14,379 | 92 | 100% | 9.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 16 | 0 | 16 | 7,026 | 92 | 100% | 9.4 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 14 | 0 | 14 | 4,594 | 92 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 8 | 0 | 8 | 2,092 | 70 | 76% | 6.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,843 | 74 | 80% | 7.2 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,486 | 80 | 87% | 7.4 |
| Dental Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,310 | 65 | 71% | 8.2 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 948 | 67 | 73% | 8.2 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 3 | 0 | 3 | 680 | 64 | 70% | 7 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 464 | 58 | 63% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 160 | 35 | 38% | 4.6 |
Includes penalties issued in 2023
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 (Data as of Jan 2026)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Dec 7, 2023 · $78K
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
57% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
40% of new residents, often for short stays.
3% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Conducts clinical research trials to develop and test new treatments
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Kern River Transitional Care based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Rehabilitative Support
On-site Medical Care and Health Services
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
5.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Bakersfield's city center to Kern River Transitional Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Kern River Transitional Care is located in Bakersfield, California.
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Kern River Transitional Care is in the South San Lauren neighborhood.
Kern River Transitional Care has a walk score of 27. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Kern River Transitional Care's occupancy is 95.6%.
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Kern River Transitional Care is located at 5151 Knudsen Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93308.
(661) 325-9900 will put you in contact with the team at Kern River Transitional Care.
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