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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
Spend your golden years at Rosewood, an esteemed life plan community nestled near Sundale Country Club in Bakersfield, CA, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents can ease their worries with a kind and highly trained team attending to their needs around the clock. As part of a non-profit organization, the community prioritizes residents’ safety and well-being.
Residents will not feel lonely with a carefully curated calendar of exciting events and engaging programs that highlight residents’ interests and capabilities. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delightful and healthy dining options. The community ensures residents live a blissful retirement with its extensive amenities and a wide range of care options.
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.
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.
This home is ranked 53rd out of 346 homes in California. 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.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
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Weekend Total Nursing
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.
| 4h 21m per day | ▲ 7% State avg: 4h 4m per day · National avg: 3h 25m per day |
Similar to the California average: 72.8%Rosewood is legally operated by Humangood & Humangood Norcal, and administrated by Rochelle Balaban.
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. See the nursing homes benchmark below for the typical California score; higher is better.
Below the California average for nursing homes.
California nursing homes benchmark: C- 70/100
Inspection score: 64 out of 100. Letter grade D. Below the California average for nursing homes.
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.
| 13 | 10 | This facility has 30% more total citations than a typical California nursing home (13 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 30% worse |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 5 | 3 | This facility has 67% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California nursing home (5 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 67% worse |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 8 | 4 | This facility has 100% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California nursing home (8 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 100% worse |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 2.6 | 2 | This facility has 30% more citations per year than a typical California nursing home (2.6 vs. CA avg 2).↑ 30% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.6 | 3.3 | This facility has 82% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California nursing home (0.6 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 82% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 21 | 16 | This facility has 31% more total visits than a typical California nursing home (21 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 31% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 8 | 13 | This facility has 38% fewer complaint visits than a typical California nursing home (8 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 38% better |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 8 | 7 | This facility has 14% more other visits than a typical California nursing home (8 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 14% worse |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 5 | 4 | This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California nursing home (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 4 | 10 | This facility has 60% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California nursing home (4 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 60% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
This facility’s inspection record is mixed, with recent issues in reporting incidents and medication management but no immediate jeopardy or fines. On January 28, 2026, inspectors substantiated one deficiency for failing to report three elevator entrapment incidents from November 2025. The March 25, 2025 annual inspection cited four deficiencies involving medication errors, unsafe storage of medications and cleaning supplies, and oxygen administration problems.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsCalifornia average 12.5
Last Health inspection on Feb 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.
32 of 51 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 19 of 51 resulted from complaint investigations.
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 0.4
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 1
Corrected
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
5% better than California average
9% 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.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.6 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.2 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.1 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
3,264 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 54 | 0 | 54 | 16,015 | 92 | 100% | 7.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 21 | 0 | 21 | 4,533 | 92 | 100% | 7.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 15 | 0 | 15 | 4,514 | 92 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,203 | 66 | 72% | 7.7 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,095 | 73 | 79% | 7.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,039 | 91 | 99% | 6.7 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 930 | 92 | 100% | 6.6 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 5 | 5 | 929 | 83 | 90% | 5.6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 7 | 7 | 839 | 78 | 85% | 5.4 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 7 | 7 | 697 | 79 | 86% | 5.1 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 4 | 4 | 636 | 68 | 74% | 7 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 425 | 60 | 65% | 7.1 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 72 | 29 | 32% | 2.4 |
| Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff | 0 | 1 | 1 | 36 | 16 | 17% | 2.3 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 31 | 19 | 21% | 1.6 |
| Other Physician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 4 | 4% | 6.4 |
Includes penalties issued in 2024-2025
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)
85% lower than California averageCalifornia average: $55K
58% fewer fines than California averageCalifornia average: 2.4
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
102% more payment denials than California averageCalifornia average: 0.5
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
2 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Feb 11, 2025
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Sep 5, 2024Last updated: Jan 2026
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.
11.8
77% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 6.6
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
18.6
64% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 11.3
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
11.3%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 11.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
31.3%
161% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 12.0%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
13.2%
17% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 11.3%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.1%
31% better than California averageCalifornia average: 1.7%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
8.0%
62% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 5.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.3%
89% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 1.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
7.0%
67% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 4.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 6.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
6.9%
32% better than California averageCalifornia average: 10.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 98.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 98.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.8%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 94.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.0%
33% better than California averageCalifornia average: 1.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
99.0%
6% better than California averageCalifornia average: 93.2%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
36% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
64% of new residents, often for short stays.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
71Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
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 Rosewood based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #86 / 347Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 86th out of 347 homes in California. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the California average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Greg Pflug serves as the Executive Director of Rosewood Assisted Living. He is deeply committed to providing residents with compassionate care and a welcoming environment. Greg values the trust placed in him by owners and senior management and is passionate about serving residents and their families with dedication and heart.
4.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Bakersfield's city center to Rosewood's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Rosewood is located in Bakersfield, California.
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Rosewood is in the Kern City neighborhood of Bakersfield.
The legal owner and operator of Rosewood is Humangood & Humangood Norcal.
Rosewood has a walk score of 28. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Rosewood's occupancy is 70%.
Rochelle Balaban is the administrator of Rosewood.
Rosewood has 220 beds.
Rosewood has had 15 recently reported deficiencies.
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