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Located in the neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA, San Joaquin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a compassionate senior care provider, offering skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services. Designed to help residents recover successfully from their conditions or hospitalization, the community provides a reliable and compassionate team of caregivers and nurses that oversee residents’ personalized care plans. Offering access to physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapies, the community ensures residents are able to maintain or regain their strength and functionality.
Residents here are also offered an engaging daily schedule of activities to keep them motivated, happy, and entertained as they go through their recovery journey. Spacious common areas and refreshing courtyards are also available to give residents a serene space for connecting with others or enjoying their free time idylling around. The community also offers help and support to residents and families to prepare for life after discharge, making sure they transition back to their usual routines smoothly.
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.
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
29% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
66% of new residents, often for short stays.
5% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Accept Medicaid: Yes
Total Residents: 99
Building Type: Single-story
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
-47% -1% -45% Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
+8% -7% +3% Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
-42% -12% +11% Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
-1% -20% +12% Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Height Street Skilled Care
-47%
-1%
-45%
The Orchards Post-Acute
+8%
-7%
+3%
San Joaquin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
-42%
-12%
+11%
Bakersfield Post Acute
-1%
-20%
+12%
2.0 miles from city center
3601 San Dimas St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
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Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 7 | 7.6 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 29 | 9.5 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 69 | 7.3 | No |
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 69 | 0 | 69 | 21,766 | 91 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 29 | 0 | 29 | 9,664 | 91 | 100% | 9.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,836 | 91 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,710 | 89 | 98% | 6 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,283 | 84 | 92% | 5.7 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,194 | 88 | 97% | 6.4 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,156 | 91 | 100% | 7.7 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,020 | 68 | 75% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 4 | 0 | 4 | 913 | 78 | 86% | 7.5 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 502 | 65 | 71% | 7.7 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 487 | 61 | 67% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 430 | 60 | 66% | 7.2 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 387 | 63 | 69% | 6.1 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 171 | 64 | 70% | 2.7 |
California average 12.5
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
45 of 87 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 42 of 87 resulted from complaint investigations.
0
100% better than California average
California average: 0.4
2
100% worse than California average
California average: 1
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
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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.
3.0
55% better than California average
California average: 6.6
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
2.9
75% better than California average
California average: 11.3
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
2.1%
81% better than California average
California average: 11.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
0.0%
100% better than California average
California average: 12.0%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
6.5%
43% better than California average
California average: 11.3%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.8%
10% worse than California average
California average: 1.7%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.3%
53% better than California average
California average: 5.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
100% better than California average
California average: 1.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
8.7%
106% worse than California average
California average: 4.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
4.4%
35% better than California average
California average: 6.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than California average
California average: 10.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
In line with California average
California average: 98.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
In line with California average
California average: 98.2%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.92
15% better than California average
California average: 2.25
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.90
19% worse than California average
California average: 1.59
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
6% better than California average
California average: 94.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.9%
40% better than California average
California average: 1.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
7% better than California average
California average: 93.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
20.4%
12% better than California average
California average: 23.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
12.8%
14% worse than California average
California average: 11.2%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than California average
California average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
35.5%
34% worse than California average
California average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
52.0%
In line with California average
California average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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)
33% higher than California average
California average: $55K
58% fewer fines than California average
California average: 2.4
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than California average
California average: 0.5
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jun 23, 2025
Last updated: Jan 2026
Historical financial and operational data for San Joaquin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
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