California average 12.5
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

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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.
Occupancy higher than 95% suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.
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.
Total Residents: 99
Building Type: Single-story
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.
| Metric | This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
| 85 | 10 | This facility has 750% more total citations than a typical California nursing home (85 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 750% worse |
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Citations per year
| 21.3 | 2.5 | This facility has 752% more citations per year than a typical California nursing home (21.3 vs. CA avg 2.5).↑ 752% worse |
| Metric | This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
| 0 | 16 | This facility has 100% fewer total visits than a typical California nursing home (0 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 100% better |
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Complaint visits
| 0 | 13 | This facility has 100% fewer complaint visits than a typical California nursing home (0 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 100% better |
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Other visits
| 0 | 7 | This facility has 100% fewer other visits than a typical California nursing home (0 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 100% better |
This facility’s inspection record through August 27, 2025, is mixed, showing repeated deficiencies in care planning, wound and infection control, and failure to follow physician orders. The most recent inspection on August 27, 2025, found one deficiency for failing to schedule a required post-surgical follow-up appointment, continuing a pattern of care coordination issues. Earlier inspections documented multiple deficiencies in wound care, pressure injury treatment, infection prevention, medication administration, and resident rights, with no immediate jeopardy but ongoing risks to resident health and safety.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsCalifornia average 12.5
Last Health inspection on Aug 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.
45 of 87 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 42 of 87 resulted from complaint investigations.
California average: 0.4
California average: 1
San Joaquin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is located in Bakersfield, California.
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2.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Bakersfield's city center to San Joaquin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Manages medical care and health needs.
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Helps with daily care and mobility.
No contractors work on this role.
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| 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 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
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
Jun 23, 2025 · $73K
Last updated: Jan 2026
The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
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San Joaquin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is in the Homaker Park neighborhood of Bakersfield.
San Joaquin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has a walk score of 55. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
San Joaquin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is located at 3601 San Dimas St, Bakersfield, CA 93301, United States.
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