Mix of rehab and long-term care
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

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Valley Healthcare in Bakersfield, CA, is a nursing home that has comprehensive care options, including short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. The community fosters comfort and healing with its warm and supportive environment. With 24-hour assistance, well-balanced meals, and therapy services, residents have a worry-free living. Here, residents’ needs are prioritized, so personalized care is created dedicated to improving their quality of life.
Residents can make friends and explore interests through social events, light exercises, and recreational activities. Thoughtfully designed living spaces and accessible communal areas ensure residents can move around and rest without hassles. Situated in the quiet residential area in Bakersfield, near restaurants and shops, the community ensures residents have quick access to their necessities and leisure. This nursing home is ideal for senior living in California, as it has high-quality services that aim to help older adults live to their potential in retirement.
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Assists with medical care and medications.
No contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
No contractors work on this role.
Total hours from contractors
1,549 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 55 | 0 | 55 | 18,255 | 92 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 23 | 0 | 23 | 7,394 | 92 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Dental Services Staff | 11 | 0 | 11 | 4,236 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 8 | 1 | 9 | 1,749 | 92 | 100% | 7.2 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,252 | 79 | 86% | 6.5 |
| Qualified Activities Professional | 0 | 17 | 17 | 1,104 | 92 | 100% | 11.4 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 748 | 70 | 76% | 7.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 704 | 67 | 73% | 7.7 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 3 | 2 | 5 | 420 | 73 | 79% | 2.5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 2 | 0 | 2 | 398 | 75 | 82% | 4.6 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 223 | 29 | 32% | 7.7 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 204 | 51 | 55% | 4 |
| Feeding Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 140 | 19 | 21% | 7.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 3% | 3 |
Includes penalties issued in 2023-2024
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.
4 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
40% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
57% 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
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Valley Healthcare based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Building Type: Single-story
Rehabilitative Support
On-site Medical Care and Health Services
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
0.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Bakersfield's city center to Valley Healthcare's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Valley Healthcare is located in Bakersfield, California.
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Valley Healthcare has a walk score of 81. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
field_administrator is the administrator of Valley Healthcare.
Valley Healthcare is located at 1205 8th St, Bakersfield, CA 93304.
(661) 788-5000 will put you in contact with the team at Valley Healthcare.
Yes — Valley Healthcare is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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