Nursing home
The Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield
2211 Mount Vernon Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93306 · Map
For profit - Limited Liability company · 160 certified beds
The Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Bakersfield, California. CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall (2/5 for staffing, 1/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 4.20 hours per resident per day, below the California average of 4.51. Its most recent inspection on Jan 16, 2026 cited 18 deficiencies.
- 2 fines totaling $23,740In CMS records: 2 total penalties.
CMS quality ratings
Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars is the highest quality.
How The Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield compares
This facility vs. the California and national averages, from CMS data. For staffing, higher is generally better; for turnover and deficiencies, lower is better.
| Metric | This facility | California avg | National avg | Compared with the state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 4.20 | 4.51 | 3.89 | below avg |
| RN staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 0.37 | 0.65 | 0.68 | below avg |
| Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 2.54 | 2.64 | 2.34 | below avg |
| Nursing staff turnover | 53.7% | 38.1% | 46.4% | above avg |
| Deficiencies cited, last inspection | 18.0 | 15.4 | 9.5 | above avg |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.
Staff turnover
Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is 46.4%.
Recent health inspection
CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.
- Every deficiency from the January 16, 2026 inspection was corrected by February 9, 2026
Penalties in CMS records: 2 fines totaling $23,740, 2 total penalties.
What inspectors found at The Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield
Specific deficiencies cited in recent CMS health inspections, most recent first. Severity follows the CMS scope/severity scale. Source: CMS Care Compare.
- Potential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Jan 16, 2026 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Jan 16, 2026 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Jan 16, 2026 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Jan 16, 2026 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Jan 16, 2026 · Full report (PDF)
Show all 12 deficiencies
- Potential for harm
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Jan 16, 2026 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Jan 16, 2026 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Jan 16, 2026 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Jan 16, 2026 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Jan 16, 2026 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Jan 16, 2026 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Jan 16, 2026 · Full report (PDF)
Read the full inspection reports on Medicare.gov Each inspection there has a “Read the full report” link with the inspectors’ written findings.
About this facility
- Address
- 2211 Mount Vernon Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93306 - CMS certification #
- 555256
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 160
- Avg residents/day
- 135.6
- Provider type
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- 1986-12-23
- Setting
- Urban
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Location and nearby
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Other public records
Full public records, with dates and sources
Location and nearby care
- Nearest hospital with an emergency room
- Kern Medical Center, Bakersfield. 0.5 miles away, straight line. CMS overall hospital rating: 1 of 5 stars.
- Nearest Medicare nursing home
- Height Street Skilled Care, Bakersfield. 0.4 miles away, straight line.
- Nearest home health agency office
- Pro Nursing Home Care, Inc, Bakersfield. 0.1 miles away, straight line. Agencies travel to clients, so ask which ones serve this address.
- Nearest pharmacy
- Thriftys Drug Store. 3.1 miles away, straight line. From OpenStreetMap, which does not list every pharmacy, so one may be closer.
- Area
- USDA classes ZIP code 93306 as metropolitan (metropolitan core).
- Dialysis within 15 miles
- Fresenius Medical Care Bakersfield Northeast, Bakersfield, 0.8 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 3 of 5 stars)
Davita Northeast Dialysis, Bakersfield, 1.0 mile away, straight line (CMS rating 3 of 5 stars)
North Bakersfield Dialysis, Bakersfield, 1.2 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 3 of 5 stars) - Hospice
- 55 Medicare hospices tell CMS they serve ZIP code 93306.
Ararat Hospice Care, Inc, office in Bakersfield, 2.2 miles away, straight line
Aasta Hospice, office in Bakersfield, 3.0 miles away, straight line
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California, office in Bakersfield, 3.1 miles away, straight line - Nearest geriatric medicine practice
- Centric Health, Bakersfield. 11.1 miles away, straight line. 1 geriatric medicine doctor listed there.
Distances are straight lines from the community, not driving distance. Hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors come from CMS provider data (CMS, hospital list updated Jul 22, 2026). Star ratings are CMS’s own.
Emergency and natural hazard risk
Public hazard maps for this location. Ask the community about its emergency plan, its generator and where residents would go in an evacuation.
- Flood zone
- Outside the high and moderate risk flood areas on FEMA's flood map (Zone X, minimal flood hazard, or not studied). (FEMA flood map)
- FEMA National Risk Index
- Overall: relatively low. By hazard: inland flooding very low, tornado very low, heat wave relatively high, earthquake relatively moderate. These are FEMA’s ratings for the census tract, compared with tracts nationwide. (FEMA, December 2025)
A flood zone describes the map at this point, not the building's elevation. In an emergency, follow the local emergency management agency.
What we checked
Every public source we searched for this community. “Nothing on record” means we found no record that matched it. A record can be missed when a name or address differs.
| Source | Data as of | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Department of Labor wage and hour cases | Oct 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| OSHA workplace safety inspections since 2016 | Oct 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| FEMA flood map | See above | |
| USDA wildfire risk | Apr 15, 2026 | Not shown: no FEMA wildfire rating of moderate or higher here |
| FEMA National Risk Index | See above | |
| CMS hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors; OpenStreetMap pharmacies | See above | |
| HUD Multifamily Properties - Assisted | Jul 6, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| State Veterans Homes (NASVH directory) | Sep 20, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Hospice - General Information | Aug 19, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Home Health Care Agencies | May 27, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| The community’s own website | No plain statements of services found |
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield a good nursing home?
CMS gives The Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, including 2/5 for staffing and 1/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.
How is The Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield staffed?
The Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield reports 4.20 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the California average of 4.51.
Has The Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield had inspection problems?
Its most recent CMS inspection cited 18 deficiencies.
How many beds does The Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield have?
The Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield is certified for 160 beds.