The Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield

Nursing home in Bakersfield, CA

Medicare & Medicaid certified1★ overall (CMS)

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Public-record details

Address: 2211 Mount Vernon Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93306
Phone: (661) 872-2121
Listed under: For-profit
Medicare CCN: 555256
Overall star rating: 1 of 5 ★☆☆☆☆
Health inspection rating: 1 of 5
Staffing rating: 1 of 5
Quality measures rating: 3 of 5
Certified beds: 160
Average residents per day: 142
Ownership: For-profit, limited Liability company
Legal business name: Bakersfield Healthcare & Wellness Centre LLC
Chain: Citrus Wellness Centre (5 facilities)
Certified for: Medicare and Medicaid
First approved by Medicare/Medicaid: Dec 23, 1986
Changed ownership in last 12 months: No
Continuing care retirement community: No
Located inside a hospital: No
Resident or family council: Resident council
Sprinklers in all required areas: Yes

CMS certification number 555256. Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information, Health Deficiencies and Penalties (record). Data as of 2026-09-30.

Inspection record

Most recent standard health inspection: Jan 16, 2026. CMS lists 94 health citations for this facility across its last three standard inspection cycles and complaint inspections (Oct 20, 2023 to Jan 16, 2026): 61 from complaint inspections, 5 at the “actual harm” level or higher.

Inspection	Citation	Severity
Jan 16, 2026	Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights	D Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Jan 16, 2026	Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident Rights	D Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Jan 16, 2026	Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. Resident Rights	D Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Jan 16, 2026	Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning	D Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Jan 16, 2026	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	D Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Jan 16, 2026	Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care	D Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Jan 16, 2026	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	D Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Jan 16, 2026	Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care	D Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Jan 16, 2026	Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary	D Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Jan 16, 2026	Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Nutrition and Dietary	D Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Jan 16, 2026	Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Infection Control	D Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Jan 16, 2026	Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control	D Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated

Showing the 12 most recent of 94. Full inspection reports are on Medicare Care Compare.

Severity letters follow CMS's scope-and-severity grid: A–C potential for minimal harm, D–F potential for more than minimal harm, G–I actual harm, J–L immediate jeopardy. Most citations are corrected; a citation is what inspectors found on that date. Source: CMS Health Deficiencies file, processed Aug 1, 2026.

Fines and payment denials

CMS records 2 fines totalling $23,740 in the last three years.

Oct 10, 2024	Fine: $14,268
Nov 6, 2023	Fine: $9,472

Source: CMS Penalties file, processed Aug 1, 2026. Amounts are as CMS reports them and may reflect later reductions or appeals.

Staffing

Total nurse staffing per resident per day: 4.07 hours
Registered nurse (RN) time per resident per day: 0.31 hours
Nurse aide time per resident per day: 2.47 hours
Total nurse staffing on weekends: 3.66 hours

From payroll-based staffing data the facility submits to CMS. Hours are per resident per day.

A citation is what inspectors found on one date; most are corrected within weeks. Look for patterns — the same problem cited in several inspections — and for anything at the G–L level (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). The full inspection narrative (Form CMS-2567) is linked from Medicare Care Compare, and your state long-term care ombudsman can tell you about complaints.

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