Bakersfield Post Acute
6212 Tudor Way · Bakersfield, CA · 93306 · 6618713133
99 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Pacs Group
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $13,340 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.88 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.32 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.45 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 41% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $25,940 |
Inspection citations (103 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E March 16, 2026 · found via complaint
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected April 20, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E February 25, 2026 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected April 14, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 14, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 27, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected February 24, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 27, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected January 14, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected January 14, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected September 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
Corrected May 22, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected May 22, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected May 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 12, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 13, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected March 13, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 13, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected February 4, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Actual harm · G November 25, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected December 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 25, 2024
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected December 13, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 25, 2024
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected December 13, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 25, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected December 13, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 25, 2024
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected December 13, 2024 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| October 17, 2024 | Fine | $13,340 |
| October 17, 2024 | Payment Denial | 31 days |
| October 26, 2023 | Fine | $12,600 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555260 · certified since April 23, 1987. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.