Bayshire Riverwalk Post-Acute
350 Calloway Drive, Building C · Bakersfield, CA · 93312 · 6615870182
120 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Brookdale Senior Living Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $56,265 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
3 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
$56,265 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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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: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.24 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.58 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.93 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 52% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $56,265 |
Inspection citations (68 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G March 2, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 3, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected March 25, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G December 8, 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 December 9, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G December 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Corrected February 3, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected December 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected December 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected December 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected December 20, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected December 20, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 3, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 3, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected December 20, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected January 22, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 29, 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 July 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected June 4, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected February 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E November 7, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected November 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 7, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected November 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected November 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 7, 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 November 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| March 2, 2026 | Fine | $56,265 |
| February 6, 2024 | Payment Denial | 35 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555771 · certified since April 10, 2001. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.