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Kern River Transitional Care, Bakersfield, CA: 1 star rating, fined $77,720 across 1 fine

Kern River Transitional Care in Bakersfield, CA is owned by Providence Group North LLC, is rated 1 of 5 stars by Medicare, and was fined $77,720 across 1 fine in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 80 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on April 29, 2026, and 1 of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

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Address
5151 Knudsen Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health inspection rating
1 of 5
Staffing rating
3 of 5
Quality measure rating
4 of 5
Certified beds
140
Residents per day
133 on average
Ownership type
For profit, limited liability company
Legal business name
Bakersfieldidence OPCO LLC
Chain
Pacs Group, 277 facilities
Fines
$77,720 across 1 fine, three years to October 1, 2026
Payment denials
0
Health citations
80, of which 1 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
Latest survey
April 29, 2026
CMS Certification Number
555912
On Care Compare
Medicare Care Compare

Fines and payment denials

Every fine and payment denial CMS lists for this facility in the three years, newest first.

DateTypeFine amountDenial startsDenial daysSource
December 7, 2023Fine$77,720Not listeddata.cms.gov

Recent health citations

Citations from health inspections, newest first.

Survey dateTagWhat CMS citedScope and severityStatusCorrected onSource
April 29, 2026F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 28, 2026data.cms.gov
April 29, 2026F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 28, 2026data.cms.gov
July 28, 2025F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 28, 2025data.cms.gov
July 28, 2025F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 28, 2025data.cms.gov
July 28, 2025F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 28, 2025data.cms.gov
July 28, 2025F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 28, 2025data.cms.gov
May 16, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 30, 2025data.cms.gov
May 15, 2025F849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 20, 2025data.cms.gov
May 15, 2025F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 20, 2025data.cms.gov
April 24, 2025F947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 12, 2025data.cms.gov
April 24, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 12, 2025data.cms.gov
April 24, 2025F868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyE: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 12, 2025data.cms.gov
April 24, 2025F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 12, 2025data.cms.gov
April 24, 2025F850Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 12, 2025data.cms.gov
April 24, 2025F847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 12, 2025data.cms.gov
April 24, 2025F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 12, 2025data.cms.gov
April 24, 2025F790Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 12, 2025data.cms.gov
April 24, 2025F761Ensure 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.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 12, 2025data.cms.gov
April 24, 2025F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 12, 2025data.cms.gov
April 24, 2025F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 12, 2025data.cms.gov
April 24, 2025F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 12, 2025data.cms.gov
April 24, 2025F687Provide appropriate foot care.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 12, 2025data.cms.gov
April 24, 2025F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 12, 2025data.cms.gov
April 24, 2025F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 12, 2025data.cms.gov
April 24, 2025F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 12, 2025data.cms.gov
April 24, 2025F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 12, 2025data.cms.gov
April 24, 2025F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedE: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 12, 2025data.cms.gov
April 24, 2025F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 12, 2025data.cms.gov
April 24, 2025F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 12, 2025data.cms.gov
April 24, 2025F584Honor 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 12, 2025data.cms.gov
April 24, 2025F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 12, 2025data.cms.gov
February 25, 2025F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 25, 2025data.cms.gov
February 25, 2025F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 25, 2025data.cms.gov
December 31, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 7, 2025data.cms.gov
December 9, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 9, 2024data.cms.gov
December 5, 2024F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 6, 2024data.cms.gov
September 5, 2024F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedSeptember 20, 2024data.cms.gov
August 22, 2024F837Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedSeptember 17, 2024data.cms.gov
August 22, 2024F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedSeptember 17, 2024data.cms.gov
August 22, 2024F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedSeptember 17, 2024data.cms.gov
August 22, 2024F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedSeptember 17, 2024data.cms.gov
August 2, 2024F585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 23, 2024data.cms.gov
July 31, 2024F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedSeptember 10, 2024data.cms.gov
July 23, 2024F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 22, 2024data.cms.gov
July 23, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 22, 2024data.cms.gov
July 23, 2024F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 22, 2024data.cms.gov
July 16, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 13, 2024data.cms.gov
July 9, 2024F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 29, 2024data.cms.gov
June 28, 2024F742Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 23, 2024data.cms.gov
June 25, 2024F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 23, 2024data.cms.gov
May 16, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 31, 2024data.cms.gov
May 16, 2024F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 31, 2024data.cms.gov
May 16, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 31, 2024data.cms.gov
May 16, 2024F761Ensure 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.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 31, 2024data.cms.gov
May 16, 2024F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 31, 2024data.cms.gov
May 16, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 31, 2024data.cms.gov
May 16, 2024F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 31, 2024data.cms.gov
May 16, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 31, 2024data.cms.gov
May 16, 2024F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesD: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 31, 2024data.cms.gov
May 16, 2024F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 31, 2024data.cms.gov
May 16, 2024F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 31, 2024data.cms.gov
May 16, 2024F584Honor 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 31, 2024data.cms.gov
May 16, 2024F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 31, 2024data.cms.gov
May 16, 2024F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 31, 2024data.cms.gov
May 16, 2024F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 31, 2024data.cms.gov
April 16, 2024F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 30, 2024data.cms.gov
April 9, 2024F625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 25, 2024data.cms.gov
March 17, 2024F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 3, 2024data.cms.gov
February 26, 2024F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 22, 2024data.cms.gov
February 8, 2024F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 26, 2024data.cms.gov
February 8, 2024F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 26, 2024data.cms.gov
February 8, 2024F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 26, 2024data.cms.gov
February 8, 2024F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 26, 2024data.cms.gov
January 10, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 5, 2024data.cms.gov
January 5, 2024F839Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 19, 2024data.cms.gov
December 7, 2023F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.G: isolated, actual harmCorrectedDecember 22, 2023data.cms.gov
December 7, 2023F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 22, 2023data.cms.gov
December 7, 2023F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 22, 2023data.cms.gov
December 7, 2023F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 22, 2023data.cms.gov
December 7, 2023F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 22, 2023data.cms.gov

Owners and managers

Organizations CMS lists as owners or managers of this facility, as CMS names them. CMS also lists 7 individual or personal trusts (3 managers, 4 officers, directors or trustees). Their names are not shown on this page.

OrganizationRoleShareSinceSource
Providence Group North LLCDirect owner100%May 1, 2018data.cms.gov

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