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Valley Healthcare Center, Bakersfield, CA: 1 star rating, fined $105,065 across 3 fines
Valley Healthcare Center in Bakersfield, CA is owned by VPR Ops, LLC, is rated 1 of 5 stars by Medicare, and was fined $105,065 across 3 fines in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 76 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on July 23, 2026, and 4 of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
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- Address
- 1205 8th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93304
- Overall rating
- 1 of 5 stars
- Health inspection rating
- 1 of 5
- Staffing rating
- 3 of 5
- Quality measure rating
- 2 of 5
- Certified beds
- 87
- Residents per day
- 78 on average
- Ownership type
- For profit, limited liability company
- Legal business name
- Valley Post-Acute and Rehab LLC
- Fines
- $105,065 across 3 fines, three years to October 1, 2026
- Payment denials
- 0
- Health citations
- 76, of which 4 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
- Latest survey
- July 23, 2026
- CMS Certification Number
- 555229
- 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.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Denial starts | Denial days | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 23, 2026 | Fine | $13,870 | Not listed | data.cms.gov | |
| January 29, 2026 | Fine | $31,535 | Not listed | data.cms.gov | |
| March 28, 2024 | Fine | $59,660 | Not listed | data.cms.gov |
Recent health citations
Citations from health inspections, newest first.
| Survey date | Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status | Corrected on | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 23, 2026 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G: isolated, actual harm | Corrected | August 13, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| July 23, 2026 | F658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | August 13, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| July 23, 2026 | F584 | 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. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | August 13, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| January 29, 2026 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G: isolated, actual harm | Corrected | February 26, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| January 29, 2026 | F921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | February 26, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| January 29, 2026 | F919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | February 26, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| January 29, 2026 | F912 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | February 26, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| January 29, 2026 | F908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | February 26, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| January 29, 2026 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | February 26, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| January 29, 2026 | F812 | Procure 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 harm | Corrected | February 26, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| January 29, 2026 | F803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | February 26, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| January 29, 2026 | F761 | 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. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | February 26, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| January 29, 2026 | F755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | February 26, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| January 29, 2026 | F728 | Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | February 26, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| January 29, 2026 | F726 | 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. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | February 26, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| January 29, 2026 | F695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | February 26, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| January 29, 2026 | F679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | February 26, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| January 29, 2026 | F658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | February 26, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| January 29, 2026 | F656 | Develop 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 harm | Corrected | February 26, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| January 29, 2026 | F609 | Timely 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 harm | Corrected | February 26, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| January 29, 2026 | F605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | February 26, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| January 29, 2026 | F580 | Immediately 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 harm | Corrected | February 26, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| September 11, 2025 | F609 | Timely 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 harm | Corrected | October 1, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| July 2, 2025 | F584 | 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. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | August 1, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| July 1, 2025 | F692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | July 10, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| June 3, 2025 | F657 | Develop 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 harm | Corrected | August 1, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| March 27, 2025 | F919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 18, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| March 27, 2025 | F912 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 18, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| March 27, 2025 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 18, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| March 27, 2025 | F865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 18, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| March 27, 2025 | F812 | Procure 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 harm | Corrected | April 18, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| March 27, 2025 | F761 | 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. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 18, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| March 27, 2025 | F758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 18, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| March 27, 2025 | F698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 18, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| March 27, 2025 | F580 | Immediately 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 harm | Corrected | April 18, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| January 21, 2025 | F689 | Ensure 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 harm | Corrected | February 3, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| October 15, 2024 | F656 | Develop 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 harm | Corrected | November 11, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| October 15, 2024 | F607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | November 11, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| May 28, 2024 | F576 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | June 21, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| May 15, 2024 | F837 | Establish 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. | G: isolated, actual harm | Corrected | June 12, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| May 15, 2024 | F842 | Safeguard 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 harm | Corrected | June 12, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| May 6, 2024 | F550 | Honor 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 harm | Corrected | June 21, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| April 23, 2024 | F908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | June 12, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| April 23, 2024 | F695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | June 12, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| March 28, 2024 | F687 | Provide appropriate foot care. | G: isolated, actual harm | Corrected | April 28, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| March 28, 2024 | F949 | Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment. | F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 28, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| March 28, 2024 | F912 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | B: pattern, minimal harm potential | Corrected | April 28, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| March 28, 2024 | F887 | 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. | F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 28, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| March 28, 2024 | F883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 28, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| March 28, 2024 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 28, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| March 28, 2024 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 28, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| March 28, 2024 | F808 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 28, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| March 28, 2024 | F803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 28, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| March 28, 2024 | F761 | 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. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 28, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| March 28, 2024 | F759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 28, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| March 28, 2024 | F756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 28, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| March 28, 2024 | F727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 28, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| March 28, 2024 | F726 | 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. | F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 28, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| March 28, 2024 | F700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 28, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| March 28, 2024 | F689 | Ensure 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 harm | Corrected | April 28, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| March 28, 2024 | F686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 28, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| March 28, 2024 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 28, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| March 28, 2024 | F658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 28, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| March 28, 2024 | F656 | Develop 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 harm | Corrected | April 28, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| March 28, 2024 | F655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 28, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| March 28, 2024 | F638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 28, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| March 28, 2024 | F636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 28, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| March 28, 2024 | F624 | Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 28, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| March 28, 2024 | F580 | Immediately 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 harm | Corrected | April 28, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| March 28, 2024 | F558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 28, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| March 28, 2024 | F552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 28, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| February 16, 2024 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | February 23, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| December 5, 2023 | F925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | January 4, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| October 26, 2023 | F655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | November 19, 2023 | data.cms.gov |
| October 12, 2023 | F660 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | November 2, 2023 | data.cms.gov |
| October 3, 2023 | F677 | Provide 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 harm | Corrected | October 23, 2023 | data.cms.gov |
Owners and managers
Organizations CMS lists as owners or managers of this facility, as CMS names them. CMS also lists 23 individual or personal trusts (4 owners, 8 managers, 3 officers, directors or trustees, 8 other disclosable parties). Their names are not shown on this page.
| Organization | Role | Share | Since | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VPR Ops, LLC | Direct owner | 50% | June 1, 2023 | data.cms.gov |
Also on SpecStream
Updated November 7, 2026. Read from CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing homes. Open data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (US government work). Fines and citations are as CMS lists them on the date this page was read and can change after an appeal. The CMS files are joined on the CMS Certification Number. CMS gives owners no ID, so an owner page groups facilities by the owner name as CMS spells it. Names of individual owners and managers are not shown. This page uses CMS data and is not endorsed or certified by CMS. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.