KERN RIVER TRANSITIONAL CARE is a 1-star (much below average) rated 140-bed nursing home in BAKERSFIELD, California. It has 29 deficiencies on its most recent health inspection. The facility has moderate registered nurse staffing. It is certified by Medicare and Medicaid.

Data from CMS, last updated March 2026

kern river transitional care

5151 KNUDSEN DRIVE · BAKERSFIELD, CA 93308
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Overall Rating
Health Inspections
1 / 5
Staffing
2 / 5
Quality Measures
4 / 5
Trend
stable
Staffing
RN Hours/Resident/Day
0.56
Total Nurse Hours/Day
4.58
RN Turnover
27.8%
Total Staff Turnover
50.0%
Facility Info
Beds
140
Avg. Residents/Day
134
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certification
Medicare, Medicaid
Inspections
Health Deficiencies
29
Complaint Deficiencies
7
Total Fines
$77,720
Number of Penalties
1

Penalty History

DateTypeFine
December 2023 Fine $77,720

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall rating for KERN RIVER TRANSITIONAL CARE?
KERN RIVER TRANSITIONAL CARE has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars (Much Below Average) based on CMS quality data.
Has KERN RIVER TRANSITIONAL CARE been fined or penalized?
Yes, KERN RIVER TRANSITIONAL CARE has 1 penalty record(s) on file totaling $77,720.
How many deficiencies does KERN RIVER TRANSITIONAL CARE have?
KERN RIVER TRANSITIONAL CARE has 29 health deficiency citation(s) from its most recent inspection cycle.
Does KERN RIVER TRANSITIONAL CARE accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, KERN RIVER TRANSITIONAL CARE accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
How does KERN RIVER TRANSITIONAL CARE compare to other nursing homes in BAKERSFIELD?
Visit our BAKERSFIELD, California nursing homes page to see how KERN RIVER TRANSITIONAL CARE ranks against other facilities in the area.