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VALLEY HEALTHCARE CENTER

1205 8TH STREET, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304
Score: 3 / 100

With a score of 3/100, Valley Healthcare Center ranks in the bottom tier of California nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Staffing at Valley Healthcare Center is near the national average, with 3.73 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 85 deficiencies at Valley Healthcare Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 3 / 15 pts
1 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.73 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.29 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.01 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.43 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.44 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.24 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

85
Total Deficiencies
Jan 28, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 84 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0919 Severity F
    Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
    Jan 28, 2026 · Environmental Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Jan 28, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Jan 28, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0609 Severity D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    Sep 10, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0584 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for d
    Jul 1, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 4.4% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 0.8% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 21.9% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.4% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 10.5% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 8.9% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 10.7% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

4 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $68,399

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 3 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 1★ → 3 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -6 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
87
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Mar 26, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
16