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KERN VALLEY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT DP SNF

6412 LAUREL AVE, LAKE ISABELLA, CA 93240
Score: 52 / 100

CMS data shows Kern Valley Healthcare District Dp Snf earning a D grade with a score of 52/100, placing it below most facilities in California. Prospective residents and families should carefully review the specific areas of concern detailed below.

Staffing at Kern Valley Healthcare District Dp Snf is near the national average, with 3.46 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 29 deficiencies at Kern Valley Healthcare District Dp Snf. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.46 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.15 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.08 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.22 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.13 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.05 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

29
Total Deficiencies
Dec 16, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 29 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0552 Severity D
    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
    Dec 16, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0580 Severity D
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    Dec 16, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0600 Severity D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Dec 16, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation 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.
    Dec 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Dec 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning 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 15.0% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 5.5% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 17.5% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 2.5% 2.5% Average
ADL decline (daily activities) 8.6% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 9.3% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 19.4% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $10,033

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 52 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
Government - Hospital district
Certified Beds
74
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jun 11, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
16