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HEIGHT STREET SKILLED CARE

1611 HEIGHT STREET, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93305
Score: 11 / 100

With a score of 11/100, Height Street Skilled Care 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.

Height Street Skilled Care provides above-average staffing with 4.30 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 63 deficiencies at Height Street Skilled Care. 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 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.30 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.39 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.29 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.63 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.82 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.24 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

63
Total Deficiencies
Sep 15, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 63 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0740 Severity G
    Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
    Sep 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care 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
    Sep 2, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0655 Severity D
    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
    Sep 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Sep 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0697 Severity D
    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
    Sep 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care 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 3.9% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 2.3% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 8.4% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 1.4% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 30.1% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 6.9% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 13.2% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $113,499

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 11 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: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 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
99
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jun 11, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
39