San Joaquin Nursing Center And Rehabilitation Cent
Bakersfield, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 056294) · 99 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $47,242
Phone: (661) 323-2894 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
San Joaquin Nursing Center And Rehabilitation Cent has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
San Joaquin Nursing Center And Rehabilitation Cent reports total nurse staffing of 4.28 hours per resident per day, including 0.24 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 35.2% and a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $47,242.00 for San Joaquin Nursing Center And Rehabilitation Cent, and 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not part of the Special Focus program.
About this facility
San Joaquin Nursing Center And Rehabilitation Cent is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Bakersfield, Kern County, California. It is certified for 99 beds and had an average of 92.5 residents. The facility has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since December 1971. It operates under a for-profit limited liability company ownership structure, and CMS records show no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility carries an overall star rating of 3, which is at the state average of 3.16 for California. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, staffing rating of 3 stars, and quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars. The overall rating of 3 reflects a combination of these underlying scores as calculated by CMS.
On staffing, CMS reports total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.28, of which 0.24 are RN hours per resident per day. The nursing staff turnover rate is 35.2%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine against this facility totaling $47,242.00. There are 0 payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under the Special Focus Facility program.
This facility is part of the Pacs Group chain, which operates 274 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars across the chain.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 4.28 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.24 RN hours per resident per day, with a 35.2% nursing staff turnover rate and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $47,242.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not listed in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 99 beds and had an average of 92.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Pacs Group chain, which includes 274 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on December 31, 1971.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with three component ratings — health inspection (2 stars), staffing (3 stars), and quality measures (5 stars) — that combine to form the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 6613232894 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 6613232894 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/056294?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.