Nursing homes in Bakersfield, CA
According to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare program, Bakersfield has 10 of the 14,703 certified U.S. nursing homes, averaging 1.4 of 5 CMS stars in March 2026, below the 3.1-star California average. Methodology.
- 10
- Certified homes
- 1.4 ★
- Well below average for CA · California 3.1
- 0
- Five-star homes
- 1,132
- Certified beds
All 10 nursing homes in Bakersfield, ranked
| # | Facility | Overall rating | Beds | Fines (3-yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rosewood Health Facility | 79 | $8K | |
| 2 | San Joaquin Nursing Center and Rehabilitation Cent | 99 | $47K | |
| 3 | Brookdale Riverwalk SNF (Ca) | 120 | None | |
| 4 | The Orchards Post-Acute | 150 | $9K | |
| 5 | The Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield | 160 | $24K | |
| 6 | Bakersfield Post Acute | 99 | $26K | |
| 7 | Parkview Julian Healthcare Center | 99 | $60K | |
| 8 | Valley Healthcare Center | 87 | $68K | |
| 9 | Kern River Transitional Care | 140 | $78K | |
| 10 | Height Street Skilled Care | 99 | $113K |
Ratings in Bakersfield are best read against California and national peers: CMS force-curves the overall star within each state. See the full California directory or the national best-rated ranking.
Before you choose a nursing home in Bakersfield
A star rating is a starting point, not the whole story. These guides explain what drives the numbers:
This page is for general information and comparison only and is not medical advice. CMS ratings measure relative performance, not absolute safety; confirm a facility's current status with the home and your physician or your state survey agency before making a decision.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nursing Home Compare 5-Star Quality Rating, Bakersfield, CA · 2024 Star ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Updated quarterly by CMS.
