KERN RIVER TRANSITIONAL CARE is a Medicare-certified nursing home located in BAKERSFIELD, CA. CMS overall rating: 1 out of 5 stars. Google rating: 3.1 out of 5 from 59 reviews. Accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.

KERN RIVER TRANSITIONAL CARE

bakersfield, CAMedicare Certified

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Medicare Certified

Medicaid Certified

Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company

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Location & Directions

Address

5151 KNUDSEN DRIVE

BAKERSFIELD, CA

Kern County

Service Area

This nursing home is located in Kern County and serves residents in the CA area.

Note on Service Area

Service availability may vary by location. Contact this facility directly to confirm service availability in your specific location.

Industry Benchmark Comparison

Comparison to industry benchmarks for nursing homes

Overall RatingFacility: 1.0 / Industry Avg: 3.0

⚠ Below average

Health Inspection RatingFacility: 1.0 / Industry Avg: 3.0

⚠ Below average

Staffing RatingFacility: 2.0 / Industry Avg: 3.0

⚠ Below average

Chain Affiliation

PACS GROUP

Part of a multi-facility healthcare organization

RN Hours per Resident DayFacility: 0.65 / Industry Avg: 0.75

⚠ Below average (higher is better)

All Nursing Staff Hours per Resident DayFacility: 4.59 / Industry Avg: 2.5

✓ Above average (higher is better)

RN Turnover RateFacility: 25.0% / Industry Avg: 20%

⚠ Above average (lower is better)

All Nursing Staff Turnover RateFacility: 48.9% / Industry Avg: 35%

⚠ Above average (lower is better)

Google Reviews

3.1
59 reviews
Mitts Plastic Surgery Mitts

Mitts Plastic Surgery Mitts

In 2021 I became ill with Covid. After being in the ICU on a ventilator for 6 weeks I was a quadriplegic. After months of rehab I was able to return home and eventually return to work

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LaVerne Gonzalez

LaVerne Gonzalez

I have personally been there twice and I could’ve never asked for a better safe clean place from case management to staff wonderful kind patient and understanding they met all my needs above and beyond. I fear going anywhere else thank you, Kern River Transitional Care.

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Sharron Saidi

Sharron Saidi

Updated: staff are very nice and working hard. Physical rehab is great. Sadly, like everything else this is a business and businesses exist to make a profit leaving patients waiting long wait times as there are not enough staff. It’s a hard job and these employees need to be appreciated more.

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Matt Hinojosa

Matt Hinojosa

When my wife and I arrived at Kern River, she was unable walk, eat, or even sleep. Thanks to their great PT program, after about 5-8 days we started seeing amazing results! She was able to sleep, eat, and even walk again!! The nursing staff have been very kind, patient, and have made us feel like family. The entire staff are truly second to none. The have been here for us 24/7 and we couldn't be more grateful!

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Megan

Megan

I left four stars because I haven't seen the whole facility, and the other reviews left me scratching my head. That's because so far I'm happy with everything. My mom was having a really hard time with the hospitals. She's a fussy patient with a lot of anxiety. The hospitals left her in her own filth and made her miserable. When she got to Kern River they cleaned her, they feed her whenever she wants, don't withhold comfort medicine and will tend to her in the middle of the night. The other patients I saw were seemingly content, music playing, bingo, lots of light and green to look at with the landscaping outside being satisfactory. Lots of room to wander and a pretty warm and comfortable environment. Church services and ministers personality visiting the rooms. She likes her roommate and they get along well. She's the most comfortable, and clean and happy Ive seen her in 3 weeks. She doesn't feel alone and scared anymore. They've been very tentative to her and I have a huge sense of relief.

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Contact Tips

Best Time to Call

Contact during business hours for non-urgent inquiries

What to Ask

  • • Admission process and requirements
  • • Insurance coverage and costs
  • • Available amenities and activities
  • • Staff qualifications and experience
  • • Visiting hours and family involvement

Medicare Certified

This nursing home is Medicare certified. Most skilled nursing services are covered by Medicare Part A.

In an Emergency

For medical emergencies, call 911 first. Then contact the provider for coordination of care.