Height Street Skilled Care
1611 Height Street · Bakersfield, CA · 93305 · 6617481300
99 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- 4 citations involved actual harm to residents.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.06 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.42 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.68 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 29% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $12,735 |
Inspection citations (70 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 27, 2026
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected April 29, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 27, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 29, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 27, 2026
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected April 29, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 27, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 29, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 27, 2026
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected April 29, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 27, 2026
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected April 29, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 27, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 29, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 27, 2026
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected April 29, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 27, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 29, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 27, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 29, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 15, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 5, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected March 7, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 10, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 10, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G September 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected September 4, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected September 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected September 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected August 29, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected August 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected July 31, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected July 31, 2025 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| February 28, 2025 | Fine | $12,735 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555902 · certified since April 3, 2017. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.