Kern Valley Healthcare District Dp SNF
6412 Laurel Ave · Lake Isabella, CA · 93240 · 7603792681
74 certified beds Government - Hospital district Hospital-based
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $31,581 in fines in the last 24 months.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.22 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.43 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.22 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.34 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 31% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $31,581 |
Inspection citations (32 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E April 23, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 22, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 23, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 22, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 22, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F April 23, 2026
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected May 22, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E April 23, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 22, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2026
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected May 22, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F April 23, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 22, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2026
Have policies on smoking.
Corrected May 22, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected February 28, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected February 28, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 28, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 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 February 28, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 28, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G October 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected July 27, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 1, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected July 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F June 12, 2025
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected July 3, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2025
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected July 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F June 12, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 3, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected May 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected May 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G November 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| October 27, 2025 | Fine | $21,548 |
| October 27, 2025 | Payment Denial | 51 days |
| November 25, 2024 | Fine | $10,033 |
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555517 · certified since July 30, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.