Nursing homeActive
Kern Valley Healthcare District Dp SNF
6412 Laurel Ave, Lake Isabella, CA 93240760379268174 certified beds · 56 residentsGovernment - Hospital districtMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
9
since 2024
Deficiencies
32
● 0● 30● 2
Penalties · 3 yrs
$31,581
2 fines · 1 action
Last survey
2026-04-23
Standard
CMS overall
2 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 2/5
Health 2
Staffing 1
Quality 5
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · California Department of Public Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-23 | Standard | 080 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-12-17 | Complaint | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-10-27 | Complaint | 011 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-06-26 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-06-25 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-06-12 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-04-07 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-11-25 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-04-25 | Standard | 070 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · California Department of Public Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-22Record 555517-20260423-F658
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningFalls
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-22Record 555517-20260423-F689
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-22Record 555517-20260423-F695
F727Have 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.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-22Record 555517-20260423-F727
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-22Record 555517-20260423-F812
F813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-22Record 555517-20260423-F813
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-22Record 555517-20260423-F880
F926Have policies on smoking.Scope/severity DStandard
Environment
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-22Record 555517-20260423-F926
F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-28Record 555517-20251217-F552
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-28Record 555517-20251217-F580
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-28Record 555517-20251217-F600
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-28Record 555517-20251217-F656
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-28Record 555517-20251217-F658
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2026-01-30Record 555517-20251027-F684
F712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-30Record 555517-20251027-F712
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-27Record 555517-20250626-F609
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-01Record 555517-20250625-F755
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-03Record 555517-20250612-F658
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-03Record 555517-20250612-F684
F727Have 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.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-03Record 555517-20250612-F727
F790Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-03Record 555517-20250612-F790
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-03Record 555517-20250612-F812
F585Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-21Record 555517-20250407-F585
F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-21Record 555517-20250407-F679
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-01-25Record 555517-20241125-F689
F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-20Record 555517-20240425-F645
F676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-20Record 555517-20240425-F676
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-20Record 555517-20240425-F690
F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-20Record 555517-20240425-F725
F807Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-20Record 555517-20240425-F807
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-20Record 555517-20240425-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-20Record 555517-20240425-F880
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-27 | Civil money penalty | $21,548 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2025-10-27 | Denial of payment for new admissions Payment denial for 51 days, from 2026-01-08 | — | CMS · Penalties |
| 2024-11-25 | Civil money penalty | $10,033 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.18
Facility
California
National
California 0.67 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.38
Facility
California
National
California 4.52 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.11
Facility
California
National
California 4.09 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover33%
Facility
California
National
California 37% · National 46%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | California | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 9.4% | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 3.9% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 18.2% | 12.0% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 9.2% | 10.2% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 7.1% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 20.3% | 13.7% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross, Robert Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lovrich, John Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Markman, Sally Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Smith, Amy Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Blythe, John Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Clark, Frederick Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Elconin, Katheryn Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Elliott, Ross Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gross, Robert Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lovrich, John Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lovrich, John Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Markman, Sally Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Parks, Eugene Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Pettijohn, Brenda Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Smith, Amy Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or California.
No county cost figures on file for Kern.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield Post Acute Bakersfield | 33.6 mi | 2026-05-14 | 0842 |
| Arvin Post Acute Arvin | 37.6 mi | 2026-06-30 | 0392 |
| Height Street Skilled Care Bakersfield | 35.6 mi | 2026-04-27 | 0654 |
| The Rehabilitation Center Of Bakersfield Bakersfield | 35.8 mi | 2026-01-16 | 0895 |
| San Joaquin Nursing Center And Rehabilitation Cent Bakersfield | 37.7 mi | 2026-03-12 | 0591 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |