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Facility profile · CCN 555260

Bakersfield Post Acute

104 federal citations on record , and 3 federal enforcement actions totaling $25,940.

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
104
Total citations
71
Last 3 years
2
Actual harm+
3
Federal penalties
$25,940
Total fines
1
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Care Planning25 Quality of Care20 Resident Rights18 Nursing & Physician Services11 Nutrition & Dietary8

Most common F-tags at this facility

F6587 F6566 F5586 F7256 F8425

Citation history

104 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Jan 27, 2026F576Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.DComplaint
Dec 26, 2025F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint
Nov 19, 2025F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.EComplaint
Nov 19, 2025F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.EComplaint
Aug 19, 2025F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DComplaint
Apr 22, 2025F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DComplaint
Apr 22, 2025F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.DComplaint
Apr 22, 2025F573Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.DComplaint
Apr 21, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Mar 26, 2025F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DComplaint
Mar 19, 2025F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Feb 24, 2025F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DComplaint
Feb 24, 2025F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.DComplaint
Feb 24, 2025F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint
Feb 20, 2025F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.EComplaint
Jan 23, 2025F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.EComplaint
Jan 23, 2025F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DComplaint
Nov 25, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.FStandard
Nov 25, 2024F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DStandard
Nov 25, 2024F836Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.DStandard
Nov 25, 2024F790Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.DStandard
Nov 25, 2024F761Ensure 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.DStandard
Nov 25, 2024F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DStandard
Nov 25, 2024F745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.DStandard
Nov 25, 2024F687Provide appropriate foot care.DStandard
Nov 25, 2024F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.GStandard
Nov 25, 2024F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.DStandard
Nov 25, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
Nov 25, 2024F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionDStandard
Nov 25, 2024F584Honor 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.DStandard
Nov 25, 2024F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.EStandard
Nov 25, 2024F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DStandard
Nov 25, 2024F557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.DStandard
Nov 25, 2024F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.DStandard
Oct 17, 2024F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DComplaint
Sep 3, 2024F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.EComplaint
Sep 3, 2024F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DComplaint
Jul 18, 2024F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.DComplaint
Jun 15, 2024F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.EComplaint
May 15, 2024F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.DComplaint
May 15, 2024F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.EComplaint
May 15, 2024F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.EComplaint
May 15, 2024F625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.DComplaint
May 2, 2024F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.EComplaint
Feb 29, 2024F887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.EComplaint
Feb 29, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EComplaint
Feb 21, 2024F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DComplaint
Feb 21, 2024F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.EComplaint
Feb 21, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint
Feb 21, 2024F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.EComplaint
Feb 16, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint
Dec 7, 2023F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.EComplaint
Nov 7, 2023F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DComplaint
Nov 7, 2023F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DComplaint
Nov 7, 2023F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint
Nov 7, 2023F585Honor 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.DComplaint
Nov 7, 2023F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DComplaint
Oct 26, 2023F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.GComplaint
Sep 27, 2023F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.DComplaint
Sep 27, 2023F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.EComplaint
Sep 26, 2023F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EComplaint
Aug 24, 2023F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DComplaint
Aug 24, 2023F732Post nurse staffing information every day.FComplaint
Aug 24, 2023F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.FComplaint
Aug 24, 2023F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.DComplaint
Aug 24, 2023F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DComplaint
Aug 9, 2023F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
May 17, 2023F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DComplaint
May 17, 2023F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
May 15, 2023F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint
May 4, 2023F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Mar 2, 2023F943Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.FStandard
Mar 2, 2023F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.EStandard
Mar 2, 2023F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard
Mar 2, 2023F807Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.EStandard
Mar 2, 2023F805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.EStandard
Mar 2, 2023F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.EStandard
Mar 2, 2023F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.FStandard
Mar 2, 2023F761Ensure 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.EStandard
Mar 2, 2023F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.EStandard
Mar 2, 2023F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.EStandard
Mar 2, 2023F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.EStandard
Mar 2, 2023F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.EStandard
Mar 2, 2023F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.EStandard
Mar 2, 2023F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.EStandard
Mar 2, 2023F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.EStandard
Mar 2, 2023F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DStandard
Mar 2, 2023F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DStandard
Mar 2, 2023F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.DStandard
Mar 2, 2023F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.EStandard
Mar 2, 2023F567Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.DStandard
Mar 2, 2023F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.EStandard
Dec 12, 2019F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.EStandard
Dec 12, 2019F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard
Dec 12, 2019F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard
Dec 12, 2019F807Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.DStandard
Dec 12, 2019F806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.DStandard
Dec 12, 2019F803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.EStandard
Dec 12, 2019F732Post nurse staffing information every day.EStandard
Dec 12, 2019F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DStandard

Federal enforcement history

Federal regulators have imposed 3 enforcement actions against this facility, including 2 civil money penalties totaling $25,940 and 1 payment-denial actions spanning 31 days.

DateTypeFinePayment denial
Oct 17, 2024Fine$13,340—
Oct 17, 2024Payment Denial—Dec 24, 2024 · 31 days
Oct 26, 2023Fine$12,600—
About this record A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.

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