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Facility profile · CCN 555517

Kern Valley Healthcare District Dp Snf

29 federal citations on record , and 1 federal enforcement actions totaling $10,033.

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
29
Total citations
27
Last 3 years
2
Actual harm+
1
Federal penalties
$10,033
Total fines
3
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Quality of Care9 Care Planning4 Nursing & Physician Services4 Resident Rights3 Abuse & Neglect3

Most common F-tags at this facility

F6843 F6582 F8122 F5521 F5801

Citation history

29 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Dec 17, 2025F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DComplaint
Dec 17, 2025F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint
Dec 17, 2025F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint
Dec 17, 2025F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint
Dec 17, 2025F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.DComplaint
Oct 27, 2025F712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.EComplaint
Oct 27, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.GComplaint
Jun 26, 2025F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Jun 25, 2025F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DComplaint
Jun 12, 2025F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard
Jun 12, 2025F790Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.DStandard
Jun 12, 2025F727Have 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.FStandard
Jun 12, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard
Jun 12, 2025F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DStandard
Apr 7, 2025F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.DComplaint
Apr 7, 2025F585Honor 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 25, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GComplaint
Apr 25, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DComplaint
Apr 25, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EComplaint
Apr 25, 2024F807Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.DComplaint
Apr 25, 2024F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.EComplaint
Apr 25, 2024F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DComplaint
Apr 25, 2024F676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.DComplaint
Apr 25, 2024F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesDComplaint
May 11, 2023F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.DStandard
May 11, 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
May 11, 2023F699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.FStandard
Apr 19, 2023F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.DComplaint
Apr 12, 2023F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.EComplaint

Federal enforcement history

Federal regulators have imposed 1 enforcement actions against this facility, including 1 civil money penalties totaling $10,033 .

DateTypeFinePayment denial
Nov 25, 2024Fine$10,033—
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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