Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Bakersfield, CA (2026)
The 9 highest-rated nursing homes in Bakersfield, CA, ranked from Medicare’s star ratings, inspections and staffing, using data as of September 2026. No home paid to be on this list.
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Rosewood Health Facility
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 overall, with 3 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 49 min a day with each resident (California average 4 hr 31 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $8,278 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 2 of 5 for long-term care.
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San Joaquin Nursing Center and Rehabilitation Cent
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 overall, with 2 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 17 min a day with each resident (California average 4 hr 31 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $47,242 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Height Street Skilled Care
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 overall, with 2 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 2 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 14 min a day with each resident (California average 4 hr 31 min). Its recent inspections include 1 citation for harm or immediate jeopardy; ask the home about them. It was fined $12,735 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 1 of 5 for short-term rehab, 3 of 5 for long-term care.
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The Orchards Post-acute
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 overall, with 2 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 55 min a day with each resident (California average 4 hr 31 min). Its recent inspections include 1 citation for harm or immediate jeopardy; ask the home about them. It was fined $18,570 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 1 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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Bakersfield Post Acute
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 overall, with 1 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 01 min a day with each resident (California average 4 hr 31 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $25,940 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 2 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Valley Healthcare Center
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 overall, with 1 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 2 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 47 min a day with each resident (California average 4 hr 31 min). Its recent inspections include 2 citations for harm or immediate jeopardy; ask the home about them. It was fined $91,195 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 1 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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Kern River Transitional Care
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 overall, with 1 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 31 min a day with each resident (California average 4 hr 31 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $77,720 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 3 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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The Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 overall, with 1 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 04 min a day with each resident (California average 4 hr 31 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $23,740 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 2 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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Parkview Julian Healthcare Center
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 overall, with 1 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 2 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 54 min a day with each resident (California average 4 hr 31 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $59,560 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 1 of 5 for short-term rehab, 2 of 5 for long-term care.
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How we rank. Homes are ordered by Medicare’s overall star rating. When two homes tie, the one with the better health inspection rating goes first, then staffing rating, then quality rating, then fewer serious citations, then lower fines. Homes still tied are listed alphabetically.
About nursing homes in Bakersfield, CA
What is the best-rated nursing home in Bakersfield, CA?
By Medicare’s ratings, Rosewood Health Facility ranks first in Bakersfield, CA, with an overall rating of 4 out of 5. Ratings are a starting point; visit and ask about anything in a home’s inspection record.
How many nursing homes are in Bakersfield, CA?
9 homes in Bakersfield, CA qualify for this ranking: rated by Medicare and not on its Special Focus or abuse lists. See every nursing home in Bakersfield, CA, including homes not yet rated.
How is this list ranked?
By Medicare’s overall star rating, then its health inspection, staffing and quality ratings, then fewer serious citations and fines. Homes on Medicare’s Special Focus list or with its abuse icon are not included, nor are children’s facilities. Paid or sponsored listings never affect the order.
Medicare ratings can lag behind changes at a home. Always visit, ask about recent inspections, and confirm openings, insurance and care needs with each home. How we use Medicare data