Kern Valley Healthcare District DP SNF in Lake Isabella, CA

Kern Valley Healthcare District DP SNF is a medicare and medicaid certified nursing home in Lake Isabella, California. It is located in Kern county at 6412 Laurel Ave, Lake Isabella, California 93240. You can reach out to the office of Kern Valley Healthcare District DP SNF via phone at (760) 379-2681. This skilled nursing facility has 74 federally certified beds with average occupancy rate of 75.27%. Its legal business name is Kern Valley Healthcare District and has the following ownership type - Government - Hospital District.

Kern Valley Healthcare District DP SNF (Medicare CCN 555517) is certified by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and participates in both medicare and medicaid program. This means if you are part of medicare or medicaid program, you may consider this nursing facility for your medical needs. It was first certified by CMS in 1992 (34 years certified) and the last quality survey was conducted in April, 2026.

Contact Information

Kern Valley Healthcare District DP SNF
6412 Laurel Ave, Lake Isabella, California 93240
(760) 379-2681

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Nursing Home Profile

NameKern Valley Healthcare District DP SNF
Location6412 Laurel Ave, Lake Isabella, California
Certified ByMedicare and Medicaid
No. of Certified Beds74
Occupancy Rate75.27%
Medicare ID (CCN)555517
Legal Business NameKern Valley Healthcare District
Ownership TypeGovernment - Hospital District

NPI Associated with this Nursing Home:

Nursing homes may have several NPI numbers. NPIs marked Confirmed are listed with Kern Valley Healthcare District DP SNF in Medicare enrollment records; Possible ones were matched in NPPES by name, address or phone number, so please use them accordingly.

NPI Number1427049964
MatchConfirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records
Organization NameKern Valley Healthcare District
Address6412 Laurel Ave, Lake Isabella, CA 93240
Phone Number760-379-2681

Quality Ratings:

Nursing homes vary in the quality of care and services they provide to their residents. The below quality ratings for Kern Valley Healthcare District DP SNF are calculated from three sources - health inspection results, staffing data, and quality measure data. This information gives you an indication of the care Kern Valley Healthcare District DP SNF give to their patients.
Ratings from Surveys (Inspections):
Ratings from Quality Measures:
Ratings from Staffing Data:
Overall Rating:

Staffing and Staff Turnover:

Staffing hours per resident per day and staff turnover of Kern Valley Healthcare District DP SNF, from the payroll data it reports to CMS, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Staffing MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day3.383.86
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day0.180.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day0.840.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day2.362.32
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend3.113.42
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.150.48
Physical therapist hours per resident per day00.07
Total nursing staff turnover32.6%45.8%
Registered nurse turnoverNot available: the staffing data did not meet CMS's criteria for this measure42.9%
Number of administrators who have left the nursing home10.5

Complaints, Fines and Penalties:

Cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents (Care Compare abuse icon)No
Number of Fines2
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars$31,581
Number of Payment Denials1
Total Number of Penalties3

Health Inspections:

In its most recent inspection cycle (standard health inspection in April, 2026, plus any complaint inspections), inspectors cited Kern Valley Healthcare District DP SNF for 15 health deficiencies (national average: 9.3). The 30 most recent of its 32 citations since 2024 are listed below.

DateDeficiencyHarm LevelStatus
Apr 23, 2026Have 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.
F0727, Nursing and Physician Services, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by May 22, 2026
Apr 23, 2026Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by May 22, 2026
Apr 23, 2026Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by May 22, 2026
Apr 23, 2026Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by May 22, 2026
Apr 23, 2026Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by May 22, 2026
Apr 23, 2026Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 22, 2026
Apr 23, 2026Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
F0813, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 22, 2026
Apr 23, 2026Have policies on smoking.
F0926, Environmental, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 22, 2026
Dec 17, 2025Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
F0552, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Feb 28, 2026
Dec 17, 2025Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Feb 28, 2026
Dec 17, 2025Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Feb 28, 2026
Dec 17, 2025Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Feb 28, 2026
Dec 17, 2025Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Feb 28, 2026
Oct 27, 2025Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Actual harm, isolatedCorrected by Jan 30, 2026
Oct 27, 2025Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
F0712, Nursing and Physician Services, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Jan 30, 2026
Jun 26, 2025Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 27, 2025
Jun 25, 2025Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755, Pharmacy Service, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 1, 2025
Jun 12, 2025Have 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.
F0727, Nursing and Physician Services, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Jul 3, 2025
Jun 12, 2025Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Jul 3, 2025
Jun 12, 2025Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 3, 2025
Jun 12, 2025Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 3, 2025
Jun 12, 2025Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
F0790, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 3, 2025
Apr 7, 2025Honor 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.
F0585, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 21, 2025
Apr 7, 2025Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F0679, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 21, 2025
Nov 25, 2024Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Actual harm, isolatedCorrected by Jan 25, 2025
Apr 25, 2024Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
F0725, Nursing and Physician Services, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by May 20, 2024
Apr 25, 2024Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by May 20, 2024
Apr 25, 2024PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
F0645, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 20, 2024
Apr 25, 2024Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
F0676, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 20, 2024
Apr 25, 2024Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 20, 2024

Quality of Resident Care:

These quality measures of Kern Valley Healthcare District DP SNF, from the regular health assessments of its residents, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Quality MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased9.2413.87
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight7.145.19
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder00.82
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection1.461.59
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms2.612.8
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained00.13
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury3.93.23
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine10093.55
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine10082.04
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medicationNot Available1.56
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened3.8914.07
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication20.319.52
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine10095.46
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccineNot Available79.75
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers9.384.62
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence16.2919.01
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication18.1815.38

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