| Kern Valley Healthcare District DP SNF | |
| 6412 Laurel Ave, Lake Isabella, California 93240 | |
| (760) 379-2681 | |
| Name | Kern Valley Healthcare District DP SNF |
|---|---|
| Location | 6412 Laurel Ave, Lake Isabella, California |
| Certified By | Medicare and Medicaid |
| No. of Certified Beds | 74 |
| Occupancy Rate | 75.27% |
| Medicare ID (CCN) | 555517 |
| Legal Business Name | Kern Valley Healthcare District |
| Ownership Type | Government - Hospital District |
| NPI Number | 1427049964 |
| Match | Confirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records |
| Organization Name | Kern Valley Healthcare District |
| Address | 6412 Laurel Ave, Lake Isabella, CA 93240 |
| Phone Number | 760-379-2681 |
| Ratings from Surveys (Inspections): | |
| Ratings from Quality Measures: | |
| Ratings from Staffing Data: | |
| Overall Rating: |
|---|
| Staffing Measure | Provider | National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.38 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.18 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.84 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.36 | 2.32 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.11 | 3.42 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.15 | 0.48 |
| Physical therapist hours per resident per day | 0 | 0.07 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 32.6% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | Not available: the staffing data did not meet CMS's criteria for this measure | 42.9% |
| Number of administrators who have left the nursing home | 1 | 0.5 |
| Cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents (Care Compare abuse icon) | No |
| Number of Fines | 2 |
| Total Amount of Fines in Dollars | $31,581 |
| Number of Payment Denials | 1 |
| Total Number of Penalties | 3 |
| Date | Deficiency | Harm Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2026 | Have 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, widespread | Corrected by May 22, 2026 |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, widespread | Corrected by May 22, 2026 |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, pattern | Corrected by May 22, 2026 |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Ensure 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, pattern | Corrected by May 22, 2026 |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Procure 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, pattern | Corrected by May 22, 2026 |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by May 22, 2026 |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Have 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, isolated | Corrected by May 22, 2026 |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Have policies on smoking. F0926, Environmental, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by May 22, 2026 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. F0552, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Feb 28, 2026 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Immediately 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, isolated | Corrected by Feb 28, 2026 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Protect 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, isolated | Corrected by Feb 28, 2026 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Develop 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, isolated | Corrected by Feb 28, 2026 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Feb 28, 2026 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection | Actual harm, isolated | Corrected by Jan 30, 2026 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | Ensure 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, pattern | Corrected by Jan 30, 2026 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Timely 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, isolated | Corrected by Jul 27, 2025 |
| Jun 25, 2025 | Provide 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, isolated | Corrected by Sep 1, 2025 |
| Jun 12, 2025 | Have 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, widespread | Corrected by Jul 3, 2025 |
| Jun 12, 2025 | Procure 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, widespread | Corrected by Jul 3, 2025 |
| Jun 12, 2025 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Jul 3, 2025 |
| Jun 12, 2025 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Jul 3, 2025 |
| Jun 12, 2025 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. F0790, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Jul 3, 2025 |
| Apr 7, 2025 | Honor 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, isolated | Corrected by May 21, 2025 |
| Apr 7, 2025 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. F0679, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by May 21, 2025 |
| Nov 25, 2024 | Ensure 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, isolated | Corrected by Jan 25, 2025 |
| Apr 25, 2024 | Provide 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, pattern | Corrected by May 20, 2024 |
| Apr 25, 2024 | Procure 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, pattern | Corrected by May 20, 2024 |
| Apr 25, 2024 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities F0645, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by May 20, 2024 |
| Apr 25, 2024 | Ensure 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, isolated | Corrected by May 20, 2024 |
| Apr 25, 2024 | Provide 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, isolated | Corrected by May 20, 2024 |
| Quality Measure | Provider | National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 9.24 | 13.87 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 7.14 | 5.19 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0 | 0.82 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.46 | 1.59 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 2.6 | 12.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0 | 0.13 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.9 | 3.23 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100 | 93.55 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100 | 82.04 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Not Available | 1.56 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 3.89 | 14.07 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 20.3 | 19.52 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100 | 95.46 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | Not Available | 79.75 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 9.38 | 4.62 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 16.29 | 19.01 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 18.18 | 15.38 |