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1,322,867 nurse-staffing records · CMS PBJ
Nursing Homes / California / Lake Isabella / Kern Valley Healthcare District Dp Snf
Fonteum Care Compare · Nursing Home · CCN 555517

Kern Valley Healthcare District Dp Snf

6412 Laurel Ave, Lake Isabella, California 93240 · Kern County

View on Medicare.gov →All Lake Isabella facilities →
Data source May 6, 2026·1 CCN 555517 · Medicare-certified nursing home·CMS Care Compare — NH Provider Info (4pq5-n9py)·Methodology →·Module overview →·Audit Pack →·CMS dataset →·NH deficiency study →

CMS star ratings

3★
Overall
out of 5
3★
Health Inspection
out of 5
1★
Staffing
out of 5
5★
Quality Measures
out of 5

Source: CMS Care Compare NH Provider Information dataset (4pq5-n9py). Star ratings reflect CMS quarterly refresh cadence. View current ratings at Medicare.gov.

Facility identity

CCN
555517
Provider type
Medicare and Medicaid
Ownership type
Government - Hospital district
County
Kern
Certified beds
74
Avg. daily residents
53.1
Last standard survey
June 12, 2025
RN hours / resident day
0.22
Total nurse hours / resident day
3.43
SFF status

Daily staffing — weekend coverage & contractor reliance

From the CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) daily nurse-staffing submission — direct-care RN + LPN + CNA hours per resident day. Weekend dips and contractor reliance are not captured by the CMS five-star staffing rating above.

Weekday nurse hrs / resident day (2025Q2)
3.75
Weekend nurse hrs / resident day
3.10
Contractor share of nurse hours
2%
Daily records observed
91

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal — Daily Nurse Staffing. Related Fonteum data: PBJ staffing hub · SNF ownership · OIG exclusions · source registry.

Source: CMS Care Compare — Nursing Home Provider Information·Snapshot: 2026-05-07·Method: CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System; PBJ daily nurse staffing·ID: 4pq5-n9py

Frequently asked questions

What is the CMS overall star rating for Kern Valley Healthcare District Dp Snf?

Kern Valley Healthcare District Dp Snf has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5. This rating combines health inspection, staffing, and quality measure sub-ratings per CMS Care Compare methodology.

Who owns Kern Valley Healthcare District Dp Snf?

Kern Valley Healthcare District Dp Snf is classified as "Government - Hospital district" per the CMS Care Compare NH Provider Information dataset. Ownership records are self-reported to CMS and updated periodically.

How many beds does Kern Valley Healthcare District Dp Snf have?

Kern Valley Healthcare District Dp Snf has 74 Medicare/Medicaid-certified beds per CMS Care Compare data. Average daily resident census is 53.1.

What is the staffing rating at Kern Valley Healthcare District Dp Snf?

Kern Valley Healthcare District Dp Snf has a CMS staffing star rating of 1 / 5. Reported RN hours per resident day: 0.22. Total nurse hours per resident day: 3.43.

Is Kern Valley Healthcare District Dp Snf a Special Focus Facility?

Kern Valley Healthcare District Dp Snf is not listed in the CMS Special Focus Facility program in the current snapshot.

When was Kern Valley Healthcare District Dp Snf last inspected?

The most recent standard health inspection on record for Kern Valley Healthcare District Dp Snf was June 12, 2025. For the most current inspection results, visit Medicare.gov.

Related research and data

All nursing homes in Lake IsabellaAll nursing homes in CaliforniaNursing homes overviewNH deficiency & harm rate studyNH penalties enforcement studyCare Compare methodology

Reviewed by Dr. Jennifer Montecillo, MD, non-practicing medical reviewer. Content is informational only and does not constitute medical advice, endorsement, or recommendation. Star ratings and facility data are sourced from CMS Care Compare (4pq5-n9py) and reflect the most recently available public snapshot. View current status at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.

External sources: CMS NH Provider Information (4pq5-n9py) · CMS NH Health Deficiencies (r5ix-sfxw) · CMS NH Penalties (g6vv-u9sr) · Medicare.gov profile for CCN 555517 · CMS certification & compliance · HHS-OIG exclusions program. All data is US Government Works (public domain per 17 U.S.C. 105).

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Does Kern Valley Healthcare District Dp Snf accept Medicare and Medicaid?

Kern Valley Healthcare District Dp Snf is classified as "Medicare and Medicaid" per the CMS Care Compare dataset. Contact the facility directly to confirm current enrollment and acceptance of new residents.