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Nursing home · Medicare certified

Kern Valley Healthcare District Dp SNF

6412 Laurel Ave, Lake Isabella, CA 93240

(760) 379-2681 Compare Map
Overall2★★☆☆☆
Inspections2★★☆☆☆
Staffing1★☆☆☆☆
Quality5★★★★★
Federal fines$31,5812 fines

Inspection citations

32 shown

DateSeverityWhat inspectors foundVisit
Apr 23, 2026 E · potential Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Routine
Apr 23, 2026 E · potential Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Routine
Apr 23, 2026 D · potential Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Routine
Apr 23, 2026 F · potential 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. Routine
Apr 23, 2026 E · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Routine
Apr 23, 2026 D · potential Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. Routine
Apr 23, 2026 F · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Routine
Apr 23, 2026 D · potential Have policies on smoking. Routine
Dec 17, 2025 D · potential Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Complaint
Dec 17, 2025 D · potential Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Complaint
Dec 17, 2025 D · potential Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Complaint
Dec 17, 2025 D · potential Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Complaint
Dec 17, 2025 D · potential Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Complaint
Oct 27, 2025 G · harm Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Complaint
Oct 27, 2025 E · potential Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. Complaint
Jun 26, 2025 D · potential Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Complaint
Jun 25, 2025 D · potential Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Complaint
Jun 12, 2025 D · potential Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Routine
Jun 12, 2025 D · potential Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Routine
Jun 12, 2025 F · potential 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. Routine
Jun 12, 2025 D · potential Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. Routine
Jun 12, 2025 F · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Routine
Apr 7, 2025 D · potential 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. Complaint
Apr 7, 2025 D · potential Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Complaint
Nov 25, 2024 G · harm Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Complaint
Apr 25, 2024 D · potential PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Complaint
Apr 25, 2024 D · potential Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Complaint
Apr 25, 2024 D · potential Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Complaint
Apr 25, 2024 E · potential Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Complaint
Apr 25, 2024 D · potential Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. Complaint
Apr 25, 2024 E · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Complaint
Apr 25, 2024 D · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Complaint

Medicare's severity letters: A–C minimal harm, D–F potential for more than minimal harm, G–L actual harm or immediate danger. Source: CMS health deficiencies file, processed October 1, 2026.

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Record on file

Certification
Medicare and Medi-Cal certified skilled nursing facility
Medicare number (CCN)
555517
Certified beds
74
Legal owner
Kern Valley Healthcare District

Full profile on Medicare's Care Compare. Source: CMS, processed October 1, 2026.

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