Kern River Transitional Care
5151 Knudsen Drive, Bakersfield, CA, 93308
CMS ownership records associate this facility with Pacs Group · For profit - Limited Liability company.
At a glance
- CMS overall
- 1
- of 5
- Health inspection
- 1
- of 5
- Staffing
- 2
- of 5
- Quality measures
- 3
- of 5
- Certified beds
- 140
- CMS-reported
CMS rating profile
The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.
Rating profile
How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Comparative context
This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Inspections and citations
Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.
Citation profile
How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Methodology
Federal records
Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.
Federal fines (CMP)
Fine records over time, sized by amount.
- Dec 7, 2023$77,720
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Payment denials
Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.
No payment-denial records are included in this data for this facility.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Methodology
Staffing and care
Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.
Selected care measures
How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.
Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.
Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Ownership
Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.
| Owner / organization | Role |
|---|---|
| Providence Group North LLC | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Farrer, Todd | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE |
| Blood, Bryce | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE |
| Apt, Frederick | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Hancock, Mark | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Jergensen, Joshua | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Mitchell, John | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Blood, Bryce | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
Nearby facilities
Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Kern County.
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| Facility | Location | Overall | Health | Staffing | CMS abuse icon | Federal penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redlands Healthcare Center CCN 055001 | Redlands, CA | 5 | 5 | 2 | Not shown | $0 |
| Country Manor Healthcare CCN 055002 | Lake View Terrace, CA | 4 | 2 | 5 | Not shown | $8,018 |
| Eureka Rehabilitation & Wellness Center, LP CCN 055003 | Eureka, CA | 1 | 2 | 1 | Not shown | $8,416 |
| Edgemoor Hospital CCN 055008 | Santee, CA | 4 | 2 | 5 | Shown | $32,295 |
| River View Post Acute CCN 055011 | Modesto, CA | 3 | 2 | 3 | Not shown | $0 |
| Eisenberg Village CCN 055013 | Reseda, CA | 4 | 3 | 5 | Not shown | $30,744 |
Related research
Frequently asked questions
What is Kern River Transitional Care's CMS rating?
Kern River Transitional Care has a 1-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 1 for health inspections, 2 for staffing, and 3 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.
Where is Kern River Transitional Care located?
Kern River Transitional Care is located at 5151 Knudsen Drive, Bakersfield, CA, 93308 in Kern County, and CMS lists 140 certified beds.
Does Kern River Transitional Care have federal penalties or payment denials on record?
The CMS data includes $77,720 in federal fine amounts and 0 payment-denial records for Kern River Transitional Care over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.
How does Kern River Transitional Care's rating compare to nearby facilities?
Kern River Transitional Care's CMS overall rating is 1 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 1.71 across 17 facilities in Kern County, and 3.18 across California. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.
How can I verify Kern River Transitional Care's current information?
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Kern River Transitional Care's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.
Technical appendix
Record identifiers
- CMS provider number (CCN)
- 555912
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 140
- Data snapshot
- 2026-07-17
All 94 citation records
| Date | CMS tag | Severity | Type | CMS deficiency status | Correction date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2025 | 0552 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Aug 28, 2025 |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 0658 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Aug 28, 2025 |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 0690 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Aug 28, 2025 |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 0726 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Aug 28, 2025 |
| May 16, 2025 | 0684 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 30, 2025 |
| May 15, 2025 | 0552 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jun 20, 2025 |
| May 15, 2025 | 0849 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 0552 | F | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 12, 2025 |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 0584 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 12, 2025 |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 0623 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 12, 2025 |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 0644 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 12, 2025 |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 0655 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 12, 2025 |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 0656 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 12, 2025 |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 0658 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 12, 2025 |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 0677 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 12, 2025 |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 0679 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 12, 2025 |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 0687 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 12, 2025 |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 0690 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 12, 2025 |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 0698 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 12, 2025 |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 0726 | F | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 12, 2025 |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 0761 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 12, 2025 |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 0790 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 12, 2025 |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 0842 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 12, 2025 |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 0847 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 12, 2025 |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 0850 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 12, 2025 |
How to verify this data
- The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
- Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
- Any recent complaint investigations
- Current ownership and license status
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Ratings and records are CMS-reported summaries of past data, not a judgment about current conditions. See methodology.