Kern Valley Healthcare District Dp SNF
6412 Laurel Ave, Lake Isabella, CA, 93240
Ownership type: Government - Hospital district.
At a glance
- CMS overall
- 3
- of 5
- Health inspection
- 3
- of 5
- Staffing
- 1
- of 5
- Quality measures
- 5
- of 5
- Certified beds
- 74
- 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 2026-08-21
Comparative context
This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21 · 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 2026-08-21
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)
- $43,183
- 2 records
- Payment denials
- 1
- record in this dataset
- Reporting window
- ~3 yrs
- CMS-reported records
Fine and payment-denial timelines
Federal fines (CMP)
Fine records over time, sized by amount.
- Oct 27, 2025$33,150
- Nov 25, 2024$10,033
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21
Payment denials
Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.
- Oct 27, 202551 days
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-08-21
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 2026-08-21 · 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 |
|---|---|
| Beedle, Chester | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE |
| Pettijohn, Brenda | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE |
| Clark, Frederick | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Elconin, Katheryn | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Elliott, Ross | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Mcglew, Timothy | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
Looking for reviews of Kern Valley Healthcare District Dp SNF?
A direct answer, and where to find first-hand accounts.
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What this page does contain is the public CMS record: state-survey inspection findings with their dates and severity, staffing levels, quality measures, federal penalty records, and ownership. Those are documented findings from official inspections and reporting rather than individual accounts, so they answer a different — and independently verifiable — part of the same question. See the record for Kern Valley Healthcare District Dp SNF
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Read published reviews from any source with the same care you would apply to the CMS record: both are partial. A small number of strongly worded reviews can reflect a handful of experiences rather than the typical one, and an inspection finding describes a specific date rather than conditions today.
Nearby facilities
Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Kern County.
Verify the current location and license with official sources.
| 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 |
Continue your research
- Compare Kern Valley Healthcare District Dp SNFLine it up against other facilities
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- How CMS rates the nation's nursing homesOriginal national research
- How to read CMS star ratings
- What CMS federal penalty records are
- Nursing-home staffing measures explained
- What is long-term care?
Frequently asked questions
What is Kern Valley Healthcare District Dp SNF's CMS rating?
Kern Valley Healthcare District Dp SNF has a 3-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 3 for health inspections, 1 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.
Where is Kern Valley Healthcare District Dp SNF located?
Kern Valley Healthcare District Dp SNF is located at 6412 Laurel Ave, Lake Isabella, CA, 93240 in Kern County, and CMS lists 74 certified beds.
Does Kern Valley Healthcare District Dp SNF have federal penalties or payment denials on record?
The CMS data includes $43,183 in federal fine amounts and 1 payment-denial record for Kern Valley Healthcare District Dp SNF over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.
How does Kern Valley Healthcare District Dp SNF's rating compare to nearby facilities?
Kern Valley Healthcare District Dp SNF's CMS overall rating is 3 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.
Does SeniorCareRating.com have reviews for Kern Valley Healthcare District Dp SNF?
No. SeniorCareRating.com does not publish user reviews, ratings of its own, or testimonials about any facility. What this page shows instead is the public CMS record: state-survey inspection findings with their dates and severity, staffing and quality-measure ratings, federal penalty records, and ownership. Those are documented findings from official inspections rather than individual opinions, so they answer a different — and verifiable — part of the same question. For residents' and families' own accounts, ask the facility for references and speak with your state long-term care ombudsman.
How can I verify Kern Valley Healthcare District Dp SNF's current information?
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Technical appendix
Record identifiers
- CMS provider number (CCN)
- 555517
- Ownership type
- Government - Hospital district
- Certified beds
- 74
- Data snapshot
- 2026-08-21
All 27 citation records
| Date | CMS tag | Severity | Type | CMS deficiency status | Correction date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | 0552 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Feb 28, 2026 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | 0580 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Feb 28, 2026 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | 0600 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Feb 28, 2026 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | 0656 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Feb 28, 2026 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | 0658 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Feb 28, 2026 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | 0684 | G | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | 0712 | E | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 0609 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 27, 2025 |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 0755 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Sep 1, 2025 |
| Jun 12, 2025 | 0658 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 3, 2025 |
| Jun 12, 2025 | 0684 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 3, 2025 |
| Jun 12, 2025 | 0727 | F | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 3, 2025 |
| Jun 12, 2025 | 0790 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 3, 2025 |
| Jun 12, 2025 | 0812 | F | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 3, 2025 |
| Apr 7, 2025 | 0585 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 21, 2025 |
| Apr 7, 2025 | 0679 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 21, 2025 |
| Nov 25, 2024 | 0689 | G | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 25, 2025 |
| Apr 25, 2024 | 0645 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 20, 2024 |
| Apr 25, 2024 | 0676 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 20, 2024 |
| Apr 25, 2024 | 0690 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 20, 2024 |
| Apr 25, 2024 | 0725 | E | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 20, 2024 |
| Apr 25, 2024 | 0807 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 20, 2024 |
| Apr 25, 2024 | 0812 | E | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 20, 2024 |
| Apr 25, 2024 | 0880 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 20, 2024 |
| May 11, 2023 | 0699 | F | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jun 11, 2023 |
How to verify this data
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- Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
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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.