Kern River Transitional Care is a nursing home in Bakersfield, CA, with 140 certified beds. In addition to being a nursing home, this facility provides assisted living care and has an independent living option.

Costs at this community start at $2,995 and range up to $7,137 per month. The average price in the community is $5,066, which is more than the average cost of $4,736 for nursing home care in the area. The cost of nursing home care in this area is lower than the state average. If the resident needs added care, additional care or services may increase the monthly cost. This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

When considering a nursing home, it's important to understand how much time nurses spend with each resident and what type of nurse provides care. The total time nurses spend with residents in this community is 4.1 hours daily per resident. This time is made up of 1.6 hours with licensed nurses (0.4 by an RN and 1.2 by an LPN) and 2.5 hours with non-licensed nurse aides.

There are four hospitals within 25 miles of Kern River Transitional Care. The two closest hospitals are Bakersfield Heart Hospital, which is 1.8 miles away, and San Joaquin Community Hospital, which is 2.7 miles away.

This nursing home has an overall rating of 2, which is an average rating of all facilities reviewed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This nursing home has an average health inspection rating of 2. The quality rating for this facility is 4 and the staff rating is 2.