Vernon Gardens Residential Care Center
Bakersfield · 0.2 mi · 54 beds
Citations9Substantiated8
The Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield
2211 MOUNT VERNON AVENUE, Bakersfield, CA, 93306
Nursing home160 licensed beds0 citations on record
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Has this facility been cited?
Yes. Federal inspectors cited 16 deficiencies against The Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield in Bakersfield, California at its most recent standard inspection on 2026-01-16, 1 of them arising from complaints. 5 findings have been recorded at the actual-harm level. Medicare has fined it 2 times, totalling $23,740. Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 overall.
1 / 5Medicare overall rating
160certified beds
16deficiencies at the last inspection
0immediate-jeopardy findings on record
5actual-harm findings on record
2federal fines, $23,740
What the inspectors found
Every deficiency on record, by how serious CMS judged it
CMS grades each finding from A to L on two axes: how badly residents were affected, and how many. These are its bands, not ours. The figures cover every standard and complaint survey on record, which is a longer window than the rating cycle above.
Immediate jeopardyA resident was placed in immediate danger. The most serious band CMS uses.0
Actual harmA resident was harmed, but not placed in immediate danger.5
Potential for more than minimal harmNo resident was harmed, but the failing could have caused it.89
Potential for minimal harmThe least serious band.0
Most recentFEDDDDDDDDDDDDDDEDEE
The last 20 findings, newest first
Each is the federal requirement the home was found not to meet, in CMS’s own wording, with the tag number so it can be looked up against the inspection report.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F0812 · 2026-01-16 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · F0880 · 2026-01-16 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · F0550 · 2026-01-16 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · F0584 · 2026-01-16 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · F0628 · 2026-01-16 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F0641 · 2026-01-16 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F0655 · 2026-01-16 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0676 · 2026-01-16 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0693 · 2026-01-16 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0695 · 2026-01-16 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F0804 · 2026-01-16 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F0814 · 2026-01-16 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Infection Control Deficiencies · F0881 · 2026-01-16 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control Deficiencies · F0883 · 2026-01-16 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Infection Control Deficiencies · F0887 · 2026-01-16 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F0804 · 2025-08-01 · from a complaint · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F0804 · 2025-06-16 · from a complaint · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F0809 · 2025-02-04 · from a complaint · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F0759 · 2025-01-09 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · F0880 · 2025-01-09 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Medicare’s own rating
How CMS scores this home
These stars are Medicare’s, not ours — we publish no rating of our own. They are reproduced here because they are part of the public record.
OverallCombines the three below1 of 5
Health inspectionBased on the last three inspection cycles1 of 5
StaffingNurse hours per resident, adjusted for how sick residents are1 of 5
Quality measuresResident outcomes reported by the home3 of 5
Nurse hours per resident per dayReported by the home to CMS4.06506
Penalties
What Medicare has fined this home
FinesCivil money penalties imposed by CMS2
Total fined$23,740
Payment denials and other penaltiesMedicare refusing to pay for new admissions is the usual one2
Ownership
Who owns The Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield
Nursing homes are frequently owned through layers of companies, and the name over the door is rarely the one that holds the licence. This is the ownership CMS has on file.
| Owner | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| CITRUS WELLNESS CENTRE, LLC | Organization | 72% | since 10/01/2009 |
| BR OCEANGATE LLC | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2009 |
| KATZ KINDRED HEALTHCARE PARTNERSHIP | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2009 |
| KINDRED REALTY PARTNERSHIP | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2009 |
| MAJER, SOL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2009 |
| WEISS, JONATHAN | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2009 |
| ROCKPORT ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, LLC | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/01/2010 |
| RECHNITZ, SHLOMO | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2019 |
| SHARMA, PARIKSHAT | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2024 |
| VINSON, ALISHA | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/24/2025 |
| ERETZ BAKERSFIELD PROPERTIES LLC | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2009 |
| ROCKPORT ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, LLC | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/17/2025 |
Part of the CITRUS WELLNESS CENTRE group.
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Care Compare. Retrieved 2026-07-29. Facility number 555256.
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