1611 Height Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305 · Kern County
Height Street Care Center is a skilled nursing home offering advanced wound care and respiratory therapy located in Bakersfield, California.
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Typically 92% full (91 of 99 beds occupied on an average day).
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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
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Height Street Skilled Care is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Bakersfield, CA, with 99 certified beds and an average of about 91 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 2/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.06 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.42 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 29%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 31 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $12,735 in the recent record.
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
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| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $10,130–$15,210/mo (median $12,250) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Bakersfield prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (70 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
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.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-28 | Fine | $12,735 |
1611 Height Street, Bakersfield, CA
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Talk to an advisor about this communityHeight Street Skilled Care does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Bakersfield, CA area typically runs $10,130–$15,210 per month (median $12,250, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
Medicare (CMS) rates Height Street Skilled Care 1 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 2/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
Staff provide about 4.06 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 29% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
Height Street Skilled Care has 70 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-04-27). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Typically 92% full (91 of 99 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
Height Street Skilled Care in Bakersfield, CA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 99 beds.
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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