3601 San Dimas, Bakersfield, CA 93301 · Kern County
Come and experience care with a personal touch here at San Joaquin Nursing and Rehabilitation located in Bakersfield, CA. We’re more than a skilled nursing home. Our team is committed to providing the highest-quality care in a safe environment, with the comforts of home.
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Typically 90% full (89 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.
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
San Joaquin Nursing Center and Rehabilitation Cent is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Bakersfield, CA, with 99 certified beds and an average of about 89 residents per day. It operates as part of the Pacs Group network.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.28 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.26 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 34.7%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 18 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $47,242 in the recent record.
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| 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 (63 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Post nurse staffing information every day.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-23 | Fine | $47,242 |
3601 San Dimas, Bakersfield, CA
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Talk to an advisor about this communitySan Joaquin Nursing Center and Rehabilitation Cent 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 San Joaquin Nursing Center and Rehabilitation Cent 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
Staff provide about 4.28 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 34.7% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
San Joaquin Nursing Center and Rehabilitation Cent has 63 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-03-12). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Typically 90% full (89 of 99 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
San Joaquin Nursing Center and Rehabilitation Cent 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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