KERN RIVER TRANSITIONAL CARE in BAKERSFIELD, CA was fined $77,720 by CMS following 97 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

KERN RIVER TRANSITIONAL CARE (BAKERSFIELD, CA) — $77,720 in CMS Fines

Outcome: KERN RIVER TRANSITIONAL CARE in BAKERSFIELD, CA was fined $77,720 by CMS following 97 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.


• Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.


• Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.


• Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.


• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.


• Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.


• 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.


• Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.