Valley Healthcare Center
1205 8th Street, Bakersfield, CA, 93304 · CCN 555229
Valley Healthcare Center is a CMS-certified skilled nursing facility located in Bakersfield, California. According to official CMS Health Deficiency data, this facility has 82 deficiency citations across 22 CMS surveys, with the most recent survey conducted in September 2025.
Top Deficiency Citations
- F0684 — Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (4 citations)
- F0656 — Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (4 citations)
- F0880 — Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (4 citations)
- F0689 — Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (3 citations)
- F0580 — Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (3 citations)
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