All citations for Kern River Transitional Care

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

April 24, 2025

Showing 51 to 75 of 109 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of September 5, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2024).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0580, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 22, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 17, 2024).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of August 22, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 17, 2024).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of August 22, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 17, 2024).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0837, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of August 22, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 17, 2024).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0585, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 2, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 23, 2024).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of July 31, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 10, 2024).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0580, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of July 23, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 22, 2024).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 23, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 22, 2024).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0698, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 23, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 22, 2024).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of July 16, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 13, 2024).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0558, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of July 9, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 29, 2024).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0742, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of June 28, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 23, 2024).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of June 25, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 23, 2024).

  15. No harm, with 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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 31, 2024).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0554, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 31, 2024).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0580, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 31, 2024).

  18. No harm, with 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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 31, 2024).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0636, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 31, 2024).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0644, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 31, 2024).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0645, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 31, 2024).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 31, 2024).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 31, 2024).

  24. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 31, 2024).

  25. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0690, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 31, 2024).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.