Bayshire Riverwalk Post-Acute
350 Calloway Drive, Building C, Bakersfield, CA 93312 · (661) 587-0182 · CMS certification number 555771
Bayshire Riverwalk Post-Acute is a 120-bed for-profit nursing home in Bakersfield, California, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 2001. CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall. Its last three inspection cycles produced 71 health citations, 3 of them at the level CMS classes as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS star ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
How it compares
| This facility | California average | |
|---|---|---|
| Health citations, most recent inspection cycle | 23 | 15.6 |
| Nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 4.05 | 4.54 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | 36.6% |
| Overall star rating | 1 | 3.2 |
Facility details
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
|---|---|
| Chain | Brookdale Senior Living (12 facilities) |
| Certified beds | 120 (about 109 residents a day) |
| County | Kern |
| Last standard inspection | December 4, 2025 |
Inspection history
71 citations from 23 inspections, 37 of them from complaint inspections. Newest first; select an inspection to see its citations.
August 4, 2026 5 citations · complaint inspection Potential harm
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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (widespread) Nursing and Physician Services Complaint
Tag F0726 · severity code F · corrected Sep 5, 2026
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Pharmacy Service Complaint
Tag F0760 · severity code E · corrected Sep 5, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning Complaint
Tag F0842 · severity code D · corrected Sep 5, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning Complaint
Tag F0658 · severity code D · corrected Sep 5, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning Complaint
Tag F0656 · severity code D · corrected Sep 5, 2026
July 29, 2026 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Potential for more than minimal harm (widespread) Environmental Complaint
Tag F0919 · severity code F · corrected Aug 25, 2026
March 2, 2026 1 citation · complaint inspection Actual harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Actual harm to residents (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint
Tag F0689 · severity code G · corrected Mar 3, 2026
February 11, 2026 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights Complaint
Tag F0558 · severity code D · corrected Mar 25, 2026
December 8, 2025 1 citation · complaint inspection Actual harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Actual harm to residents (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Complaint
Tag F0600 · severity code G · corrected Dec 9, 2025
December 4, 2025 14 citations · standard, complaint inspection Actual harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Actual harm to residents (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint
Tag F0689 · severity code G · corrected Dec 20, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Infection Control
Tag F0880 · severity code E · corrected Feb 3, 2026
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0761 · severity code E · corrected Dec 20, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Nutrition and Dietary
Tag F0812 · severity code E · corrected Feb 3, 2026
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Infection Control
Tag F0881 · severity code E · corrected Dec 20, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Complaint
Tag F0609 · severity code D · corrected Dec 20, 2025
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights Complaint
Tag F0559 · severity code D · corrected Feb 3, 2026
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights
Tag F0558 · severity code D · corrected Dec 20, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights Complaint
Tag F0550 · severity code D · corrected Dec 20, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Tag F0656 · severity code D · corrected Dec 20, 2025
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0676 · severity code D · corrected Dec 20, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0698 · severity code D · corrected Dec 20, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Nutrition and Dietary
Tag F0804 · severity code D · corrected Dec 20, 2025
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Complaint
Tag F0610 · severity code D · corrected Jan 22, 2026
July 29, 2025 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning Complaint
Tag F0656 · severity code D · corrected Jul 30, 2025
May 7, 2025 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Complaint
Tag F0607 · severity code D · corrected Jun 4, 2025
January 28, 2025 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service Complaint
Tag F0755 · severity code D · corrected Feb 6, 2025
January 17, 2025 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Complaint
Tag F0609 · severity code D · corrected Jan 18, 2025
November 7, 2024 17 citations · standard inspection Potential harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Potential for more than minimal harm (widespread) Nutrition and Dietary
Tag F0812 · severity code F · corrected Nov 25, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Potential for more than minimal harm (widespread) Infection Control
Tag F0880 · severity code F · corrected Nov 25, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Rights
Tag F0554 · severity code E · corrected Nov 25, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Rights
Tag F0558 · severity code E · corrected Nov 25, 2024
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Rights
Tag F0578 · severity code E · corrected Nov 25, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0755 · severity code E · corrected Nov 25, 2024
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Infection Control
Tag F0881 · severity code E · corrected Nov 25, 2024
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Environmental
Tag F0921 · severity code E · corrected Nov 25, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights
Tag F0561 · severity code D · corrected Nov 25, 2024
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Environmental
Tag F0919 · severity code D · corrected Nov 25, 2024
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Nutrition and Dietary
Tag F0803 · severity code D · corrected Nov 25, 2024
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0790 · severity code D · corrected Nov 25, 2024
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0760 · severity code D · corrected Nov 25, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0689 · severity code D · corrected Nov 25, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0686 · severity code D · corrected Nov 25, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Tag F0656 · severity code D · corrected Nov 25, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0757 · severity code D · corrected Nov 25, 2024
June 28, 2024 2 citations · complaint inspection Potential harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning Complaint
Tag F0842 · severity code D · corrected Jul 11, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning Complaint
Tag F0656 · severity code D · corrected Jul 11, 2024
June 5, 2024 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint
Tag F0692 · severity code D · corrected Jun 10, 2024
May 24, 2024 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Nutrition and Dietary Complaint
Tag F0812 · severity code E · corrected May 25, 2024
April 29, 2024 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning Complaint
Tag F0658 · severity code D · corrected May 24, 2024
March 19, 2024 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning Complaint
Tag F0658 · severity code D · corrected Mar 20, 2024
March 14, 2024 2 citations · complaint inspection Potential harm
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint
Tag F0697 · severity code D · corrected Mar 22, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights Complaint
Tag F0558 · severity code D · corrected Mar 22, 2024
February 12, 2024 3 citations · complaint inspection Potential 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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights Complaint
Tag F0585 · severity code D · corrected Mar 1, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint
Tag F0684 · severity code D · corrected Mar 1, 2024
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Environmental Complaint
Tag F0921 · severity code D · corrected Mar 1, 2024
February 6, 2024 3 citations · complaint inspection Potential harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Pharmacy Service Complaint
Tag F0755 · severity code E · corrected Feb 20, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Quality of Life and Care Complaint
Tag F0697 · severity code E · corrected Feb 20, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Assessment and Care Planning Complaint
Tag F0658 · severity code E · corrected Feb 20, 2024
December 7, 2023 2 citations · complaint inspection Potential harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning Complaint
Tag F0658 · severity code D · corrected Jan 5, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights Complaint
Tag F0558 · severity code D · corrected Jan 5, 2024
December 1, 2023 2 citations · complaint inspection Potential harm
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Quality of Life and Care Complaint
Tag F0697 · severity code E · corrected Dec 20, 2023
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service Complaint
Tag F0760 · severity code D · corrected Dec 20, 2023
November 21, 2023 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint
Tag F0686 · severity code D · corrected Dec 6, 2023
December 8, 2022 8 citations · standard inspection Potential harm
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0761 · severity code E · corrected Jan 4, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Nutrition and Dietary
Tag F0812 · severity code E · corrected Jan 4, 2023
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Environmental
Tag F0908 · severity code E · corrected Jan 4, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0677 · severity code E · corrected Jan 4, 2023
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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights
Tag F0584 · severity code D · corrected Jan 4, 2023
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights
Tag F0558 · severity code D · corrected Jan 4, 2023
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0676 · severity code D · corrected Jan 4, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0759 · severity code D · corrected Jan 4, 2023
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2026 | Fine | $36,572 |
| Dec 8, 2025 | Fine | $44,096 |
| Dec 8, 2025 | Payment Denial | 42 days of denied Medicare payment |
| Feb 6, 2024 | Payment Denial | 35 days of denied Medicare payment |
Covers roughly the last three years, as CMS publishes them.
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