Quick answers
- Where is Height Street Skilled Care?
- 1611 Height Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305, in Kern County, California.
- What is the phone number of Height Street Skilled Care?
- (661) 748-1300, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Height Street Skilled Care?
- Medicare overall rating: 2 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Height Street Skilled Care been fined?
- Medicare lists 1 fine totaling $12,735.
- What did inspectors find at Height Street Skilled Care?
- In its last three inspection cycles (November 6, 2023 to April 27, 2026), Medicare lists 69 health citations; the most serious was level G. 4 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (November 6, 2023 to April 27, 2026), Height Street Skilled Care had 69 health citations; the most serious was level G (actual harm to residents). 4 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $12,735 in total (1 fine, the latest on February 28, 2025). Nurse staffing is 4.53 hours per resident per day; the California average is 4.54 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: April 27, 2026 — 15 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: February 10, 2026 (complaint investigation); February 11, 2026 (complaint investigation); March 4, 2026 (complaint investigation); March 9, 2026 (complaint investigation); April 27, 2026 (complaint investigation); April 27, 2026 (standard health inspection).
Show 15 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0689 Level E
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0645 Level D
“PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities”
F0658 Level D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0676 Level D
“Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.”
F0677 Level D
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0686 Level D
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
F0692 Level D
“Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”
F0693 Level D
“Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.”
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0761 Level D
“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.”
F0658 Level D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0576 Level D
“Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.”
F0584 Level D
“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.”
F0628 Level D
“Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.”
Previous cycle: June 12, 2025 — 43 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: November 20, 2024 (complaint investigation); December 11, 2024 (complaint investigation); February 11, 2025 (complaint investigation); February 28, 2025 (complaint investigation); March 10, 2025 (complaint investigation); March 27, 2025 (complaint investigation); April 1, 2025 (complaint investigation); June 12, 2025 (complaint investigation); June 12, 2025 (standard health inspection); July 8, 2025 (complaint investigation); July 16, 2025 (complaint investigation); July 30, 2025 (complaint investigation); August 6, 2025 (complaint investigation); August 28, 2025 (complaint investigation); September 3, 2025 (complaint investigation); September 16, 2025 (complaint investigation).
F0740 Level G
“Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
F0684 Level G
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
F0825 Level G
“Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
F0689 Level G
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 39 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0584 Level E
“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.”
F0558 Level E
“Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.”
F0755 Level E
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0837 Level E
“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.”
F0584 Level E
“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.”
F0761 Level E
“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.”
F0800 Level E
“Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.”
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0550 Level E
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0655 Level D
“Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0697 Level D
“Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.”
F0558 Level D
“Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0658 Level D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0584 Level D
“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.”
F0692 Level D
“Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”
F0697 Level D
“Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.”
F0558 Level D
“Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.”
F0559 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.”
F0582 Level D
“Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.”
F0607 Level D
“Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.”
F0627 Level D
“Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.”
F0628 Level D
“Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0658 Level D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0677 Level D
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0686 Level D
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
F0688 Level D
“Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0690 Level D
“Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.”
F0697 Level D
“Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.”
F0842 Level D
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0921 Level D
“Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
Earlier cycle: May 16, 2024 — 11 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: November 6, 2023 (complaint investigation); December 11, 2023 (complaint investigation); May 9, 2024 (complaint investigation); May 16, 2024 (standard health inspection); July 31, 2024 (complaint investigation); August 14, 2024 (complaint investigation); August 29, 2024 (complaint investigation); September 17, 2024 (complaint investigation).
Show 11 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0658 Level D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0658 Level D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0807 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.”
F0919 Level D
“Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.”
F0686 Level D
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0658 Level D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (24)
K0712 Level F
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0211 Level D
“Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.”
K0741 Level D
“Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.”
K0920 Level D
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0363 Level F
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0711 Level F
“Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.”
K0741 Level D
“Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.”
K0919 Level D
“Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.”
K0920 Level D
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
E0032 Level C
“Provide primary/alternate means for communication.”
K0918 Level E
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0923 Level E
“Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.”
K0211 Level D
“Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.”
K0293 Level D
“Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.”
K0321 Level D
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0345 Level D
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0353 Level D
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0362 Level D
“Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.”
K0363 Level D
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0521 Level D
“Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.”
K0920 Level D
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
E0015 Level C
“Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.”
E0030 Level C
“List the names and contact information of those in the facility.”
E0031 Level C
“Provide emergency officials' contact information.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $12,735 (1 fine). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| February 28, 2025 | Fine | $12,735 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | California | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.64 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 1.15 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.74 | 2.66 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.53 | 4.54 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.88 | 4.10 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.43 | 0.52 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 32.7% | 36.6% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 50.0% | 37.8% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Legal business name: Height Street Skilled Care LLC.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (14)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Health Centers, Inc. | Indirect owner | NOT APPLICABLE | July 16, 2007 |
| Helene Mayer 2007 Irrevocable Exempt Trust Fbo Abraham Mayer Dated Dec | Indirect owner | NOT APPLICABLE | July 16, 2007 |
| Helene Mayer 2007 Irrevocable Exempt Trust Fbo Akiva Mayer Dated Decem | Indirect owner | NOT APPLICABLE | July 16, 2007 |
| Helene Mayer 2007 Irrevocable Exempt Trust Fbo Aviva Mayer Dated Decem | Indirect owner | NOT APPLICABLE | July 16, 2007 |
| Helene Mayer 2007 Irrevocable Exempt Trust Fbo Talia Mayer Dated Decem | Indirect owner | NOT APPLICABLE | July 16, 2007 |
| Helene Mayer 2007 Irrevocable Exempt Trust Fbo Zachary Mayer Dated Dec | Indirect owner | NOT APPLICABLE | July 16, 2007 |
| The Chani Levitin GST Non-Exempt Trust | Indirect owner | NOT APPLICABLE | September 19, 2024 |
| Levitin Marasow, Frumi | Indirect owner | NOT APPLICABLE | September 19, 2024 |
| Levitin, Alter | Indirect owner | NOT APPLICABLE | July 16, 2007 |
| Mayer, Helene | Indirect owner | NOT APPLICABLE | July 16, 2007 |
| Weiss, Howard | Indirect owner | NOT APPLICABLE | July 16, 2007 |
| Sheinberger, Jacob | Partner | NOT APPLICABLE | September 19, 2024 |
| Golden State Palms Inc | Partner | NOT APPLICABLE | July 16, 2007 |
| Height Street Holdings LLC | Partner | NOT APPLICABLE | September 19, 2024 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 99 |
| Average residents per day | 84.1 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – limited liability company |
| Legal business name | Height Street Skilled Care LLC |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 2017-04-03 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 1611 Height Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305 |
| County | Kern County |
| State | California |
| Phone | (661) 748‑1300 |
| CMS Certification Number | 555902 |
| Name in Medicare records | HEIGHT STREET SKILLED CARE |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- The Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield0.4 mi · Bakersfield, CA · 1 of 5 stars
- Bakersfield Post Acute2.0 mi · Bakersfield, CA · 1 of 5 stars
- San Joaquin Nursing Center and Rehabilitation Cent2.3 mi · Bakersfield, CA · 3 of 5 stars
- The Orchards Post-Acute2.4 mi · Bakersfield, CA · 2 of 5 stars
- Valley Healthcare Center3.5 mi · Bakersfield, CA · 1 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Kern Medical Center0.9 mi · Bakersfield, CA · Acute Care Hospital
- Bakersfield Memorial Hospital2.1 mi · Bakersfield, CA · Acute Care Hospital
- Adventist Health Bakersfield2.9 mi · Bakersfield, CA · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13