Quick answers
- Where is Shafter Nursing Care?
- 140 East Tulare Avenue, Shafter, CA 93263, in Kern County, California.
- What is the phone number of Shafter Nursing Care?
- (661) 746-3912, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Shafter Nursing Care?
- Medicare overall rating: 4 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Shafter Nursing Care been fined?
- Medicare lists 2 fines totaling $27,439.
- What did inspectors find at Shafter Nursing Care?
- In its last three inspection cycles (October 26, 2023 to July 1, 2026), Medicare lists 35 health citations; the most serious was level G. 2 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Medicare ratings, explained
Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.
Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (October 26, 2023 to July 1, 2026), Shafter Nursing Care had 35 health citations; the most serious was level G (actual harm to residents). 2 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $27,439 in total (2 fines, the latest on November 19, 2024). Nurse staffing is 4.02 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 9, 2026 — 6 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: February 10, 2026 (complaint investigation); April 9, 2026 (standard health inspection); July 1, 2026 (complaint investigation).
Show 6 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0727 Level F
“Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.”
F0658 Level D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0641 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
F0806 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.”
F0812 Level D
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0628 Level D
“Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.”
Previous cycle: December 19, 2024 — 8 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: October 2, 2024 (complaint investigation); November 19, 2024 (complaint investigation); December 19, 2024 (standard health inspection).
F0656 Level G
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Show 7 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0552 Level E
“Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.”
F0727 Level E
“Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.”
F0730 Level E
“Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.”
F0638 Level D
“Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.”
F0644 Level D
“Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.”
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.”
Earlier cycle: October 26, 2023 — 21 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: October 26, 2023 (standard health inspection); January 8, 2024 (complaint investigation); January 10, 2024 (complaint investigation); February 12, 2024 (complaint investigation); March 12, 2024 (complaint investigation); March 20, 2024 (complaint investigation); March 21, 2024 (complaint investigation); April 9, 2024 (complaint investigation); June 13, 2024 (complaint investigation); September 17, 2024 (complaint investigation).
F0602 Level G
“Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Show 20 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0727 Level F
“Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.”
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0606 Level D
“Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.”
F0658 Level D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0625 Level D
“Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.”
F0626 Level D
“Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.”
F0687 Level D
“Provide appropriate foot care.”
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.”
F0607 Level D
“Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.”
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.”
F0550 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0553 Level D
“Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.”
F0558 Level D
“Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.”
F0641 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0758 Level D
“Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.”
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.”
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 (17)
K0293 Level D
“Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.”
K0324 Level D
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0353 Level D
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0741 Level D
“Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.”
K0914 Level D
“Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.”
E0039 Level C
“Conduct testing and exercise requirements.”
K0712 Level C
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0914 Level F
“Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.”
E0031 Level E
“Provide emergency officials' contact information.”
K0346 Level E
“Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.”
K0354 Level E
“Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.”
K0161 Level D
“Use approved construction type or materials.”
K0355 Level D
“Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.”
K0521 Level F
“Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0345 Level E
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0741 Level D
“Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $27,439 (2 fines). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| November 19, 2024 | Fine | $9,505 |
| September 17, 2024 | Fine | $17,934 |
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 | 0.39 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.90 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.73 | 2.66 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.02 | 4.54 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.49 | 4.10 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.22 | 0.52 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 38.9% | 36.6% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 0.0% | 37.8% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Legal business name: Shafter Nursing Rehab LLC.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (5)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankel, Moishe | Direct owner | 20% | April 1, 2023 |
| Hammami, Mohamed | Direct owner | 20% | April 1, 2023 |
| Levy, David | Direct owner | 20% | April 1, 2023 |
| Melliti, Rush | Direct owner | — | April 1, 2023 |
| Pease, Nathan | Direct owner | 20% | April 1, 2023 |
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 | 82.8 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – limited liability company |
| Legal business name | Shafter Nursing Rehab LLC |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1971-01-01 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 140 East Tulare Avenue, Shafter, CA 93263 |
| County | Kern County |
| State | California |
| Phone | (661) 746‑3912 |
| CMS Certification Number | 056035 |
| Name in Medicare records | SHAFTER NURSING 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).
- Bayshire Riverwalk Post-Acute10 mi · Bakersfield, CA · 1 of 5 stars
- Kern River Transitional Care14 mi · Bakersfield, CA · 1 of 5 stars
- Rosewood Health Facility17 mi · Bakersfield, CA · 4 of 5 stars
- San Joaquin Nursing Center and Rehabilitation Cent17 mi · Bakersfield, CA · 3 of 5 stars
- The Orchards Post-Acute17 mi · Bakersfield, CA · 2 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Mercy Hospital17 mi · Bakersfield, CA · Acute Care Hospital
- Adventist Health Bakersfield17 mi · Bakersfield, CA · Acute Care Hospital
- Bakersfield Memorial Hospital17 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