Nursing Care Index

Bayshire Riverwalk Post-Acute

Bakersfield, Kern County, California · CCN 555771 · For-profit (Corporation) · part of Brookdale Senior Living (12 facilities, chain average 3.5 stars)

CMS rates Bayshire Riverwalk Post-Acute 1 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 120 certified beds, 99 residents a day on average. 66 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 3 involving actual harm; 2 fines totalling $80,668 and 2 payment denials.

On record

CMS’s ratings

The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.

Overall★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5
Health inspections★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5
Staffing★★★★☆ 4 of 5
Quality measures★★★☆☆ 3 of 5
Quality: long-stay / short-stay3 / 2 of 5

Staffing

Total nurse staffing4.51267 hours per resident per day
Registered nurses0.68065 hours per resident per day
Weekend total4.11494 hours per resident per day
Nursing staff turnover49% (registered nurses 38.1%)
Administrators who left0

Citations from health inspections

Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.

SurveyFindingSeverityStatus
2026-03-02
complaint survey
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-03-03
2026-02-11
complaint survey
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0558
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-03-25
2025-12-08
complaint survey
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0600
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-12-09
2025-12-04
complaint survey
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-12-20
2025-12-04 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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-12-20
2025-12-04 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-02-03
2025-12-04 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-02-03
2025-12-04 Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0881
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-12-20
2025-12-04
complaint survey
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-12-20
2025-12-04 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0558
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-12-20
2025-12-04
complaint survey
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0559
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-02-03
2025-12-04
complaint survey
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-12-20
2025-12-04
complaint survey
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0610
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-01-22
2025-12-04 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-12-20
2025-12-04 Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0676
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-12-20
2025-12-04 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0698
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-12-20
2025-12-04 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0804
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-12-20
2025-07-29
complaint survey
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-07-30
2025-05-07
complaint survey
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0607
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-06-04
2025-01-28
complaint survey
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0755
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-06
2025-01-17
complaint survey
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-01-18
2024-11-07 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-11-25
2024-11-07 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-11-25
2024-11-07 Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0554
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-11-25
2024-11-07 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0558
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-11-25
2024-11-07 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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0578
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-11-25
2024-11-07 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0755
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-11-25
2024-11-07 Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0881
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-11-25
2024-11-07 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0921
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-11-25
2024-11-07 Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0561
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-11-25
2024-11-07 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-11-25
2024-11-07 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0686
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-11-25
2024-11-07 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-11-25
2024-11-07 Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0757
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-11-25
2024-11-07 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0760
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-11-25
2024-11-07 Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0790
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-11-25
2024-11-07 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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0803
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-11-25
2024-11-07 Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0919
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-11-25
2024-06-28
complaint survey
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-07-11
2024-06-28
complaint survey
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0842
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-07-11
2024-06-05
complaint survey
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0692
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-06-10
2024-05-24
complaint survey
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-05-25
2024-04-29
complaint survey
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-05-24
2024-03-19
complaint survey
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-03-20
2024-03-14
complaint survey
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0558
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-03-22
2024-03-14
complaint survey
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0697
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-03-22
2024-02-12
complaint survey
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0585
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-03-01
2024-02-12
complaint survey
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-03-01
2024-02-12
complaint survey
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0921
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-03-01
2024-02-06
complaint survey
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-02-20
2024-02-06
complaint survey
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0697
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-02-20
2024-02-06
complaint survey
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0755
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-02-20
2023-12-07
complaint survey
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0558
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-01-05
2023-12-07
complaint survey
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-01-05
2023-12-01
complaint survey
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0697
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-12-20
2023-12-01
complaint survey
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0760
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-12-20
2023-11-21
complaint survey
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0686
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-12-06
2023-08-16
complaint survey
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0725
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-08-25
2022-12-08 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-01-04
2022-12-08 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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-01-04
2022-12-08 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-01-04
2022-12-08 Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0908
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-01-04
2022-12-08 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0558
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-01-04
2022-12-08 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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-01-04
2022-12-08 Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0676
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-01-04
2022-12-08 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0759
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-01-04

Fines and payment denials

DatePenaltyAmount
2026-03-02Fine$36,572
2025-12-08Payment denial for 42 days from 2025-12-24
2025-12-08Fine$44,096
2024-02-06Payment denial for 35 days from 2024-05-06

Who owns and runs it

Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.

NameRoleShareSince
Brookdale Gardens Inc.
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest100%2006-02-21
Baier, Lucinda
Individual
corporate director2018-03-09
Bowman, Kevin
Individual
corporate director2021-10-01
White, Chadwick
Individual
corporate director2018-03-09
Baier, Lucinda
Individual
corporate officer2018-03-09
Bowman, Kevin
Individual
corporate officer2021-10-01
La Marre, Kevin
Individual
corporate officer2017-01-22
Munoz, Anna
Individual
corporate officer2024-02-15
White, Chadwick
Individual
corporate officer2018-03-09
Munoz, Anna
Individual
operational/managerial control2024-04-05

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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Kern County.