Height Street Skilled Care, Bakersfield, CA

Name: Height Street Skilled Care: CMS nursing home record
Creator: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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Bakersfield, Kern County, California · CCN 555902 (CMS’s record) · For-profit (LLC) · not part of a chain

CMS rates Height Street Skilled Care 1 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 99 certified beds, 89 residents a day on average. 70 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 4 involving actual harm; 1 fine totalling $12,735. Last standard health inspection 2026-04-27.

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. The averages are of CMS’s ratings across the rated homes in the state and the country, from the same file.

Overall	★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 California average 3.2; national 3.0
Health inspections	★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5
Staffing	★★★★☆ 4 of 5
Quality measures	★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5
Quality: long-stay / short-stay	3 / 1 of 5

Staffing

Total nurse staffing	4.24 hours per resident per day California average 4.52; national 3.86
Registered nurses	0.59 hours per resident per day
Weekend total	3.79 hours per resident per day
Nursing staff turnover	29.5% (registered nurses 33.3%) California average 36.7%; national 45.8%
Administrators who left	0

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.

Survey	Finding	Severity	Status
2026-04-27 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	E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-04-29
2026-04-27	PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0645	D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-04-29
2026-04-27	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 2026-04-29
2026-04-27	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 2026-04-29
2026-04-27	Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677	D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-04-29
2026-04-27 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 2026-04-29
2026-04-27	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 2026-04-29
2026-04-27	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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0693	D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-04-29
2026-04-27	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 2026-04-29
2026-04-27	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	D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-04-29
2026-03-09 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 2026-03-15
2026-03-04 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 2026-03-05
2026-02-11 complaint survey	Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0576	D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-07
2026-02-10 complaint survey	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 2026-02-12
2026-02-10 complaint survey	Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0628	D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-02-12
2025-09-16 complaint survey	Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0740	G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-01-02
2025-09-03 complaint survey	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	E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-09-04
2025-09-03 complaint survey	Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0655	D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-09-04
2025-09-03 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	D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-09-04
2025-09-03 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 2025-09-04
2025-08-28 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 2025-08-29
2025-08-06 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 2025-08-07
2025-08-06 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 2025-08-07
2025-07-30 complaint survey	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 2025-07-31
2025-07-30 complaint survey	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 2025-07-31
2025-07-16 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 2025-07-17
2025-07-08 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 2025-07-15
2025-07-08 complaint survey	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. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0837	E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-07-15
2025-07-08 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 2025-07-15
2025-06-12 complaint survey	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	E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-26
2025-06-12	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 2025-06-26
2025-06-12	Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0800	E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-26
2025-06-12	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 2025-06-26
2025-06-12	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 2025-06-26
2025-06-12	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 2025-06-26
2025-06-12	Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0582	D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-26
2025-06-12 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 2025-06-26
2025-06-12	Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0627	D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-26
2025-06-12	Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0628	D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-26
2025-06-12	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 2025-06-26
2025-06-12 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 2025-06-26
2025-06-12	Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677	D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-26
2025-06-12	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 2025-06-26
2025-06-12	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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0688	D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-26
2025-06-12	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 2025-06-26
2025-06-12	Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0690	D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-26
2025-06-12	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 2025-06-26
2025-06-12	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 2025-06-26
2025-06-12	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880	D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-26
2025-06-12	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 2025-06-26
2025-04-01 complaint survey	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684	G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-05-23
2025-04-01 complaint survey	Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0825	G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-05-23
2025-03-27 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 2025-04-02
2025-03-10 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 2025-04-02
2025-02-28 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 2025-03-27
2025-02-11 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	E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-24
2024-12-11 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 2025-01-15
2024-11-20 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 2025-01-17
2024-09-17 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 2024-10-04
2024-09-17 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 2024-10-04
2024-08-29 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 2024-08-30
2024-08-14 complaint survey	Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0657	D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-09-02
2024-07-31 complaint survey	Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0807	D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-06
2024-07-31 complaint survey	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 2024-08-06
2024-05-16	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 2024-06-04
2024-05-16	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880	D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-06-04
2024-05-09 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 2024-05-29
2023-12-11 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	D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-12-11
2023-11-06 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 2023-12-06
2023-08-22 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 2023-08-23

Fines and payment denials

Date	Penalty	Amount
2025-02-28	Fine	$12,735

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.

Name	Role	Share	Since
Golden State Health Centers, Inc. Organization	indirect ownership interest	—	2007-07-16
Helene Mayer 2007 Irrevocable Exempt Trust Fbo Abraham Mayer Dated Dec Organization	indirect ownership interest	—	2007-07-16
Helene Mayer 2007 Irrevocable Exempt Trust Fbo Akiva Mayer Dated Decem Organization	indirect ownership interest	—	2007-07-16
Helene Mayer 2007 Irrevocable Exempt Trust Fbo Aviva Mayer Dated Decem Organization	indirect ownership interest	—	2007-07-16
Helene Mayer 2007 Irrevocable Exempt Trust Fbo Talia Mayer Dated Decem Organization	indirect ownership interest	—	2007-07-16
Helene Mayer 2007 Irrevocable Exempt Trust Fbo Zachary Mayer Dated Dec Organization	indirect ownership interest	—	2007-07-16
The Chani Levitin Gst Non-Exempt Trust Organization	indirect ownership interest	—	2024-09-19
Golden State Palms Inc. Organization	limited partnership interest	—	2007-07-16
Height Street Holdings LLC Organization	limited partnership interest	—	2024-09-19
Helene Mayer 2007 Irrevocable Exempt Trust Fbo Aaron Mayer Dated Decem Organization	trustee of the snf	—	2007-07-16
Helene Mayer 2007 Irrevocable Exempt Trust Fbo Abraham Mayer Dated Dec Organization	trustee of the snf	—	2007-07-16
Sheinberger, Jacob Individual	general partnership interest	—	2024-09-19
Levitin Marasow, Frumi Individual	indirect ownership interest	—	2024-09-19
Levitin, Alter Individual	indirect ownership interest	—	2007-07-16
Mayer, Helene Individual	indirect ownership interest	—	2007-07-16
Weiss, Howard Individual	indirect ownership interest	—	2007-07-16
Sheinberger, Jacob Individual	operational/managerial control	—	2024-09-19
Levitin, Alter Individual	trustee of the snf	—	2012-12-10

What changed

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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. Verify this record yourself on CMS’s Care Compare page for this facility.