01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2026-01-29 | 20 | 2026-01-29 | 6 |
| Cycle 2 | 2025-03-27 | 15 | 2025-03-27 | 9 |
| Cycle 3 | 2024-03-28 | 42 | 2024-03-28 | 7 |
CMS CCN 5552292026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
Valley Healthcare Center
1205 8Th Street · Bakersfield, CA 93304 · Kern County
Certified beds87CMS provider file
Recent citation rows99current CMS citation release
Penalty rows2current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
02 / CITATION DETAIL
99 rows in the current release
3 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 21 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2026-01-29 · FIREE0015Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-242026-01-29 · FIREE0030Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-242026-01-29 · HEALTHF0580Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-262026-01-29 · HEALTHF0605Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-262026-01-29 · HEALTHF0609Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-262026-01-29 · HEALTHF0656Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-26 · complaint2026-01-29 · HEALTHF0658Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-26 · complaint2026-01-29 · HEALTHF0679Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-262026-01-29 · HEALTHF0684Severity G · isolated actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-262026-01-29 · HEALTHF0695Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-262026-01-29 · HEALTHF0726Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-262026-01-29 · HEALTHF0728Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-262026-01-29 · HEALTHF0755Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-262026-01-29 · HEALTHF0761Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-262026-01-29 · HEALTHF0803Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-262026-01-29 · HEALTHF0812Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-262026-01-29 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-262026-01-29 · HEALTHF0908Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Environmental Deficiencies
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-262026-01-29 · HEALTHF0912Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Environmental Deficiencies
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-262026-01-29 · HEALTHF0919Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-26 · complaint2026-01-29 · HEALTHF0921Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-262026-01-29 · FIREK0345Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-172026-01-29 · FIREK0918Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-242026-01-29 · FIREK0920Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-2403 / ENFORCEMENT FILE
Penalties reported by CMS
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-29 | Fine | $31,535 | 0 |
| 2024-03-28 | Fine | $59,660 | 0 |
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- VPR OPS, LLCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST50% · since 06/01/2023
- MELLITI, RUSHIndividual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST25% · since 06/01/2023
- PEASE, NATHANIndividual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST25% · since 06/01/2023
- FRANKEL, MOISHEIndividual · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST25% · since 06/01/2023
- LEVY, DAVIDIndividual · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST25% · since 06/01/2023
- FRANKEL, MOISHEIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/2023
- LEVY, DAVIDIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/2023
- PEASE, NATHANIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/2026
- FRANKEL, MOISHEIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/2023
- KEENEY, SARAHIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 07/22/2024
- LEONIDAS, MELVINIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 04/24/2024
- LEVY, DAVIDIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/2023
- MELLITI, RUSHIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/2023
- PEASE, NATHANIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/2023
- SINGH, SARABJEETIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/01/2024
- TELMO, DIOIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/16/2024
- FRANKEL, MOISHEIndividual · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/2023
- KEENEY, SARAHIndividual · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 07/22/2024
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS
Reported hours and turnover
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
Total nurse hours3.78per resident day
RN hours0.34per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.44per resident day
Staff turnover28.0%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
Open the Bakersfield ledger →Other published facilities nearby
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