Kern Valley Healthcare District DP SNF
Nursing Home · Lake Isabella, CA
CMS certification number555517
Contact & location
6412 Laurel AveLake Isabella, CA 93240
Kern County
- Phone
- (760) 379-2681
- ZIP code
- 93240 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 74
- Residents per day
- 55.7 (75% occupied)
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital district
- Legal name
- Kern Valley Healthcare District
- Medicare certified since
- July 30, 1992
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.38 (state 4.52 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.18 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.84 (state 1.20 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.36 (state 2.65 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.11 (state 4.09 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 32.6 (state 36.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- —
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- April 23, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 15.0 (state 15.7 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 7
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 32 health · 14 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-23 | 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. F0727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-22 |
| 2026-04-23 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-22 |
| 2026-04-23 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-22 |
| 2026-04-23 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-22 |
| 2026-04-23 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-22 |
| 2026-04-23 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-22 |
| 2026-04-23 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. F0813 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-22 |
| 2026-04-23 | Have policies on smoking. F0926 · Environmental Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-22 |
| 2025-12-17 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-28 |
| 2025-12-17 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-28 |
| 2025-12-17 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-28 |
| 2025-12-17 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-28 |
| 2025-12-17 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-28 |
| 2025-10-27 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2026-01-30 |
| 2025-10-27 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. F0712 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-30 |
| 2025-06-26 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-27 |
| 2025-06-25 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-01 |
| 2025-06-12 | 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. F0727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-06-12 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-06-12 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-06-12 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-06-12 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. F0790 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-03 |
| 2025-04-07 | 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. F0585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-21 |
| 2025-04-07 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-21 |
| 2024-11-25 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-01-25 |
| 2024-04-25 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-20 |
| 2024-04-25 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-20 |
| 2024-04-25 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-20 |
| 2024-04-25 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. F0676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-20 |
| 2024-04-25 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-20 |
| 2024-04-25 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. F0807 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-20 |
| 2024-04-25 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-20 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
3 penalties in the last three years, including $31,581 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-27 | Payment Denial | 51 days payment denial |
| 2025-10-27 | Fine | $21,548 |
| 2024-11-25 | Fine | $10,033 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Gross, Robert (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lovrich, John (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Markman, Sally (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Smith, Amy (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Blythe, John (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Clark, Frederick (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Elconin, Katheryn (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Elliott, Ross (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Parks, Eugene (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lovrich, John (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pettijohn, Brenda (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gross, Robert (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lovrich, John (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Markman, Sally (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Smith, Amy (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Kern Valley Healthcare District DP SNF?
Kern Valley Healthcare District DP SNF has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in California.
How many beds does Kern Valley Healthcare District DP SNF have?
It has 74 certified beds and cares for about 56 residents per day.
Has Kern Valley Healthcare District DP SNF been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 3 penalties totaling $31,581 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Kern Valley Healthcare District DP SNF?
(760) 379-2681. The facility is located at 6412 Laurel Ave, Lake Isabella, CA 93240.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.