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Valley Convalescent Hospital
1205 8Th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93304
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Nursing Home
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Negative Reviews:
- Ex-employee describes the kitchen manager as difficult to work with, citing constant arguments.
- Reports of neglect, with residents left unattended and living in unsanitary conditions.
- Complaints about the living quarters being extremely small, with three people sharing a room.
- Negative comments on the quality of food, describing it as unappealing and not nutritious.
- Observations of a pervasive smell of urine or strong cleaners, and sightings of roaches.
- One reviewer described the facility as one of the most disgusting places they have ever seen, with a pungent smell of human waste.
- Several reviews criticize the staff's lack of care and attentiveness towards residents.
- A food delivery experience highlighted perceived staff rudeness and carelessness.
Positive Reviews:
- Some reviews note improvements under new ownership, mentioning better food, cleaner facilities, and helpful staff.
- Residents and their families have expressed satisfaction, describing the facility as a "home away from home" and praising the compassionate care.
- New employees share positive experiences, highlighting great activities, restaurant-quality food, and a welcoming atmosphere for residents.
- Recent reviews mention ongoing remodeling and the formation of a new team aimed at providing excellent care and assistance.
- Several reviewers highly recommend the facility, commending the friendly staff and clean environment.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 1
Health inspection rating: 1
Staffing rating: 2
Quality measure rating: 2
Long-term quality measure rating:
2
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: July 28, 1986
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 87
Total current residents: 71
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Both
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 13
Number of
substantiated complaints: 13
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 2
Total cost of fines: $5658
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-03-09 | 2022-03-22 | D | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. |
| 2022-03-09 | 2022-03-22 | D | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. |
| 2022-03-09 | 2022-03-22 | D | Construction Deficiencies | Use approved construction type or materials. |
| 2022-03-09 | 2022-03-22 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. |
| 2022-03-09 | 2022-03-22 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2022-03-09 | 2022-03-22 | D | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2022-03-09 | 2022-03-22 | D | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. |
| 2022-03-09 | 2022-03-22 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. |
| 2020-03-10 | 2020-03-23 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation. |
| 2020-03-10 | 2020-03-23 | E | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. |
| 2020-03-10 | 2020-03-23 | D | Construction Deficiencies | Use approved construction type or materials. |
| 2020-03-10 | 2020-03-23 | C | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. |
| 2020-03-10 | 2020-03-23 | C | Egress Deficiencies | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. |
| 2020-03-10 | 2020-03-23 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2020-03-10 | 2020-03-23 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. |
| 2020-03-10 | 2020-03-23 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2020-03-10 | 2020-03-23 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2020-03-10 | 2020-03-23 | D | Services Deficiencies | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. |
| 2020-03-10 | 2020-03-23 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. |
| 2020-03-10 | 2020-03-23 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2020-03-10 | 2020-03-23 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. |
| 2020-03-10 | 2020-03-23 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2019-04-16 | 2019-05-21 | D | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. |
| 2019-04-16 | 2019-05-21 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
| 2019-04-16 | 2019-05-21 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. |
| 2019-04-16 | 2019-05-21 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. |
| 2019-04-16 | 2019-05-21 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2019-04-16 | 2019-05-21 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2019-04-16 | 2019-05-21 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2019-04-16 | 2019-05-21 | E | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. |
| 2019-04-16 | 2019-05-21 | D | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2019-04-16 | 2019-05-21 | D | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. |
| 2019-04-16 | 2019-05-21 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2022-02-14 | $658 |
| 2023-01-06 | $5,000 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Bakersfield which is 0.7 miles away and has a population of 373,640 (small city).
- The average income is $35,455, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 89
- Low Temperature: 52
- Average Temperature: 68.5
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 60 days of rain, 0 days of snow and 304 days of sun
- Precipitation: 0.6 inches a year
- The median age is 30.6 years old, very low compared to other cities.
- 3.29% of the population are Veterans which is a low percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
- 19.16% of the population are Foreign-born which is a average percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
- The population is 1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 6% Asian, 6% Black or African-American, 34% Hispanic or Latino, and 51% White.
- The crime rate is 2.39 per 100 people which is low compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 0.49 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 1.58 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.12 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 76.83 years old, which is low compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 81.0, Moderate Days 106.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 21.0, Unhealthy Days 2.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Albertsons
0.6 miles awayFoodMaxx
0.7 miles awayStop & Shop Market
1.5 miles awaySmart & Final
1.8 miles awayLongs Drugs
1.9 miles awayTransportation
Bakersfield
0.7 miles awayBus Stations
Bus 100,120,130,140,150
0.9 miles awayA
1.0 miles awayB
1.0 miles awayG
1.0 miles awayC
1.0 miles awayBanks
Kern Schools
1.0 miles awayKSFCU: Downtown Branch
1.2 miles awayBank of America
2.4 miles awayChase
2.5 miles awayMechanics Bank
2.5 miles awayHospitals
Mercy Hospital Downtown
0.8 miles awayAdventist Health Bakersfield
1.3 miles awayMemorial Hospital
1.9 miles awayBakersfield Heart Hospital
1.9 miles awayKern Medical Center
2.7 miles awayPharmacies
Thriftys Drug Store
1.0 miles awayLongs Drugs
3.6 miles awayRite Aid
3.6 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
4.9 miles awayWalgreens
5.8 miles awayDentists
Millennium Dental Center
1.5 miles awaySandra J. Gong, D.D.S.
14.5 miles awayParks
Lowell Park
0.2 miles awayBakersfield Ice Sports Center
0.4 miles awayMcMurtey Aquatic Center
0.4 miles awayBeale Park
0.5 miles awayCentennial Plaza
0.6 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Valley Plaza Mall
2.0 miles awayCulture
Bakersfield Civic Auditorium
0.6 miles awayStars Theater
0.9 miles awayIndoor Theater
4.1 miles awayOutdoor Theater
4.1 miles awayRestaurants
Hong Kong Restaurant
0.2 miles awayNuestro México
1.0 miles awayDiner Smorsgasborg
1.1 miles awayLamina
1.3 miles awayBootleggers
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