Nursing homes › California › Valley Healthcare Center
1205 8Th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93304 · 6613342200 · 87 certified beds
CMS lists no chain affiliation for this facility. Ownership type on record: For profit - Limited Liability company.
Total nurse staffing: 3.78 (California median: 4.24). RN hours: 0.34. Weekend total: 3.44. Nursing staff turnover: 28%.
All-time on record: 78 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-29 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Health | corrected 2026-02-26 |
| 2026-01-29 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | F | complaint | corrected 2026-02-26 |
| 2026-01-29 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F | Health | corrected 2026-02-26 |
| 2026-01-29 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2026-02-26 |
| 2026-01-29 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Health | corrected 2026-02-26 |
| 2026-01-29 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Health | corrected 2026-02-26 |
| 2026-01-29 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-26 |
| 2026-01-29 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-26 |
| 2026-01-29 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-26 |
| 2026-01-29 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-26 |
| 2026-01-29 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-26 |
| 2026-01-29 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-26 |
| 2026-01-29 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-26 |
| 2026-01-29 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-26 |
| 2026-01-29 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-26 |
| 2026-01-29 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-26 |
| 2026-01-29 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-26 |
| 2026-01-29 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-26 |
| 2026-01-29 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-26 |
| 2025-09-11 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-07-02 | 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. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-07-01 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-10 |
| 2025-06-03 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-03-27 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | F | Health | corrected 2025-04-18 |
| 2025-03-27 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | F | Health | corrected 2025-04-18 |
| 2025-03-27 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2025-04-18 |
| 2025-03-27 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2025-04-18 |
| 2025-03-27 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | E | Health | corrected 2025-04-18 |
| 2025-03-27 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-18 |
| 2025-03-27 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-18 |
| 2025-03-27 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-18 |
| 2025-03-27 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-18 |
| 2025-01-21 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-02-03 |
| 2024-10-15 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-11-11 |
| 2024-10-15 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-11-11 |
| 2024-05-28 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-06-21 |
| 2024-05-15 | 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. | G | complaint | corrected 2024-06-12 |
| 2024-05-15 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-06-12 |
| 2024-05-06 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-06-21 |
| 2024-04-23 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-06-12 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-29 | Fine | $31,535 |
| 2024-03-28 | Fine | $59,660 |
| 2023-08-14 | Fine | $2,447 |
| 2023-08-07 | Fine | $2,098 |
| 2023-07-17 | Fine | $4,194 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VPR OPS, LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 50% | since 06/01/2023 |
| MELLITI, RUSH | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 25% | since 06/01/2023 |
| PEASE, NATHAN | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 25% | since 06/01/2023 |
| FRANKEL, MOISHE | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | 25% | since 06/01/2023 |
| LEVY, DAVID | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | 25% | since 06/01/2023 |
| FRANKEL, MOISHE | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2023 |
| LEVY, DAVID | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2023 |
| PEASE, NATHAN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2026 |
| FRANKEL, MOISHE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2023 |
| KEENEY, SARAH | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/22/2024 |
| LEONIDAS, MELVIN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/24/2024 |
| LEVY, DAVID | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2023 |
| MELLITI, RUSH | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2023 |
| PEASE, NATHAN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2023 |
| SINGH, SARABJEET | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2024 |
| TELMO, DIO | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/16/2024 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 555229. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.