Bayshire Riverwalk Post-Acute
350 Calloway Drive, Building C, Bakersfield, CA 93312 · (661) 587-0182
For profit - Corporation · 120 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
Bayshire Riverwalk Post-Acute has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in December 2025, found 13 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the California average is 15.6). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $80,668 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on December 4, 2025 found 13 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.December 4, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.December 4, 2025 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.December 4, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.December 4, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.December 4, 2025 · F0881 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.December 4, 2025 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.December 4, 2025 · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.December 4, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.December 4, 2025 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.December 4, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.December 4, 2025 · F0676 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.December 4, 2025 · F0698 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.December 4, 2025 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 32 citations.
- Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.July 29, 2026 · F0919 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.March 2, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.February 11, 2026 · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.December 8, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.December 4, 2025 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.December 4, 2025 · F0559 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.December 4, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.December 4, 2025 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.December 4, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.July 29, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.May 7, 2025 · F0607 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.January 28, 2025 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.January 17, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.June 28, 2024 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.June 28, 2024 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.June 5, 2024 · F0692 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.May 24, 2024 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.April 29, 2024 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.March 19, 2024 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.March 14, 2024 · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.March 14, 2024 · F0697 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.February 12, 2024 · F0585 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.February 12, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.February 12, 2024 · F0921 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.February 6, 2024 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.February 6, 2024 · F0697 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.February 6, 2024 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.December 7, 2023 · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.December 7, 2023 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.December 1, 2023 · F0697 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.December 1, 2023 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.November 21, 2023 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $36,572March 2, 2026
- Fine of $44,096December 8, 2025
- Medicare payment denial for 42 daysStarting December 24, 2025
- Medicare payment denial for 35 daysStarting May 6, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | California average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.51 | 4.52 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.68 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.32 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.51 | 2.65 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 49% | 36.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day | 99.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
- Rosewood Health Facility Bakersfield · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- San Joaquin Nursing Center and Rehabilitation Cent Bakersfield · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Height Street Skilled Care Bakersfield · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- The Orchards Post-Acute Bakersfield · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Bakersfield Post Acute Bakersfield · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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