With 520,197 people, Bakersfield, California is among the most densely populated cities in the nation. There are 10 nursing homes in the city, which gives you plenty of options. This place's nursing homes were given a city grade of C, which is not one of our stronger scores at the city level. We found that most cities received a B or higher, leaving Bakersfield on the wrong side of average. Please continue reading to learn more about how this city's nursing homes were rated in our category grades.
this city's short-term care score is its best attribute. We gave it a grade of B- in this area. Our short-term care ratings are believed to be more important for those in need of rehabilitation from their nursing home. Rehabilitation generally mandates more skilled nursing. This means not only nursing, but also physical and occupational therapy, as well as other variations of therapy. Bakersfield's next best category was nursing, where we awarded it a B- in this area. In our final two categories, this place earned a C for its inspections grade and a grade of C in long-term care.