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Complaint Investigation

Height Street Skilled Care

April 27, 2026 · Bakersfield, CA · 1611 Height Street
Citations 10
CMS Rating 1/5
Beds 99
Provider ID 555902
Healthcare Facility
Height Street Skilled Care
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Inspection Summary

HEIGHT STREET SKILLED CARE in BAKERSFIELD, CA — inspection on April 27, 2026.

Found 10 citations. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF0645
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited HEIGHT STREET SKILLED CARE in BAKERSFIELD, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0645 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-27.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HEIGHT STREET SKILLED CARE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-04-29.

Federal health inspectors cited HEIGHT STREET SKILLED CARE in BAKERSFIELD, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0658 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-27.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HEIGHT STREET SKILLED CARE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-04-29.

Federal health inspectors cited HEIGHT STREET SKILLED CARE in BAKERSFIELD, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0676 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-27.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HEIGHT STREET SKILLED CARE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-04-29.

Federal health inspectors cited HEIGHT STREET SKILLED CARE in BAKERSFIELD, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0677 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-27.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HEIGHT STREET SKILLED CARE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-04-29.

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Federal health inspectors cited HEIGHT STREET SKILLED CARE in BAKERSFIELD, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0686 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-04-27.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HEIGHT STREET SKILLED CARE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-04-29.

Federal health inspectors cited HEIGHT STREET SKILLED CARE in BAKERSFIELD, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0689 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-04-27.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HEIGHT STREET SKILLED CARE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-04-29.

Federal health inspectors cited HEIGHT STREET SKILLED CARE in BAKERSFIELD, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0692 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-27.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HEIGHT STREET SKILLED CARE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-04-29.

Federal health inspectors cited HEIGHT STREET SKILLED CARE in BAKERSFIELD, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0693 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-27.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HEIGHT STREET SKILLED CARE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-04-29.

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Federal health inspectors cited HEIGHT STREET SKILLED CARE in BAKERSFIELD, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0755 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-27.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HEIGHT STREET SKILLED CARE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-04-29.

Federal health inspectors cited HEIGHT STREET SKILLED CARE in BAKERSFIELD, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0761 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-27.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HEIGHT STREET SKILLED CARE.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-04-29.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in BAKERSFIELD, CA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from HEIGHT STREET SKILLED CARE or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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