Nursing homeFAID #13880
Height Street Skilled Care
1611 HEIGHT STREET, BAKERSFIELD, CA, 93305
(661) 748-1300
99 licensed beds
★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections4/5 staffing2/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare
Public record summary
What we can show you for free.
Bed capacity
99
CMS facility ID
555902
Care type
Nursing home
County
Kern
Facility name
Height Street Skilled Care
Street address
1611 HEIGHT STREET
City / state / ZIP
Bakersfield, CA 93305
Phone
(661) 748-1300
About this facility — Height Street Skilled Care
Height Street Skilled Care is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Bakersfield, California. It is licensed for 99 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in California (98 beds).
It is one of 168 senior care facilities in Bakersfield and 1,165 skilled nursing facilities across California. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.
Federal inspectors have cited Height Street Skilled Care 94 times across 34 inspections in the last three years, including 3 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $12,735 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.
This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.
Facility background
What the public record shows.
Ownership & operator
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Registered owners & officers
Golden State Health Centers, Inc.
Indirect owner — since 2007
Golden State Palms Inc
Partner — since 2007
Height Street Holdings Llc
Partner — since 2024
Helene Mayer 2007 Irrevocable Exempt Trust Fbo Aaron Mayer Dated Decem
Trustee — since 2007
Helene Mayer 2007 Irrevocable Exempt Trust Fbo Abraham Mayer Dated Dec
Indirect owner · Trustee — since 2007
Helene Mayer 2007 Irrevocable Exempt Trust Fbo Akiva Mayer Dated Decem
Indirect owner — since 2007
Helene Mayer 2007 Irrevocable Exempt Trust Fbo Aviva Mayer Dated Decem
Indirect owner — since 2007
Helene Mayer 2007 Irrevocable Exempt Trust Fbo Talia Mayer Dated Decem
Indirect owner — since 2007
Helene Mayer 2007 Irrevocable Exempt Trust Fbo Zachary Mayer Dated Dec
Indirect owner — since 2007
Levitin Marasow, Frumi
Indirect owner — since 2024
Levitin, Alter
Indirect owner · Trustee — since 2007
Mayer, Helene
Indirect owner — since 2007
Sheinberger, Jacob
Operational control · Partner — since 2024
The Chani Levitin Gst Non-exempt Trust
Indirect owner — since 2024
Weiss, Howard
Indirect owner — since 2007
Regulatory standing
Licensed / certified since
2017-04-03
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
23 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$12,735 total
Last standard inspection
2026-04-27
Nurse staffing
4.2 hours per resident per day
Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)
Average billed charges
$401 per day (≈ $12,190/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
84% Medicaid · 13% Medicare · 3% private/other
Occupancy
46% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
22% below the CA median of $514/day — full state cost breakdown
Services & coverage
Licensed beds
99
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.
Inspection record
Every citation, dated and graded.
Kitchen & food safety
Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 3 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-04-27Health inspectionComplaint-triggered10 citations
F-0645
D · No harm found
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2026-04-29
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2026-04-29
F-0676
D · No harm found
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2026-04-29
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2026-04-29
F-0686
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2026-04-29
F-0689
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-04-29
F-0692
D · No harm found
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2026-04-29
F-0693
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2026-04-29
F-0755
D · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2026-04-29
F-0761
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2026-04-29
2026-03-09Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0658
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2026-03-15
30 earlier / fire-safety inspections (83 citations)
2026-03-04Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2026-03-05
2026-02-11Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0576
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected 2026-03-07
2026-02-10Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0584
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2026-02-12
F-0628
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2026-02-12
2025-09-16Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0740
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected 2026-01-02
2025-09-03Health inspectionComplaint-triggered4 citations
F-0584
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2025-09-04
F-0655
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2025-09-04
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-09-04
F-0697
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-09-04
2025-08-28Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0558
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2025-08-29
2025-08-06Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0656
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-08-07
F-0658
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-08-07
2025-07-30Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0558
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2025-07-31
F-0584
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2025-07-31
2025-07-16Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0692
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-07-17
2025-07-08Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0697
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-07-15
F-0755
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-07-15
F-0837
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2025-07-15
2025-06-12Health inspectionComplaint-triggered21 citations
F-0558
D · No harm found
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2025-06-26
F-0559
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Corrected 2025-06-26
F-0582
D · No harm found
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2025-06-26
F-0584
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2025-06-26
F-0607
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2025-06-26
F-0627
D · No harm found
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected 2025-06-26
F-0628
D · No harm found
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2025-06-26
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-06-26
F-0658
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-06-26
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-06-26
F-0686
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-06-26
F-0688
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2025-06-26
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-06-26
F-0690
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2025-06-26
F-0697
D · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-06-26
F-0761
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2025-06-26
F-0800
E · No harm foundFood safety
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected 2025-06-26
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-06-26
F-0842
D · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-06-26
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-06-26
F-0921
D · No harm found
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2025-06-26
2025-04-01Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0684
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-05-23
F-0825
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected 2025-05-23
2025-03-27Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-04-02
2025-03-10Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0656
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-04-02
2025-02-28Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-03-27
2025-02-11Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0550
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-02-24
2024-12-11Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-01-15
2024-11-20Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-01-17
2024-09-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0656
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-10-04
F-0658
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-10-04
2024-08-29Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0658
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-08-30
2024-08-14Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0657
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-09-02
2024-07-31Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0807
D · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Corrected 2024-08-06
F-0919
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2024-08-06
2024-05-16Health inspection2 citations
F-0686
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-06-04
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-06-04
2024-05-09Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0658
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-05-29
2023-12-11Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-12-11
2023-11-06Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2023-12-06
2023-08-22Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0558
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2023-08-23
2026-04-27Fire-safety inspection4 citations
K-0211
D · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2026-04-29
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2026-04-29
K-0741
D · No harm found
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2026-04-29
K-0920
D · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2026-04-29
2025-06-12Fire-safety inspection6 citations
E-0032
C · No harm found
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Corrected 2025-06-18
K-0363
F · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-06-18
K-0711
F · No harm found
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2025-06-18
K-0741
D · No harm found
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2025-06-18
K-0919
D · No harm found
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Corrected 2025-06-18
K-0920
D · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-06-18
2024-05-16Fire-safety inspection14 citations
E-0015
C · No harm found
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2024-06-14
E-0030
C · No harm found
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Corrected 2024-06-14
E-0031
C · No harm found
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Corrected 2024-06-14
K-0211
D · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-06-14
K-0293
D · No harm found
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2024-06-14
K-0321
D · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-06-14
K-0345
D · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-06-14
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-06-14
K-0362
D · No harm found
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Corrected 2024-06-14
K-0363
D · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-06-14
K-0521
D · No harm found
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2024-06-14
K-0918
E · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-06-14
K-0920
D · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-06-14
K-0923
E · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2024-06-14
Federal penalties
2025-02-28Fine$12,735
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 555902.
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CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-08-31
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