KERN VALLEY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT DP SNF

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How KERN VALLEY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT DP SNF Compares

KERN VALLEY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT DP SNF is a 74-bed government-owned nursing facility in Lake Isabella, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (4.5%) is above the California average of 1.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 74 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 72% occupied.

By the numbers vs. California average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 18.4% — worse than the California average of 11.6% (58% higher).
• Falls with major injury: 4.5% — worse than the California average of 1.6% (175% higher).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 12.3% — worse than the California average of 4.5% (173% higher).

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against California averages across 1162 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Lake Isabella

Lake Isabella sits in Kern County, where adults 65 and older make up about 11.0% of the population — a lower share of seniors than California as a whole (14.3% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.

Residents 65+

97,864 (11.0%)

Median age

31.9 years

Median household income

$54,851

Median home value

$226,600

Demographics for Kern County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Lake Isabella.

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