We are a skilled nursing home focused on the safety, wellness, and healing of our patients

We are a skilled nursing home focused on the safety, wellness, and healing of our patients

This place has the best therapy and care in town. My mom was there for a few weeks due to a stroke and she is doing so much better. They work with her daily and gave her back what we thought wouldn’t be possible. The nurses were extremely helpful and compassionate with her through out her stay.


My Mom was at Kern River Transitional Care for 3 weeks and was taken care of extremely well!
I’m a retired nurse so I knew what to look for in her care! I have NO complaints whatsoever! She really enjoyed her roommate and the match couldn’t have been better!


I’ve never had a more pleasant experience than when visiting Kern River Transitional Care. The staff are compassionate, caring, and fixated on making me feel welcomed and at home. They provide superb care and have always greeted me with a sweet smile and friendly welcoming.

Take a virtual photo tour

Selecting a skilled nursing facility can be challenging but—as they say—pictures can be worth a thousand words. We invite you to get to know us a little better by taking a virtual photo tour.

Take a virtual photo tour

Selecting a skilled nursing facility can be challenging but—as they say—pictures can be worth a thousand words. We invite you to get to know us a little better by taking a virtual photo tour.

the front of the Kern River facility

Convenient Location

Kern River Transitional Care is conveniently located off of the 99 freeway and Olive Drive in Bakersfield, CA.

semi-private room in the Kern River Transitional Care facility

24/7 Nursing Care

At Kern River Transitional Care, we believe in patient-centered care. That’s why we ensure licensed nurses are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

the rehab gym in the Kern River facility

Expansive Rehab Gym

Your successful recovery and quick return home begins in our expansive, state-of-the-art rehab gym under the guidance of licensed experts.

the sidewalk next to the Kern River facility

Spacious Courtyards & Common Areas

Patients and family enjoy visiting and resting in our beautiful courtyards and lobby.

Therapeutic Gardening with Eldergrow

Eldergrow offers residents a therapeutic connection to nature through their innovative gardening programs. Residents enjoy twice-monthly, on-site sessions led by trained Eldergrow educators to promote physical, cognitive, and spiritual health.

Therapeutic Gardening with Eldergrow

Eldergrow offers residents a therapeutic connection to nature through their innovative gardening programs. Residents enjoy twice-monthly, on-site sessions led by trained Eldergrow educators to promote physical, cognitive, and spiritual health.

Send a Greeting!

ECards are a simple and thoughtful way to let your loved one know you are thinking of them. Choose from our growing collection of e-cards, customize your card with a personal message, and click send. We will print this out and hand-deliver it to the patient of your choice.

Send a Greeting!

Greeting cards and emails are a simple and thoughtful way to let your loved one know you are thinking of them. Choose from our growing collection of postcard designs or send an email and we will hand-deliver it to the patient of your choice.

Get in touch

Front Desk Phone

(661) 325-9900


Office Hours

Monday – Friday: 8 am – 5 pm

24/7 Admission Support
Tel: (661) 325-9900
Fax: (661) 952-7557

Street Address
5151 Knudsen Dr
Bakersfield, CA 93308
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