rehab therapist with residents in the rehab gym at Kern River Transitional Care

Kern River Transitional Care

About Us

Kern River Transitional Care is a short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility in Bakersfield, CA. We are dedicated to providing personalized rehabilitation and nursing services to all who enter our doors. Our healthcare professionals strive to help our residents reach their maximum potential in a caring and supportive environment.

Short-Term Rehabilitation

At Kern River Transitional Care, your successful recovery and quick return home is our top priority. We provide a unique and personalized experience whether you’re suffering from an illness or bouncing back from a major medical event. And, rest assured, all rehab takes place in our fully equipped therapy gym under the guidance of licensed experts.

Kern River Transitional Care rehab gym

24-Hour Skilled Nursing

A stay at Kern River Transitional Care begins with an evaluation by our team of physicians, therapists, nurses, social services, and other support staff. These meetings allow us to design a personalized care plan focused on returning you to your highest level of independence as quickly as possible.

the nurse's station in the Kern River Transitional Care facility

Long-Term Care

Our long-term care services were designed to meet the daily needs of those who have serious, ongoing health conditions or disabilities. Our goal is to help patients live as independently and safely as possible while providing assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, and nutrition.

semi-private room in the Kern River Transitional Care facility

Complex Wound Care

Our wound care program utilizes professional, clinical and technical resources designed for the treatment of a variety of wound conditions including ostomies (colostomy/urostomy), wound dehiscence, diabetic arterial/venous ulcers, pressure ulcers, and pre- and post-flap surgery.