🏥 Acute Care Hospitals · Bakersfield, CA

Kern Medical Center

📍 1700 Mount Vernon Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93306
🚨 Emergency👶 Birth Friendly
Safety Score
3.2
out of 10
Grade F
CMS Official Data
2/5
CMS Stars
★★☆☆☆
Patient Survey
0
MORT Better
1
Safety Better
6
HAI Better
(661) 326-2000
Phone
Safety Metrics
0
Mortality Better Than National
— Average
1
Safety Measures Better
↑ Better
0
Readmission Better
— Average
0
Complications Better
— Average
0
Unplanned Visits Better
— Average
6
Infection Control Better
↑ Better
Performance vs National Average
Overall Safety Score
3.2/10
Mortality Performance
Average
Patient Safety
Better
Readmission Rate
Average
Patient Experience
★★☆☆☆
Infection Control
Better
Hospital Information
Address
1700 Mount Vernon Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93306
Phone
(661) 326-2000
Hospital Type
Acute Care Hospitals
Ownership
Government - Hospital District or Authority
Emergency Services
✓ Yes
Birth Friendly
✓ Yes
About Kern Medical Center

Kern Medical Center is a acute care hospitals located in Bakersfield, CA. Based on official data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), this hospital has received a HospitalSafe Safety Score of 3.2/10 (Grade F).

The hospital offers emergency services and holds the CMS Birth Friendly designation. CMS has rated this hospital 2 out of 5 stars.

Is Kern Medical Center Safe?

According to CMS Medicare data, Kern Medical Center performs at or below the national average on multiple safety measures. With 0 mortality measures, 1 patient safety measures, and 6 infection control measures performing better than the national rate, this hospital has areas for improvement compared to top-rated facilities.

⚠️ Disclaimer: HospitalSafe USA provides data for general reference only and does not constitute medical advice. Safety scores are based on publicly available CMS Medicare data. Always consult your physician when choosing a hospital. Data source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, 2024.