Kern Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
7 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
4 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
7 of 11 measures reportedWhat This Means
- • Better = this hospital performs better than the national average on that measure
- • Same = no statistically significant difference from national average
- • Worse = this hospital performs worse than the national average
Source: CMS Hospital Compare. Data reflects the most recent reporting period.
Procedure Outcomes
| Procedure | Rate | Volume | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart Failure | 12.7% | 32 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 16.7% | 37 | Avg |
| Stroke | 17.1% | 43 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.4% | 245 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.01% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Kern Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Kern Medical Center has a trust score of 44/100 and a 1-star CMS rating. Located in Bakersfield, CA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Bakersfield
#4
Rank in city
6
Hospitals
44 vs 50
Score vs city avg
2.3/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kern Medical Center a good hospital?
Kern Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Bakersfield, CA with a 1/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 44/100.
Where is Kern Medical Center located?
Kern Medical Center is located at 1700 Mount Vernon Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93306. Phone: (661) 326-2000.
What is the star rating for Kern Medical Center?
Kern Medical Center has a 1/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Kern Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Kern Medical Center provides emergency services.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital District or Authority
- County
- Kern
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 050315