Kern Valley Healthcare District in Lake Isabella, CA
Also known as Kern Valley Hospital
In a medical emergency, call 911. This page is for information only.
About Kern Valley Healthcare District
Kern Valley Healthcare District is a critical access hospital in Lake Isabella, Kern County, California. It reports its ownership to Medicare as public (hospital district or authority). It provides emergency services. Its CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating is 3 out of 5. It has 27 licensed beds, according to state license data via HIFLD.
Quality ratings
How this hospital compares with the national rate on each measure group:
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hospital General Information. How star ratings work.
Emergency room times
Lower times are better. Reporting period ending September 2025. Source: CMS Timely and Effective Care. What these numbers mean.
What patients say
- Would definitely recommend50%
- Rated the hospital 9 or 1054%
- Completed surveys29
Survey period ending September 2025. Source: CMS HCAHPS Patient Survey.
Map
35.63532, -118.40643
Frequently asked questions
Where is Kern Valley Healthcare District located?
Kern Valley Healthcare District is at 6412 Laurel Ave, Lake Isabella, CA 93240 in Kern County.
Does Kern Valley Healthcare District have an emergency room?
Yes. Kern Valley Healthcare District reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 163 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Kern Valley Healthcare District?
Kern Valley Healthcare District has a CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating of 3 out of 5. The rating combines measures of mortality, safety of care, readmission, patient experience and timely and effective care, compared with hospitals nationwide.
Is Kern Valley Healthcare District a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for Kern Valley Healthcare District. Hospitals without one still treat injuries in their emergency department and transfer patients who need a trauma center. Check the California trauma program for the current list.
What is the phone number of Kern Valley Healthcare District?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (760) 379-2681.
Would patients recommend Kern Valley Healthcare District?
In the most recent HCAHPS patient survey (29 completed surveys), 50% of patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital, and 54% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
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