About

Welcome to the Kern County Chapter of CAHF

This chapter serves long-term care providers in Bakersfield, Shafter, Delano and surrounding communities.

2026 Officers

PRESIDENT
Cody Rasmussen
Height Street Skilled Care
(661) 748-1300

TREASURER
Silas Acosta
Brookdale Riverwalk
Continuing Care Retirement Community
Bakersfield
(661) 587-0221

NURSE COUNCIL CHAIR
Imelda Rama

Brookdale Riverwalk
Continuing Care Retirement Community
Bakersfield
(661) 587-0221

ADVOCACY

Click here to see which legislators represent the Kern County Chapter and view CAHF member engagement with their offices

EVENTS

CAHF regions 1, 2 and 3
CAHF 2026 NorCal Collective

Wednesday, Aug. 26 (8 a.m. – 5 p.m.)

Get updates on current priorities, key progress and sector trends. Attend presentations by California Department of Public Health District Office representatives and branch chiefs; and obtain insights from CAHF staff on legislative, regulatory, and life safety survey topics.

Click here for the agenda
Register here

CAHF regions 3, 4 and 5
CAHF SoCal Collective & Associate Vendor Fair

Wednesday, Sept. 16 (8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.)

Learn more about the state of post-acute care, changes to CMS survey regulations, and more.

Click here to find out more and register.