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Care homes in Kern

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Licensed homes appear A–Z within the visible map area. Counts describe records, not openings. Care and costs still need confirmation with each home.

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    Bakersfield, CA

    The 3 Angels Care

    Small homeLicensed for 6 residents

    Estimated starting rate$4,200a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $3,450–$5,150

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 9 small homes and similar homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

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    Care in the state record
    WheelchairHospice

    CDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

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    Wofford Heights, CA

    The Burlington

    Mid-size homeLicensed for 22 residents

    Typical starting rate$4,500a month to startTypical in Kern County · likely $3,500–$5,500

    Too few homes publish a rate here, so this is the middle of Covelight’s researched range for assisted-living communities in Kern County (compiled June 2026). This home’s own rate is not on file.

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    Care in the state record
    WheelchairHospiceBedridden

    CDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026

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    Daily lifeResident pets allowedReported by the home · sources
    • Resident pets allowedcaring.comObserved 2026-09-09

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    Shafter, CA

    Carrington of Shafter

    Large communityLicensed for 98 residents

    Estimated starting rate$3,700a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $2,850–$4,700

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 communities with 50 or more beds within 22 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

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    WheelchairHospiceBedridden

    CDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

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    Daily lifeActivities On-siteReported by the home · sources

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    Frazier Park, CA

    Heavenly Castle Care

    Small homeLicensed for 6 residents

    Estimated starting rate$4,050a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $3,300–$5,000

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 22 small homes and similar homes within 40 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

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    DementiaHospiceBedridden

    CDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

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    Ridgecrest, CA

    High Desert Haven

    Large communityLicensed for 154 residents

    Typical starting rate$3,950a month to startTypical in Kern County · likely $2,650–$5,850

    Too few nearby homes publish a rate, so this is the typical starting rate 8 communities with 50 or more beds publish in Kern County, with a wider likely range. This home’s own rate is not on file.

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    Care in the state record
    DementiaHospiceBedridden

    CDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

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    Daily lifeActivities On-siteReported by the home · sources

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    Inyokern, CA

    High Desert Senior Living

    Small homeLicensed for 6 residents

    Typical starting rate$3,500a month to startTypical in Kern County · likely $2,550–$4,800

    Too few nearby homes publish a rate, so this is the typical starting rate 15 small homes publish in Kern County, with a wider likely range. This home’s own rate is not on file.

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    WheelchairDementiaBedridden

    CDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

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    Kernville, CA

    Kern Village Assisted Living for Seniors

    Mid-size homeLicensed for 22 residents

    Typical starting rate$4,500a month to startTypical in Kern County · likely $3,500–$5,500

    Too few homes publish a rate here, so this is the middle of Covelight’s researched range for assisted-living communities in Kern County (compiled June 2026). This home’s own rate is not on file.

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    Care in the state record
    WheelchairDementiaHospice

    CDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

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    Daily lifeEnglishResident pets allowedReported by the home · sources

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    Delano, CA

    Positive Directions #9

    Small homeLicensed for 4 residents

    Estimated starting rate$3,650a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $3,000–$4,550

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 18 small homes and similar homes within 40 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

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    WheelchairHospice

    CDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

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    Tehachapi, CA

    Tehachapi Manor

    Small homeLicensed for 6 residents

    Estimated starting rate$3,850a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $3,150–$4,750

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 19 small homes and similar homes within 40 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

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    Hospice

    CDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

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    Bakersfield, CA

    A & A Bakersfield Care Home

    Small homeLicensed for 6 residents

    Starting rate$3,500a month to startListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026

    The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.

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    Care in the state record
    WheelchairHospice

    CDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

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    Daily lifeArt ClassesKaraokeBirthday PartiesReported by the home · sources

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    Shafter, CA

    Grand Haven-The Marcelino Nest

    Small homeLicensed for 6 residents

    Estimated starting rate$4,700a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $3,850–$5,800

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 12 small homes and similar homes within 10 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

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    Care in the state record
    WheelchairDementiaHospiceBedridden

    CDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

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    Ridgecrest, CA

    Simply Caring Angels

    Small homeLicensed for 6 residents

    Starting rate$6,000a month to startListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026

    The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living private room, seen September 9, 2026.

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    WheelchairHospiceBedridden

    CDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

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    Delano, CA

    Wolden Family Home #4

    Small homeLicensed for 4 residents

    Estimated starting rate$3,700a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $3,050–$4,600

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 17 small homes and similar homes within 36 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

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    Care license
    Assisted living

    CDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

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    Bakersfield, CA

    A & M Assisted Living

    Small homeLicensed for 6 residents

    Estimated starting rate$3,800a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $3,100–$4,700

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 17 small homes and similar homes within 13 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

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    Care in the state record
    Dementia

    CDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

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    Bakersfield, CA

    A Comfort Care Home

    Small homeLicensed for 6 residents

    Estimated starting rate$4,150a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $3,350–$5,100

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 17 small homes and similar homes within 10 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

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    WheelchairHospiceBedridden

    CDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

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    Bakersfield, CA

    A Comfort Care Home - 1

    Mid-size homeLicensed for 8 residents

    Estimated starting rate$4,550a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $3,600–$6,000

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 15 homes with 7 to 49 beds and similar homes within 10 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

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    WheelchairHospiceBedridden

    CDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

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    Bakersfield, CA

    A Golden Heart

    Small homeLicensed for 6 residents

    Estimated starting rate$3,950a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $3,200–$4,850

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 17 small homes and similar homes within 10 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

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    Care in the state record
    WheelchairDementiaHospice

    CDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

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    Bakersfield, CA

    A Golden Heart Family Care

    Small homeLicensed for 6 residents

    Estimated starting rate$3,900a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $3,200–$4,850

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 17 small homes and similar homes within 10 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

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    WheelchairHospice

    CDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

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    Bakersfield, CA

    A Golden Heart Family Care I

    Small homeLicensed for 6 residents

    Estimated starting rate$3,950a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $3,200–$4,850

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 17 small homes and similar homes within 10 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

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    Care in the state record
    WheelchairHospice

    CDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

    See full state record
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    Bakersfield, CA

    Aaa Residential Elderly Retreat

    Small homeLicensed for 6 residents

    Estimated starting rate$3,950a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $3,200–$4,850

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 10 small homes and similar homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

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    WheelchairDementiaHospiceBedridden

    CDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

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    Bakersfield, CA

    Aaa Residential Elderly Retreat #2

    Small homeLicensed for 6 residents

    Estimated starting rate$4,000a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $3,250–$4,950

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 10 small homes and similar homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

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    Care in the state record
    WheelchairDementiaHospiceBedridden

    CDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

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    Bakersfield, CA

    Aaa Residential Elderly Retreat #3

    Small homeLicensed for 6 residents

    Estimated starting rate$3,950a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $3,200–$4,850

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 9 small homes and similar homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

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    WheelchairDementiaHospiceBedridden

    CDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

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    Bakersfield, CA

    Aaa Residential Elderly Retreat #4

    Small homeLicensed for 6 residents

    Estimated starting rate$4,200a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $3,450–$5,200

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 17 small homes and similar homes within 10 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

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    Care in the state record
    WheelchairDementiaHospice

    CDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

    See full state record
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    Bakersfield, CA

    Advent Residence Home

    Small homeLicensed for 6 residents

    Estimated starting rate$4,200a month to startCovelight estimate · likely $3,450–$5,200

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 14 small homes and similar homes within 10 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

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    DementiaHospiceBedridden

    CDSS public record · Sep 27, 2026

    Some clearances are bed- or room-specific. Ask the home about current support and admission requirements.

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A guide to care in Kern County.

Licensed care homes
148
Homes with 6 or fewer beds
124
ALW program listings
32

CDSS licensing records, refreshed September 27, 2026; DHCS program list as of September 23, 2026. Counts do not describe current openings.

Read the county overview

Kern County has 148 state-licensed residential care homes for the elderly (RCFEs) on the California Department of Social Services licensing record, last refreshed September 27, 2026: 124 small board-and-care homes (licensed for 6 or fewer residents), 6 mid-size (7–15), and 18 larger assisted-living communities (16 or more). 32 participate in Medi-Cal's Assisted Living Waiver (DHCS list as of September 23, 2026). Countywide, assisted living typically runs $3,500–$5,500/mo and small board-and-care homes $3,000–$5,000/mo (market ranges compiled June 2026); California's 2026 SSI/SSP payment standard is $1,626.07/month, of which $1,444.07 is the room-and-board portion paid to the home.

Which cities in Kern County have licensed care homes?

As of September 27, 2026, CDSS licensing records place Kern County's 148 licensed residential care homes across 9 cities and communities. The 1 city with three or more licensed homes is linked below with home counts — each city page lists every licensed home free, with capacity, care clearances, and inspection history. Every home in the smaller communities is named further down, with its address and a link to its state record.

Smaller communities in Kern County

Delano (2 licensed homes) — Positive Directions #9, 329 El Camino Drive; Wolden Family Home #4, 2039 5Th Place

Frazier Park (1 licensed home) — Heavenly Castle Care, 1651 White Rock Rd

Inyokern (1 licensed home) — High Desert Senior Living, 14401 Hwy 14

Kernville (1 licensed home) — Kern Village Assisted Living for Seniors, 32 Burlando Road

Ridgecrest (2 licensed homes) — High Desert Haven, 1240 College Heights Blvd.; Simply Caring Angels, 608 West Wasp Avenue

Shafter (2 licensed homes) — Carrington of Shafter, 250 E Tulare Ave; Grand Haven-The Marcelino Nest, 3222 Laurel Hill Lane

Tehachapi (1 licensed home) — Tehachapi Manor, 20400 Oak Knoll Dr.

Wofford Heights (1 licensed home) — The Burlington, 13 Sycamore Dr

Which kinds of care are licensed in Kern County?

Each page below lists every licensed Kern County home that matches that care type. CDSS licensing records, refreshed September 27, 2026; homes are listed alphabetically, never ranked. A care approval that is not on file is not a "no" — the record simply holds nothing today.

Does Kern County have homes that take Medi-Cal?

Yes. Medi-Cal's Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) pays for assisted-living care services — though not room and board — at participating homes, and DHCS enrollment records as of September 23, 2026 list 32 of Kern County's 148 licensed homes as participants. The county Medi-Cal page linked below lists every participating home with its license number and care clearances; enrollment changes, so confirm current participation with the home.

Medi-Cal / ALW homes in Kern County (32)Assisted living on Medi-Cal in California

What does assisted living cost in Kern County?

California's state record carries no per-home prices, so we publish county-level market context only: assisted living in Kern County typically runs $3,500–$5,500/mo and small board-and-care homes $3,000–$5,000/mo (market ranges compiled June 2026 — planning bands, not quotes; confirm pricing with each home). For SSI recipients, California's 2026 SSI/SSP payment standard is $1,626.07 per month — $1,444.07 of it is the room-and-board portion paid to the home, and $182 stays with the resident as a personal-needs allowance.

What do state inspections show for Kern County care homes?

Recency, not ratings: state inspectors filed 320 inspection and complaint-investigation documents dated in the past 12 months, covering 141 of Kern County's 148 licensed homes (CDSS facility records, retrieved September 27, 2026). We publish each home's documents on its own page — dated and verbatim, never scored — so open any home in the list above to read its record.

All 148 licensed homes in Kern County, A–Z

Source: California Department of Social Services licensing record, refreshed September 27, 2026. Grouped by city and listed alphabetically — homes are never ranked and never pay to appear.

Bakersfield (137)

Delano (2)

Frazier Park (1)

Inyokern (1)

Kernville (1)

Ridgecrest (2)

  • High Desert HavenRidgecrest · 154 residents · License #157209516Memory careHospiceBedridden
  • Simply Caring AngelsRidgecrest · 6 residents · License #157208789WheelchairHospiceBedridden

Shafter (2)

Tehachapi (1)

Wofford Heights (1)

  • The BurlingtonWofford Heights · 22 residents · License #157209377WheelchairHospiceBedridden