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Comfort Care Home IVLicense #157206741 · Covelight Care
Covelight CareComfort Care Home IVLicense #157206741 · 4917 Au Chocolat Dr, Bakersfield, CA · (661) 663-4050Record printed from covelightcare.com — data as of the dates shown on each item.
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Estimated starting rate$3,500/mo

Covelight estimate · likely $2,900–$4,350 · See costs

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Small home · Licensed for 6 · Bakersfield

Comfort Care Home IV

4917 Au Chocolat Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93311 · Licensed since 2016

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Comfort Care Home IV

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$3,500 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $2,900–$4,350 See costs

No openings reported

  • Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · October 26, 2026
  • Ways to pay: Medi-Cal ALW acceptedDHCS participant list · October 1, 2026
  • Licensed for 6: a small care homeThe state license record

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Care and support

  • Wheelchairup to 6 residents
  • Dementia
  • Hospiceup to 5 residents
  • Bedriddenup to 1 resident

Approved by the state · State licensing record · October 26, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.

Read the state’s own wording
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. 6 NON-AMBULATORY CLIENTS, 1 OF WHICH MAYBE BEDRIDDEN. HOSPICE INCREASE FROM 4 TO 5.

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 5 — care may continue at the end of life

    State licensing record · October 26, 2026

  • If memory loss develops

    Dementia-care designation on file

    State licensing record · October 26, 2026

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Comfort Care Home IV: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight and help with medicines. When we check availability, we ask about these too.

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What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$3,500a month to start

Likely $2,900–$4,350

From 14 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$3,500likely a month
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room
  • Starting monthly rate$3,500likely $2,900–$4,350

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 14 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.

  • Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600

    Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (44 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).

  • One-time move-in fee$2,500one time · likely $0–$4,000

    Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,500 (133 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.

Likely monthly totalLikely $2,900–$4,550
$3,500
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $3,400–$7,850
$6,000
How people payOn the Medi-Cal waiver list · private pay, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
  • MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
  • Private payMost residents pay from savings, a home sale or family help. Ask for the rate and what it includes in writing.
  • Medi-Cal Assisted Living WaiverThis home appears on the DHCS participation list, October 1, 2026. Confirm eligibility and current participation with the program. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board. On the waiver, a resident on SSI/SSP pays the home $1,444.07 a month for room and board.
  • SSI/SSPCalifornia’s 2026 standard is $1,626.07 a month; $1,444.07 of it goes to the home and $182 stays with the resident. Whether this home accepts it is not on file — ask.
  • VeteransVA Aid & Attendance can add to a veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Ask whether residents here have used it.
  • Long-term care insuranceMost policies pay for licensed care homes. Ask what paperwork the home provides for claims.
If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers
Rates at nearby homes14 nearby homes publish starting rates of $2,500 to $5,500

$2,500$5,500

EstimateLikely rangeA nearby home’s published starting rate

14 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $2,500–$3,900.

  • Blue Pearl Home Care IIBakersfield · 0.3 mi · Small home
    $3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Divine Mercy Care Homes IIBakersfield · 0.4 mi · Small home
    $2,500Listed on its own website · starting base rate for a shared standard bedroom · seen October 27, 2026
  • Divine Mercy Care HomesBakersfield · 0.5 mi · Small home
    $2,500Listed on its own website · starting base rate for a shared standard bedroom · seen October 27, 2026
  • Alondra HomeBakersfield · 1.3 mi · Small home
    $3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Riverstone Terrace Senior Living Memory CareBakersfield · 1.4 mi · Mid-size home
    $3,500Listed on Seniorly · memory care shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026. We don’t have this home’s dementia-care disclosure. California requires a home that advertises dementia care to describe that care in writing when you ask.
  • Central Valley Residential CareBakersfield · 2.2 mi · Small home
    $3,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Summer Springs Board & CareBakersfield · 2.5 mi · Small home
    $3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Divine Mercy Care Homes IIIBakersfield · 3.3 mi · Small home
    $2,500Listed on its own website · starting base rate for a shared standard bedroom · seen October 27, 2026
  • Brighton ManorBakersfield · 3.5 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Cobble Stone Residential Home CareBakersfield · 3.8 mi · Small home
    $3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Bella Vita at StoningtonBakersfield · 3.9 mi · Small home
    $4,200Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Windcreek Senior CareBakersfield · 4.2 mi · Small home
    $3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • TLC Home Care 1Bakersfield · 4.3 mi · Small home
    $3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Village GardensBakersfield · 4.3 mi · Small home
    $4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 14 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.

  • Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
  • Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
  • Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
  • Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
  • We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
  • It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.
Avoid surprises on the billWhat changes the price, and what to ask
  • The care level

    Some homes charge one all-inclusive rate. Others add levels or points as needs grow. Ask how the level is set, who decides, and what the next level costs.

  • What is billed separately

    Medication management, incontinence supplies, transportation and a second person in the room are often extra. Ask for the list in writing.

  • Move-in costs

    A one-time move-in fee or deposit is common. Ask what it covers and whether any of it comes back if the stay is short.

  • Increases

    California requires at least 90 days’ written notice, with reasons, before a rate rises (Health & Safety Code §1569.655). A change in the resident’s care level is the section’s own exception and can be billed sooner.

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An estimate for planning, not a quote. A home sets the price after hearing about the care needed.

Daily life

Daily life here is not on file yet. Most small homes haven’t published it, and that says nothing about the home.

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Where it is

4917 Au Chocolat Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93311Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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  1. 1Mercy Southwest HospitalHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list2.9 mi

Straight-line distances; check the drive or the walk. Hospital: the nearest general acute care hospital on the state’s list (CDPH, September 16, 2026).

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The state record

California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

CDSS public record, read October 26, 2026 · License #157206741 · See the state’s own record ↗

The last 36 months — 4 of 6 documents

Complaint outcomes in these 36 months, in the state’s words: 1 “Unsubstantiated”.

20261 state visit · 1 document

Apr 13, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 04/13/26, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Yang arrived unannounced to conduct an annual visit. LPA introduce self, stated the purpose of the visit and requested to meet with the Administrator. LPA met staff Fely Reyes. Licensee/ Administrator (L1) Amardeep “Amy” Dhillon was called and arrived shortly. LPA toured facility with L1. All six residents were present during inspection. The facility was observed to be at a comfortable temperature, clean, in good repair, and no passageway obstructions or fire hazards were observed inside or outside. Sharps observed locked under kitchen counter. Fire extinguisher was observed with serviced date of: 03/11/26. An adequate supply of perishable and non-perishable food was observed. Refrigerator temperature observed maintains at 30 degrees F and freezer temperature maintains at -4 degrees F. Medications were observed locked in laundry cabinet. MARs were reviewed and medications were checked. Chemicals were observed locked in laundry shelves and under kitchen sink. All bedrooms were observed to have the required furnishings and adequate lighting. Extra linens were observed. The bathrooms were toured and observed operational during inspection. Non-skid mats and grabbed bars were observed. Hot water temperature was tested at 105.8 degrees F in shared master bathroom and at 107 degrees F in hall bathroom. Outside of facility toured and observed to be free of debris. Side gate observed self-closing. Adequate outdoor seating observed available for residents. Sample of staff and half of the residents’ files were reviewed. Carbon monoxide and smoke detector tested operational during inspection. A deficiency is being cited on the attached Lic 809D in accordance to California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6. Exit Interview conducted. The requested documents are to be submitted to the department by 04/20/26: Lic 308, Lic 500, Lic 610E, and current liability insurance. A copy of this report and appeal rights was provided to Licensee, whose signature on this form confirms receipt of this report.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 13, 2026

20252 state visits · 2 documents

Jun 3, 2025Complaint investigation reportUnsubstantiated

Allegation investigated: Resident sustained an injury while in care Staff did not address residents care needs in a timely manner

On 06/03/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Yang arrived unannounced to deliver complaint findings. LPA introduced self, stated the purpose of the visit, and met with caregiver Felyn Reyes. Licensee Amy Dhillion was called and unable to attend meeting. Findings was discuss with Licensee via telephone. Licensee authorized caregiver to receive and sign report. During the course of the investigation, the Department conducted interviews, records were reviewed and toured the facility. R1 had gone outside in the front yard. Staff was present with the resident when the resident refused to go inside the facility and slid the resident self onto the ground. Based on interviews conducted, allegation alleging resident sustained an injury while in care and staff did not address the resident’s needs in a timely manner, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegations are found to be UNSUBSTANTIATED. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to the caregiver, whose signature confirms received of this report. Unsubstantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 3, 2025 · control 24-AS-20250415161650
Apr 21, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 04/21/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Yang arrived unannounced to conduct an annual visit. LPA introduce self, stated the purpose of the visit and requested to meet with the Administrator. LPA met staff Fely Reyes. Licensee/ Administrator (L1) Amardeep “Amy” Dhillon was called and arrived shortly. LPA toured facility with L1. Five residents were present during inspection. The facility was observed to be at a comfortable temperature, clean, in good repair, and no passageway obstructions or fire hazards were observed inside or outside. Sharps observed locked under kitchen counter. Fire extinguisher was observed with serviced date of: 03/06/25. An adequate supply of perishable and non-perishable food was observed. Refrigerator temperature observed maintained at 40 degrees F and freezer temperature maintained at 0 degrees F. Medications were observed locked under kitchen and laundry shelves. MARs were reviewed and medications were checked. Chemicals were observed locked in laundry shelves. All bedrooms were observed to have the required furnishings and with adequate lightening. Extra linens were observed. The bathrooms were toured and observed operational during inspection. Non-skid mat and grabbed bars were observed. Hot water temperature was tested at 106.2 and 106.7 degrees F in shared master bathroom and at 106.3 degrees F in bathroom. Outside of facility toured and observed to be free of debris. Side gate observed self-closing. Adequate outdoor seatings available for residents. Sample of staff and all of the residents’ files were reviewed and observed to have the required documents. Carbon monoxide and smoke detector tested operational during inspection. A deficiency is being cited on the attached Lic 809D in accordance to California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6.Exit Interview conducted. The requested documents are to be submitted to the department by 04/28/25: Lic 308, Lic 500, Lic 610E, current liability insurance, and current Administrator Certificate. A copy of this report and appeal rights was provided to Licensee, whose signature on this form confirms receipt of this report.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 21, 2025

20241 state visit · 1 document

May 22, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 05/22/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Yang arrived unannounced to conduct an Annual Inspection. LPA arrived, greeted, and allowed entry by Licensee Amy Dhillon. LPA conducted tour with Licensee. All five residents were present during inspection. The facility was observed to be at a comfortable temperature, clean, in good repair, and no passageway obstructions or fire hazards were observed inside. An adequate supply of perishable and non-perishable food was observed. Refrigerator temperature maintained at 34.9 degrees F and freezer temperature at -2 degree F. Fire extinguisher was observed with a service date of: 03/07/24. Medications were checked and observed kept locked in laundry room cabinet. Residents’ MARS was reviewed. Knives and medication cups observed in kitchen drawers accessible to residents. Residents' bedrooms were toured and observed to be adequately furnished with bed, dresser, and adequate lighting. Bathrooms were properly equipped, and the hot water temperature was tested range between 107.2 and 107.5 degrees F in shared bedroom and 108.1 in bathroom. Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were tested and observed to be operational. Outside of facility toured. Side gate was self-closing and self-latching. All residents’ and a sample of staff files were reviewed to have all the required documents. A deficiency is being cited on the attached 809D in accordance to California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6. Exit Interview conducted. LPA received copies of Lic 308, Lic 500, Lic 610E, current liability insurance, and current Administrator Certificate. A copy of this report and appeal rights was provided to Licensee, whose signature on this form confirms receipt of these report.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 22, 2024
Earlier years2022 to 2023 · 2 documents

20231 state visit · 1 document

May 1, 2023Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 05/01/23, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Yang arrived unannounced to conduct an Annual Inspection. LPA arrived and was greeted by caregiver George Milarion. LPA introduced self, stated the purpose of the visit, and was granted entry. LPA requested to meet with Administrator. Licensee/Administrator Amy Dhillon was called and arrived shortly. LPA conducted tour with Licensee. All four residents were present during inspection. The tour started in the kitchen into the common areas to the resident's rooms. The facility was observed to be at a comfortable temperature, clean, in good repair, and no passageway obstructions or fire hazards were observed inside. LPA observed COVID-19 related signs. Fire extinguisher was observed with a service date of: 02/27/23. Medications were checked and observed kept locked in laundry room cabinet. Residents’ MARS was reviewed. An adequate supply of perishable and non-perishable food was observed. Refrigerator temperature maintained at 40 degrees F and freezer temperature at 0-degree F. Residents' bedrooms were toured and observed to be adequately furnished with bed, dresser, and adequate lighting. LPA observed 1 shared residents’ bed to be at least 6 feet apart, 2 single occupant rooms, and 1 vacant bedroom. Bathrooms were properly equipped, and the hot water temperature was tested 106.5 degrees F. Hand washing postings was observed. Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were tested and observed to be operational. Outside of facility toured. Side gate was self-closing and free of debris. All clients’ file reviewed to have update Emergency contacts, Admission agreement, Pre-Appraisal form, and physician report. All staff's files were also reviewed to have current First Aid/CPR, Personnel Record, Criminal record Statement, and Health Screening. A deficiency is being cited on the attached 809D in accordance to California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6. Exit Interview conducted. The following documents are requested and submitted to Fresno CCL by: 5/08/23. The following updated forms were requested: Lic 308, Lic 500, Lic 610D, Lic 808, Lic 9282, current liability insurance, and current Administrator Certificate. A copy of this report and appeal rights was provided to Licensee, whose signature on this form confirms receipt of these report.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 1, 2023

The state marks this report as 6 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 3. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

20221 state visit · 1 document

Apr 21, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 04/21/2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) arrived unannounced to conduct an Annual Inspection - Infection Control. LPA introduced self, stated the purpose of the visit and requested to meet with the Administrator. LPA was granted entry to the facility by Caregiver, Tina Wonderly who contacted Administrator, Amardeep Dhillon. Administrator arrived a short time later. There are 4 residents present during today's inspection. Facility appeared cleaned with no obstruction or fire clearance issues. Hand sanitizer was readily available to residents and visitors. Social distancing is maintained in the common and dining areas. Bathrooms have trash cans with lid. Hand washing posters were not observed by the bathroom sinks. 2 bedrooms are single occupant and 2 bedrooms double occupant. In the shared bedroom, LPA observed the beds to be at least 6 feet apart and 3 feet apart with head to toe orientation. LPA checked residents’ locked medications and observed a 30-day supply. Food supply was checked and there appeared to be an adequate supply. LPA observed a foul odor in the pantry from a bag of onions that had sprouted. The onions had attracted several gnats which were observed in the facility pantry. Administrator had the box of onions removed. Cleaning and PPE supplies were checked. Staff records were reviewed for good health and infection control training. Facility staff was observed with mask on. Residents wear masks when away from the community. Resident’s files have updated emergency contact information. LPA observed 2 out of 4 residents did not have an Admission agreement with the facility. LPA is requesting the following documents be submitted to the Fresno CCL office by 05/05/2022: Current copy of Administrator Certificate, Designation of Facility Responsibility (LIC308), Administrator Organization (LIC 309), Affidavit regarding Client/Resident Cash Resources (LIC 400), Emergency and Disaster Plan (LIC 610E), Personnel Report (LIC500), Register of Facility Clients/Residents for (LIC9020A), Surety Bond CONTINUED TO LIC809C Based on observation a deficiency is being cited in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 on the attached 809D. Exit interview was conducted and a Plan of Correction was reviewed and developed. A copy of this report and appeal rights were discussed and provided to Administrator, whose signature on this form confirms receiving this document.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 21, 2022

6 of 6 beds were occupied at the June 3, 2025 state visit — a count on that day, not an opening.

License holder

Amy's Comfort Care Inc., licensed since 2016.

Operates 2 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.

  • Comfort Care Home III · Bakersfield
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2016, as the state’s facility page counts them
State visits on file
6
Total complaints
1
Substantiated allegations
0
Type A citations
0
Type B citations
0

These are the state’s own totals for this license since 2016, per CDSS records. The state counts them apart from the documents above, and they can differ from what those documents show; the documents say what each visit found. One complaint can contain several allegations.

Compare with homes the same size
This homeTypical
Type A citations00
Type B citations00
Substantiated allegations00
Total complaints10

“Typical” is the statewide median for licensed homes this size. It does not adjust for years licensed, and older licenses have had more visits and reports. The median is across the 6,916 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record. The figures compared are the state’s totals, not the documents.

What the state’s words mean
Routine visita visit the state records as “Required” — a scheduled visit, not one made in answer to a complaintSubstantiatedthe state found the allegation more likely true than notUnsubstantiatedthere was not enough evidence to prove a violation occurred — not a finding of wrongdoingUnfoundedthe evidence showed the allegation was false, could not have happened, or had no reasonable basisType A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗

An “unsubstantiated” complaint is not a finding of wrongdoing — it means the state investigated and could not confirm the allegation. Outcome words are the state’s own; we never grade, score, or color a record, and we publish no reviews — the state’s dated documents stand in their place.

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Frequently asked questions

A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

Quick answers about Comfort Care Home IV

Is Comfort Care Home IV licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

How many residents is Comfort Care Home IV licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Has Comfort Care Home IV been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2016, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 6 state visits over the same years.

Is Comfort Care Home IV still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 10, 2026.

What does Comfort Care Home IV cost?

$3,500 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $2,900–$4,350. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 14 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.

Among 20 other homes of a similar licensed size in Bakersfield that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,000 to $3,900 a month, and the middle figure is $3,500 (n = 20 other homes publishing a starting rate).

Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date between September and October 2026 — not an average of ours, and not a survey. Similar size means small and mid-size homes counted together, and large communities counted on their own, because they are different markets.

A home outside the band is not overcharging or underpricing: a starting rate covers different things in different homes, which is the first thing to ask about.

The price is made in the phone call. Nothing here is a quote, an offer or a discount.

A starting rate is the room and the base care. California homes commonly bill care levels, medication management, supplies, transport and a second person in the room as extras. Many also charge a one-time fee at move-in. Ask for that list in writing before anything is signed.

Only prices a home put out itself count here: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price a listing site says the home confirmed. Prices a site shows without saying where they came from are left out. What Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver covers in a care home.

Does Comfort Care Home IV take Medi-Cal?

On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home appears on the DHCS participation list, October 1, 2026. Confirm eligibility and current participation with the program. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.

Who holds the license?

The license is held by Amy's Comfort Care Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. See the homes licensed to Amy's Comfort Care Inc. — at least 3 on the state roster.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Mercy Southwest Hospital is 2.9 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Comfort Care Home IV keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 5 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Comfort Care Home IV license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “COMFORT CARE HOME IV”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #157206741. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • Licensed to Amy's Comfort Care Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2016, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 6 state inspection visits since 2016, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2016, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 6 state visits in that period.
  • 1 complaint and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2016, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
  • The most recent state visit on file is April 13, 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Type A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗

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Nearby

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Licensed homes near this one in Kern County, most information on file first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.

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    Juniper Grove Living

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $3,800 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $3,100–$4,700

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Dementia: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
    • Bedridden: on the state record
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    Bakersfield · 0.2 mi

    Balance Residential Care

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $3,400 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $2,800–$4,200

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
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    Bakersfield · 0.3 mi

    Blue Pearl Home Care II

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Starting rate

    $3,000 a month to start

    Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
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    Bakersfield · 0.1 mi

    Comfort Care Home III

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $3,450 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $2,800–$4,250

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
    • Bedridden: on the state record
  • Map

    Bakersfield · 0.1 mi

    Comfort Care Home II

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $3,450 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $2,800–$4,250

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
    • Bedridden: on the state record
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    Bakersfield · 0.3 mi

    Izene's Haven Assisted Living

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $3,400 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $2,750–$4,200

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Dementia: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record

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