Village Gardens is a residential care home for the elderly (RCFE) in Bakersfield, Kern County, California — state license #157206916, licensed for 6 residents, listed as licensed in the CDSS record we retrieved August 2, 2026. It does not appear on the DHCS Assisted Living Waiver participant list checked August 9, 2026 — that list covers the state waiver only, not a home's own payment arrangements. California has 19 dated inspection and complaint documents on file for this home going back to 2021, the most recent dated April 9, 2026 — published below in full, verbatim and unscored.
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Since 2021, the state has visited this home 25 times and filed 19 documents. The most recent — a complaint investigation report on April 9, 2026 — closed with the state’s outcome word: “Substantiated.”
The state's published file for this home includes 5 documents with transcribed findings, dated January 29, 2024 to April 9, 2026. 5 of the 5 carry the state's recorded outcome word: “Substantiated” (3), “Unsubstantiated” (2). 5 include the transcribed allegation the state investigated, word for word.
Summary composed by computer from the 5 documents below — every count derives from them, and the documents themselves are the state's records, verbatim. We never grade, score, or color a record.
What the state’s words mean
Apr 9, 2026Substantiated
Allegation investigated: Staff mismanaged resident's medication Staff increased the resident's fees without a proper notice
On 4/09/26, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Medina conducted an unannounced initial 10-day visit complaint visit. LPA arrived, stated purpose of visit, and allowed entrance by staff. LPA met with Operations Manager, Alfredo Benavides to conduct visit with LPA. This department has investigated the above allegations. During the course of the investigation, LPA toured the facility, conducted interviews, and reviewed documentation. Based on interviews conducted, it was reported that there were pills in R1's bedroom, when found they were provided to staff 2 (S2). During visit on this date, resident 2 (R2) provided a pill to LPA that was found at dining room table belong to resident 3 (R3). Responsible party for R1 was notified verbally on 3/22/26 and via text message on 3/30/26 of a rate increase effective 4/01/26. The change of change of condition for R1 occurred on 2/21/26. The preponderance of evidence standard has been met; therefore, the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATEDthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 9, 2026 · control 24-AS-20260407141704
Feb 7, 2026Substantiated
Allegation investigated: Staff are not adhering to the admission agreement
On 02/07/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Medina conducted an unannounced initial 10-day visit complaint visit. LPA introduced self, stated purpose of visit, and allowed entrance by direct care staff. Administrator contacted by telephone and arrived a short time later to conduct visit with LPA. This department has investigated the above allegation. During the course of the investigation, LPA toured the facility, conducted interviews, and reviewed documentation. Based on LPA review of documentation, the admission agreement states that basic services includes 1) three nutritious meals per day and 2) special diets if prescribed by a doctor. Correspondence from licensee states that additional food costs for a special diet would be a charged rate without an addendum to the admission agreement. The preponderance of evidence standard has been met; therefore, the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8, a deficithe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 7, 2026 · control 24-AS-20260130104916
Feb 7, 2026Unsubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Staff did not maintain a comfortable temperature in the facility for residents
On 02/07/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Medina conducted a subsequent unannounced complaint visit to conduct interviews and deliver findings. LPA introduced self, stated purpose of visit, and allowed entrance by direct care staff. Administrator contacted by telephone and arrived a short time later to conduct visit with LPA. During the course of the investigation, LPA toured the facility, conducted interviews, and reviewed documentation. On initial visit conducted on 1/08/2026, LPA observed both facility thermostats within facility to be 72 degrees F and the thermometer in R1's bedroom was 71 degrees F. During the subsequent visit on 2/07/2026, LPA observed facility thermostats to be 72 degrees F and 74 degrees F, the thermometer in R1's bedroom was 74 degrees F. The department has insufficient information regarding the above allegations. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove or disprove that the allegation occthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 7, 2026 · control 24-AS-20251230111612
Jan 8, 2026Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Nov 4, 2025Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Oct 28, 2025Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Aug 5, 2025Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Sep 30, 2024Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Sep 25, 2024Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Feb 27, 2024Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Jan 29, 2024Unsubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Staff served residents expired food. Staff does not provide adequate amount of food for residents.
On 1/29/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Medina conducted an unannounced subsequent complaint visit to deliver findings. LPA introduced self, stated purpose of visit, and allowed entrance by staff. Administrator was not available to conduct today's visit. This department has investigated the above allegations. During facility tour and information obtained during interviews with staff and residents, the department has insufficient information regarding the above allegations. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove or disprove that the allegation occurred therefore the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED. Nothe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 29, 2024 · control 24-AS-20231213145616
Jan 29, 2024Substantiated
Allegation investigated: Food service requirements are not being met Licensee does not ensure that staff receive medication training
On 1/29/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Medina conducted an unannounced subsequent complaint visit to deliver findings. LPA introduced self, stated purpose of visit, and allowed entrance by staff. Administrator was not available to conduct today's visit. This department has investigated the above allegation. During the course of the investigation, LPA toured the facility, conducted interviews, and reviewed documentation. Based on LPA observation of expired food in facility in both the pantry and refrigerator during facility tour on 12/14/2024. During record review, LPA observed documentation showing staff have insufficient hours of annual training for medication. The preponderance of evidence standard has been met; therefore, the above allegation is found to be Substantiated. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8, a deficiency is being cited on the attached 9099-D. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report was provided for facility records.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 29, 2024 · control 24-AS-20231020094747
Dec 14, 2023Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Oct 21, 2023Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Sep 15, 2023Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Sep 15, 2023Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
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Is Village Gardens licensed?
Yes — Village Gardens is a licensed residential care home for the elderly (RCFE) in Bakersfield (Kern County): California license #157206916, shown as licensed in the CDSS state record checked August 2, 2026, licensed for 6 residents. State records list 19 inspection and complaint documents since 2021; the most recent, a complaint investigation report dated April 9, 2026, was marked “Substantiated” by the state.
Can Village Gardens care for dementia, hospice, bedridden, or non-ambulatory residents?
From the CDSS license record, checked August 2, 2026.
The CDSS license record checked August 2, 2026 lists Village Gardens with clearances for hospice care; it does not list wheelchair / non-ambulatory, dementia / memory care, and bedridden. A clearance that is not on file is not a “no” — it may simply be unrecorded, so if your family needs one of these, ask the home directly and confirm its current scope on a tour.
From the California state record. Some approvals are bed- or room-specific — always confirm current scope with the facility.
What the state record says, word for word
Verbatim, from the CDSS license recordHOSPICE WAIVER GRANTED FOR ONE (1) RESIDENT.
How much does Village Gardens cost?
California's public licensing record does not include Village Gardens's monthly price, so we never show or estimate one for a specific home. As county-level 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 research compiled June 2026 — ranges, not quotes; California's 2026 SSI/SSP board-and-care payment standard is $1,626.07/month, of which $1,444.07 is the room-and-board portion paid to the home). Ask the home for its own rate sheet and what the base rate includes — or use the cost section at the top of this page.
Does Village Gardens accept Medi-Cal or the Assisted Living Waiver?
Village Gardens is not in the DHCS Assisted Living Waiver participant record we checked August 9, 2026 — that list covers only the state's ALW program, not a home's own payment policies, so ask the home directly about private Medi-Cal arrangements. The waiver pays for assisted-living care services (not room and board) at participating homes; every DHCS-listed home appears on our statewide Medi-Cal page.
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6 of 6 beds occupied (100%) when the state visited on February 7, 2026. Availability changes constantly — confirm a current opening with the home.
What do state inspections show for Village Gardens?
Verbatim from CDSS complaint-investigation reports — the state's own words, never summarized by us. Record checked August 2, 2026.
The CDSS state record checked August 2, 2026 lists 25 state visits and 19 dated documents since 2021 for Village Gardens; 5 complaint-investigation narratives are transcribed verbatim below. The most recent, dated April 9, 2026, records an allegation the state marked “Substantiated”. Open any entry to read the state's full finding, word for word.
Most licensed homes receive some findings over 36 months; what matters is what was found and whether it was corrected. Counts here are shown compared with homes of similar size, and the state's own words appear in full below.
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Transcribed from CDSS complaint-investigation reports · record checked August 2, 2026.
What the state has logged
California has logged 25 state visits for this home as of August 2, 2026. These are the home's own counts, straight from that record — shown beside the statewide median for small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds), computed across all 5,773 licensed homes of that size, because larger and longer-licensed homes naturally accumulate more visits and reports. They are facts, not a grade — a citation may be minor and since corrected, and an “unsubstantiated” complaint is not a finding of wrongdoing.
Who runs Village Gardens?
From the CDSS ownership record, checked August 9, 2026.
Licensed to Senior Lifestyle Homes, Llc, who operates 2 licensed California homes in total. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.
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