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Sherwood Elderly Care FacilityLicense #157208826 · Covelight Care
Covelight CareSherwood Elderly Care FacilityLicense #157208826 · 2204 Sherwood Ave, Bakersfield, CA · (661) 220-6647Record printed from covelightcare.com — data as of the dates shown on each item.
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Estimated starting rate$3,700/mo

Covelight estimate · likely $3,050–$4,550 · See costs

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Sherwood Elderly Care Facility

2204 Sherwood Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93304 · Licensed since 2017

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Sherwood Elderly Care Facility

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$3,700 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $3,050–$4,550 See costs

No openings reported

  • Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState 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 6 residents

Not on file: bedridden approval.

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
HOSPICE APPROVED FOR 6. AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. 6 NON-AMBULATORY.

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 6 — 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 Sherwood Elderly Care Facility: 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

$3,700a month to start

Likely $3,050–$4,550

From 11 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$3,700likely a month
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room
  • Starting monthly rate$3,700likely $3,050–$4,550

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 11 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 $3,050–$4,750
$3,700
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $3,600–$8,050
$6,200
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 homes11 nearby homes publish starting rates of $2,000 to $5,500

$2,000$5,500

EstimateLikely rangeA nearby home’s published starting rate

11 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $2,400–$4,100.

  • Divine Mercy Care Homes IIIBakersfield · 1.6 mi · Small home
    $2,500Listed on its own website · starting base rate for a shared standard bedroom · seen October 27, 2026
  • The TrinityBakersfield · 1.6 mi · Mid-size home
    $4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Your Loved Ones MatterBakersfield · 1.7 mi · Small home
    $3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Redwood Senior Living BakersfieldBakersfield · 1.8 mi · Mid-size home
    $2,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Garnsey GardenBakersfield · 2.3 mi · Small home
    $3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Summer Springs Board & CareBakersfield · 3.1 mi · Small home
    $3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • TLC Home Care 1Bakersfield · 3.1 mi · Small home
    $3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • The Westchester Home on SpruceBakersfield · 3.7 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Riverstone Terrace Senior Living Memory CareBakersfield · 3.8 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 · 3.9 mi · Small home
    $3,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Cobble Stone Residential Home CareBakersfield · 4.8 mi · Small home
    $3,000Listed 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 11 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

2204 Sherwood Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93304Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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  1. 1Mercy 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 #157208826 · See the state’s own record ↗

The last 36 months — 7 of 9 documents

Complaint outcomes in these 36 months, in the state’s words: 2 “Unsubstantiated”.

20253 state visits · 5 documents

Dec 18, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

LPA Shawna Doucette arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct an annual inspection. LPA was granted entry by Staff Roxana Aguirre. LPA explained the purpose of the visit with the Administrator Judith Barajas via telephone. Administrator gave permission for Staff Roxana Aguirre to sign for this report. A tour of the facility was conducted with Staff. The residence was set at 75 F temperature. Kitchen toured, supply of food observed and food stored properly for perishable and nonperishable. Medications were stored in a locked medication cart in the kitchen. Cleaning supplies were locked in a cabinet under the kitchen sink. Resident rooms toured. LPA observed a broken door knob in resident room. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were checked and operating. Fire extinguisher was last serviced 11/24/25. LPA checked water temperature which measured at 119.9 F. Fire drill was last conducted 12/1/25. Resident, medication and staff records were reviewed. Staff did not have training for postural supports, restricted health care plans and hospice. Staff had current medication and dementia training. Current first aid and CPR were reviewed. Licensee will submit a current facility sketch. A copy of this report with appeal rights and plan of correction was provided to the Administrator via email.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 18, 2025

The state marks this report as 4 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 3. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

Sep 11, 2025Complaint investigation reportUnsubstantiated

Allegation investigated: Staff do not ensure facility is in good repair Residents are not accorded dignity in their personal relationships with staff Facility is malodorous

Licensing Program Analysts LPA's Shawna Doucette and Jimmy Duarte arrived at the facility unannounced to commence a complaint investigation and deliver findings. LPA's were granted entry by Staff Roxanne Aguirre. LPA's met with Administrator Judith Barajas. LPA's interviewed Staff and Residents. Based on interviews, regarding the allegation Staff do not ensure facility is in good repair, it was undetermined if the facility was not in good repair. Facility toilet was clogged and Administrator contacted their maintenance to assist with unclogging the toilet. Interviews conducted revealed wipes being flushed down the toilet were causing the clogging and since wipes are no longer being flushed down the toilet, there has not been anymore incidents where the toilets have been clogged. Unsubstantiated Based on interviews, the allegation Residents are not accorded dignity in their personal relationships with staff, it is undetermined if residents are not accorded dignity in their personal relationships with staff. Interviews conducted revealed there were no witnesses of staff not according residents with dignity. Based on interviews and observation regarding the allegation Facility is malodorous, it is undetermined if there was a time the facility was malodorous. Interviews revealed there has not been a malodorous smell in the facility. LPA was at the facility on 8/16/25 and today and did not smell a malodorous smell. Based on interviews, Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. A copy of this report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 11, 2025 · control 24-AS-20250811105905
Sep 11, 2025Facility evaluation reportCase Management - DeficienciesDeficiency pages: Type A

Type of visit: Case Management - Deficiencies

Licensing Program Analysts LPA's Shawna Doucette and Jimmy Duarte arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a complaint investigation. During the course of the investigation LPA's observed other deficiencies. LPA's met with Administrator Judith Barajas. LPA's conducted a tour of the facility. LPA's observed a wooden stick in the sliding glass door preventing the door from opening. LPA observed staff place a chair in front of the front door blocking the doors so residents could not exit. Refer to 809d An exit interview was conducted and plans of corrections and appeal rights were issued and copy of this report was provided. Civil penalties were issued.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 11, 2025

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type A · Section cited: CCR 87202(a) · Plan of correction due date: Sep 11, 2025

87202 Fire Clearance (a) All facilities shall maintain a fire clearance approved by the city, county, or city and county fire department, or district providing fire protection services, or the State Fire Marshal. Prior to accepting or retaining any of the following types of persons, the applicant or licensee shall notify the licensing agency and obtain an appropriate fire clearance approved by the city, county, or city and county fire department, or district providing fire protection services, or the State Fire Marshal. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Licensee did not ensure fire clearance was maintained by using a wooden stick to prevent sliding glass door from opening and using a chair to block the front door preventing residents from exiting which poses an immediate health safety and or personal rights risks to residents in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 11, 2025

Plan of correction: Licensee agrees to remove the wooden stick preventing the sliding glass door from opening and removing the chair from blocking the front door by POC due date 9/11/25. POC was cleared during visit. Civil Penalty was issued.

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type A · Section cited: CCR87468.1(a)(1) · Plan of correction due date: Sep 12, 2025

87468.1 Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities (a) Residents in all residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the following personal rights:(1) To be accorded dignity in their personal relationships with staff, residents, and other persons. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Licensee did not ensure staff accorded residents with dignity in their personal relationships by not allowing residents to go outside of the facility which poses an immediate health safety and or personal rights risk to residents in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 11, 2025

Plan of correction: Licensee agrees submit a written statement to LPA by POC due date 09/11/25 on how this regulation will be met.

Mar 12, 2025Complaint investigation reportUnsubstantiated

Allegation investigated: Staff handled resident in a rough manner Staff spoke inappropriately to resident Facility has inadequate food service for the residents in care

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Shawna Doucette conducted an unannounced complaint visit and was granted entry by Staff Roxana Aguirre. LPA explained the purpose of the visit. LPA contacted Administrator Judith Barajas via telephone who responded to assist with the visit. LPA interviewed resident and staff. LPA interviewed R1's responsible party. LPA reviewed Hall ambulance records and resident records. Facility did not have a hospice care plan for R1. R1's 602 did not list primary or secondary diagnosis. Based on interviews conducted faciity staff did not handle resident in a rough, speak inappropriately to resident or have inadequate food service for residents in care. It is undetermined if there was a time any of these allegations occurred. Based on Hall ambualnce records review, there was not any documentation regarding the above allegations. Unsubstantiated Based on record reviews and interviews, Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. A copy of this report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 12, 2025 · control 24-AS-20241213102753
Mar 12, 2025Facility evaluation reportCase Management - DeficienciesDeficiency page: Type B

Type of visit: Case Management - Deficiencies

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Shawna Doucette arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a complaint investigation. During the course of the investigation, LPA observed deficiencies. LPA conducted a Case Management to address the deficiencies. LPA met with Administrator Judith Barajas. During the course of the investigation of complaint 24-AS-20241213102753, LPA conducted a records review and did not locate a Hospice Care Plan for R1. LPA also reviewed R1's LIC 602 which did not have a primary or secondary diagnosis. LIC 602 did indicate the reason R1 was on hospice. Refer to 809d A copy of this report with plans of correction and appeal rights was provided to Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 12, 2025

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type B · Section cited: CCR 87633 · Plan of correction due date: Mar 21, 2025

87633 Hospice Care of Terminally Ill Residents (a) The licensee shall be permitted to accept or retain residents who have been diagnosed as terminally ill by his or her physician and surgeon and who may or may not have restrictive and/or prohibited health conditions, to reside in the facility and receive hospice services from a hospice agency in the facility when all of the following conditions are met: (4) A written hospice care plan which specifies the care, services, and necessary medical intervention related to the terminal illness as necessary to supplement the care and supervision provided by the facility is developed for each terminally ill resident or prospective resident by that resident’s hospice agency and agreed to by the licensee and the resident, or prospective resident, or the resident’s or prospective resident’s Health Care Surrogate Decision Maker, if any, prior to the initiation of hospice services in the facility for that resident, and all hospice care plans are fully implemented by the licensee and by the hospice(s). This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Licensee did not have a care plan for R1 which poses a potential health safety and or personal rights risk to residents in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 12, 2025

Plan of correction: POC Licensee agrees to submit a completed Hospice Care Plan to meet this regualtion by POC due date 03/21/25

20241 state visit · 1 document

Dec 16, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

LPA Shawna Doucette arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct an annual inspection. LPA explained the purpose of the visit and met with Administrator Judith Barajas. A tour of the facility was conducted with the Administrator. The residence was set at 72 F temperature and free of passageway obstructions inside and outside. Kitchen toured, supply of food observed and food stored properly for perishable and nonperishable. Medications were stored in a locked medication cart in the kitchen. Cleaning supplies were locked in a cabinet under the kitchen sink. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were checked and operating. Fire extinguisher was last serviced 11/27/24. LPA checked water temperature which measured at 114.5 F. Fire drill was last conducted 12/1/24. Resident, medication and staff records were reviewed. R2 missed evening medications on 12/13/24. LPA did not locate any notes as to why the evening medications were not administered to R2. R2 did not have a home health care plan or any information as to how often Home Health is coming to the facility to care for R2's condition. Current first aid and CPR were reviewed. A copy of this report with appeal rights and plan of correction was provided to the Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 16, 2024

The state marks this report as 6 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 2. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

20231 state visit · 1 document

Dec 13, 2023Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

LPA Shawna Doucette arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct an annual inspection. LPA was granted entry by Staff Roxanne Aguirre. LPA explained the purpose of the visit and staff contacted Administrator Judith Barajas who responded to the facility to assist with the visit. A tour of the facility was conducted with the Administrator. The residence was set at 77 F temperature and free of passageway obstructions inside and outside. Kitchen toured, supply of food observed and food stored properly for perishable and nonperishable. Medications were stored in a locked medication cart in the kitchen. Cleaning supplies were locked in a cabinet under the kitchen sink. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were checked and operating. Fire extinguisher was last serviced 12/5/23. LPA checked water temperature which measured at 110.8 F. Fire drill was last conducted 12/1/23. Resident, medication and staff records were reviewed. Current first aid and CPR were reviewed. A copy of this report was provided to the Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 13, 2023
Earlier years2021 to 2022 · 2 documents

20221 state visit · 1 document

Dec 13, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Darius Wiliams conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection visit regarding infection control. LPA Williams met with Administrator, Judith Barajas and discussed the purpose of the visit. LPA Williams toured the facility with the Administrator. LPA Williams observed a visitor/temperature log, masks, and disinfection station at the front entrance. Facility has one entry and exit point. Social distancing is maintained in the common areas. Hand washing and other various Covid-19 related signs were observed in the common areas. LPA Williams observed a two day supply of perishable food and seven day supply of non-perishable food. Cleaning supplies and medications were observed behind a locked cabinet. LPA Williams observed personal protective equipment in storage. Staff have received training regarding Covid-19 infection control and mitigation. 5 of 5 resident’s files had updated emergency contact information. LPA Williams requested the following documents be sent to the Department by 12/20/2022; personnel report (LIC 500) ,designation of facility responsibility (LIC 308), and administrator certificate. No deficiencies were observed. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report will be provided via e-mail.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 13, 2022

20211 state visit · 1 document

Dec 10, 2021Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst LPA Shawna Doucette conducted an Annual Inspection on this date. LPA was met by Staff Roxanne Aguirre and discussed the purpose of the visit. Administrator Judith Barajas responded to the facility to assist with the inspection. LPA and Administrator Judith Barajas began the tour at the front entrance/office of the facility. Visitor log-in/temperature check, masks, and disinfection station was observed upon entry. Facility has one entrance/exit point. Hand sanitizer was readily available to residents and visitors. Social distancing is maintained in the common areas. Hand washing and other various Covid-19 related signs were observed in the common areas. LPA observed a two day supply of perishable food and seven day supply of non-perishable food. Cleaning supplies were observed behind a locked door in garage. LPA observed the following personal protective equipment in a storage cabinet in garage; gowns, face shield, gloves, and masks. Staff records were reviewed for infection control training. LPA observed all facility staff wearing masks. Resident’s files have updated emergency contact information. No deficiencies were observed. Exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was providedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 10, 2021

6 of 6 beds were occupied at the September 11, 2025 state visit — a count on that day, not an opening.

License holder

Barajas, Judith, licensed since 2017.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2017, as the state’s facility page counts them
State visits on file
9
Total complaints
2
Substantiated allegations
0
Type A citations
0
Type B citations
0

These are the state’s own totals for this license since 2017, 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 complaints20

“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

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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 Sherwood Elderly Care Facility

Is Sherwood Elderly Care Facility licensed?

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

How many residents is Sherwood Elderly Care Facility licensed for?

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

Has Sherwood Elderly Care Facility been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2017, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 9 state visits over the same years.

Is Sherwood Elderly Care Facility still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 12, 2026.

What does Sherwood Elderly Care Facility cost?

$3,700 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,050–$4,550. 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 11 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 Sherwood Elderly Care Facility 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 Barajas, Judith, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Mercy 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 Sherwood Elderly Care Facility keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 6 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Sherwood Elderly Care Facility license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “SHERWOOD ELDERLY CARE FACILITY”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #157208826. 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 Barajas, Judith, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2017, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 9 state inspection visits since 2017, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2017, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 9 state visits in that period.
  • 2 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2017, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
  • The most recent state visit on file is December 18, 2025, 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) ↗

See the state’s own record

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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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    Bakersfield · 1.2 mi

    Hallmark of Bakersfield

    Large community · licensed for 99

    Starting rate

    $3,300 a month to start

    Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026

    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 · 1.6 mi

    Divine Mercy Care Homes III

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Starting rate

    $2,500 a month to start

    Listed by the home on its own website · October 27, 2026

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Dementia: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
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    Bakersfield · 1.6 mi

    The Trinity

    Mid-size home · licensed for 10

    Starting rate

    $4,200 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
    • Bedridden: on the state record
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    Bakersfield · 1.2 mi

    Aaa Residential Elderly Retreat #2

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $3,900 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $3,150–$4,800

    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 · 1.4 mi

    Aaa Residential Elderly Retreat

    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 · 1.4 mi

    Golden Villa Home

    Small home · licensed for 4

    Estimated starting rate

    $3,250 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $2,650–$4,000

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record

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