Small home · Licensed for 6 · Bakersfield
Joyful Living Care Home II
10310 Malaguena Ct, Bakersfield, CA 93312Licensed since 2019
Overview
No openings reported
- Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · October 26, 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 3 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. APPROVED FOR (6) NON-AMBULATORY, OF WHICH (1) CAN BE BEDRIDDEN. APPROVED HOSPICE WAIVER FOR (3).
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026
As needs change
Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 3 — 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 Joyful Living Care Home II: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight and help with medicines. When we check availability, we ask about these too.
Check availabilityWhat it costs here
Covelight estimate
$4,300a month to start
Likely $3,500–$5,300
From 19 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$4,300likely a month
Starting monthly rate$4,300likely $3,500–$5,300
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 19 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.
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 $3,500–$5,500
- $4,300
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,150–$8,700
- $6,800
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, 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 is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not 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.
Rates at nearby homes19 nearby homes publish starting rates of $2,000 to $5,500
19 homes like this within 10 miles publish starting rates mostly between $2,850–$4,250.
- A & A Bakersfield Care HomeBakersfield · 1.8 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Windcreek Senior CareBakersfield · 3.7 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Village GardensBakersfield · 4.0 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Bella Vita at StoningtonBakersfield · 4.3 mi · Small home$4,200Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Brighton ManorBakersfield · 4.5 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- TLC Home Care 1Bakersfield · 5.1 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- The Westchester Home on SpruceBakersfield · 5.5 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Garnsey GardenBakersfield · 5.9 mi · Small home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Riverstone Terrace Senior Living Memory CareBakersfield · 6.9 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.
- Blue Pearl Home Care IIBakersfield · 7.9 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Divine Mercy Care Homes IIIBakersfield · 8.0 mi · Small home$2,500Listed on its own website · starting base rate for a shared standard bedroom · seen October 27, 2026
- Divine Mercy Care Homes IIBakersfield · 8.0 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 · 8.1 mi · Small home$2,500Listed on its own website · starting base rate for a shared standard bedroom · seen October 27, 2026
- The TrinityBakersfield · 8.4 mi · Mid-size home$4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Redwood Senior Living BakersfieldBakersfield · 8.4 mi · Mid-size home$2,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Summer Springs Board & CareBakersfield · 9.1 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Alondra HomeBakersfield · 9.2 mi · Small home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Central Valley Residential CareBakersfield · 9.4 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Your Loved Ones MatterBakersfield · 9.9 mi · Small home$3,500Listed 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 19 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.
- 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.
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.
The best way to see it is a visit.
Request a tourWhere it is
10310 Malaguena Ct, Bakersfield, CA 93312Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
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- Good Samaritan HospitalHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list4.4 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).
Open directionsThe 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 #157208993 · See the state’s own record
The last 36 months — 3 of 7 documents
20261 state visit · 1 document
Oct 5, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
We haven’t transcribed this report yet. The complete document is on the state’s site.
20251 state visit · 1 document
Oct 18, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 10/182025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Medina conducted an unannounced Annual Required inspection. LPA identified self, stated purpose of visit, and allowed entrance by Licensee/Administrator Joel Jimenez to conduct today's inspection. Facility observed to be clean, odor free, and a comfortable temperature. LPA observed common areas of the facility to have adequate seating and lighting available. Residents observed to be watching television in the living room and some relaxing in their bedrooms. Resident bedrooms toured, all bedrooms observed to have required furnishings available. Resident bathrooms toured, all fixtures observed operational, shower observed to have skid resistant mats, shower chair and grab bars available. Kitchen toured, facility observed to a have a 2-day supply of perishable and a 7-day supply of non-perishable food available. All food items stored in refrigerator observed to be properly stored and dated. All knives observed to be locked and secured. Medication observed to be locked and secured in hall closets. Medications observed to have original labels and to be administered as prescribed. Facility is equipped with a pull station, fire extinguisher has a service date of 12/26/2024. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors tested and observed operational at time of inspection. Outside area toured, facility has covered patio with seating for residents. Shed in the backyard observed to be locked and secured. No hazards observed. LPA reviewed resident and staff files during inspection. No deficiencies cited during visit. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator and a copy of this report was provided during visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 18, 2025
20241 state visit · 1 document
Oct 9, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 10/09/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Medina made an unannounced Annual Required inspection. LPA Medina was allowed entrance by direct care staff. License/Administrator, Joel Jimenez, contacted by telephone and arrived a short time later to conduct inspection. Currently, there are five (5) residents in care. Residents observed to be relaxing in the living room area at time of LPA arrival. . Facility observed to be clean, odor free, and a comfortable temperature. Facility tour began in resident bedrooms. Rooms observed to have all required accommodations. All areas of the facility have sufficient lighting. Residents bathrooms observed to be clean and in good repair. Bath/tub area have non-skid mats and grab bars. Hot water measured in bathroom and observed to be 109 degrees F. Dining room and living room have adequate seating and lighting for all residents in care. Tour of kitchen conducted. LPA observed adequate food supply for the residents in care. LPA observed leftovers stored in the refrigerator and/or freezer observed to be properly stored and labeled. Medications observed to be locked in closet in hallway. Medication observed to have original labels and be administered as prescribed. Smoke detector and Carbon monoxide detector present and visible in hallway near resident bedrooms and observed operational. Fire extinguisher has a service date of 12/18/23. Last fire drill conducted on 9/04/2024 according to facility records. All cleaning supplies observed to be locked in secured cabinet in garage.. All facility staff who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record index clearance or exemptions. Staff files reviewed Outside areas toured. All exits open freely and observed to be free of obstruction. No hazards observed. No deficiencies cited during visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 9, 2024
Earlier years2021 to 2023 · 4 documents
20231 state visit · 1 document
Oct 20, 2023Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 10/20/23, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Medina arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct an Annual Required visit. LPA introduced self, stated purpose of visit and allowed entrance by Direct Care Staff, Licensee/Administrator Joel Jimenez was present at facility. Facility tour conducted with Licensee and began with the resident bedrooms. Resident bedrooms are adequately furnished and have sufficient lighting. Resident bathrooms toured. Resident bathrooms have grab bars in all toilet and tub/shower areas. Non-skid mats are present. Water temperature measured at 107 degrees F in hallway bathroom. Dining and living rooms are sufficiently furnished and have adequate lighting. Kitchen toured. Pantry & refrigerator/freezers contain 7 day supply of non-perishable & 2 day supply of perishable food. LPA observed food to be properly stored and dated in both refrigerator and freezer. Medications observed to be locked and stored in hall closet. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detector observed to be operational during visit. Outside of the facility was toured. All fire exits open freely and are free of obstruction. No outside hazards observed. Resident and staff files reviewed during facility inspection. No deficiencies cited during today's visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 20, 2023
20221 state visit · 1 document
Oct 19, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Darius Wiliams conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection visit. LPA Williams met with Administrator, Joel Jiminez, and discussed the purpose of the visit. LPA Williams toured the facility with Administrator.. LPA Williams observed a visitor/temperature and disinfection station at the front entrance. Facility has one entry and exit point. Social distancing is maintained 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 door. LPA Williams observed the following personal protective equipment in storage; masks, gloves, and gowns. Staff have received training regarding Covid-19 infection control and mitigation. 4 of 4 resident’s files had updated emergency contact information. LPA Williams requested the following documents be sent to the Department by 10/28/2022; personnel report (LIC 500) ,designation of facility responsibility (LIC 308), and administrator certificate. No deficiencies were observed. Exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 19, 2022
20211 state visit · 2 documents
Oct 20, 2021Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Darius Wiliams conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection visit. LPA Williams met with Administrator, Joel Jiminez, and discussed the purpose of the visit. LPA Williams toured the facility with Administrator.. LPA Williams observed a visitor/temperature log, masks, gloves, 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 door. LPA Williams observed the following personal protective equipment in storage; gowns, face shield, gloves, masks, and shoe covers. LPA Williams observed all facility staff wearing masks. Staff have received training regarding Covid-19 infection control and mitigation. 3 of 3 resident’s files had updated emergency contact information. LPA Williams requested the following documents be sent to the Department by 10/27/2021; personnel report (LIC 500) ,designation of facility responsibility (LIC 308), and administrator certificate. No deficiencies were observed. Exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 20, 2021
Oct 20, 2021Facility evaluation reportPost LicensingReport on file
Type of visit: Post Licensing
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Darius Williams conducted an unannounced Post Licensing inspection. LPA Williams met with Administrator, Joel Jiminez, and discussed the purpose of the visit. Two staff and three residents were also present. LPA Williams toured the facility with the Administrator. In the kitchen, LPA Williams observed two days of perishable food and sevens days of non-perishable. Knives were locked in a hallway closet. The fridge temperature reflected 40 degrees Fahrenheit (F), the freezer reflected 0 degrees F, and the water temperature reflected 110 degrees F. 3 of 3 residents bedroom had chairs, night stands, dressers, mattress, bed linens, and lamp. The living room had seating for all residents and did not have any obstructions. LPA Williams observed medications and chemicals locked in behind a door. Extra linens, towels, and hygiene were observed in the hallway. LPA Williams did not observe any bodies of water on the property and the outside areas were free of obstructions. No deficiencies were observed. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 20, 2021
License holder
Joyful Living Care Home LLC, licensed since 2019.
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2019, as the state’s facility page counts them
- State visits on file
- 7
- Total complaints
- 0
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
- Type A citations
- 0
- Type B citations
- 0
These are the state’s own totals for this license since 2019, 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 home | Typical | |
|---|---|---|
| Type A citations | 0 | 0 |
| Type B citations | 0 | 0 |
| Substantiated allegations | 0 | 0 |
| Total complaints | 0 | 0 |
“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
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.
Frequently asked questions
A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
Quick answers about Joyful Living Care Home II
Is Joyful Living Care Home II licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
How many residents is Joyful Living Care Home II licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Has Joyful Living Care Home II been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2019, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 7 state visits over the same years.
Is Joyful Living Care Home II still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 12, 2026.
What does Joyful Living Care Home II cost?
$4,300 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,500–$5,300. 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 19 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.
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.
Does Joyful Living Care Home II take Medi-Cal?
On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
Who holds the license?
The license is held by Joyful Living Care Home LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. See the homes licensed to Joyful Living Care Home LLC — at least 2 on the state roster.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Good Samaritan Hospital is 4.4 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Joyful Living Care Home II keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 3 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Joyful Living Care Home II license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “JOYFUL LIVING CARE HOME II LLC”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #157208993. 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 Joyful Living Care Home LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- First licensed in 2019, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 7 state inspection visits since 2019, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2019, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 7 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2019, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is October 5, 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗
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- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,650 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,650–$6,150On the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,000 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,300–$4,950On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,200 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,450–$5,200On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,150 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,400–$5,100On the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,050 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,350–$5,000On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,250 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,450–$5,200On 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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