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Small home · Licensed for 6 · Bakersfield
Pathway Homes
2714 Gosford Rd #A, Bakersfield, CA 93309Licensed since 2021
Overview
No openings reported
- Approved by the state: Wheelchair · 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
Ask this home
Free for families. A home gets your number only if you say yes.
Care and support
- Wheelchairup to 5 residents
- Hospiceup to 4 residents
- Bedriddenup to 1 resident
Not on file: dementia 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
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. APPROVED FOR 1 AMBULATORY AND 5 NON-AMBULATORY, OF WHICH 1 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. HOSPICE CARE WAIVER FOR 4 RESIDENTS.
935 - ELDERLY
CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026
As needs change
Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 4 — care may continue at the end of life
State licensing record · October 26, 2026
We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Pathway Homes: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight, help with medicines and care if memory loss develops. When we check availability, we ask about these too.
Check availabilityWhat it costs here
Covelight estimate
$3,800a month to start
Likely $3,100–$4,700
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$3,800likely a month
Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.
Starting monthly rate$3,800likely $3,100–$4,700
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 11 small homes and similar homes within 3 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 $3,100–$4,900
- $3,800
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $3,700–$8,150
- $6,300
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.
Rates at nearby homes11 nearby homes publish starting rates of $2,500 to $5,500
11 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $2,500–$3,600.
- Riverstone Terrace Senior Living Memory CareBakersfield · 0.3 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 · 1.9 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Divine Mercy Care Homes IIBakersfield · 2.0 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 · 2.1 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 IIIBakersfield · 2.3 mi · Small home$2,500Listed on its own website · starting base rate for a shared standard bedroom · seen October 27, 2026
- Summer Springs Board & CareBakersfield · 2.6 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Brighton ManorBakersfield · 2.6 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- TLC Home Care 1Bakersfield · 2.6 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Central Valley Residential CareBakersfield · 2.8 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Alondra HomeBakersfield · 2.9 mi · Small home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Windcreek Senior CareBakersfield · 2.9 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 11 small homes and similar homes within 3 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
2714 Gosford Rd #A, Bakersfield, CA 93309Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
Opening the neighborhood map…
- Mercy Southwest HospitalHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list1.9 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).
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 #157209133 · See the state’s own record
The last 36 months — 4 of 8 documents
Complaint outcomes in these 36 months, in the state’s words: 1 “Unsubstantiated”.
20261 state visit · 1 document
Aug 25, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 08/25/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs) J. Duarte and M. Medina, arrived unannounced to conduct the required Annual inspection. LPA introduced self, stated the purpose of the visit, and met with staff. Staff contacted Administrator (AD) Diana Diaz. AD Diana arrived shortly after and a tour was conducted. Four residents were present during visit. The facility was observed to be at a temperature of 71 degrees F, clean, in good repair, and no passageway obstructions were observed. The living room has adequate seating for residents and it has a fireplace with a cover. The kitchen was toured and LPA observed a two day supply of perishable and seven day supply of non-perishable food. The facility stores sharps in a locked hallway closet. A fire extinguisher was observed in the kitchen, with a service date of 05/28/2026. The bedrooms were toured and observed to have beds, dressers, and adequate lighting. Bathrooms were observed operational, with non-skid strips and grabbed bars. The hallway restroom hot water measured at 109 degrees F and the hot water to the restroom connected to the room measured at 108 degrees F. The garage was toured and chemicals and and laundry detergent were stored in a locked cabinet. The facility has a dryer and washer in the garage, AD Diana stated that the facility does their own laundry. The facility has an emergency food supply in the garage, and the facility has an additional refrigerator in the garage with an additional supply of food. Outside of the facility toured and observed to be free of debris with seating available. The carbon monoxide/smoke detectors were observed operational during inspection. Medications observed kept locked in hallway closet. A first aid kit is also stored with the medication. A sample of resident files and a sample of staff files were reviewed and observed to have required documentation. Continued in LIC 809C. Continued from LIC 809. No deficiencies cited during visit. An exit Interview was conducted with AD Diana Diaz and a copy of this report was provided. Community Care Licensing (CCL) is always striving to have facility files that reflect the most accurate & up to date information for your facility. In an effort to maintain your facility file, please submit the most current & complete forms &/or information as identified below: Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE): · LIC 308 Designation of Facility Responsibility · -as applicable: LIC 309 Administrative Organization · -as applicable: LIC 400 Affidavit Regarding Client/Resident Cash Resources · -as applicable: LIC 402 Surety Bond · LIC 500 Personnel Report · LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan For Residential Care Facilities For The Elderly · LIC 9020 Register of Facility Clients/Residents · Copy of current Liability Insurance · Copy of current Administrator Certificate · Alternate contact information including name, telephone number, & email address. Please submit the above forms/information to Fresno CCL by: 09/01/2026the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 25, 2026
20251 state visit · 1 document
Aug 27, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 08/27/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) J. Duarte arrived unannounced to conduct the required Annual inspection. LPA introduced self, stated the purpose of the visit, and met with staff Margarita Pena and Marina Solorzano De La Cruz. Staff contacted (AD) Diana Diaz. LPA contacted AD Jason Johnson and advised the purpose of this visit. LPA asked Jason if he would be available and he stated that AD Diana will be reporting to the facility to assist with this inspection. AD Diana arrived shortly after and a tour was conducted. The facility was observed to be at a temperature of 74 degrees F, clean, in good repair, and no passageway obstructions were observed. The living room has adequate seating for residents and it has a fireplace with a cover. The kitchen was toured and LPA observed an adequate supply of perishable and non-perishable food. The facility stores kitchen knives in a locked hallway closet. A fire extinguisher was observed in the kitchen, with a service date of 05/23/25. The kitchen hot water measured at 113.5 degrees F. Both bedrooms were toured and observed to have beds, dressers, and adequate lighting. Bathrooms were observed operational, with non-skid strips and grabbed bars. The hallway restroom hot water measured at 106.4 degrees F and the hot water to the restroom connected to the room measured at 114.7 degrees F. The garage was toured and chemicals and and laundry detergent were stored in a locked cabinet. The facility has a dryer and washer in the garage, AD Diana stated that the facility does their own laundry. The facility has an emergency food supply in the garage, and the facility has an additional refrigerator in the garage with an additional supply of food. Outside of the facility toured and observed to be free of debris. The carbon monoxide/smoke detectors were observed operational during inspection. Medications observed kept locked in hallway closet. A first aid kit is also stored with the medication. All resident files and a sample of staff files were reviewed and observed to have required documentation. Continued in LIC 809C... Continued from LIC 809. LPA toured facility bedrooms and in Bedroom Number Three, LPA observed Resident One's (R1) bed obstructing the fire exit in bedroom number three. A deficiency is being cited on the attached LIC 809D in accordance to California Code of Regulations, Title 22,Division 6. *** A Civil Penalty is being assessed LIC421IM.*** AD Jason Johnson arrived after LPA toured facility and LPA discussed with him, LPA's observations. An exit Interview was conducted. A copy of this report and appeal rights were emailed to AD Diana. LPA requested the following updated forms be faxed to CCL Department: Designation of Facility Responsibility (LIC308), Administrative Organization (LIC309), Personnel Report (LIC 500), Proof of current Liability Coverage and Administrators certificates.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 27, 2025
20241 state visit · 1 document
Aug 13, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 08/13/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Yang arrived unannounced to conduct required Annual inspection. LPA introduce self, stated the purpose of the visit, and met with House Manager Marina De La Cruz. Administrator Jason Johnson who stated unable to attend meeting. House Supervisor Diana Diaz arrived shortly. LPA toured facility with House Supervisor. Three residents observed 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. Outside of facility toured and observed to be free of debris. Fire extinguisher was observed with a service date of: 6/10/24. An adequate supply of perishable and non-perishable food was observed. Temperature maintained for refrigerator at 40 degrees F and freezer at 0 degrees F. All bedrooms were toured and observed to be required furniture and adequate lighting. Bathrooms observed functional and operational. Non-skid strips and grabbed bars were observed. Hot water temperature was tested 128.6 degrees F in bathroom 1 and 127.9 degrees F in master bathroom. Medications and sharps observed kept locked in hall closet. Chemicals were observed stored and locked in the garage cabinet. Carbon monoxide and smoke detector observed 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. A copy of this report and appeal rights was provided to House Supervisor, whose signature on this form confirms receipt of this report.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 13, 2024
The state marks this report as 3 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 5, 2023Complaint investigation reportUnsubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Staff did not observe changes in resident's condition
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Darius Williams conducted an unannounced complaint visit to deliver findings. LPA Williams met with Administrator, Jason Johnson and discussed the purpose of the visit. LPA Williams conducted record revies and interviews. According to records R1 was sent to the hospital on a different day. Staff 1 explained some possible symptoms to look for but could not remember observing them on R1. According to the Reporting Party, they are unsure when they believed the symptoms started and reported they were not present and unaware if staff was in the immediate observable area. 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. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report will be provided via e-mail. Unsubstantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 5, 2023 · control 24-AS-20230918151054
The state marks this report as 3 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 1. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
Earlier years2021 to 2023 · 4 documents
20231 state visit · 1 document
Sep 27, 2023Facility evaluation reportCase Management - DeficienciesDeficiency page: Type B
Type of visit: Case Management - Deficiencies
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Darius Williams conducted an unannounced visit to the facility. LPA Williams met with Administrator Jason Johnson and discussed the purpose of the visit. LPA Williams reviewed resident files. Resident 1 and Resident 2 have restricted health conditions. LPA Williams interviewed the Administrator and reviewed employee files. LPA Williams did not observe any training records conducted by a licensed skilled profession, in the file, pertaining to general or specific procedures regarding R1 and R2's Restricted Health Condition. Administrator reported prior staff may have received training. Administrator reported he is going to partner with R1 and R2 primary care physicians or Home Health Agency to assist with training. Based on record review and interview, a deficiency is being cited on the attached LIC 809D page. POC was discussed with Administrator. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report will be provided via e-mail.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 27, 2023
From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type B · Section cited: CCR 87613(a)(2) · Plan of correction due date: Oct 6, 2023
(a)Prior to admission of a resident with a restricted health condition, the licensee shall: (2) Ensure that facility... complete training provided by a licensed professional sufficient to meet those needs. This requirement was not met evident by: Based on record review and interview the Licensee did not ensure staff had general and specific Restricted Health Condition training for 2 of 5 residents, which poses a potential health and safety risk for persons in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 27, 2023
Plan of correction: Licensee agreed to reach out to licensed skill professional to train staff who provide care to R1 and R2, in regards to their Restricted Health Conditions. Licensee will provide training to the Department by POC due date of 10/6/2023. LPA Williams also disucssed the Technical Support Program reference guide and Title 22 regulations with the Licensee.
20221 state visit · 1 document
Aug 29, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 8/29/22 at 9:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Malia Thao arrived unannounced to conduct an Annual inspection. LPA explained reason for inspection and was granted entry. House Manager Elizabeth Ramos arrived a short time later and Licensee/Administrator Jason Johnson arrived towards the end of the inspection. Two residents and one staff was present during the inspection. LPA conducted tour with staff and did not observe any obstructions. No fire issues observed. Hand sanitizer was readily available to residents and visitors. Social distancing is maintained in the common and dining areas. Hand washing posters were observed by the bathroom sinks. Bedrooms were checked and residents do not share bedrooms. LPA checked residents’ medications. Food supply was observed in adequate supply. Cleaning and PPE supplies were checked. Resident files have updated emergency contact information. Administrator certificate is valid. The following deficiencies were observed: 1. S1 does not have fingerprint transfer clearance and has been working in the facility since 6/7/22. 2. One bottle of cleaner observed accessible in cabinet under hall bathroom sink, and storage cabinet in garage where all cleaners and chemicals are stored was observed unlocked and accessible. 3. S1 did not have a health assessment completed and has been working since 6/7/22. 4. LPA observed master bathroom shower did not have a non-skid mat or strips available. 5. Upon LPA entry, S1 was only staff on duty and stepped out of the front door to guide LPA to office next door, leaving two residents unsupervised. Continue on LIC809-C. Continued from LIC809. Deficiencies are being cited based on LPA observation, interview, and record review in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, see LIC809D. A civil penalty is being assessed in the amount of $100 per day, for a maximum of 5 days, for a total of $500. See LIC421BG for more details. The following updated forms to be sent to CCL within 2 weeks: LIC500, LIC308, LIC610E, Proof of Liability insurance Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report and a Plan of Correction was reviewed and developed with Licensee Jason Johnson, whose signature confirms receipt of this report. Appeal rights were provided to Licensee as well.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 29, 2022
The state marks this report as 8 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 5. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
20212 state visits · 2 documents
Aug 23, 2021Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
On 8/23/21 at 10:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Malia Thao conducted a follow-up Prelicensing inspection. LPA was completing a prelicensing inspection for #157209157 and asked if Licensee was ready to conduct the follow up for this facility. Licensee stated yes. LPA measured hot water in the hall bathroom to be 107.4 degrees F. LPA observed furniture in bedroom #2 to be sufficient for 2 ambulatory residents. Licensee understands if a bedridden resident is residing in bedroom #2, only one bed will be made available in the bedroom allowing no obstruction to fire exit door. All pre-licensing requirements have been met. LPA will notify CAB in Sacramento for final review prior to license being issued. Exit interview was conducted. A copy of this report was emailed to Licensee Jason Johnson at pathwayhomes@yahoo.com with a read receipt to confirm receipt of this report.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 23, 2021
Jul 29, 2021Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
On 7/30/21 at approximately 10:45 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Shawna Doucette arrived to the facility announced to conduct the Pre licensing visit. LPA Shawna Doucette met with Licensee Jason Johnson who granted LPA entry into the facility. LPA toured facility. Common rooms have adequate furnishings and lighting. All of the resident bedrooms have all the required furnishings and adequate lighting. Bedroom #2 needs to have beds rearranged to not block exit. Hot water temperature in bathrooms measured at under 100 degrees F. LPA observed a supply of extra bed linens and personal hygiene and grooming products. Kitchen observed to have dishes, plates, utensils. Cleaning supplies are stored in a locking cabinet in garage. Medications are locked in a medication closet in hallway. First aid kit contains all the required items. A fire extinguisher is present and has a service date of 03/05/2021. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were operating properly. Outside of the facility toured. No outside hazards were observed. No pools or bodies of water. All required postings are posted. Facility phone number will be (661) 412-4002. Component III was conducted during pre-licensing visit with Applicants. Licensee will fix water and Bedroom #2 bed blocking door prior to being licensed.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 29, 2021
5 of 6 beds were occupied at the December 5, 2023 state visit — a count on that day, not an opening.
License holder
Markell & Marquell Enterprises, LLC, licensed since 2021.
Operates 3 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.
- Pathway Homes · Bakersfield
- Pathway Homes · Bakersfield
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2021, 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 2021, 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 | 1 | 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 Pathway Homes
Is Pathway Homes licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
How many residents is Pathway Homes licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Has Pathway Homes been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2021, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 6 state visits over the same years.
Is Pathway Homes still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 12, 2026.
What does Pathway Homes cost?
$3,800 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,100–$4,700. 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 3 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 Pathway Homes 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 Markell & Marquell Enterprises, LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. See the homes licensed to Markell & Marquell Enterprises, LLC — at least 7 on the state roster.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Mercy Southwest Hospital is 1.9 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Pathway Homes keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 4 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Pathway Homes license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “PATHWAY HOMES”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #157209133. 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 Markell & Marquell Enterprises, LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- First licensed in 2021, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 6 state inspection visits since 2021, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2021, 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 2021, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
- The most recent state visit on file is August 25, 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
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Starting rate
$4,169 a month to start
Listed by the home on its own website · October 27, 2026On 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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Estimated starting rate
$3,900 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,200–$4,800On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
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Starting rate
$3,500 a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
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Estimated starting rate
$3,800 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,100–$4,700On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$3,800 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,100–$4,700On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
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Estimated starting rate
$3,750 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,050–$4,650On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
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