Kern Village Assisted Living For Seniors is a residential care home for the elderly (RCFE) in Kernville, Kern County, California — state license #157209373, licensed for 22 residents, listed as licensed in the CDSS record we retrieved August 2, 2026. It does not appear on the DHCS Assisted Living Waiver participant list checked August 9, 2026 — that list covers the state waiver only, not a home's own payment arrangements. California has 28 dated inspection and complaint documents on file for this home going back to 2023, the most recent dated June 16, 2026 — published below in full, verbatim and unscored.
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Since 2023, the state has visited this home 34 times and filed 28 documents. The most recent is a complaint investigation report, dated June 16, 2026.
The state's published file for this home includes 17 documents with transcribed findings, dated February 12, 2024 to February 25, 2026. 17 of the 17 carry the state's recorded outcome word: “Substantiated” (8), “Unsubstantiated” (9). 17 include the transcribed allegation the state investigated, word for word.
Summary composed by computer from the 17 documents below — every count derives from them, and the documents themselves are the state's records, verbatim. We never grade, score, or color a record.
What the state’s words mean
Jun 16, 2026Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Jun 16, 2026Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
May 27, 2026Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Feb 25, 2026Unsubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Staff do not treat residents with respect. Staff are not ensuring activities are consistent.
On 02/25/26, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Yang arrived unannounced to conduct initial complaint investigation. LPA introduced self, stated the purpose of the visit, and met with Administrator Wendy Lee. During the course of the investigation, the Department conducted interviews, records were reviewed and toured the facility. Facility has variety of activities provided for residents. Allegation alleging staff did not treat residents with respect and alleging staff are not ensuring activities are consistent, although the allegation may have happened or is valid. Based on interviews conducted, the preponderance of evidence standard has not been met, therefore, the above allegations are found to be UNSUBTANTIATED. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report was provided to Administrator. Unsubstantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 25, 2026 · control 24-AS-20260218090257
Feb 25, 2026Unsubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Staff does not ensure residents are spoken to in an appropriate manner. Staff member worked while under the influence of alcohol impairing their ability to provide adequate care and supervision to residents in care.
On 02/25/26, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Yang arrived unannounced to conduct initial complaint investigation. LPA introduced self, stated the purpose of the visit, and met with Administrator Wendy Lee. During the course of the investigation, the Department conducted interviews, records were reviewed and toured the facility. Based on interviews conducted, allegation alleging staff did not ensure resident are spoken to in an appropriate manner and staff worked while under the influence of alcohol impairing their ability to provide adequate care and supervision to the residents, the preponderance of evidence standard has not been met, therefore, the above allegations are found to be UNSUBTANTIATED. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report was provided to Administrator. Unsubstantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 25, 2026 · control 24-AS-20260218090740
Jan 28, 2026Unsubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Staff member(s) worked while under the influence of alcohol.
On 1/28/26 at 12:30pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) J. Leffall conducted an initial complaint visit to open and to deliver findings on above allegation. LPA met with Activities Coordinator (AC) Adeana Pearson. The Department conducted interviews with staff, and residents. Although the allegations may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did occur, therefore the allegation is Unsubstantiated. No deficiencies were issued. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report was distributed to Administrator which confirms signature of this report. Unsubstantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 28, 2026 · control 24-AS-20260120101836
Sep 16, 2025Unsubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Staff are not mitigating the spread of infectious outbreaks in the facility
On 09/16/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Yang arrived unannounced to conduct initial complaint investigation and deliver complaint findings on the above allegation. LPA introduced self, stated the purpose of the visit and met with Administrator Wendy Lee and Lead Medication technician Elizabeth Eisenhauer. During the course of the investigation, interviews were conducted, facility was toured, and copies of records were obtained. R1 tested positive for TB and placed on quarantine. Facility had infection control procedure was in placed. Based on interviews conducted and records reviewed, the preponderance of evidence standard has not been met, therefore, the above allegation is found to be UNSUBTANTIATED. An exit interview was conducted. A copy of this report was provided to the Administrator, whose signature on this form confirms receipt of this report. Unsubstantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 16, 2025 · control 24-AS-20250908142349
Sep 16, 2025Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Aug 1, 2025Unsubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Facility did not meet the needs of a resident in care.
On 08/01/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Yang arrived unannounced to conduct initial complaint investigation. LPA introduced self and stated the purpose of the visit. LPA met with Administrator Wendy Lee and delivered complaint findings on the above allegation. During the complaint investigation, interviews were conducted, received copies of records, and the facility was toured. R1 confirmed R1 received MRI from hospital visit. Follow up appointments were scheduled. Based on interviews conducted and records reviewed, R1 received x-rays and MRI for resident’s injury with follow up appointments, therefore the preponderance evidences has not been met, the above allegation is found to be UNSUBSTANTIATED. An exit interview was conducted. A copy of this report was provided to Administrator, whose signature on this form confirms receipt of this report. Unsubstantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 1, 2025 · control 24-AS-20250724154728
Jun 25, 2025Unsubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Staff cross contaminating resident’s food.
On 06/25/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Yang arrived unannounced to complaint investigation and deliver findings on the above allegation. LPA introduce self, stated the purpose of the visit, and met with Administrator Ashley Bell. The Department conducted interviews and toured the facility. Each residents’ food was placed in separate plates before serving. Residents with restricted diet or with food allergy are placed in separate plates. Food is prepared in sanitized area with specific cutting board for meat products and vegetables. Therefore, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, the above allegations is found to be UNSUBSTANTIATED. Exit Interview conducted. A copy of this report was provided to Administrator. Unsubstantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 25, 2025 · control 24-AS-20250624115141
Sep 24, 2024Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Aug 15, 2024Unsubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Staff made inappropriate comments towards a resident Staff yelled at a resident while in care Uncleared individual is posing as a risk to the residents Staff does not provide the residents with privacy
On 0815/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Yang arrived unannounced to deliver complaint findings on the above allegation. LPA introduce self, stated the purpose of the visit, and met with Facility Manager Ashley Bell. Staff and LPA attempted to reach Licensee Anthony Barbato. Administrator Kala Gibson was called via telephone. LPA delivered findings to Administrator via telephone and Facility Manager. During the course of the investigation, LPA conducted interviews and records were reviewed. Based on interviews conducted, the allegations staff made inappropriate comments towards a resident, staff yelled at a resident while in care, an uncleared individual was at the facility and staff does not provided resident with privacy, the preponderance of evidence standard has not been met. Therefore, the above allegations are found to be UNSUBSTANTIATED. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator via telephone and Facility Manager. A copy of this report was provided to the Facilitythe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 15, 2024 · control 24-AS-20240502095656
Aug 15, 2024Unsubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Staff did not comply with basic service requirements
On 0815/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Yang arrived unannounced to deliver complaint findings on the above allegation. LPA introduce self, stated the purpose of the visit, and met with Facility Manager Ashley Bell. Staff and LPA attempted to reach Licensee Anthony Barbato. Administrator Kala Gibson was called via telephone. LPA delivered findings to Administrator via telephone and Facility Manager. During the course of the investigation, LPA conducted interviews. A food bank organization was contacted and provided information to the residents at the facility. No resident had signed up and received any food assistances form the program. Therefore, based on the interviews conducted, the preponderance of evidence standard has not been met, the above allegation is found to be UNSUBSTANTIATED. An exit interview was conducted via telephone with Administrator and Facility Manager. A copy of this report was provided to the Facility Manager, whose signature on this report confirms receithe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 15, 2024 · control 24-AS-20240503095428
Aug 2, 2024Substantiated
Allegation investigated: Staff left a resident soiled while in care Staff are not providing adequate care and supervision to a resident
On this date, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Yang delivered findings for the above allegations. LPA met with Licensee Representative Anthony Barbato. The Department conducted interviews, reviewed records, and toured the facility. Based on the interviews conducted, records reviewed, and observations made by the LPA on the 12/18/2023 facility visit, the above allegations are Substantiated. R1 was observed soiled while in care. Facility staff did not ensure R2 received his medications to treat his insulin-dependent diabetes condition and did not monitor the resident’s glucose level, which resulted in the resident’s hospitalization and death. Citations were issued on complaint #24-AS-20231228152212 for care and supervision and appeal rights were provided. Exit interview was conducted. Substantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 2, 2024 · control 24-AS-20231214090626
Aug 2, 2024Substantiated
Allegation investigated: Facility staff did not ensure resident received medications as prescribed resulting in hospitalization. Staff left a resident soiled while in care.
On this date, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Yang delivered findings for the above allegations. LPA met with Licensee Representative Anthony Barbato. The Department conducted interviews, reviewed records, and toured the facility. Based on the interviews conducted, records reviewed, and observations made by the LPA on the 12/18/2023 facility visit, the above allegations are Substantiated. R1 was observed soiled while in care. Facility staff did not ensure R2 received his medications to treat his insulin-dependent diabetes condition and did not monitor the resident’s glucose level, which resulted in the resident’s hospitalization and death. Citations were issued on complaint #24-AS-20231228152212 and appeal rights were provided. Substantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 2, 2024 · control 24-AS-20231220104001
Aug 2, 2024Substantiated
Allegation investigated: Staff did not monitor resident's glucose level resulting in death
The Department conducted interviews, reviewed records, and toured the facility. Based on the interviews conducted and records reviewed, the above allegation is Substantiated. Facility staff did not ensure R2 received his medications to treat his insulin-dependent diabetes condition and did not monitor the resident’s glucose level, which resulted in the resident’s hospitalization and death. Citation for care and supervision are issued on the attached 9099-D. The issuance of additional civil penalties is pending and currently under review. The details of additional civil penalties will be outlined in a future report to the facility, if any. Exit Interview was conducted and Appeal Rights were provided. Substantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 2, 2024 · control 24-AS-20231228152212
Jul 30, 2024Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Jul 17, 2024Substantiated
Allegation investigated: Staff does not ensure first aid is provided for minor incidents that don't require medical treatment
On 07/17/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Yang arrived unannounced to conduct an initial complaint inspection. LPA introduce self, stated the purpose of the visit, and met with Administrator Assistant (AA) Ashley Bell. Administrator Kala Gibson was called and stated unable to attend meeting. LPA delivered findings to AA and to Administrator via telephone. During the course of the investigation, the department conduct interviews. Interviews conducted confirmed, S1 refuse to assist resident with first aid. Based on interviews conducted, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore, the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8 is being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report and appeal rights was provided to the Administrator Assistant, whose signature confirms received of this report. Substantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 17, 2024 · control 24-AS-20240715113659
Jun 11, 2024Substantiated
Allegation investigated: Staff forced a resident to bathe
On 06/11/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Yang arrived unannounced to conduct initial complaint investigation and deliver complaint finding on the above allegation. LPA introduced self, stated the purpose of the visit and met with Administrator Kala Gibson. During the course of the investigation, the Department conducted interviews, received copies of records, and toured the facility. Based on interviews that were conducted, S1 forces R1 to take showers. Based on interviews conductd, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore, the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. An exit interview was conducted. A copy of this report and appeal rights was provided to the Administrator, whose signature on this form confirms receipt of this report. Substantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 11, 2024 · control 24-AS-20240603113122
Jun 11, 2024Substantiated
Allegation investigated: Staff are mismanaging residents medication
On 06/11/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Yang arrived unannounced to deliver complaint findings on the above allegation. LPA introduced self, stated the purpose of the visit and met with Administrator Kala Gibson. During the course of the investigation, residents’ medications were audit and MARs were reviewed, medications audit showed staff did not administered R1 and R2 medications as directed by physician. Based on observation, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore, the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 6 are being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. An exit interview was conducted. A copy of this report and appeal rights was provided to the Administrator, whose signature on this form confirms receipt of this report. Substantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 11, 2024 · control 24-AS-20240307144719
Jun 11, 2024Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Apr 4, 2024Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Mar 8, 2024Unsubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Staff hit resident with an object Staff are not treating resident with dignity and respect Staff did not ensure the facility was free from odors
On 03/08/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Yang arrived unannounced to deliver complaint findings on the above allegations. LPA stated the purpose of the visit and met with Administrator Kala Gibson. During the course of the investigation, LPA toured the facility, reviewed records, and conducted interviews. R1 confirmed staff did not hit resident with any object and staff did not mistreat resident. LPA toured the facility and observed designated smoking area outdoor. Facility was observed free from odor. Based on observations and interviews which were conducted, the preponderance of evidence standard has not been met, therefore the above allegations are found to be UNSUBSTANTIATED. An exit interview was conducted. A copy of this report and appeal rights was provided to the Administrator, whose signature on this report confirms receipt of this report. Unsubstantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 8, 2024 · control 24-AS-20240229134130
Feb 12, 2024Substantiated
Allegation investigated: Staff refused to take resident to the hospital. Residents did not receive medications as prescribed.
On 02/12/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Yang arrived unannounced to conduct a subsequent complaint visit and delivered complaint findings on the above allegations. LPA introduced self, stated the purpose of the visit and met with Tasha Duncan. Administrator Kala Gibson was called and unable to attend meeting. During the course of the investigation, the Department conducted interviews. It was confirmed that R1 had requested to be taken to the hospital and the staff refused for the resident to go. R1’s medications and Medication Administration Record (MAR) were reviewed and observed resident’s medication were not administered to resident as prescribed on multiple occasions. Based on interviews conducted, records reviewed, and observation, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore, the above allegations are found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 is being cited on the attached Lic 9099D. An exit interview was conducted.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 12, 2024 · control 24-AS-20240108182624
Feb 12, 2024Substantiated
Allegation investigated: Facility is not providing a healthful environment for residents in care.
On 02/12/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Yang arrived unannounced to delivered complaint findings on the above allegation. LPA introduced self, stated the purpose of the visit and met with Tasha Duncan. Administrator Kala Gibson was called and unable to attend meeting. During the course of the investigation, the Department conducted interviews and toured the facility. LPA observed mold in the resident’s bathroom shower floor and wall. Based on observation, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore, the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 6 is being cited on the attached Lic 9099D. An exit interview was conducted. A copy of this report and appeal rights was provided to staff, whose signature confirms receipt of this report. Substantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 12, 2024 · control 24-AS-20240104103038
Dec 18, 2023Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Oct 4, 2023Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Sep 18, 2023Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
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Is Kern Village Assisted Living For Seniors licensed?
Yes — Kern Village Assisted Living For Seniors is a licensed residential care home for the elderly (RCFE) in Kernville (Kern County): California license #157209373, shown as licensed in the CDSS state record checked August 2, 2026, licensed for 22 residents. State records list 28 inspection and complaint documents since 2023; the most recent, a complaint investigation report dated June 16, 2026, appears in the inspection record on this page.
Can Kern Village Assisted Living For Seniors care for dementia, hospice, bedridden, or non-ambulatory residents?
From the CDSS license record, checked August 2, 2026.
The CDSS license record checked August 2, 2026 lists Kern Village Assisted Living For Seniors with clearances for wheelchair / non-ambulatory, dementia / memory care, and hospice care; it does not list bedridden. A clearance that is not on file is not a “no” — it may simply be unrecorded, so if your family needs one of these, ask the home directly and confirm its current scope on a tour.
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What the state record says, word for word
Verbatim, from the CDSS license recordAGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. 22 NON-AMBULATORY.HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 10.
How much does Kern Village Assisted Living For Seniors cost?
California's public licensing record does not include Kern Village Assisted Living For Seniors's monthly price, so we never show or estimate one for a specific home. As county-level context only, assisted living in Kern County typically runs $3,500–$5,500/mo and small board-and-care homes $3,000–$5,000/mo (market research compiled June 2026 — ranges, not quotes; California's 2026 SSI/SSP board-and-care payment standard is $1,626.07/month, of which $1,444.07 is the room-and-board portion paid to the home). Ask the home for its own rate sheet and what the base rate includes — or use the cost section at the top of this page.
Does Kern Village Assisted Living For Seniors accept Medi-Cal or the Assisted Living Waiver?
Kern Village Assisted Living For Seniors is not in the DHCS Assisted Living Waiver participant record we checked August 9, 2026 — that list covers only the state's ALW program, not a home's own payment policies, so ask the home directly about private Medi-Cal arrangements. The waiver pays for assisted-living care services (not room and board) at participating homes; every DHCS-listed home appears on our statewide Medi-Cal page.
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22 of 22 beds occupied (100%) when the state visited on February 25, 2026. Availability changes constantly — confirm a current opening with the home.
What do state inspections show for Kern Village Assisted Living For Seniors?
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The CDSS state record checked August 2, 2026 lists 34 state visits and 28 dated documents since 2023 for Kern Village Assisted Living For Seniors; 17 complaint-investigation narratives are transcribed verbatim below. The most recent, dated February 25, 2026, records an allegation the state marked “Unsubstantiated”. Open any entry to read the state's full finding, word for word.
Most licensed homes receive some findings over 36 months; what matters is what was found and whether it was corrected. Counts here are shown compared with homes of similar size, and the state's own words appear in full below.
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Transcribed from CDSS complaint-investigation reports · record checked August 2, 2026.
What the state has logged
California has logged 34 state visits for this home as of August 2, 2026. These are the home's own counts, straight from that record — shown beside the statewide median for larger communities (16+ beds), computed across all 1,244 licensed homes of that size, because larger and longer-licensed homes naturally accumulate more visits and reports. They are facts, not a grade — a citation may be minor and since corrected, and an “unsubstantiated” complaint is not a finding of wrongdoing.
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