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Shanti Homes 1License #157209632 · Covelight Care
Covelight CareShanti Homes 1License #157209632 · 902 Brentwood Dr., Bakersfield, CA · (661) 677-1702Record printed from covelightcare.com — data as of the dates shown on each item.
Home/California/Kern County/Bakersfield/Shanti Homes 1
Map · 902 Brentwood Dr.

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Estimated starting rate$4,550/mo

Covelight estimate · likely $3,550–$5,950 · See costs

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  • (661) 677-1702

    From the state licensing record · October 26, 2026

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Bakersfield · Licensed for 12

(661) 677-1702

From the state licensing record · October 26, 2026

From the home’s website, shantihomes.org:

(661) 829-5036 · admissions line · seen October 5, 2026

admin@shantihomes.org · general email · seen October 5, 2026

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Mid-size home · Licensed for 12 · Bakersfield

Shanti Homes 1

902 Brentwood Dr., Bakersfield, CA 93306 · Licensed since 2026

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  • Daily life
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Shanti Homes 1

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$4,550 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $3,550–$5,950 See costs

No openings reported

  • Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · October 26, 2026
  • Licensed for 12: a mid-size care homeThe state license record

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Care and support

  • Wheelchairup to 12 residents
  • Dementia
  • Hospiceup to 2 residents
  • Bedriddenup to 2 residents

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. FIRE CLEARANCE APPROVED FOR 12 NON-AMBULATORY RESIDENTS WHERE TWO (2) CAN BE BEDRIDDEN IN BEDROOMS #3 AND #7. HOSPICE WAIVER GRANTED FOR TWO (2) RESIDENTS. FOUR (4) RESIDENTS.

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA · 985 - RCFE / HOSPICE

CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026

Care services

These are the home’s own statements about its day-to-day practice — they are not part of the state licensing record, and the state has not approved or reviewed them.

  • Assisted living

    Reported on shantihomes.org · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Help with bathing or showering

    Reported on shantihomes.org · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Assistance with transfers

    Reported on shantihomes.org · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Works with residents’ own health care providers

    Reported on shantihomes.org · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Diabetic / carbohydrate-controlled diet

    Reported on shantihomes.org · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Incontinence care

    Reported on shantihomes.org · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Respite / short-term stays

    Reported on shantihomes.org · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Help with dressing and grooming

    Reported on shantihomes.org · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Activities of daily living the home lists help withPersonal grooming assistance

    Reported on shantihomes.org · seen October 5, 2026.

  • 24-hour supervision claimed

    Reported on shantihomes.org · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Safety and wellness checks

    Reported on shantihomes.org · seen October 5, 2026.

As needs change

  • Medicines

    Level of medication service: assistance with self administration

    shantihomes.org · October 5, 2026

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 2 — 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 Shanti Homes 1: two-person transfers or a lift and who is awake overnight. When we check availability, we ask about these too.

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What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$4,550a month to start

Likely $3,550–$5,950

From 8 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$4,550likely a month
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room
  • Starting monthly rate$4,550likely $3,550–$5,950

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 homes with 7 to 49 beds 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 $3,550–$6,100
$4,550
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,350–$9,200
$7,050
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.
If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers
Rates at nearby homes8 nearby homes publish starting rates of $2,000 to $5,500

$2,000$5,950

EstimateLikely rangeA nearby home’s published starting rate

8 homes like this within 10 miles publish starting rates mostly between $2,050–$4,800.

  • Redwood Senior Living BakersfieldBakersfield · 4.8 mi · Mid-size home
    $2,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • The TrinityBakersfield · 4.9 mi · Mid-size home
    $4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • The Westchester Home on SpruceBakersfield · 6.2 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Your Loved Ones MatterBakersfield · 6.3 mi · Small home
    $3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Garnsey GardenBakersfield · 6.9 mi · Small home
    $3,800Listed 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
  • TLC Home Care 1Bakersfield · 8.1 mi · Small home
    $3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Summer Springs Board & CareBakersfield · 9.4 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 8 homes with 7 to 49 beds 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.

Ask for the price

An estimate for planning, not a quote. A home sets the price after hearing about the care needed.

Daily life

Rooms, meals, activities and house rules, in the home’s own words. Open any detail to see where it came from.

Rooms & the spaces they will use (5)Residents may bring their own furniture · Outdoor space · Rooms come furnished
  • Residents may bring their own furniture

    Reported on shantihomes.org · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Outdoor spaceGarden · Beautifully landscaped outdoor patio

    Reported on shantihomes.org · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Rooms come furnished

    Reported on shantihomes.org · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Common areasOutdoor patio · Living room · Dining room

    Reported on shantihomes.org · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Housekeeping

    Reported on shantihomes.org · seen October 5, 2026.

Meals, preferences & familiar food (6)Dishes the home names, on a published menu or in its own description of its food · Special diets supported · Meals provided
  • Dishes the home names, on a published menu or in its own description of its foodFestive meals · Treats

    Reported on shantihomes.org · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Special diets supportedDiabetic-friendly · Low-sodium · Gluten-free · Vegetarian · Renal

    Reported on shantihomes.org · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Meals provided

    Reported on shantihomes.org · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Cultural cuisine regularly servedDishes reflecting residents' cultural traditions

    Reported on shantihomes.org · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Professional chef

    Reported on shantihomes.org · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Dining atmosphereMealtimes are about community, conversation, and comfort as well as nutrition

    Reported on shantihomes.org · seen October 5, 2026.

Activities & the rhythm of a day (4)Activity types offered · Exercise or fitness program · Trips outside the home
  • Activity types offered6PM: Classic Movie · 3PM: Play Bingo! · 1PM: Activity · 11AM: Music · 10AM: Seated strength · 6:00PM: Romance/Drama Movie · and 53 more

    6PM: Classic Movie · 3PM: Play Bingo! · 1PM: Activity · 11AM: Music · 10AM: Seated strength · 6:00PM: Romance/Drama Movie · 6PM: Trivia or Movie Night! · 6PM:Drama Movie! · 6PM: Movie and Popcorn · 6PM: Resident choice Movie! · 3PM: Happy Hour! · 3PM: Game Time! · 3PM:Bingo! · 3PM: Play Scramble · 11AM: Color or Paint · 1PM: Table Bowling · 11AM:Music · 11 AM: Music · 11AM: Play Skat Cards · 10AM: Yoga with Adriene · 10AM: Stretch &weights · 10AM: Stretch & weights · 1PM: Balloon Toss · 1PM: Walking/Cycling · Play Bingo · Happy Hour · Drama Movie · Resident choice Movie · Game Time · Bingo · Play Scramble · Activity with DAWN · Balloon Toss · Table Bowling · Walking/Cycling · Music · Play Skat Cards · Seated strength · Yoga with Adriene · Stretch & weights · Movie and Popcorn · Resident choice Movie! · Trivia or Movie Night! · Romance/Drama Movie · Classic Movie · Drama Movie! · Happy Hour! · Play Bingo! · Game Time! · Color or Paint · Bingo! — reported on shantihomes.org · source dated August 11, 2026.

    Holiday celebrations · Birthday celebrations · Cultural events · Arts and crafts · Music therapy · Chair yoga · Group games · Scenic outings — reported on shantihomes.org · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Exercise or fitness programChair yoga

    Reported on shantihomes.org · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Trips outside the home

    Reported on shantihomes.org · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Therapy animal visits

    Reported on shantihomes.org · seen October 5, 2026.

Faith, culture & language (1)Cultural holidays celebrated
  • Cultural holidays celebratedHolidays · Birthdays · Cultural events

    Reported on shantihomes.org · seen October 5, 2026.

Visiting & staying involved (3)Transportation · Tour scheduling link · Contact form
  • Transportation

    Reported on shantihomes.org · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Tour scheduling link

    Reported on shantihomes.org · seen October 5, 2026.

    Open on the website ↗
  • Contact form

    Reported on shantihomes.org · seen October 5, 2026.

    Open on the website ↗
About the home (1)Brand or trade name
  • Brand or trade nameShanti Homes

    Reported on shantihomes.org · seen October 5, 2026.

Where it is

902 Brentwood Dr., Bakersfield, CA 93306Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

Opening the neighborhood map…

  1. 1Central California Rehabilitation HospitalHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list1.6 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 #157209632 · See the state’s own record ↗

The last 36 months — 7 of 7 documents

20266 state visits · 6 documents

Aug 1, 2026Facility evaluation reportCase Management - OtherDeficiency page: Type A

Type of visit: Case Management - Other

On August 1, 2026 LPA arrived at the facility unannounced to investigate complaint #24-AS-20260724143117 in addition to this case management visit. During the visit LPA observed the medication cabinet to be unlocked and accessible. LPA also observed R2's medication to be sitting on the table in a medication cup, staff was assisting other residents with lunch. LPA was provided conflicting information about R1 leaving the facility. Administrator stated this was not reported to the Dept due to R1 listed as being able to leave the facility on the physician's report. LPA asked staff for resident files when LPA arrived. Staff informed LPA to wait until Administrator arrived. LPA was informed there is one live in staff, and fire clearance will be verified. Citation issued for medication not being locked and medication left with resident. A follow-up visit will be conducted if additional citations are warranted. Exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report LIC809, LIC809D, IM421FC, and appeal rights were provided to Sandeep Dhand- Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 1, 2026

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type A · Section cited: CCR 87465(h)(2) · Plan of correction due date: Aug 4, 2026

87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care (h) The following requirements shall apply to medications which are centrally stored: (2) Centrally stored medicines shall be kept in a safe and locked place that is not accessible to persons other than employees responsible for the supervision of the centrally stored medication. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility did not comply with the regulation listed due to LPA observing medication cabinet to be unlocked and accessible to residents, which poses an Immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 1, 2026

Plan of correction: Administrator stated they will retrain on duty staff, and hourly checks for medications will be conducted. Statement will be provided to the Dept by POC due date and verification of training completion will follow by August 7, 2026.

Jul 1, 2026Facility evaluation reportPost LicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Post Licensing

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) B. Miranda & M. Vega conducted an unannounced post-licensing visit. LPAs introduced themselves and was allowed entrance into the facility. LPAs met with Sandeep Dhand. Facility is licensed for 12 residents and has a current census of 5. There are 0 residents on hospice and 1 resident is currently receiving services with Home Health. Water temperature was checked in the kitchen which read at 110.6 degrees Fahrenheit and the common bathroom which read at 108.5 degrees Fahrenheit. Fire Extinguisher was serviced October 15, 2025 and is within the safety regulation period. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and in working order. Sandeep Dhand’s Administrator's Certification expires September 27, 2027. Staff files were reviewed. Resident files were reviewed, complete, and current. Facility provided a log for disaster drill. First aid kit on site and complete. Toxins and cleaning supplies are kept in laundry room inside locked cabinets. LPA observed medication cart to not be locked and accessible to residents in care. LPA observed medications to be dispensed in medication cup and stored in medication cart. Administrator Sandeep stated R1 had refused the medications for that day and that is why there were in the medication cup. R1's medication Riluzole 50MG, 60 quantity, taken every 12 hours, with a start date of June 3, 2026, and had 10 pills left in the container. Medication count is off. R3's Centrally Stored Medication Log is not completed correctly. R1 & R2 are diabetic without health care plans on file, possible follow-up maybe warranted at a later time. LPA inspected the interior and the exterior of the facility including the common living spaces, resident bedrooms, bathrooms, medication storage, kitchen, and outdoor areas. Food supply is adequate for 7-day nonperishable, but not adequate for 2-days perishable food items. LPA observed an additional latch lock on the front door which is not fire clearance. S1 previously left the facility before the next shift arrived, leaving the residents alone, and incident was not reported to the Dept. S1 has not been associated to the facility. R2 has a substance in a bottle that is not properly labeled, in the kitchen there is food in a container not properly labeled. Follow-up will be conducted at a later time and possible citation if warranted. LPAs observed S1 had a written disciplinary warning regarding S1 leaving the facility before next shift staff arrived. Residents were left alone and no report was sent to the Dept. Deficiencies observed were cited during today's inspection per California Code of Regulations, Title 22. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report LIC809, LIC809D, and appeal rights were provided to Sandeep Dhand.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 1, 2026
Apr 8, 2026Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

On 04/08/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) K. Kaur arrived to conduct a Pre-Licensing follow up inspection. LPA introduced self, stated the purpose of the visit, and was granted entry to the facility by Administrator/Licensee Sandeep Dhand This is a new facility with no residents in care. The facility is a 7-bedroom, 2-bathroom home. Fire clearance granted for 12 Non-Ambulatory and 2 bedridden. All corrections have been made. Bathroom shower faucet and drain cover have been replaced. Fireplace observed with a cover. Non-slip mats observed in the showers. Component III was completed by Licensee. Pre-licensing requirements were met. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report was provided to Administrator/Licensee Sandeep Dhand, whose signature on this form confirms receipt of this document.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 8, 2026
Mar 27, 2026Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

On 03/27/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) K. Kaur arrived unannounced to conduct a Pre-Licensing follow up inspection. LPA introduced self, stated the purpose of the visit, and was granted entry to the facility by Administrator/Licensee Sandeep Dhand This is a new facility with no residents in care. The facility is a 7-bedroom, 2-bathroom home. Fire clearance granted for 12 Non-Ambulatory and 2 bedridden. Water temperature measured at 108 and 113.9 in bathrooms. Facility has been deep cleaned by professional service. Window screens have been replaced. Wooden Counter has been replaced. Chemicals have been removed. Unused/broken material from the side and the back of the house has been removed. The following issues will need to be corrected prior to pre-licensing visit and Licensure of facility: 1. Bathroom shower faucet and drain cover need to be replaced 2. Fireplace needs a cover. 3. Non-slip mat or strips in the showers Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report was provided to Administrator/Licensee Sandeep Dhand, whose signature on this form confirms receipt of this document.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 27, 2026
Mar 12, 2026Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

On 03/12/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) K. Kaur arrived unannounced to conduct a Pre-Licensing inspection. LPA introduced self, stated the purpose of the visit, and was granted entry to the facility. LPA met with Administrator/Licensee Sandeep Dhand This is a new facility with no residents in care. The facility is a 7-bedroom, 2-bathroom home. Fire clearance granted for 12 Non-Ambulatory residents with 2 bedridden in bedroom 3 and 7. LPA conducted a tour of the facility and observed the following. The facility was observed to be at a comfortable temperature. No passageway obstructions or fire hazards were observed inside or outside. Common areas were properly furnished and well-lit throughout. Cobwebs observed on the living room fan and living room beam. Unused materials and debris are observed on the side and back of the house. LPA observed multiple window screens that were ripped/torn and bent. The dining room is equipped with a table and chairs, and the living room is equipped with adequate sofas for residents. Bedrooms were toured and observed to have the required furnishings. Bathroom #1 was observed to have a rusted shower drain cover and a rusted pipe in place of a shower faucet. LPA observed unlocked chemicals. Hand washing station's wooden counter observed to be chipped and breaking Exterior tour conducted. All exits were open and free from obstructions. Adequate outside space for rest and recreational. First-Aid kit observed and contained all required items. Smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector observed to be operational during today's inspection. The following issues will need to be corrected prior to pre-licensing visit and Licensure of facility: 1. Deep cleaning of walls, ceiling and floors. 2. Bathroom shower faucet and drain cover need to be replaced 3. Window screens need to be replaced or repaired 4. Wooden Counter needs to be fixed 5. Chemicals need to be removed/ locked 6. Debris and unused/broken materials on the side and back of the house need to be disposed. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report was provided to Administrator/Licensee Sandeep Dhand, whose signature on this form confirms receipt of this document.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 12, 2026
Jan 5, 2026Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA)'s Shawna Doucette arrived to the facility announced to conduct the Pre licensing visit. LPA's met with Administrator Sandeep Dhand who granted LPA's entry into the facility. LPA's toured facility. Common rooms have adequate furnishings and lighting. Window screens are missing/broken. Water temperature is at 120 degrees F in bathroom. Bathroom bath tub is rusted. Kitchen observed to have dishes, plates, utensils. Kitchen drawer missing/broken. Facility freezer/refrigerator has a locking device and did not have a temperature gauge to measure temperature. Cleaning supplies are stored in a locked cabinet in laundry room. Medications are locked in a medication cart. First aid kit contains all the required items. A fire extinguisher is present and has a service date of 10/15/2025. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were operating. Fire clearance is current. Facility has a pull station fire alarm with sprinkler system. Outside of the facility toured. Exits open free of obstruction. Facility yard is over grown. No pools or bodies of water. All required postings are posted. Facility phone number will be (661) 374-8958. Component III was conducted during pre-licensing visit with Applicant. . A copy of this report was provided to Licensee. LPA will conduct an additional visit to ensure items listed are fixed.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 5, 2026

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.

20251 state visit · 1 document

Nov 14, 2025Facility evaluation reportOfficeReport on file

Type of visit: Office

Component II completion: Successful Facility Type: Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) Application Type: Initial Capacity: 13 Census (if any clients in care): none COMP II Participants: Sandeep Dhand, Applicant/Administrator Interview Method: Virtual interview (Microsoft Teams) On November 14, 2025, Applicant/Administrator participated in COMP II. Identification of the Applicant/Administrator was verified through interview questions based on photo ID and other identifying personal information. During COMP II, Applicant/Administrator confirmed that they have read and understand community care facility licensing laws included in the Health and Safety Codes and the California Code of Regulations Title 22. Signed LIC 809 with copy of photo ID have been obtained. During COMP II, CAB analyst confirmed Applicant/Administrator’s understanding of following areas: 1. Facility operation: License Type, Client/Resident Populations, and Program. 2. Admission Policies 3. Staffing Requirements & Training 4. Restrictive/Prohibited Health Conditions 5. General Provisions 6. Emergency Preparedness 7. Complaints & Reporting 8. Pre-licensing Readinessthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 14, 2025

License holder

Shanti Homes 1 LLC, licensed since 2026.

Operates 3 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.

  • Shanti Homes 1 · Bakersfield
  • Shanti Homes 1 · Bakersfield
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2026, 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 2026, 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 complaints01

“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 327 licensed mid-size homes (7–15 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

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.

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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 Shanti Homes 1

Is Shanti Homes 1 licensed?

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

How many residents is Shanti Homes 1 licensed for?

12 residents — a mid-size home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Has Shanti Homes 1 been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 7 state visits over the same years.

Is Shanti Homes 1 still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.

What does Shanti Homes 1 cost?

$4,550 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,550–$5,950. 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 8 homes with 7 to 49 beds 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 Shanti Homes 1 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 Shanti Homes 1 LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. See the homes licensed to Shanti Homes 1 LLC — at least 3 on the state roster.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Central California Rehabilitation Hospital is 1.6 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Shanti Homes 1 keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 2 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Shanti Homes 1 license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “SHANTI HOMES 1”, per the CDSS roster as of June 12, 2026.
  • License #157209632. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • Licensed for 12 residents — a mid-size home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • Licensed to Shanti Homes 1 LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 7 state inspection visits since 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2026, 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 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is August 19, 2026, 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

Nearby

Other homes nearby

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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    Large community · licensed for 170

    Starting rate

    $4,695 a month to start

    Listed by the home on A Place for Mom · 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 · 1.5 mi

    Country Club Luxury Living

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $4,050 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $3,300–$5,000

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Dementia: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
  • Map

    Bakersfield · 1.5 mi

    A & M Assisted Living

    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

    • Dementia: on the state record
  • Map

    Bakersfield · 2.6 mi

    Pine Haven

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $4,150 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $3,400–$5,150

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Dementia: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
    • Bedridden: on the state record
  • Map

    Bakersfield · 2.8 mi

    Quality Care Assisted Living

    Large community · licensed for 54

    Estimated starting rate

    $3,200 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $2,500–$4,100

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Dementia: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
    • Bedridden: on the state record
  • Map

    Bakersfield · 3.0 mi

    Shanti Homes 1

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $4,050 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $3,300–$5,000

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Dementia: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record

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From the state licensing record · October 26, 2026

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