Small home · Licensed for 6 · Bakersfield

Evergreen Seniors Living

10609 Pleasant Valley Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93311Licensed since 2026

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$3,650 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $3,000–$4,500 See costs

No openings reported

Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState licensing record · October 26, 2026
Licensed for 6: a small care homeThe state license record

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Care and support

Wheelchairup to 6 residents
Dementia
Hospiceup to 3 residents

Not on file: bedridden approval.

Approved by the state · State licensing record · October 26, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.

Read the state’s own wording

AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. APPROVED FOR SIX (6) NON-AMBULATORY. HOSICE WAIVER GRANTED FOR THREE (3).

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026

As needs change

Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 3 — care may continue at the end of life
State licensing record · October 26, 2026
If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation on file
State licensing record · October 26, 2026

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Evergreen Seniors Living: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight and help with medicines. When we check availability, we ask about these too.

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What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$3,650a month to start

Likely $3,000–$4,500

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$3,650likely a month

Room

Daily care

Sharing the room

Starting monthly rate$3,650likely $3,000–$4,500
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 11 small homes and similar homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600
Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (44 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).
One-time move-in fee$2,500one time · likely $0–$4,000
Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,500 (133 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.

Likely monthly totalLikely $3,000–$4,700: $3,650
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $3,550–$8,000: $6,150

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 WaiverWe have not yet confirmed that an entry on the DHCS Assisted Living Waiver list is this home’s. Ask the home: “Do you take the Medi-Cal Assisted Living Waiver?” 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 homes11 nearby homes publish starting rates of $2,500 to $5,500

11 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $2,500–$3,850.

Alondra HomeBakersfield · 0.7 mi · Small home
$3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Divine Mercy Care HomesBakersfield · 0.8 mi · Small home
$2,500Listed on its own website · starting base rate for a shared standard bedroom · seen October 27, 2026
Divine Mercy Care Homes IIBakersfield · 0.8 mi · Small home
$2,500Listed on its own website · starting base rate for a shared standard bedroom · seen October 27, 2026
Blue Pearl Home Care IIBakersfield · 0.9 mi · Small home
$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Central Valley Residential CareBakersfield · 2.5 mi · Small home
$3,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Riverstone Terrace Senior Living Memory CareBakersfield · 2.5 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.
Summer Springs Board & CareBakersfield · 3.1 mi · Small home
$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Cobble Stone Residential Home CareBakersfield · 3.7 mi · Small home
$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Divine Mercy Care Homes IIIBakersfield · 4.2 mi · Small home
$2,500Listed on its own website · starting base rate for a shared standard bedroom · seen October 27, 2026
Brighton ManorBakersfield · 4.3 mi · Small home
$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Bella Vita at StoningtonBakersfield · 4.7 mi · Small home
$4,200Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026

How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 11 small homes and similar homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.

Avoid surprises on the billWhat changes the price, and what to ask

The care level
Some homes charge one all-inclusive rate. Others add levels or points as needs grow. Ask how the level is set, who decides, and what the next level costs.
What is billed separately
Medication management, incontinence supplies, transportation and a second person in the room are often extra. Ask for the list in writing.
Move-in costs
A one-time move-in fee or deposit is common. Ask what it covers and whether any of it comes back if the stay is short.
Increases
California requires at least 90 days’ written notice, with reasons, before a rate rises (Health & Safety Code §1569.655). A change in the resident’s care level is the section’s own exception and can be billed sooner.

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Daily life

Daily life here is not on file yet. Most small homes haven’t published it, and that says nothing about the home.

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Where it is

10609 Pleasant Valley Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93311Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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Mercy Southwest HospitalHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list3.8 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 #157209725 · See the state’s own record

The last 36 months — 2 of 2 documents

20262 state visits · 2 documents

Jul 28, 2026Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

On 07/28/26, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) M. Yang conducted an announced Pre-licensing / Component III Inspection. LPA introduced self, stated the purpose of the visit and was allowed entry into the facility. LPA met with Licensee/Administrator Ketan Patel and caregiver/ Designated representative Aaron Fintel. The facility is a 3 bedroom and 2 bathroom home and fire clearance was granted for 6 Non-Ambulatory for a total capacity of 6. One resident was present during this inspection. LPA toured the facility with Licensee. Facility was free from ground obstructions and odor free. Common areas were observed to have adequate seating and lighting. Kitchen was toured and observed to have dishes, plates, and utensils. Knives will be kept locked and secure in the kitchen drawer. A fire extinguisher was observed with purchased date of 05/15/26. LPA observed 7 days nonperishable foods and 2 days perishable foods. Refrigerator observed at 36 degree F and freezer maintained at -1 degree F. Cleaning supplies and chemicals observed locked under the kitchen counter and garage cabinets. Washer and dryer observed functioning and operating during visit. LPA observed an extra supply of bed linens, towels, and personal hygiene products. Medications will be observed locked in hall closet. First aid kit was observed and contained all required items. Bedrooms were observed to have the required furnishing and are ready for occupancy. Hot water measured at 105 degrees F in bathroom 1. Staff bathroom is located in master bedroom. (Continue to Lic 809C) (Lic 809 continue) Outside of facility toured. Exits were open and free of obstruction. Adequate outdoor seatings were observed available for the residents. All resident records were reviewed. LPA observed resident Admission Agreements, Physician Reports, and Appraisal/ Needs and Services Plan. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were observed to be operational during this inspection. Staff records reviewed and observed staff have fingerprinted clearance. Component III was conducted during today's pre-licensing visit. I have found that the applicant has met all pre-licensing requirements. LPA will submit documentation to CAB in Sacramento for final review prior to license being issued.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 28, 2026

Jun 26, 2026Facility evaluation reportOfficeReport on file

Type of visit: Office

Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: INITIAL Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): COMP II Participants: PATEL, KETAN-ADMINISTRATOR/APPLICANT Interview Method: Telephone interview On 6/26/26, applicant/administrator participated in COMP II. Identification of the applicant and administrator was verified through interview questions based on photo ID and other identifying personal information. During COMP II, applicant and 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, Jun 26, 2026

License holder

G&K Unity Care, Inc., licensed since 2026.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2026, as the state’s facility page counts them

State visits on file: 2
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 home	Typical
Type A citations	0	0
Type B citations	0	0
Substantiated allegations	0	0
Total complaints	0	0

“Typical” is the statewide median for licensed homes this size. It does not adjust for years licensed, and older licenses have had more visits and reports. The median is across the 6,916 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record. The figures compared are the state’s totals, not the documents.

What the state’s words mean

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 Evergreen Seniors Living

Is Evergreen Seniors Living licensed?

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

How many residents is Evergreen Seniors Living licensed for?

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

Has Evergreen Seniors Living been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 2 state visits over the same years.

Is Evergreen Seniors Living still open?

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

What does Evergreen Seniors Living cost?

$3,650 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,000–$4,500. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”

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 Evergreen Seniors Living take Medi-Cal?

On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: we have not yet confirmed that an entry on the DHCS Assisted Living Waiver list is this home’s. Ask the home: “Do you take the Medi-Cal Assisted Living Waiver?” The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.

Who holds the license?

The license is held by G&K Unity Care, Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Mercy Southwest Hospital is 3.8 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Evergreen Seniors Living keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 3 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.