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A & A Bakersfield Care Home
Small home·Licensed for 6·Bakersfield, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Starting rate$3,500 a monthListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitSeptember 23, 2025CDSS inspection record
A & A Bakersfield Care Home is a small care home in Bakersfield — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 6 residents since 2014. Dementia care and bedridden care are not on file.
Built from CDSS public records · September 13, 2026. Every fact below names its source and date.
Quick answers and the state record
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Quick answers about A & A Bakersfield Care Home
Is A & A Bakersfield Care Home licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is A & A Bakersfield Care Home licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has A & A Bakersfield Care Home been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2014, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.
Is A & A Bakersfield Care Home still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does A & A Bakersfield Care Home cost?
$3,500 a month to start — listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026.
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.
Among 16 other homes of a similar licensed size in Bakersfield that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,000 to $4,100 a month, and the middle figure is $3,500 (n = 16 other homes publishing a starting rate).
Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date in September 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 A & A Bakersfield Care Home take Medi-Cal?
On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated September 23, 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 Akam Medical, LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Mercy Southwest Hospital is 3.9 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can A & A Bakersfield Care Home keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 4 residents, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
A & A Bakersfield Care Home license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “A & A BAKERSFIELD CARE HOME”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #157206706. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- Licensed to Akam Medical, LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- First licensed in 2014, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 5 state inspection visits since 2014, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2014, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 5 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2014, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is September 23, 2025, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗
Can they support the care needed?
California licenses a home for specific kinds of care. The state’s record lists what this home is approved for; the home’s own answers fill in what changes as needs change.
- Wheelchair / non-ambulatoryApproved · covers up to 6 residents
- Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
- Hospice careApproved · covers up to 4 residents
- BedriddenNot on file · ask the home
State licensing record · September 13, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.
Read the state’s own wording
HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 4 RESIDENTS. FIRE CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR SIX (6) NON-AMBULATORY
935 - ELDERLY
CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026
As needs change
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 4 — care may continue at the end of life
Ask: “If hospice is needed, can care continue here until the end?”
State licensing record · September 13, 2026
4 more questions to ask the home
- Two-person transfers or a lift
Not on file
Ask: “If two people or a lift are needed to transfer, can the person stay?”
- Someone awake overnight
Not on file
Ask: “Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?”
- Medicines
Not on file
Ask: “Who manages the medicines, and what happens when a dose is missed?”
- If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation not on file
Ask: “If memory loss develops, what would change — and when would a move be needed?”
Care & day-to-day support
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.
Building is wheelchair accessible
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Medication management
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Diabetes care
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Incontinence care
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
What it costs here
This home’s starting rate
$3,500a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026 · See listing
Likely monthly total
$3,500a month
Likely $3,500–$4,100
With a shared room and basic help.
An estimate for planning, not a quote. The price is made in the phone call.
See the full cost breakdownRoom, care and fees · how people pay · where the price comes from
Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.
Starting monthly rate$3,500this home
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.
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 (45 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).
One-time move-in fee$2,000one time · likely $0–$4,000
Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,000 (134 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.
- Likely monthly totalLikely $3,500–$4,100
- $3,500
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $3,500–$7,600
- $5,500
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
- 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 September 23, 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.
- MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
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 community 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.
- What is the full monthly cost for the room and care we need, and what does it include?
- What would the next care level cost, and who decides when it changes?
- What is billed separately, and is there a one-time fee or deposit at move-in?
- Is any private-pay period required before another payment program can begin?
How this estimate worksWhere this price comes from
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.
14 homes like this within 10 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,250–$5,050.
- 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.
Show the 14 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Village GardensBakersfield · 2.5 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Bella Vita at StoningtonBakersfield · 2.8 mi · Small home$4,200Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Windcreek Senior CareBakersfield · 2.9 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Brighton ManorBakersfield · 3.2 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Tlc Home Care 1Bakersfield · 4.9 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Riverstone Terrace Senior Living Memory CareBakersfield · 5.9 mi · Mid-size home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · memory care shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026. We don’t have this home’s dementia-care disclosure. California requires a home that advertises dementia care to describe that care in writing when you ask.
- Garnsey GardenBakersfield · 6.0 mi · Small home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- The Westchester Home on SpruceBakersfield · 6.1 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Blue Pearl Home Care IIBakersfield · 6.7 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Alondra HomeBakersfield · 7.9 mi · Small home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Summer Springs Board & CareBakersfield · 8.2 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- The TrinityBakersfield · 8.6 mi · Mid-size home$4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Redwood Senior Living BakersfieldBakersfield · 8.6 mi · Mid-size home$2,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Your Loved Ones MatterBakersfield · 9.7 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 12203 El Capitan Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93312Address from the public record · September 13, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
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The state record
California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. Here are the dated documents and the state’s own words, beside what is typical for homes this size.
Since 2021, the state has filed 5 documents for this home, and its records count 5 visits since 2014. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated September 23, 2025.
- On file since
- 2021
- State visits
- 5
- Most recent visit
- September 23, 2025
Beside homes the same size
- Type A citations0typical 0
- Type B citations0typical 0
- Substantiated allegations0typical 0
- Total complaints0typical 0
“Typical” is the statewide median across the 6,808 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record — larger, longer-licensed homes accumulate more visits and reports, so compare like with like. One complaint can contain several allegations. Counts cover this licence since 2014.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 3 of 5 documents
Sep 23, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 9/23/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Medina conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection. LPA arrived, introduced self, and allowed entrance by caregiver. Rosalie Adelante contacted by telephone and arrived a short time later to conduct inspection visit with LPA. Currently, six (6) residents in care. The facility is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home. Facility toured with Administrator, facility observed to be clean, well lit, odor free, and odor free. There are 2 shared bedrooms and two private bedrooms. All resident bedrooms observed to have required accommodations. All common areas of the facility have sufficient lighting and seating for all residents in care. Residents bathrooms observed to be clean and in good repair. Shower has skid resistant mats, shower chair, and grab bars. Hot water measured at 112 degrees F. Tour of kitchen conducted. LPA observed a 2-day supply of perishable and a 7-day supply of non-perishable food available for the residents in care. Medications observed to be locked in small 2 drawer filing cabinets in dining room area. All medications observed to have original labels and observed to be administered as prescribed. Carbon monoxide detector and smoke detectors tested and observed operational at time of inspection. Fire extinguisher has a date of service of 5/15/2025. Last fire drill conducted on 6/02/2025 according to facility records. Outside areas toured. All exits open freely and observed to be free of obstruction. Facility has seating and shaded area available for residents. Pool observed to be surrounded by a locked fence and inaccessible to residents in care. No hazards observed. Resident and staff files reviewed. LPA received copies of Administrator certificate, liability insurance and resident roster during inspection visit. No deficiencies cited. Exit interview conducted, and copy of report provided for facility records.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 23, 2025
Sep 11, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 9/11/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Medina made an unannounced Annual Required Inspection visit. LPA Medina introduced self, stated purpose of visit, and allowed entrance by Caregiver. Rosalie Adelante, Administrator was contacted by telephone and arrived a short time later to conduct visit. Currently, four (4) residents in care and present during today's visit. Facility tour began in resident bedrooms. Rooms observed to have all required accommodations. All areas of the facility have sufficient lighting. Residents bathrooms observed to be clean and in good repair. Showers have non-skid mats, grab bars, and shower chair available. Hot water tested and measured at 119 degrees F. Dining room and living room have adequate seating and lighting for all residents in care. Tour of kitchen conducted. LPA observed adequate food supply for the residents in care. LPA observed leftovers stored in the refrigerator and/or freezer observed to be properly stored and labeled. Medications observed to be locked in small file cabinets near dining room area. Medications reviewed, observed to have original labels and observed to be administered as prescribed. Smoke Alarms tested & carbon monoxide observed to be operational at time of visit. Fire extinguisher has a service date of 3/04/24. Last fire drill conducted in 7/31/24 according to facility records. All cleaning supplies observed to be locked in secured in hallway closet. All facility staff who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record index clearance or exemptions. Staff and resident files reviewed. Outside areas toured. All exits open freely and observed to be free of obstruction. Pool is surround by locked gate and inaccessible to residents in care. No hazards observed. No deficiencies cited during visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 11, 2024
Oct 18, 2023Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 10/18/23, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Medina conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection. LPA introduced self and stated purpose of visit, LPA allowed entrance by Direct Care Staff. Administrator, Rosalie Adelante contacted by telephone and arrived a short time later to conduct facility inspection. Rosalie Adelante, Administrator Certificate #6001128740, expires 6/12/2025. All residents present during today's inspection. Residents observed to be relaxing watching television or visiting with family members at time of inspection. Facility observed to be clean, odor free and a comfortable temperature. All common areas have sufficient seating and lighting for residents in care. Resident bedrooms observed to have all required furnishings. Residents bathrooms toured and observed to be clean and operational, bath/tub are have non-skid mats and grab bars. Tour of kitchen conducted. LPA observed a 2-day supply of perishable and a 7-day supply of non-perishable food available. All knives are locked and secured in kitchen drawer. Medications observed to be locked, secured and administered as prescribed. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide observed to be operational during today's inspection. Fire extinguisher present with a service date of 11/28/22. Water temperature measured at 107 degrees F during facility inspection. Outside toured. All exits open free of obstruction. Pool is surrounded by a locked gate and inaccessible to residents. No hazards observed. No deficiencies cited during visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 18, 2023
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
Life here
Rooms, meals, the rhythm of a day, faith and language, pets and house rules — as the home describes them. Tap any detail for its source and date; nothing here is graded.
Find a detail about life at this home.
Rooms & the spaces they will use
Private bathroom
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Common areasIndoor Common Areas
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Wifi
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Roll-in / accessible shower
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
LaundryDone by staff
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
The room opens directly onto a patio, porch or garden
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Visitor parking
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Air conditioning in the room
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
AmenitiesSwimming Pool · Piano or Organ · Arts and Crafts Center · Beautician
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Cable or satellite TV
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Housekeeping
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Salon or barber
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Meals, preferences & familiar food
Meals provided
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Special diets supportedNo Sugar · Low / No Sodium
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Places to eat on sitePrivate Dining Room
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Vegetarian or vegan optionsVegan · Vegetarian
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Activities & the rhythm of a day
Activity types offeredArt Classes · Karaoke · Birthday Parties · BBQs or Picnics · Live Dance or Theater Performances · Activities On-site · and 2 more
Art Classes · Karaoke · Birthday Parties · BBQs or Picnics · Live Dance or Theater Performances · Activities On-site · Holiday Parties · Live Musical Performances — reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Religious services off site
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Visiting & staying involved
Transport for shopping and errands
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Public transit access claimed
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Before you call
Ask every home the same questions — the state’s record does not answer these. Keep the ones that matter and they travel with your saved homes.
- What is included in the monthly rate, and what costs extra?
- Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?
- Which rooms does the non-ambulatory approval cover, and what transfer support is provided?
- What could change whether someone can stay here?
- Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?
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