Small home · Licensed for 6 · Bakersfield

A Golden Heart Family Care I

13400 Induran Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93314Licensed since 2019

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$3,950 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $3,200–$4,850 See costs

No openings reported

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

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Care and support

Wheelchair
Hospiceup to 5 residents

Not on file: dementia and bedridden approvals.

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 FOR 6 AMBULATORY OR NON-AMBULATORY. HOSPICE WAIVER GRANTED FOR 5 RESIDENTS.

935 - ELDERLY

CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026

As needs change

Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 5 — care may continue at the end of life
State licensing record · October 26, 2026

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for A Golden Heart Family Care I: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight, help with medicines and care if memory loss develops. When we check availability, we ask about these too.

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What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$3,950a month to start

Likely $3,200–$4,850

From 20 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$3,950likely a month

Room

Daily care

Sharing the room

Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.

Starting monthly rate$3,950likely $3,200–$4,850
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 20 small homes 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 $3,200–$5,050: $3,950
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $3,800–$8,300: $6,450

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 homes20 nearby homes publish starting rates of $2,000 to $5,500

20 homes like this within 10 miles publish starting rates mostly between $2,700–$4,200.

Village GardensBakersfield · 1.2 mi · Small home
$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Bella Vita at StoningtonBakersfield · 1.6 mi · Small home
$4,200Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
A & A Bakersfield Care HomeBakersfield · 1.7 mi · Small home
$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Brighton ManorBakersfield · 2.3 mi · Small home
$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Windcreek Senior CareBakersfield · 2.6 mi · Small home
$3,500Listed 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 · 4.9 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.
Blue Pearl Home Care IIBakersfield · 5.4 mi · Small home
$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Divine Mercy Care Homes IIBakersfield · 5.4 mi · Small home
$2,500Listed on its own website · starting base rate for a shared standard bedroom · seen October 27, 2026
Divine Mercy Care HomesBakersfield · 5.5 mi · Small home
$2,500Listed on its own website · starting base rate for a shared standard bedroom · seen October 27, 2026
Garnsey GardenBakersfield · 6.1 mi · Small home
$3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Alondra HomeBakersfield · 6.6 mi · Small home
$3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
The Westchester Home on SpruceBakersfield · 6.7 mi · Small home
$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Divine Mercy Care Homes IIIBakersfield · 6.9 mi · Small home
$2,500Listed on its own website · starting base rate for a shared standard bedroom · seen October 27, 2026
Summer Springs Board & CareBakersfield · 7.4 mi · Small home
$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Central Valley Residential CareBakersfield · 7.5 mi · Small home
$3,000Listed on Seniorly · 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 · 8.7 mi · Mid-size home
$2,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Cobble Stone Residential Home CareBakersfield · 9.1 mi · Small home
$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Your Loved Ones MatterBakersfield · 9.4 mi · Small home
$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026

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

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 20 small homes 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.

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

Daily life

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

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Where it is

13400 Induran Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93314Address 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 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 #157208939 · See the state’s own record

The last 36 months — 3 of 6 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document

May 6, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) B. Miranda conducted an unannounced visit today for the facility’s annual inspection. LPA introduced themselves and was allowed entrance into the facility. LPA met with Administrator Jocelyn Ligon and owner Michelle Ligon. Facility is licensed for 6 residents and has a current census of 4. There are 2 residents on hospice and have a current hospice care plans. Water temperature was checked in the kitchen which read at 111.7 degrees Fahrenheit and the common bathroom which read at 109.5 degrees Fahrenheit. Fire Extinguisher was serviced March 19, 2026 and is within the safety regulation period. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and in working order. Jocelyn Ligon Administrator's Certification expires November 1, 2027. Staff files were reviewed, are complete, and current. Resident files were reviewed, complete, and current. Facility provided a log for disaster drills that are conducted quarterly. First aid kit on site. Toxins and cleaning supplies were accessible in the garage, and laundry room cabinet had accessible hygiene products. R1’s physician report indicates they are at risk for hygiene products. There is a locked storage for medications. LPA inspected the interior and the exterior of the facility including the common living spaces, resident bedrooms, bathrooms, medication storage, kitchen, garage and outdoor areas. Bedrooms were clean, properly furnished, with adequate lighting, and in good repair. Food supply is adequate for 2-day perishable and 7-day nonperishable. Deficiencies observed were cited during today's inspection per California Code of Regulations, Title 22. LPA's requesting the following documents: LIC 500 Personnel Report, LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility, LIC 610-E the Emergency Disaster Plan and copy of current Administrator’s Certificate to update the facility file. Listed documents shall be sent to Licensing May 15, 2026. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report LIC809, LIC809D, and appeal rights were provided to Administrator Jocelyn Ligon.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 6, 2026

20251 state visit · 1 document

May 19, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Sarah Hurt conducted an unannounced visit today for the facility’s annual inspection. LPA met with Licensee Jocelyn Ligon, Continual Administrator's Certification expires 11/01/2025. There are currently 6 residents who reside at this home and there is 4 residents on hospice at this time. LPA inspected the interior and the exterior of the facility including the common living spaces, resident bedrooms and bathrooms, activity rooms, medication storage, kitchen, garage and outdoor areas. Bedrooms were clean and in good repair. There is a locked storage for medications. Fire extinguisher is within the safety regulation period. Smoke alarms were tested and are operational. The home has a carbon monoxide detector and performs disaster drills as required. Water temperature was tested at 117 degrees. First Aid kit is on site and complete. Toxins and cleaning supplies are locked and inaccessible. Facility has required 2 day perishable food supply. Facility does not have required 7 day perishable food supply. The facilities Infection Control Plan has not been updated annually as required. LPA observed facility refrigerator, and microwave needs cleaning. Facilities Centrally stored medication record is missing medication instructions and date filled. There were no deficiencies observed or cited during today's inspection per California Code of Regulations, Title 22. LPA requested the following documents: LIC 500 Personnel Report, LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility, LIC 610-E the Emergency Disaster Plan and copy of current Administrator’s Certificate to update the facility file. Listed documents shall be sent to Licensing. Exit interview conducted with Licensee Jocelyn Ligon, and copy of report left at facilitythe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 19, 2025

20241 state visit · 1 document

Apr 25, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 04/25/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Walton arrived unannounced to conduct an annual inspection. LPA introduced self, stated the purpose of the visit and requested to meet with the Administrator. Facility staff granted LPA entry to the facility and contacted Administrator via telephone. Administrators arrived a short time later. LPA met with Administrator, Michelle Ligon and Administrator Jocelyn Ligon. LPA conducted a tour inside and outside of facility. Facility observed to be clean, odor free, and at a comfortable temperature. Common areas were furnished well with adequate seating and lighting available. Resident rooms appeared clean and had required furnishings. LPA observed an adequate supply of linen. Resident bathrooms were properly equipped with securely fastened grab bars in toilet and tub/shower areas, non-skid mats were observed. Hot water measured at 113.6 degrees F. Kitchen toured, appeared clean, and safe for food preparation. LPA observed an adequate food supply. Exterior tour conducted, all exits open and free of obstructions. Side gate was observed to be self-latching. Fire extinguisher serviced on 04/25/2024. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors observed to be operational during today’s inspection. Last fire drill was conducted on 03/13/2024. All cleaning supplies are locked and secure a cabinet near the kitchen. LPA reviewed staff and client records. Medications reviewed and observed to have original labels and be administered as prescribed. No deficiencies issued during today's inspection. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report was discussed and provided to Administrator, Michelle Ligon, whose signature on this form confirms receipt of this document. LPA is requesting the following documents be submitted to the Fresno CCL office by 05/09/2024: Current copy of Administrator Certificate, Designation of Facility Responsibility (LIC308), Administrator Organization (LIC 309), Affidavit regarding Client/Resident Cash Resources (LIC 400), Liability Insurance, Emergency and Disaster Plan (LIC 610E) Personnel Report (LIC500), Register of Facility Clients/Residents (LIC9020A), Surety Bond.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 25, 2024

The state marks this report as 2 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 1. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

Earlier years2022 to 2023 · 3 documents

20231 state visit · 1 document

May 3, 2023Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 05/03/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) A. Walton arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct an Annual Required Inspection. LPA introduced self, stated the purpose of the visit and was allowed to enter the facility. Facility staff contacted Administrators who arrived a short time later. LPA met with Administrator, Michelle Ligon and Administrator, Jocelyn Ligon. LPA conducted a tour inside and outside of facility. Facility observed to be clean, odor free and at a comfortable temperature. Common areas were furnished well with adequate seating and lighting available. Resident rooms appeared clean and had required furnishings. LPA observed an adequate supply of linen. Resident bathrooms were properly equipped with securely fastened grab bars in toilet and tub/shower areas, non-skid mats were observed. Hot water measured at 107.4 degrees F. Kitchen toured, appeared clean, observed a 7-day supply of non-perishable and 2-day supply of perishable food. Exterior tour conducted, all exits open and free of obstructions. Side gate was observed to be self-latching. Fire extinguisher serviced on 04/10/2023. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors observed operational during today’s inspection. Last fire drill conducted on 01/2023. All cleaning supplies are locked in cabinet. LPA reviewed staff and client records. Medications reviewed.\ LPA is requesting the following documents be submitted to the Fresno CCL office by 06/03/2023: Current copy of Administrator Certificate, Designation of Facility Responsibility (LIC308), Administrator Organization (LIC 309), Affidavit regarding Client/Resident Cash Resources (LIC 400), Liability Insurance Emergency and Disaster Plan (LIC 610E) Personnel Report (LIC500), Register of Facility Clients/Residents (LIC9020A), Surety Bond No deficiencies issued. Exit interview conducted with Administrator. A copy of this report was discussed and left with Administrator, Michelle Ligon and Administrator Jocelyn Ligon. whose signature on this form confirms receipt of these documents.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 3, 2023

20222 state visits · 2 documents

Aug 8, 2022Complaint investigation reportSubstantiated

Allegation investigated: Illegal Eviction

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Shawna Doucette and Vadim Gorban contacted the facility to commence a complaint investigation and to deliver findings. LPA conducted a visit and took COVID-19 pre-cautionary measures. LPA's explained the purpose of the visit and the elements of the allegations with Licensee Michelle Ligon. LPA requested copies of R1's file. Licensee stated she did not have a file for R1 due to R1 refusing to sign any documentation. Licensee gave the hospital documents of R1 to the placement agency. Licensee was able to provide R1's 602. LPA interviewed Licensee. Based on the Departments record review and interviews, 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, Section 87224(a) is being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. An exit interview was conducted with Licensee Michelle Ligon and a copy of this report was provided. Substantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 8, 2022 · control 24-AS-20220511165258

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type B · Section cited: CCR 87224(a) · Plan of correction due date: Aug 12, 2022

87224 Eviction Procedures (a) The licensee may evict a resident for one or more of the reasons listed in Section 87224(a)(1) through (5). Thirty (30) days written notice to the resident is required except as otherwise specified in paragraph (5). This requirement was not met as evidenced by: The Licensee did not give R1 a 30 day eviction notice before evicting R1 which poses a potential health safety and or personal rights risk to residents in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 8, 2022

Plan of correction: Plan Of Correction POC Licensee agrees to submit in writing the understanding of this regulation.

May 14, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst LPA Shawna Doucette conducted an Annual Infection Inspection on this date. LPA was met by Staff Leonora Pangilinan and discussed the purpose of the visit. Licensee Michelle Ligon responded to the facility to assist with the inspection. LPA and Licensee Michelle Ligon began the tour at the front entrance/office of the facility. Visitor log-in/temperature check, masks, and disinfection station was observed upon entry. Facility has one entrance/exit point. Hand sanitizer was readily available to residents and visitors. Social distancing is maintained in the common areas. Covid-19 related signs were observed in the common areas. Cleaning supplies were observed unlocked in laundry room. LPA observed the following personal protective equipment in a storage cabinet ; gloves, face shields, hand sanitizer and masks. Facility did not have training records for infection control training but conducted training and will submit documentation. LPA observed all facility staff to be wearing masks upon arrival. Resident’s files have updated emergency contact information. See 809D for deficiency. Exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report and appeal rights were providedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 14, 2022

6 of 6 beds were occupied at the August 8, 2022 state visit — a count on that day, not an opening.

License holder

Icare Medical Services Corporation, licensed since 2019.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2019, as the state’s facility page counts them

State visits on file: 6
Total complaints: 1
Substantiated allegations: 1
Type A citations: 0
Type B citations: 1

These are the state’s own totals for this license since 2019, 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	1	0
Substantiated allegations	1	0
Total complaints	1	0

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

What the state’s words mean

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 A Golden Heart Family Care I

Is A Golden Heart Family Care I licensed?

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

How many residents is A Golden Heart Family Care I licensed for?

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

Has A Golden Heart Family Care I been cited?

0 Type A and 1 Type B citation since 2019, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 6 state visits over the same years.

Is A Golden Heart Family Care I still open?

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

What does A Golden Heart Family Care I cost?

$3,950 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,200–$4,850. 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 A Golden Heart Family Care I 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 Icare Medical Services Corporation, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Mercy Southwest Hospital is 3 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can A Golden Heart Family Care I keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 5 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.