Small home · Licensed for 6 · Bakersfield

Aaa Residential Elderly Retreat #2

1013 White Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93307Licensed since 2023

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$3,900 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $3,150–$4,800 See costs

No openings reported

Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · October 26, 2026
Ways to pay: Medi-Cal ALW acceptedDHCS participant list · October 1, 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 2 residents
Bedriddenup to 1 resident

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

ALL MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY. RM #3 CLEARED FOR ONE (1) BEDRIDDEN. HOSPICE WAIVER GRANTED FOR TWO (2).

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026

As needs change

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 Aaa Residential Elderly Retreat #2: 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

$3,900a month to start

Likely $3,150–$4,800

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$3,900likely a month

Room

Daily care

Sharing the room

Starting monthly rate$3,900likely $3,150–$4,800
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 $3,150–$5,000: $3,900
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $3,750–$8,250: $6,400

How people payOn the Medi-Cal waiver list · private pay, 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 appears on the DHCS participation list, October 1, 2026. Confirm eligibility and current participation with the program. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board. On the waiver, a resident on SSI/SSP pays the home $1,444.07 a month for 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 $2,000 to $5,500

11 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $2,450–$4,000.

Your Loved Ones MatterBakersfield · 0.5 mi · Small home
$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
The TrinityBakersfield · 2.0 mi · Mid-size home
$4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Redwood Senior Living BakersfieldBakersfield · 2.1 mi · Mid-size home
$2,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Divine Mercy Care Homes IIIBakersfield · 2.2 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 · 3.2 mi · Small home
$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Garnsey GardenBakersfield · 3.5 mi · Small home
$3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Central Valley Residential CareBakersfield · 4.0 mi · Small home
$3,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
TLC Home Care 1Bakersfield · 4.3 mi · Small home
$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Cobble Stone Residential Home CareBakersfield · 4.4 mi · Small home
$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Riverstone Terrace Senior Living Memory CareBakersfield · 4.6 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.
The Westchester Home on SpruceBakersfield · 4.7 mi · Small home
$5,500Listed 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 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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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

1013 White Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93307Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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Mercy HospitalHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list3.9 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 #157209294 · See the state’s own record

The last 36 months — 4 of 6 documents

Complaint outcomes in these 36 months, in the state’s words: 1 “Substantiated”.

20262 state visits · 2 documents

Mar 25, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 3/28/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Medina conducted an Annual/Required visit. LPA contacted Licensee/Administrator, Sheila Dillard who arrived to conduct facility inspection with LPA Facility was licensed in March 2023 and has had no residents in care. Facility tour conducted, facility observed to be fully furnished with required furnishings to receive residents. All common areas are furnished with adequate seating to accommodate residents. Facility has all utilities available. Resident bathrooms toured and observed fixtures to be operational, shower has grab bars, non-skid and shower chair available. Water temperature measured at 105 degrees F. Kitchen toured, LPA observed sharps to be locked and secured in hallway closet. First aid kit present with all required items. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide observed to be operational during today's inspection. Fire extinguisher present with a purchase date of 10/30/2025. Outside of facility toured. Pool is surrounded by gate that is locked, secured, and inaccessible to residents. All exits open free of obstruction, no hazards observed. No deficiencies cited during today's visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of report provided for facility records.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 25, 2026

Feb 13, 2026Complaint investigation reportSubstantiated

Allegation investigated: Staff are locking the exterior gate to the facility restricting access in case of an emergency

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Daiquiri Boyd conducted the complaint investigation visit to the facility. During the course of this complaint investigation LPA interviewed Licensee and obtained and/or reviewed facility records. It was found that there were no residents residing in the facility and it is currently unoccupied, Licesee stated tha lock was placed for security of the premises. It was determined based on observation and records review that the above allegation is SUBSTANTIATED. Based on LPAs observations and interviews which were conducted and record review(s), 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), are being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. Substantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 13, 2026 · control 24-AS-20260203093452

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type A · Section cited: CCR 87203 · Plan of correction due date: Feb 14, 2026

87203 - Fire Safety - All facilities shall be maintained in conformity with the regulations adopted by the State Fire Marshal for the protection of life and property against fire and panic. This requirement was not met as evidenced by the facility had a padlock on the front gate of the facility, which is not permitted by their approved Fire Clearance; which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights risk to the residents in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 13, 2026

Plan of correction: Facility will no onger place a lock on the front gate and plans to apply for a new Fire Clearance to include a secured perimeter.

20251 state visit · 1 document

Mar 28, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rachel Bruce arrived unannounced to conduct the Annual Inspection. LPA met with and explained the purpose of the visit with Licensee Sheila Dillard. There are no residents living in the facility at this time. During this visit, LPA toured the facility inside & out. Resident bedrooms are found to be in good repair, contained required furnishings and lighting. The resident bathrooms were clean and in good repair with faucets delivering hot water at 110 degrees. Kitchen faucet temperature measured at 117. LPA observed required hygiene items and grab bars. Towels, extra bedding, and linens were stored and available for use. The kitchen was clean, with necessary items and appliances. LPA observed required food supply and paper product storage. The pool in backyard is currently empty with appropriate fencing in place. Knives/sharps, cleaning/disinfecting supplies and chemicals are locked and stored separate from food. Medications will be centrally stored in a locked closet. First aid kits contained required items. There are visitation areas available inside and out. Doors and passageways are unobstructed throughout the facility. LPA observed a self-releasing gate and windows with screens in good repair. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors were tested during the visit. The Fire extinguishers were purchased 10/15/2024. Emergency Disaster Plan and Infection Control Plans are in place and appropriate. There were no citations during this inspection.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 28, 2025

20241 state visit · 1 document

Apr 2, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Katie Brown arrived unannounced to conduct the Annual Inspection. LPA met with and explained the purpose of the visit with Licensee Sheila Dillard. There are no residents living in the facility at this time During this visit, LPA toured the facility inside & out. Resident bedrooms are found to be in good repair, contained required furnishings and lighting. The resident bathrooms were clean and in good repair with faucets delivering hot water at 115 degrees. LPA observed required hygiene items and grab bars. Towels, extra bedding, and linens were stored and available for use. The kitchen was clean, with necessary items and appliances. LPA observed required food supply and paper product storage. Knives/sharps, cleaning/disinfecting supplies and chemicals are locked and stored separate from food. Medications will be centrally stored in a locked closet. A First aid kits contained required items. There are visitation areas available inside and out. Doors and passageways are unobstructed throughout the facility. LPA observed a self-releasing gate and windows with screens in good repair. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors were tested during the visit. The Fire extinguishers were purchased 9/1/23. Emergency Disaster Plan and Infection Control Plans were reviewed during this visit. There were no citations during this inspection. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided to Sheila Dillard, whose signature confirms receipt. LPA requested the following updated forms faxed to CCLD by 4/9/2024: Designation of Facility Responsibility (Lic308), Administrative Organization (Lic309), Affidavit Regarding Client/Resident Cash Resources (LIC 400), Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610E) Proof of current Liability Coverage and Infection Control Plan.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 2, 2024

Earlier years2023 · 2 documents

20232 state visits · 2 documents

Feb 9, 2023Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) K.Kaur conducted a Pre-licensing Inspection on this date. LPA met with Administrator Sheila Dillard. A tour of the facility was conducted together. This is a new facility with no residents in care. The facility was observed to be at a comfortable temperature, clean, and in good repair. No passageway obstructions or fire hazards were observed inside or outside. Common areas were properly furnished and well-lit throughout. The dining room is equipped with a table and chairs, living room is equipped with adequate sofas and chairs for residents, adequate outside space for rest and recreational under a covered patio. Perishable and non-perishable food supply appeared adequate. Knives will be locked in the Hallway closet along with medication and first aid kit. Cleaning and Chemical supplies will be kept locked in the garage next to the washing machines. Residents' bedrooms were observed to be adequately furnished with bed, dresser, chair and adequate lighting. Mattresses and linen were in good condition. Extra linen and towels are available. Hot water temperature measured at 105 degrees F. Carbon monoxide and smoke alarm detectors installed and operational. Grab bars installed in showers and by toilets, non-skid mats in place, hand soap and paper towels available for use. Trash cans with tight fitting lids are in place. Fire extinguisher was serviced and fully charged. Complaint poster posted, resident council info posted, residents' rights posted, emergency disaster plan posted. Gate is self-closing and self-latching. Pool is locked and has signs along the fence for warning. Component III was also conducted and completed. Exit interview was conducted. Pre-licensing requirements were met. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator. Report signed on-site by Administrator and printed copy provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 9, 2023

Jan 25, 2023Facility evaluation reportOfficeReport on file

Type of visit: Office

Component II completion: Successful Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: INITIAL Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): 0 COMP II Participants: Sheila Dillard CEO/Administrator Interview Method: Telephone interview On Jan 25, 2023, 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, Jan 25, 2023

0 of 6 beds were occupied at the February 13, 2026 state visit — a count on that day, not an opening.

License holder

Tru-Vision LLC, licensed since 2023.

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

Aaa Residential Elderly Retreat #3 · Bakersfield
Aaa Residential Elderly Retreat #4 · Bakersfield

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2023, as the state’s facility page counts them

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

These are the state’s own totals for this license since 2023, 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	1	0
Type B citations	0	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 Aaa Residential Elderly Retreat #2

Is Aaa Residential Elderly Retreat #2 licensed?

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

How many residents is Aaa Residential Elderly Retreat #2 licensed for?

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

Has Aaa Residential Elderly Retreat #2 been cited?

1 Type A and 0 Type B citation since 2023, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 6 state visits over the same years.

Is Aaa Residential Elderly Retreat #2 still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 10, 2026.

What does Aaa Residential Elderly Retreat #2 cost?

$3,900 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,150–$4,800. 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. What Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver covers in a care home.

Does Aaa Residential Elderly Retreat #2 take Medi-Cal?

On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home appears on the DHCS participation list, October 1, 2026. Confirm eligibility and current participation with the program. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.

Who holds the license?

The license is held by Tru-Vision LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. See the homes licensed to Tru-Vision LLC — at least 4 on the state roster.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Mercy 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 Aaa Residential Elderly Retreat #2 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.