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Bella Vita at Stonington
Small home·Licensed for 6·Bakersfield, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Starting rate$4,200 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 visitNovember 29, 2025CDSS inspection record
Bella Vita at Stonington 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 2017. 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
A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
Quick answers about Bella Vita at Stonington
Is Bella Vita at Stonington licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Bella Vita at Stonington licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Bella Vita at Stonington been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2017, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.
Is Bella Vita at Stonington still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Bella Vita at Stonington cost?
$4,200 a month to start — listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026.
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly, 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 $3,900 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 Bella Vita at Stonington 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 Bella Vita Senior Living LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Mercy Southwest Hospital is 1.4 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Bella Vita at Stonington keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Bella Vita at Stonington license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “BELLA VITA AT STONINGTON”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #157208815. 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 Bella Vita Senior Living LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- First licensed in 2017, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 5 state inspection visits since 2017, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2017, 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 2017, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is November 29, 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 by the state
- 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
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. ALL MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY. HOSPICE WAIVER GRANTED FOR TWO (2).
935 - ELDERLY
CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026
As needs change
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file — 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?”
What it costs here
This home’s starting rate
$4,200a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026 · See listing
Likely monthly total
$4,200a month
Likely $4,200–$4,800
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$4,200this home
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly, 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 $4,200–$4,800
- $4,200
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,200–$8,300
- $6,200
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, seen September 9, 2026.
8 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,450–$5,300.
- 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 8 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Village GardensBakersfield · 0.3 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Brighton ManorBakersfield · 0.8 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Windcreek Senior CareBakersfield · 1.6 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- A & A Bakersfield Care HomeBakersfield · 2.8 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Riverstone Terrace Senior Living Memory CareBakersfield · 3.4 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.
- Tlc Home Care 1Bakersfield · 3.7 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Blue Pearl Home Care IIBakersfield · 3.9 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Garnsey GardenBakersfield · 4.9 mi · Small home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 11711 Stonington Street, 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 2017. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated November 29, 2025.
- On file since
- 2021
- State visits
- 5
- Most recent visit
- November 29, 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 2017.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 3 of 5 documents
Nov 29, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 11/29/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Medina conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection. LPA arrived, introduced self, and stated purpose of visit. LPA met with Licensee/Administrator, Eric Lopez to conduct inspection. Currently, three (3) residents in care, all residents were president during today's inspection and observed to be relaxing at start of inspection. There is currently one resident on hospice and one resident receiving on receiving home health services. Facility observed to be clean, odor free, and a comfortable temperature. Facility tour began with the resident bedrooms. Resident bed rooms are adequately furnished and have sufficient lighting. Resident bathrooms toured, bathrooms observed to have grab bars in all toilet and tub/shower areas with skid resistant mats available. Water temperature measured at 113 degrees F. All common areas have sufficient seating and lighting for all residents in care. LPA toured kitchen, LPA observed a 2-day supply of perishable and a 7-day supply of non-perishable food available. All food observed to be properly stored and dated. Medication observed to be locked and secured in cabinet in laundry room. Detergents, cleaning supplies are locked and secured in both laundry room and garage. Sharps observed to be locked and secured in kitchen drawer. Fire extinguisher has a service date of 10/14/2025. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors present and observed operational during inspection. Last fire drill conducted 10/05/2025 according to facility records. Outside of the facility was toured. All exits open freely and free of obstruction. No hazards observed. Facility and staff files reviewed. No deficiencies observed during today's inspection.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 29, 2025
Dec 10, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 12/10/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Medina made an unannounced Annual Required Inspection. LPA arrived, introduced self, and stated purpose of visit. LPA was allowed entrance by Licensee/Administrator, Eric Lopez. Currently, five (5) residents in care. The facility is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom home. Facility toured with Administrator, facility observed to be clean, well lit, odor free, and a comfortable temperature. Resident bedrooms are all private. 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. Bath/tub are have non-skid mats and grab bars. Hot water measured at 114 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 cabinet in laundry 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 purchase date of 10/15/2024. All chemicals observed to be locked and secured in laundry room. Last Fire drill conducted on 10/01/24, according to facility records Outside areas toured. All exits open freely and observed to be free of obstruction. No hazards observed. Resident and staff files reviewed. Facility provided the following forms to LPA during facility inspection: LIC308, LIC309, LIC500, LIC9020, Certificate of Liability Insurance, and current Administrator certificate. No deficiencies cited. Exit interview conducted, and copy of report provided to Licensee via e-mail.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 10, 2024
Dec 28, 2023Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 12/28/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Medina made an unannounced Annual Required Inspection. LPA introduced self, stated purpose of visit, and allowed entrance by care staff. Eric Lopez contacted by telephone and arrived a short time later to conduct inspection. Currently, five (5) residents in care. 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. Bath/tub are have non-skid mats and grab bars. Hot water tested in both bathrooms with a water temperature of 120 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 cabinet in laundry room. All medications observed to have original labels and observed to be administered as prescribed. Smoke Alarms tested observed operational at time of inspection. Carbon monoxide detector present and observed operational at time of inspection. Fire extinguisher has a service date of 10/03/23. All cleaning supplies observed to be locked and secured in cabinet in garage. Outside areas toured. All exits open freely and observed to be free of obstruction. No hazards observed. Resident and staff files reviewed. Facility to submit updated LIC 308, LIC 309, LIC 500, LIC 9020, Certificate of Liability Insurance and Administrator certificate to Fresno Regional Office no later than 1/16/2023. No deficiencies cited. Exit interview conducted, and copy of report provided for facility records.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 28, 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 rooms
Reported on seniorly.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Pets, routines & independence
Residents may bring a petReported no
Reported on caring.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?
Other homes nearby
The nearest licensed homes in Kern County, closest first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.
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Arcadia Gardens Residential Care III
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Gables Residential Care for Elderly
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Arcadia Gardens Residential Care
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$3,950 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Brighton Manor
Bakersfield · Small home · 0.8 mi away
$5,500 a month to start · Listed by the home