Skip to main content
CovelightCare
  • Start your search

    • MapExplore homes by area and what matters to you.
    • Directory
    • Guided search
    • Medi-Cal care homes

    Take a closer look

    • Check a home
    • Compare homes
    • Ask homes for me
  • Step by step

    • All care guidesEvery guide, in the order you’ll need them.
    • 1Step 1: Learn the kinds of care homes
    • 2Step 2: Ways to pay for care
    • 3Step 3: Find homes and check them
    • 4Step 4: Visit, and get the papers before you sign
    • 5Step 5: Move in
    • 6Step 6: The first months, and your rights

    Start with a question

    • Who pays for a care home?
    • Does Medi-Cal pay for a care home?
    • Board and care or assisted living?
    • Leaving the hospital soon?
    • Can a care home make someone leave?
    • Print a visit checklist
    • Check a home’s license
  • Professional tools

    • All professional tools
    • Discharge planning
    • Care management
    • Fiduciaries
    • Elder-law attorneys
    • Public-record worklist

    Care home operators

    • Manage your home’s profileYour home’s information and family inquiries.
    • Claim a home
    • Operator sign in
  • Get to know Covelight

    • How we work
    • Our data & sources
    • What’s new
    • Suggest a correction
    • Contact us
Saved homesGuided search
  • Start your search

    • MapExplore homes by area and what matters to you.
    • Directory
    • Guided search
    • Medi-Cal care homes

    Take a closer look

    • Check a home
    • Compare homes
    • Ask homes for me
  • Step by step

    • All care guidesEvery guide, in the order you’ll need them.
    • 1Step 1: Learn the kinds of care homes
    • 2Step 2: Ways to pay for care
    • 3Step 3: Find homes and check them
    • 4Step 4: Visit, and get the papers before you sign
    • 5Step 5: Move in
    • 6Step 6: The first months, and your rights

    Start with a question

    • Who pays for a care home?
    • Does Medi-Cal pay for a care home?
    • Board and care or assisted living?
    • Leaving the hospital soon?
    • Can a care home make someone leave?
    • Print a visit checklist
    • Check a home’s license
  • Professional tools

    • All professional tools
    • Discharge planning
    • Care management
    • Fiduciaries
    • Elder-law attorneys
    • Public-record worklist

    Care home operators

    • Manage your home’s profileYour home’s information and family inquiries.
    • Claim a home
    • Operator sign in
  • Get to know Covelight

    • How we work
    • Our data & sources
    • What’s new
    • Suggest a correction
    • Contact us
Guided search
Brighton ManorLicense #157209192 · Covelight Care
Covelight CareBrighton ManorLicense #157209192 · 305 Alum Bay Court, Bakersfield, CA · (661) 589-1500Record printed from covelightcare.com — data as of the dates shown on each item.
Home/California/Kern County/Bakersfield/Brighton Manor
Map · 305 Alum Bay Court

© Protomaps © OpenStreetMap

Starting rate$5,500/mo

Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026 · See costs

Check availability

Request a tour

More days
  • AskThe cost, or your own question
  • (661) 589-1500

    From the state licensing record · October 25, 2026

Free for families. A home gets your number only if you say yes.

BM

Call Brighton Manor

Bakersfield · Licensed for 6

(661) 589-1500

From the state licensing record · October 25, 2026

or

Let us do the legwork

  • We ask about availability, price and the care you describe.
  • If it’s a fit, you choose whether they call you. Either way, you get every answer.
Check availabilityFree

Small home · Licensed for 6 · Bakersfield

Brighton Manor

305 Alum Bay Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312 · Licensed since 2022

  • Overview
  • Care
  • Costs
  • Daily life
  • Location
  • State record

Brighton Manor

Overview

Starting rate

$5,500 a month

Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026 See costs

No openings reported

  • Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · October 25, 2026
  • Licensed for 6: a small care homeThe state license record

Ask this home

Check availability

Request a tour

More days
  • AskThe cost, or your own question

Free for families. A home gets your number only if you say yes.

Care and support

  • Wheelchairup to 6 residents
  • Dementia
  • Hospiceup to 2 residents
  • Bedriddenup to 1 resident

Approved by the state · State licensing record · October 25, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.

Read the state’s own wording
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. APPROVED FOR SIX (6) NON-AMBULATORY OF WHICH ONE (1) MAY BE BEDRIDDEN IN ROOMS 4 OR 5. HOSPICE WAIVER APPROVED FOR TWO (2).

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

CDSS record, verbatim · October 25, 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 25, 2026

  • If memory loss develops

    Dementia-care designation on file

    State licensing record · October 25, 2026

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

Check availability

What it costs here

This home’s starting rate

$5,500a month to start

Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026

Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$5,500likely a month
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room
  • Starting monthly rate$5,500this 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 (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 $5,500–$6,100
$5,500
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,500–$9,650
$8,000
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 homes12 nearby homes publish starting rates of $2,500 to $4,200

$2,500$5,500

This homeA nearby home’s published starting rate

12 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $2,550–$4,150.

  • Bella Vita at StoningtonBakersfield · 0.8 mi · Small home
    $4,200Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Village GardensBakersfield · 1.1 mi · Small home
    $4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Windcreek Senior CareBakersfield · 1.2 mi · Small home
    $3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Riverstone Terrace Senior Living Memory CareBakersfield · 2.7 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 · 3.0 mi · Small home
    $3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • A & A Bakersfield Care HomeBakersfield · 3.2 mi · Small home
    $3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Blue Pearl Home Care IIBakersfield · 3.5 mi · Small home
    $3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Divine Mercy Care Homes IIBakersfield · 3.5 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 · 3.6 mi · Small home
    $2,500Listed on its own website · starting base rate for a shared standard bedroom · seen October 27, 2026
  • Garnsey GardenBakersfield · 4.3 mi · Small home
    $3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Divine Mercy Care Homes IIIBakersfield · 4.7 mi · Small home
    $2,500Listed on its own website · starting base rate for a shared standard bedroom · seen October 27, 2026
  • Alondra HomeBakersfield · 4.7 mi · Small home
    $3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
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.

  • 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.

Ask for the price

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.

The best way to see it is a visit.

Request a tour

Where it is

305 Alum Bay Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312Address from the public record · October 25, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

Opening the neighborhood map…

  1. 1Mercy Southwest HospitalHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list0.7 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).

Open directions ↗

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 25, 2026 · License #157209192 · See the state’s own record ↗

The last 36 months — 11 of 14 documents

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

20262 state visits · 2 documents

Oct 3, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

We haven’t transcribed this report yet. The complete document is on the state’s site.

Mar 24, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 3/24/26, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Medina conducted an unannounced Annual Required inspection. LPA arrived, introduced self, provided identification, and allowed entrance into facility by Direct Care Staff. Staff contacted Rosanda Anderson by telephone and were unable to make contact with her. Sally Jackson, House Manager contacted by telephone and arrived a short time later to conduct visit with LPA. Facility observed to be clean, odor free, and a comfortable temperature. Currently, there are three (3) residents in care, all residents were present at time of inspection. LPA toured resident bedrooms and observed bedrooms to have required furnishings, LPA observed the window screen in bedroom #2 to be torn and in need of repair. Resident bathrooms toured and observed to have grab bars, shower chair, and non-skid mat available. Fixtures observed operational, water measured at 110 degrees F. Kitchen toured, LPA observed the wall in kitchen nook in need of repair. Facility observed to have a 2-day supply of perishable and 7-day supply non-perishable food available. knives observed to be locked and secured. Outside of facility toured, LPA observed adequate seating and shading available for residents in care. All exits observed to open free of obstruction. The following items were observed during outside tour: a broken, recliner on the back patio, a wood patio set which includes broken chairs near garage, 2 inoperable vehicles parked in driveway. Garage observed to have Christmas decorations, 2 hoyer lifts, washer, dryer, bedrails and miscellaneous items. All items need to be removed or secured. Staff and resident files reviewed. Administrator to submit current LIC 500 and LIC 9020 to Fresno Regional Office no later than Friday, April 3, 2026. All deficiencies observed are being cited on the attached 809-D. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report provided to House Manger for facility records.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 24, 2026

20255 state visits · 6 documents

Sep 25, 2025Complaint investigation reportUnsubstantiated

Allegation investigated: Uncleared staff present in the facility Minor left alone to supervise residents Staff locked resident in bedroom

On 9/25/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Medina conducted an unannounced subsequent complaint visit to conduct additional interviews and deliver findings. LPA introduced self and stated purpose of visit. Administrator, Rosanda Anderson contacted by telephone and was not available to conduct today's visit. House Manager, Sally Jackson arrived a short time later to conduct visit with LPA. During the subsequent visit, LPA conducted additional interviews and reviewed records. During the course of the investigation, facility was toured, records reviewed, and interviews conducted. This department had insufficient information regarding the allegations listed above. Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove or disprove that the allegations occurred therefore the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED. No deficiencies issued during this complaint visit . Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report was provided to Administrator for facility records Unsubstantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 25, 2025 · control 24-AS-20250811084356
Jun 4, 2025Facility evaluation reportCase Management - OtherReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Other

On 06/04/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Medina conducted an unannounced Case Management visit for the purpose of Health and Safety checks of the residents in care. LPA introduced self, stated the purpose of the visit and allowed entrance by Direct Care Staff. House Manager, Shontina Kelly contacted by telephone and arrived a short time later to conduct Case Management visit with LPA. Facility toured. Facility observed to be clean and a comfortable temperature. LPA observed 2 residents resting in their bedrooms, and 1 participating in activity in the living room, the remain 2 residents were outside in the community. Food supply observed adequate for residents in care. Food pantry observed to be unlocked. All common areas observed to have adequate seating available for residents in care. Facility interior doors on front door, back patio door, and bedroom #4 observed to have key pads in place but door opened without any code. Resident files reviewed. No deficiencies cited during inspection.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 4, 2025
May 20, 2025Facility evaluation reportOfficeDeficiency pages: Type A, Type B

Type of visit: Office

On 05/20/2025, an informal meeting was held at the Fresno Regional Office. The purpose of the informal meeting was to discuss recently identified issues/concerns associated with the operation of the facility. The informal meeting process was explained during this meeting. The following were in attendance at this meeting: Licensee, Manjit Chauhan Licensee, Lakhwinder Kaur Administrator, Rosanda Anderson Licensing Program Manager I, Sergiy Pidgirny Licensing Program Manager I, Alexandria Walton Licensing Program Analyst, Melinda Medina During this meeting the following topics were discussed: Licensure of facility Accountability of licensee as a governing body Client Records Plan of Operation Food Service Fingerprint Clearance Fire Clearance In addition, on 04/08/2025 during an annual inspection at Westchester Home on Spruce and on 04/17/2025 during an annual inspection at Brighton Manor, LPA Medina and LPM Walton conducted interviews with staff. During the interviews, consistent statements from staff revealed that S1 has worked in the facilities and S1 has provided care to the residents. LPA checked the facility personnel report in LIS and found that S1 is not cleared to work in the facility. During subsequent visit conducted on 4/17/2025, LPA Medina and LPM Walton were advised that R1 had been moved to another facility. Department was not notified of eviction and R1 was not served with a 30-day eviction. During this meeting, a deficiency is being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 on the attached 809D. An immediate civil penalty is hereby assessed in the amount of $500 for background clearance. Exit interview conducted. Plan of correction was developed and reviewed with the licensee. A copy of this report, civil penalty and appeal rights were discussed and provided to Licensees, Manjit Chauhan and Lakhwinder Kaur.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 20, 2025

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type A · Section cited: CCR 87335(e)(2) · Plan of correction due date: May 21, 2025

(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1569.17(b) shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (2) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department or ** This was not met as evidenced by S1 has been present in the facility and not fingerprint clearedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 20, 2025

Plan of correction: S1 to be fingerprinted by 5/21/25 and receive clearance prior to being present in the facility. Plan of correction must be submitted to Fresno Regional Office by close of business on 5/22/25.

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type B · Section cited: CCR87224(a) · Plan of correction due date: Jun 3, 2025

(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 was not met as evidenced by R1 was moved to another facility without being served a 30-day eviction notice.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 20, 2025

Plan of correction: Licensee and/or Administrator to submit a written plan to understand regulation and submitted to Fresno Regional Office by plan of correction due date.

Apr 17, 2025Facility evaluation reportCase Management - Annual ContinuationReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Annual Continuation

On 4/17/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Medina and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) A. Walton conducted an unannounced Annual Continuation visit to facility. LPM and LPA arrived, introduced themselves, stated purpose of visit, and allowed entrance by Caregiver. Designee, Shontina Kelly, contacted by telephone and arrived a short time later to conduct facility visit. During last facility visit, Administrator on record was not present and LPA was informed that she had been absent from facility and had moved out of state to attend school. Prior to today's inspection, LPM Walton received a Administrator packet for Rosanda Anderson that is currently under review. Upon entry, LPA observed a pin pad on both exterior and interior of door that requires code to unlock front door. . Resident bedrooms toured, residents rooms are observed to have required furnishings, Bedroom #4 observed to have to have a pin pad on both exterior and interior of door that requires a code to unlock door. LPA was unable to open door, bedroom #4 is designated as bedridden bedroom. Resident bathroom toured, water temperature measured at 108 degrees F. Shower/Tub observed to have a non-skid mat and shower chair available. Kitchen toured, LPA observed adequate food supply for residents in care. LPA observed lock on pantry door that needs to be removed. Medication reviewed and observed to be administered as prescribed. During facility tour, LPA asked designee how residents exited facility, designee stated that they just had to push "letter C" on pin pad and pull door open. R1 was unable to open door when asked by LPA. Staff and resident files reviewed during previous inspection on 3/27/2025. All staff files reviewed are missing proper documentation for training. Resident files were incomplete and did not contain, admission agreements, Appraisal/Needs and Services Plans. Outside of facility toured. LPA observed door to back patio has a pin pad on the door that requires a code to exit. At time of inspection, LPA was able to exit without a code. LPA observed shaded area with table and chairs but in need of cleaning. LPA observed several gardening tools in the backyard that need to be locked and secured. LPA observed in an operable car and jet ski on trailer that need to be moved. Designated fire exit in back yard exiting to street observed unlocked but has a double sided dead bolt that needs to be removed. Administrator to submit current copy of Liability insurance, LIC 500, LIC 610, and LIC 9020 to Fresno Regional Office no later than Friday, May, 2, 2025. All deficiencies observed are being cited on the attached 809-D. Immediate Civil Penalty Assessed. Exit interview conducted. A copy of report provided to staff for facility records.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 17, 2025
Mar 27, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 3/27/20205, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Medina conducted an unannounced Annual Required inspection. LPA arrived, introduced self, provided identification, and allowed entrance into facility by Direct Care Staff (S1). Staff contacted Rosanda Anderson by telephone to speak with LPA. Per Rosanda, she was not available to meet with LPA. Ryan McClarty, De-Escalation Support staff arrived a short time later to provide staff and resident file for review. LPA observed facility to be clean, odor free, and a comfortable temperature. Currently, there are four (4) residents in care, all residents were present at time of inspection. LPA toured resident bedrooms and observed bedrooms to have required furnishings. Resident bathroom toured and observed to have grab bars, shower chair, and non-skid mat available. Kitchen toured, food supply observed adequate for residents in care, all knives observed to be locked and secured. Staff and resident files reviewed. Due to time constraints, LPA will return at a later time to complete inspection and inspection tool. Deficiencies, if any will be issued at completion of inspection.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 27, 2025
Mar 27, 2025Facility evaluation reportCase Management - DeficienciesDeficiency pages: Type A

Type of visit: Case Management - Deficiencies

On 3/27/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) arrived to facility to conduct an an unannounced Annual Required inspection. LPA found the following, staff 1 (S1) on shift is not fingerprint cleared and Staff 2 (S2) on schedule but not present at facility, is fingerprint cleared but not associated to facility. Based on observation, interviews, and records review deficiencies have been cited on the attached 809-D in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 22. Immediate Civil Penalties assessed.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 27, 2025

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type A · Section cited: CCR 87355(e)(2) · Plan of correction due date: Mar 28, 2025

(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1569.17(b) shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: 2) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department or This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on records review and observation S1 was not finger print cleared to work in the facility which poses an immediate risk to Health and Safety of resident in care. Immediate Civil Penalty being assessed in the amount of $500.00.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 27, 2025

Plan of correction: Administrator to send S1 to obtain fingerprints and must have fingerprint clearance prior to returning to work. Immediate Civit penalty Assessed

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type A · Section cited: CCR87355(e)(3) · Plan of correction due date: Mar 28, 2025

(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1569.17(b) shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (3) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 87355(c) or This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interview S2 is on the schedule and not associated to facility which poses an immediate risk to Health and Safety of resident in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 27, 2025

Plan of correction: Administrator to submit fingerprint transfer to Department for S2 prior to S2 returning to work

20243 state visits · 3 documents

Nov 19, 2024Facility evaluation reportCase Management - OtherReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Other

On 11/19/2024, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) M. Medina and A. Walton conducted an unannounced Case Management visit to conduct Health and Safety checks on residents in care. LPAs arrived, introduced self, stated purpose of visit, and allowed entrance to facility. Sundae Hill, notified and arrived a short time later to conduct visit with LPA. LPAs arrived to follow up on information provided to Department. Facility observed to be clean, odor free, and a comfortable temperature. Facility observed to a have 2-day supply of perishable and 7-day supply of non-perishable food available. Resident 1 (R1) observed to be having lunch at time of arrival and visiting with family member. Medication and files reviewed. LPAs will return at a later date to address any concerns observed during facility visit. No deficiencies cited during this visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 19, 2024
Sep 11, 2024Complaint investigation reportSubstantiated

Allegation investigated: Facility staff do not properly supervise residents after dispensing their medications

On 9/11/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Medina conducted a subsequent unannounced complaint visit to deliver findings. LPA introduced self, stated purpose of visit, and allowed entrance by staff. Staff, Gina Sadaro contacted by telephone and arrived a short time later to conduct visit. This department investigated the above allegation, during the investigation, LPA toured facility, conducted interviews, and reviewed records. Based on observation during facility tour, LPA observed Staff 3 (S3) dispensed medication into cups and had them placed in front of residents as they were seated at the dining room table and walked away, The preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the allegation: facility staff do not properly supervise residents after dispensing their medication is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. A deficiency is being cited in accordance to California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 on the attached 9099D. Exit interview was conducted and a plan of correction developed and reviewed. A copy of this report provided to Administrator for facility records. Substantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 11, 2024 · control 24-AS-20240510143647

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type B · Section cited: CCR 87465(h)(2) · Plan of correction due date: Sep 25, 2024

(h) The following requirements shall apply to medications which are centrally stored: (2) Centrally stored medicines shall be kept in a safe and locked place that is not accessible to persons other than employees responsible for the supervision of the centrally stored medication. **This was not met as evidenced by based on observation during facility tour, LPA observed Staff 3 (S3) dispensed medication into cups and had them placed in front of residents as they were seated at the dining room table and walked awaythe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 11, 2024

Plan of correction: Prescriptions for medications were transferred to new pharmacy and facility is now utilizing bubble packs. Staff to obtain additional training for medication. Paperwork will be submitted to Department by plan of correction (POC) due date.

Feb 14, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 2/14/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Medina conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection. LPA introduced self, stated purpose of visit, and allowed entrance by caretaker. Licensee, Manjit Chauhan contacted by telephone and arrived a short time later to conduct inspection visit. All residents were present during today's inspection. Facility tour conducted with Licensee. Facility observed to be well lit, clean and odor free. All common areas have adequate seating available. Resident bedrooms toured, all bedrooms observed to have required furnishings. Bathrooms toured, showers observed to have non-slid mats, shower chairs, and grab bars. Water temperature during facility inspection measured at 116 degrees F. Kitchen toured, facility observed to have a 2-day supply of perishable food and 7-day of non-perishable food available. Knives observed to be locked and secured in kitchen cabinet. Medication observed to be locked and secured in medication cart. Medication reviewed and observed to have original labels and observed to be administered as prescribed. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detector observed operational during inspection. Fire extinguisher present with a service date of 12/18/2023. All chemicals observed to be locked and secured in laundry room. Outside of facility toured. All exits open free of obstruction. No hazards observed. Staff and resident files reviewed and interviews conducted. No deficiencies cited. Exit interview conducted and a copy of report provided for facility records.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 14, 2024
Earlier years2022 to 2023 · 3 documents

20231 state visit · 1 document

Mar 28, 2023Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 3/28/23, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Medina arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct an Annual Required inspection. LPA introduced self and stated purpose of visit and allowed entrance by Direct Care Staff. Licensee Manjit Chauhan and Administrator Lakhwinder Kaur contacted by telephone and arrived a short time later to conduct inspection visit. Currently, five (5) residents in care. Residents were all present during today's inspection. Residents were observed to be relaxing in the family room, resting in their bedroom and visiting with family. Facility tour began in resident bedrooms. All bedrooms have required furnishings, linens observed to be clean and in good repair. Resident bathrooms toured. Fixtures observed to be clean and operational during inspection. All common area have adequate seating and lighting to meet the needs of residents. Kitchen tour conducted, a 2-day supply of perishable and a 7-day supply of non-perishable food present and properly stored. All knives are stored and secured in cabinet under kitchen island. Medications observed to be locked and secured in medication cart. All cleaning supplies are locked and secured and inaccessible to residents. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors tested and observed operational during inspection. Fire drills are conducted quarterly, last fire drill was conducted in January 2023. Fire extinguisher present and has a service date of 12/20/2022. Outside of the facility toured and no hazards were observed. No deficiencies cited during this inspection.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 28, 2023

20221 state visit · 2 documents

Feb 15, 2022Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Shawna Doucette arrived to the facility announced to conduct the Pre licensing visit. LPA Shawna Doucette met with Licensee/Administrator Administrator Lakhwinder Kaur and Licensee Mangit Chauhan who granted LPA's entry into the facility. Facility is change of ownership and is operating with residents in care. LPA toured facility. Common rooms have adequate furnishings and lighting. All of the resident bedrooms have all the required furnishings and adequate lighting. Hot water temperature in bathrooms measured at 113.7 degrees F. LPA observed a supply of extra bed linens and personal hygiene and grooming products. Bathrooms have skid mats and grab bars. LPA observed a two day perishable and 7 day non perishable food supply. Kitchen observed to have dishes, plates, utensils ect. Cleaning supplies are stored in a locking cabinet in the garage. Medications are locked in a medication closet. First aid kit contains all the required items. A fire extinguisher is present and has a service date of 12/03/2021. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were operating. Outside of the facility toured. Exits open free of obstruction. The residence has a delay egress which sounds the indoor alarm. No outside hazards were observed. No pools or bodies of water. Facility has a pull station fire alarm. All required postings are posted. Facility phone number will be (661) 589-1500. Component III was conducted during pre-licensing visit with Applicants. I have found that applicant has met all pre licensing requirements. LPA will submit documentation to CAB in Sacramento for final review prior to license being issued.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 15, 2022
Feb 15, 2022Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Shawna Doucette arrived to the facility announced to conduct the Pre licensing visit. LPA Shawna Doucette met with Licensee/Administrator Administrator Lakhwinder Kaur and Licensee Mangit Chauhan who granted LPA's entry into the facility. Facility is change of ownership and is operating with residents in care. LPA toured facility. Common rooms have adequate furnishings and lighting. All of the resident bedrooms have all the required furnishings and adequate lighting. Hot water temperature in bathrooms measured at 113.7 degrees F. LPA observed a supply of extra bed linens and personal hygiene and grooming products. Bathrooms have skid mats and grab bars. LPA observed a two day perishable and 7 day non perishable food supply. Kitchen observed to have dishes, plates, utensils ect. Cleaning supplies are stored in a locking cabinet in the garage. Medications are locked in a medication closet. First aid kit contains all the required items. A fire extinguisher is present and has a service date of 12/03/2021. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were operating. Outside of the facility toured. Exits open free of obstruction. The residence has a delay egress which sounds the indoor alarm. No outside hazards were observed. No pools or bodies of water. Facility has a pull station fire alarm. All required postings are posted. Facility phone number will be (661) 589-1500. Component III was conducted during pre-licensing visit with Applicants. I have found that applicant has met all pre licensing requirements. LPA will submit documentation to CAB in Sacramento for final review prior to license being issued.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 15, 2022

4 of 6 beds were occupied at the September 25, 2025 state visit — a count on that day, not an opening.

License holder

The Westchester Home Corporation, licensed since 2022.

Operates 2 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.

  • The Westchester Home on Spruce · Bakersfield
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2022, as the state’s facility page counts them
State visits on file
15
Total complaints
2
Substantiated allegations
1
Type A citations
0
Type B citations
1

These are the state’s own totals for this license since 2022, 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 homeTypical
Type A citations00
Type B citations10
Substantiated allegations10
Total complaints20

“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.

Open CDSS facility search ↗Report a record errorOperate this home? Respond or correct, free →
Frequently asked questions

A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

Quick answers about Brighton Manor

Is Brighton Manor licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.

How many residents is Brighton Manor licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.

Has Brighton Manor been cited?

0 Type A and 1 Type B citation since 2022, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026. Those records count 15 state visits over the same years.

Is Brighton Manor still open?

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

What does Brighton Manor cost?

$5,500 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 19 other homes of a similar licensed size in Bakersfield that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,000 to $3,800 a month, and the middle figure is $3,500 (n = 19 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 Brighton Manor 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 The Westchester Home Corporation, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026. See the homes licensed to The Westchester Home Corporation — at least 2 on the state roster.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Mercy Southwest Hospital is 0.7 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Brighton Manor keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 2 residents, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.

Brighton Manor license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “BRIGHTON MANOR”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #157209192. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
  • Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
  • Licensed to The Westchester Home Corporation, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2022, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
  • 15 state inspection visits since 2022, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation on file since 2022, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026. The same records count 15 state visits in that period.
  • 2 complaints and 1 substantiated allegation on file since 2022, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
  • The most recent state visit on file is October 3, 2026, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
Type 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

California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗

See the state’s own record

Nearby

Other homes nearby

Licensed homes near this one in Kern County, most information on file first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.

  • Map

    Bakersfield · 0.3 mi

    Bayshire Riverwalk Senior Living

    Large community · licensed for 376

    Starting rate

    $3,700 a month to start

    Listed by the home on A Place for Mom · September 9, 2026

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Dementia: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
    • Bedridden: on the state record
  • Map

    Bakersfield · 0.5 mi

    Delian's Manor Senior Care

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $4,350 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $3,550–$5,350

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Dementia: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
    • Bedridden: on the state record
  • Map

    Bakersfield · 0.5 mi

    Arcadia Gardens Residential Care III

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $4,050 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $3,300–$5,000

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
  • Map

    Bakersfield · 0.6 mi

    Arcadia Gardens Residential Care

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $3,950 a month to start

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

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
  • Map

    Bakersfield · 0.6 mi

    Camila Care Villa II

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $4,300 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $3,500–$5,300

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
    • Bedridden: on the state record
  • Map

    Bakersfield · 0.6 mi

    Precious Life Residences

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $3,850 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $3,150–$4,700

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Dementia: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record

Street maps © Protomaps · © OpenStreetMap

Explore Kern County ↗

Do you run this home?

Add your photos, care details, and contact information. Your public profile is free.

Claim this home
Visiting in person? Print a visit sheetHow we source information
CallAsk this home
BM

Call Brighton Manor

Bakersfield · Licensed for 6

(661) 589-1500

From the state licensing record · October 25, 2026

or

Let us do the legwork

  • We ask about availability, price and the care you describe.
  • If it’s a fit, you choose whether they call you. Either way, you get every answer.
Check availabilityFree

Ask Brighton Manor

Check availability

Request a tour

More days
  • AskThe cost, or your own question

Free for families. A home gets your number only if you say yes.

Covelight Care

A free directory of every licensed care home in California, built from CDSS public records.

Find your next step

Find a homeSaved homesHelp me chooseCheck a home

Make sense of care

Care guidesMedi-Cal & careYour rightsHow we workAbout this site

Work with Covelight

For professionalsFor home operatorsSuggest a correctionDevelopersContact us

© 2026 Covelight Care LLC. Homes never pay to appear or rank higher.

Covelight Care is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the sources named on this page.

3104 O St Unit #1023, Sacramento, CA 95816

PrivacyTermsText messages