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Jennyzal Excellent LivingLicense #157209577 · Covelight Care
Covelight CareJennyzal Excellent LivingLicense #157209577 · 3721 Rock Meadow Ct., Bakersfield, CA · (661) 535-4815Record printed from covelightcare.com — data as of the dates shown on each item.
Home/California/Kern County/Bakersfield/Jennyzal Excellent Living
Map · 3721 Rock Meadow Ct.

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Estimated starting rate$4,250/mo

Covelight estimate · likely $3,450–$5,250 · See costs

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    From the state licensing record · October 26, 2026

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Bakersfield · Licensed for 6

(661) 535-4815

From the state licensing record · October 26, 2026

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(805) 816-4339 · main line · seen October 5, 2026

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Small home · Licensed for 6 · Bakersfield

Jennyzal Excellent Living

3721 Rock Meadow Ct., Bakersfield, CA 93308 · Licensed since 2025

  • Overview
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  • Daily life
  • Location
  • State record

Jennyzal Excellent Living

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$4,250 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $3,450–$5,250 See costs

No openings reported

  • Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · October 26, 2026
  • Languages spoken: English and TagalogThe home’s website · October 5, 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
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. FIRE CLEARANCE APPROVED FOR SIX (6) NON-AMBULATORIES WHERE ONE (1) CAN BE BEDRIDDEN IN ROOM #3. ROOM #4 IS FOR ONE (1) AMBULATORY ONLY. HOSPICE WAIVER APPROVED FOR TWO (2) RESIDENTS.

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA · 985 - RCFE / HOSPICE

CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026

Care services

These are the home’s own statements about its day-to-day practice — they are not part of the state licensing record, and the state has not approved or reviewed them.

  • Assisted living

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Help with bathing or showering

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Assistance with transfers

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • How often the physician visitsMonthly

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Diabetic / carbohydrate-controlled diet

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Incontinence care

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Oxygen equipment accommodatedOxygen tanks

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Works with hospice

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Help with dressing and grooming

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Building is wheelchair accessible

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Therapies availablePhysical therapy

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Diabetes care

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Activities of daily living the home lists help withActivities of daily living · Bathing · Dressing · Mobility · Getting ready in the morning · Bedtime routine · and 4 more

    Activities of daily living · Bathing · Dressing · Mobility — reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Getting ready in the morning · Bedtime routine — reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Hygiene · Meals — reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Grooming — reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Personal care — reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Podiatrist visits

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Hands-on help or cueingAttentive supervision

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Works with residents’ own health care providers

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • 24-hour supervision claimed

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • RN coverageOn call

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Emergency call system

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • How families are notified in an emergencyWe'll also contact you right away, so you're informed and involved

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Emergency proceduresEvery licensed home in California must do this.

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

As needs change

  • Medicines

    Who handles medications: caregivers make sure residents take medications on time and exactly as prescribed

    jennyzalexcellentliving.com · October 5, 2026

  • Staying through hospice

    Residents may remain through end of life — reported yes

    jennyzalexcellentliving.com · October 5, 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 Jennyzal Excellent Living: two-person transfers or a lift and who is awake overnight. When we check availability, we ask about these too.

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What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$4,250a month to start

Likely $3,450–$5,250

From 14 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Costs & moving in

  • How care costs are added to the rentAll inclusive

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • What the base rate includesLinens and bedding · Laundry service with folding and sorting · Transportation coordination for essential medical needs · Help with scheduling appointments · Security and safety monitoring · Wheelchair-accessible common areas · and 8 more

    Linens and bedding · Laundry service with folding and sorting · Transportation coordination for essential medical needs · Help with scheduling appointments · Security and safety monitoring · Wheelchair-accessible common areas · Mobility assistance · Assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, and personal care · Linens & bedding · Laundry service (with folding & sorting) · Daily housekeeping — reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Daily care · Meals · Medication support — reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$4,250likely a month
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room
  • Starting monthly rate$4,250likely $3,450–$5,250

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 14 small homes and similar homes within 10 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

  • Help with daily careIncludedper the home

    The home lists its rent as all-inclusive on its own website, seen October 5, 2026. Ask which care needs would change the monthly rate.

  • 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 $3,450–$5,250
$4,250
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,100–$8,600
$6,750
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 homes14 nearby homes publish starting rates of $2,000 to $5,500

$2,000$5,500

EstimateLikely rangeA nearby home’s published starting rate

14 homes like this within 10 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,100–$5,400.

  • The Westchester Home on SpruceBakersfield · 3.8 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Garnsey GardenBakersfield · 5.6 mi · Small home
    $3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • TLC Home Care 1Bakersfield · 5.9 mi · Small home
    $3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Windcreek Senior CareBakersfield · 6.5 mi · Small home
    $3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Redwood Senior Living BakersfieldBakersfield · 6.6 mi · Mid-size home
    $2,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • The TrinityBakersfield · 6.7 mi · Mid-size home
    $4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • A & A Bakersfield Care HomeBakersfield · 6.8 mi · Small home
    $3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Brighton ManorBakersfield · 7.7 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Village GardensBakersfield · 7.9 mi · Small home
    $4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Bella Vita at StoningtonBakersfield · 8.0 mi · Small home
    $4,200Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Divine Mercy Care Homes IIIBakersfield · 8.3 mi · Small home
    $2,500Listed on its own website · starting base rate for a shared standard bedroom · seen October 27, 2026
  • Riverstone Terrace Senior Living Memory CareBakersfield · 8.8 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.
  • Your Loved Ones MatterBakersfield · 8.9 mi · Small home
    $3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Summer Springs Board & CareBakersfield · 9.9 mi · Small home
    $3,000Listed 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 14 small homes and similar homes within 10 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

  • Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
  • Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
  • Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
  • Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
  • We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
  • It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.
Avoid surprises on the billWhat changes the price, and what to ask
  • The care level

    Some homes charge one all-inclusive rate. Others add levels or points as needs grow. Ask how the level is set, who decides, and what the next level costs.

  • What is billed separately

    Medication management, incontinence supplies, transportation and a second person in the room are often extra. Ask for the list in writing.

  • Move-in costs

    A one-time move-in fee or deposit is common. Ask what it covers and whether any of it comes back if the stay is short.

  • Increases

    California requires at least 90 days’ written notice, with reasons, before a rate rises (Health & Safety Code §1569.655). A change in the resident’s care level is the section’s own exception and can be billed sooner.

Ask for the price

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

Daily life

Rooms, meals, activities and house rules, in the home’s own words. Open any detail to see where it came from.

Rooms & the spaces they will use (18)Private rooms · Building type · Wifi
  • Private rooms

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Building typeSingle family home

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Wifi

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Private bathroomYes — “Many rooms with private or shared en-suite bathrooms”

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Outdoor spaceGarden area · Garden · Backyard · Garden walks · Peaceful garden

    Garden area · Garden · Garden walks · Peaceful garden — reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Backyard — reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Staff help residents use devices

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Room typesPrivate rooms

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Common areasFamily kitchen · No long hallways

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Residents may bring their own furniture

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Housekeeping frequencyDaily

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Rooms come furnished

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • AmenitiesLaundry service (with folding & sorting)

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Wifi in resident rooms

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Housekeeping

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Emergency call system in the room

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Hospital bed permitted in the room

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Policy on moving rooms after admissionThe team can help arrange the room to the resident's liking

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Cable or satellite TV

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

Meals, preferences & familiar food (9)Dining style · Special diets supported · Meals are cooked in the home's own kitchen
  • Dining styleFamily style

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Special diets supportedDietary needs · Diabetic needs · Low-salt · Personal preferences

    Dietary needs — reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Diabetic needs · Low-salt · Personal preferences — reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Meals are cooked in the home's own kitchen

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Snacks available

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Residents choose between options at each meal

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Residents have input into the menu

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Dishes the home names, on a published menu or in its own description of its foodBreakfast

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Meals provided

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Dining atmosphereMeals are served much like a family dinner

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

Activities & the rhythm of a day (7)The shape of an ordinary day, as the home describes it · Activity types offered · One-to-one engagement offered
  • The shape of an ordinary day, as the home describes itMornings usually begin with breakfast around the table and may include light exercise or a puzzle; activities are offered throughout the day, and residents can choose how to spend their day.

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Activity types offeredStructured activities · Active social life · Garden walks · Social activities · Recreational activities · Social engagement · and 15 more

    Structured activities · Active social life · Garden walks · Social activities · Recreational activities · Social and recreational activities — reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Social engagement · Scheduled activities — reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Sing-along · Light exercise · A puzzle · Gardening · Baking cookies · Watching classic movies · Conversation · Companionship · Sitting outside on the patio · Gardening in the backyard · Watching classic movies together · Puzzle — reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Light mental stimulation — reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • One-to-one engagement offered

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Activities tailored to the individual

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Trips outside the home

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • How often outings happenMonthly

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Religious services at the home

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

Faith, culture & language (2)Religious observance supported · Languages spoken by caregivers
  • Religious observance supportedThe individual's preferences and beliefs are honored · Spiritual needs

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Languages spoken by caregiversEnglish · Tagalog

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

Pets, routines & independence (4)Visiting hours · Overnight guests · Children and grandchildren welcome as visitors
  • Visiting hoursOpen anytime

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Overnight guests

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Children and grandchildren welcome as visitors

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Visiting hoursA little heads-up is requested if a visit is very late at night.

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

Visiting & staying involved (8)Family notified of changes in condition · Tour scheduling link · Setting
  • Family notified of changes in condition

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Tour scheduling link

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Open on the website ↗
  • SettingResidential neighborhood

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • URL of the photo gallery page

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Open on the website ↗
  • Staff help with video calls

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Contact form

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    Open on the website ↗
  • Photo updates sent to families

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • Events the home invites families to

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

About the home (2)Brand or trade name · For-profit or nonprofit
  • Brand or trade nameJennyzal Excellent Living, LLC

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • For-profit or nonprofitFor profit

    Reported on jennyzalexcellentliving.com · seen October 5, 2026.

Where it is

3721 Rock Meadow Ct., Bakersfield, CA 93308Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

Opening the neighborhood map…

  1. 1Good Samaritan HospitalHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list2.1 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 26, 2026 · License #157209577 · See the state’s own record ↗

The last 36 months — 3 of 3 documents

20253 state visits · 3 documents

Oct 23, 2025Facility evaluation reportPost LicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Post Licensing

On 10/23/25, Licensing Program Analysts(LPAs) L. Salazar and M. Vega arrived to the facility unannounced to conduct the post licensing visit. LPAs were greeted by staff, stated the purpose of the visit and were allowed entry into the facility. Administrator was called and arrived to the facility shortly after LPAs arrival. LPAs toured the facility inside and out. LPAs observed 1 resident in care at the time of visit. Resident is on hospice, hospice binder was available for review. LPAs reviewed R1's facility file and staff records and observed the required documentation. LPAs observed the required 2 day supply of perishable and 7 day supply of non-perishables. Water temperature was tested and measured at 105 degrees Fahrenheit. . Required postings were observed. Facility temperature read at 77 degrees Fahrenheit. No deficiencies cited on today's visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 23, 2025

The state marks this report as 9 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 2. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

Sep 24, 2025Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

On 09/24/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L. Salazar arrived at the facility for an announced Pre-licensing visit. LPA was greeted by Licensee/Administrator and was allowed entry in the facility. Upon entry, LPA observed the required postings to be present. LPA conducted the inspection using the Inspection Tool. LPA toured the facility inside and out with Licensee/Administrator. The facility is observed to be a 5 bedroom and 3-bathroom home. Fire clearance was granted for a total of 6 capacity. 4 Non-Ambulatory, 1 Bedridden and 1 Ambulatory. (Bedroom #1 is approved for 2 Ambulatory/Non Ambulatory, Bedroom #2 is approved for 2 Non-Ambulatory, Bedroom #3 is approved for 1 Bedridden and Bedroom #4 is approved for 1 Ambulatory). Bedroom 5 is designated as the Live in staff bedroom. There are no residents in care at this time. Facility temperature is set to 74 degrees. Common areas were furnished and had adequate seating and lighting available. Bedrooms were observed to have required furnishings and lighting. Mattresses were observed to be new and in good condition. LPA observed an extra supply of linens located in the hallway closet. A supply of personal hygiene and grooming products were observed. Kitchen was toured and observed to have dishes, plate, and utensils. LPAs observed a 2-day supply of perishable foods and a 7-day supply of non-perishable foods. Knives were observed to be locked and secure in the hobby room located off the living room. Cleaning supplies and chemicals were observed to be in a locked in the garage. LPA observed a locked closet in the hallway identified as the medication cabinet. Closet has a lock and will be inaccessible to residents in care. First aid kit was observed to be new and contained all required items. A fire extinguisher was observed and has a service date of 10/24/2024. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were observed to be operational during this inspection. Outside of facility toured. Exits were open and free of obstructions. LPA observed side gate to be unlocked and self-latching. Facility's phone number is (661) 535-4815. Pre-Licensing is complete and this facility has no deficiencies.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 24, 2025
Sep 3, 2025Facility evaluation reportOfficeReport on file

Type of visit: Office

Component II completion: Successful Facility Type: Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) Application Type: Initial Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): none COMP II Participants: Jenny Magpayo, Applicant/Administrator Interview Method: Virtual interview (Microsoft Teams) On September 3, 2025, Applicant/Administrator participated in COMP II. Identification of the Applicant/Administrator was verified through interview questions based on photo ID and other identifying personal information. During COMP II, Applicant/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, Sep 3, 2025

License holder

Jennyzal Excellent Living, LLC, licensed since 2025.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2025, as the state’s facility page counts them
State visits on file
3
Total complaints
0
Substantiated allegations
0
Type A citations
0
Type B citations
0

These are the state’s own totals for this license since 2025, 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.

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This homeTypical
Type A citations00
Type B citations00
Substantiated allegations00
Total complaints00

“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 Jennyzal Excellent Living

Is Jennyzal Excellent Living licensed?

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

How many residents is Jennyzal Excellent Living licensed for?

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

Has Jennyzal Excellent Living been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 3 state visits over the same years.

Is Jennyzal Excellent Living still open?

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

What does Jennyzal Excellent Living cost?

$4,250 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,450–$5,250. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 14 small homes and similar homes within 10 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

Among 20 other homes of a similar licensed size in Bakersfield that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,000 to $3,900 a month, and the middle figure is $3,500 (n = 20 other homes publishing a starting rate).

Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date between September and October 2026 — not an average of ours, and not a survey. Similar size means small and mid-size homes counted together, and large communities counted on their own, because they are different markets.

A home outside the band is not overcharging or underpricing: a starting rate covers different things in different homes, which is the first thing to ask about.

The price is made in the phone call. Nothing here is a quote, an offer or a discount.

A starting rate is the room and the base care. California homes commonly bill care levels, medication management, supplies, transport and a second person in the room as extras. Many also charge a one-time fee at move-in. Ask for that list in writing before anything is signed.

Only prices a home put out itself count here: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price a listing site says the home confirmed. Prices a site shows without saying where they came from are left out.

Does Jennyzal Excellent Living 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 Jennyzal Excellent Living, LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Good Samaritan Hospital is 2.1 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Jennyzal Excellent Living 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.

Jennyzal Excellent Living license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “JENNYZAL EXCELLENT LIVING, LLC”, per the CDSS roster as of June 12, 2026.
  • License #157209577. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • Licensed to Jennyzal Excellent Living, LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 3 state inspection visits since 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 3 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is October 23, 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 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

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    • Hospice: on the state record
    • Bedridden: on the state record
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    Starting rate

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    • Hospice: on the state record
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    Estimated starting rate

    $4,200 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $3,300–$5,550

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    • Dementia: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
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    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $4,250 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $3,450–$5,200

    On the state record

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    • Dementia: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
    • Bedridden: on the state record
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    Estimated starting rate

    $3,950 a month to start

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    On the state record

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

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