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Magnolia Springs-Saddleback
Small home·Licensed for 4·Bakersfield, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$4,150 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,400–$5,100
- Home sizeLicensed for 4Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Room at the last state visit4 of 4 beds occupiedDecember 7, 2023 · not a current opening
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitJune 2, 2026CDSS inspection record
Magnolia Springs-Saddleback 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 4 residents since 2023. Dementia care is 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 Magnolia Springs-Saddleback
Is Magnolia Springs-Saddleback licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Magnolia Springs-Saddleback licensed for?
4 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Magnolia Springs-Saddleback been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2023, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 8 state visits over the same years.
Is Magnolia Springs-Saddleback still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Magnolia Springs-Saddleback cost?
$4,150 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,400–$5,100. 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 13 small homes and similar homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Among 17 other homes of a similar licensed size in Bakersfield that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,000 to $4,050 a month, and the middle figure is $3,500 (n = 17 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 Magnolia Springs-Saddleback 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 Magnolia Springs, Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Bakersfield is 1.5 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Magnolia Springs-Saddleback keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Magnolia Springs-Saddleback license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “MAGNOLIA SPRINGS-SADDLEBACK”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #157209350. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- Licensed for 4 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- Licensed to Magnolia Springs, Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- First licensed in 2023, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 8 state inspection visits since 2023, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2023, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 8 state visits in that period.
- 1 complaint and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2023, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
- The most recent state visit on file is June 2, 2026, 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 4 residents
- Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
- Hospice careApproved by the state
- BedriddenApproved · covers up to 1 resident
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. APPROVED FOR FOUR (4) NON-AMBULATORY, ONE OF WHICH MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. BEDRIDDEN IN ROOM 4 ONLY. HOSPICE APPROVED FOR TWO.
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
Covelight estimate
$4,150a month to start
Likely $3,400–$5,100
From 13 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$4,150a month
Likely $3,400–$5,300
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 · how this estimate works
Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.
Starting monthly rate$4,150likely $3,400–$5,100
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 13 small homes and similar homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600
Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (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 $3,400–$5,300
- $4,150
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,000–$8,450
- $6,150
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 worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 13 small homes and similar homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
13 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,200–$4,950.
- 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 13 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Tlc Home Care 1Bakersfield · 0.9 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Windcreek Senior CareBakersfield · 1.5 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Garnsey GardenBakersfield · 2.1 mi · Small home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Brighton ManorBakersfield · 2.1 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Riverstone Terrace Senior Living Memory CareBakersfield · 2.4 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.
- Bella Vita at StoningtonBakersfield · 2.8 mi · Small home$4,200Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Village GardensBakersfield · 3.0 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- The Westchester Home on SpruceBakersfield · 3.3 mi · Small home$5,500Listed 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
- Summer Springs Board & CareBakersfield · 4.3 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- A & A Bakersfield Care HomeBakersfield · 4.3 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- The TrinityBakersfield · 4.6 mi · Mid-size home$4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Redwood Senior Living BakersfieldBakersfield · 4.6 mi · Mid-size home$2,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 7312 Saddleback Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93309Address 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 2023, the state has filed 8 documents for this home, and its records count 8 visits since 2023. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated June 2, 2026.
- On file since
- 2023
- State visits
- 8
- Most recent visit
- June 2, 2026
- Occupied · December 7, 2023 visit
- 4 of 4 bedsa count on that day, not an opening
We hold 1 complaint report the state published for this home, dated December 7, 2023. 1 of the 1 carries the state's recorded outcome word: “Unsubstantiated” (1). 1 includes the transcribed allegation the state investigated, word for word. Summary composed by computer from the 1 complaint report below — every count derives from them, and the documents themselves are the state's records, verbatim. We never grade, score, or color a record.
Beside homes the same size
- Type A citations0typical 0
- Type B citations0typical 0
- Substantiated allegations0typical 0
- Total complaints1typical 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 2023.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 6 of 8 documents
Jun 2, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) J. Duarte arrived unannounced to conduct an Annual inspection. House Manager Lyn Garcera answered the door and LPA explained reason for today's visit and toured the facility with the house manager. Lyn contacted Licensee Helen Houck, who arrived shortly after. There are three residents at the facility. LPA observed residents sleeping and watching television in the activity room. The facility was observed to be clean and the temperature was set at 73 degrees F. Common areas were furnished well with adequate seating and lighting available. The kitchen was toured and it appeared clean and safe for food preparation. LPA observed a two-day supply of perishable and a seven-day supply of non-perishable food. The sharps were observed locked in a kitchen cabinet. Chemicals were stored in a locked cabinet under the kitchen sink. LPA toured the facility office. The medication was stored in a locked cabinet in the office. A complete first Aid kit with all requirements was stored in a locked office closet. LPA toured the resident bedrooms. The bedrooms had all required furnishings to include chair, dresser, and lighting. Beds were observed to have clean linen. The master bedroom hot water measured at 109 degrees F, the hallway restroom hot water measured at 109 degrees F. Restrooms had grab bars and slip resistant mats in the showers. LPA observed three out of five oxygen tanks in one of the resident's bedroom were not secured in a stand or to the wall. The garage was toured and LPA observed a refrigerator with an additional supply of food. Additional chemicals were observed stored in a locked garage cabinet. The facility has a washer and dryer in the garage. Detergent to wash was stored in a locked cabinet in the garage. The backyard has a patio and a gazebo with seating available. Continued in LIC 809-C. Continued from LIC809 Fire extinguisher were observed with a service date 05/06/2026. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors observed operational during today’s inspection. Facility has a pull station fire alarm and a sprinkler system. A fire prevention inspection was conducted by the Bakersfield Fire Department on 10/17/2025. The facility conducted a fire drill on 04/23/2026, per staff records. LPA reviewed client records, medications and staff records, and conducted a pill count. MARs reflected medication is being administered as prescribed. A deficiency is being cited. See LIC 809D. An exit interview was conducted and a plan of corrections was developed. Appeal rights were provided to Administrator Helen Houck, whose signature confirm receipt of this document. Community Care Licensing (CCL) is always striving to have facility files that reflect the most accurate & up to date information for your facility. In an effort to maintain your facility file, please submit the most current & complete forms &/or information as identified below: Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE): · LIC 308 Designation of Facility Responsibility · -as applicable: LIC 309 Administrative Organization · -as applicable: LIC 400 Affidavit Regarding Client/Resident Cash Resources · -as applicable: LIC 402 Surety Bond · LIC 500 Personnel Report · LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan For Residential Care Facilities For The Elderly · LIC 9020 Register of Facility Clients/Residents · Copy of current Liability Insurance · Copy of current Administrator Certificate · Alternate contact information including name, telephone number, & email address. Please submit the above forms/information to Fresno CCL by: 06/09/2026the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 2, 2026
Jun 17, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 06/17/2025, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) J. Duarte and M. Medina conducted an unannounced annual required inspection visit. LPAs met with House Manager Mya Lwin. Licensee, Helen Houck was contacted by telephone and arrived shortly after. There are currently four residents residing in the facility. LPAs inspected the interior and the exterior of the facility with Administrator. Facility observed to be well lit, odor free, and comfortable temperature set at 74 degrees F. LPAs observed residents in the living room watching television, building puzzles and/ or sleeping, at time of inspection visit. Facility living room and dining room observed to have adequate seating available. Resident bedrooms toured, bedrooms observed to have all required furnishings. Resident bathrooms toured, water temperature measured at 105.4 degrees F. Bathrooms observed to have grab bars in the shower and near toilet. Showers have shower chair and skid resistant mats available. LPAs observed kitchen to have all sharps and utensils locked and secured in kitchen drawers. Facility observed to have and adequate supply of food for the residents in care. Medications are centrally stored and locked in a kitchen cabinet. All medications observed to have original labels and be administered as prescribed. Outside of facility toured. All exits open free of obstruction. No hazards observed. Facility has seating and a shaded area for residents. Fire extinguisher present, one located in the hallway and one in the kitchen, both were serviced on 05/14/2025. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors present and observed operational. Last Fire drill conducted 05/09/2025 according to facility records. LPA reviewed resident and staff files. No deficiencies were cited during this inspection. Exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report provided for facility records.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 17, 2025
Jun 29, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sarah Hurt conducted an unannounced visit today for the facility’s annual inspection. LPA met with Licensee, Helen Houck, Continual Administrator's Certification expires 10/22/2024. There are currently 3 residents who reside at this home and there is 0 residents on hospice at this time. LPA inspected the interior and the exterior of the facility including the common living spaces, resident bedrooms and bathrooms, activity rooms, medication storage, kitchen, garage and outdoor areas. Bedrooms were clean and in good repair. There is a locked storage for medications. Food supply is adequate for 2-day perishable and 7-day nonperishable. Fire extinguisher is within the safety regulation period. Smoke alarms were tested and are operational. The home has a carbon monoxide detector and performs disaster drills as required. Water temperature was tested at 106 degrees. First Aid kit is on site and complete. Toxins and cleaning supplies are locked and inaccessible. LPA reviewed 3 client files, and 5 staff files. There were no deficiencies observed or cited during today's inspection per California Code of Regulations, Title 22. LPA requested the following documents: LIC 500 Personnel Report, LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility, LIC 610-E the Emergency Disaster Plan and copy of current Administrator’s Certificate to update the facility file. Listed documents shall be sent to Licensing. Exit interview conducted with Licensee, Helen Houck and copy of report left at facilitythe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 29, 2024
Dec 7, 2023Complaint investigation reportUnsubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Physical Abuse
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Darius Williams conducted a follow up visit to deliver findings. LPA met with House Manager Florencia Topete. The Department as investigated the allegation regarding physical abuse. Based on interviews, observations, and record reviews, although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report will be provided via e-mail. Unsubstantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 7, 2023 · control 24-AS-20230929151630
The state marks this report as 3 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 1. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
Dec 7, 2023Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Deficiencies
Licensing Program Analyst conducted a case management visit in response to a visit conducted by the Department on 10/24/2023. LPA Williams met with House Manager, Florencia Topete and discussed the purpose of the visit. On 10/24/2023 Staff 1 and the Administrator reported no training had been completed regarding assisting residents with mobility and transfers. The Administrator reported training would be conducted regarding mobility and transfer of residents. Based on the Departments interviews a deficiency is being cited on the attached LIC 9099D page. A plan of correction was reviewed and discussed. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report and appeal rights will be provided via e-mail.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 7, 2023
From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type B · Section cited: CCR 87411(d)(3) · Plan of correction due date: Dec 29, 2023
(d)All personnel shall be given on the job training or have related experience in the job assigned to them....(3) Skill and knowledge required to provide necessary resident care and supervision, including the ability to communicate with residents. This requirement was not met evident by: The Licensee did not ensure staff had training with mobility trasnfer of resident, which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 7, 2023
Plan of correction: House Manager reported she will contact a Licensed Professional to conduct training for assisting residents with mobility and transfers. A copy of the training sign in sheet and topics covered will be provided to the Department by POC due date, 12/29/2023.
Oct 4, 2023Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Other
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Darius Williams conducted a facility visit to return Resident 1's file. House Manager, Flor Topete was provided R1's file. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report will be provided via e-mail.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 4, 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.
The home has not described daily life anywhere we have reviewed yet — that is the case for most small homes, and it says nothing about the home. These questions fill in the picture; keep the ones that matter to you.
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?
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