Small home · Licensed for 4 · Bakersfield
Pathway Home Care
414 Lansing Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93309Licensed since 2023
Overview
No openings reported
- Approved by the state: Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · October 26, 2026
- Ways to pay: Medi-Cal ALW acceptedDHCS participant list · October 1, 2026
- Licensed for 4: a small care homeThe state license record
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Free for families. A home gets your number only if you say yes.
Care and support
- Dementia
- Hospiceup to 2 residents
- Bedriddenup to 1 resident
Not on file: wheelchair approval.
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. APPROVED FIRE CLEARANCE FOR FOUR(4) OF WHICH, ONE(1) MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. BEDRIDDEN CLEARED IN BEDROOM#3. APPROVED HOSPICE WAIVER FOR TWO(2) HOSPICE RESIDENTS.
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026
As needs change
Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 2 — care may continue at the end of life
State licensing record · October 26, 2026
If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation on file
State licensing record · October 26, 2026
We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Pathway Home Care: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight and help with medicines. When we check availability, we ask about these too.
Check availabilityWhat it costs here
Covelight estimate
$4,100a month to start
Likely $3,350–$5,050
From 17 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$4,100likely a month
Starting monthly rate$4,100likely $3,350–$5,050
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 17 small homes and similar homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600
Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (44 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).
One-time move-in fee$2,500one time · likely $0–$4,000
Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,500 (133 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.
- Likely monthly totalLikely $3,350–$5,250
- $4,100
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $3,950–$8,500
- $6,600
How people payOn the Medi-Cal waiver list · private pay, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
- MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
- Private payMost residents pay from savings, a home sale or family help. Ask for the rate and what it includes in writing.
- Medi-Cal Assisted Living WaiverThis home appears on the DHCS participation list, October 1, 2026. Confirm eligibility and current participation with the program. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board. On the waiver, a resident on SSI/SSP pays the home $1,444.07 a month for room and board.
- SSI/SSPCalifornia’s 2026 standard is $1,626.07 a month; $1,444.07 of it goes to the home and $182 stays with the resident. Whether this home accepts it is not on file — ask.
- VeteransVA Aid & Attendance can add to a veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Ask whether residents here have used it.
- Long-term care insuranceMost policies pay for licensed care homes. Ask what paperwork the home provides for claims.
Rates at nearby homes17 nearby homes publish starting rates of $2,000 to $5,500
17 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $2,500–$4,200.
- Garnsey GardenBakersfield · 1.0 mi · Small home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- TLC Home Care 1Bakersfield · 1.0 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Divine Mercy Care Homes IIIBakersfield · 2.1 mi · Small home$2,500Listed on its own website · starting base rate for a shared standard bedroom · seen October 27, 2026
- The Westchester Home on SpruceBakersfield · 2.7 mi · Small home$5,500Listed 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.
- The TrinityBakersfield · 3.0 mi · Mid-size home$4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Windcreek Senior CareBakersfield · 3.1 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Redwood Senior Living BakersfieldBakersfield · 3.1 mi · Mid-size home$2,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Summer Springs Board & CareBakersfield · 3.6 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Brighton ManorBakersfield · 3.7 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Your Loved Ones MatterBakersfield · 3.9 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Central Valley Residential CareBakersfield · 4.3 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Blue Pearl Home Care IIBakersfield · 4.3 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Bella Vita at StoningtonBakersfield · 4.4 mi · Small home$4,200Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Divine Mercy Care Homes IIBakersfield · 4.4 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 · 4.5 mi · Small home$2,500Listed on its own website · starting base rate for a shared standard bedroom · seen October 27, 2026
- Village GardensBakersfield · 4.6 mi · Small home$4,000Listed 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 17 small homes and similar homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
- Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
- Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
- Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
- Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
- We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
- It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.
Avoid surprises on the billWhat changes the price, and what to ask
- The care level
Some homes charge one all-inclusive rate. Others add levels or points as needs grow. Ask how the level is set, who decides, and what the next level costs.
- What is billed separately
Medication management, incontinence supplies, transportation and a second person in the room are often extra. Ask for the list in writing.
- Move-in costs
A one-time move-in fee or deposit is common. Ask what it covers and whether any of it comes back if the stay is short.
- Increases
California requires at least 90 days’ written notice, with reasons, before a rate rises (Health & Safety Code §1569.655). A change in the resident’s care level is the section’s own exception and can be billed sooner.
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 tourWhere it is
414 Lansing Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93309Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
Opening the neighborhood map…
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of BakersfieldHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list1.1 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 directionsThe 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 #157209308 · See the state’s own record
The last 36 months — 7 of 10 documents
Complaint outcomes in these 36 months, in the state’s words: 1 “Unsubstantiated”.
20261 state visit · 1 document
May 1, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs) J. Duarte and J. Leffall arrived unannounced to conduct an Annual inspection. LPA was greeted by staff and staff contacted Administrator Diana Diaz. The administrator arrived shortly after. A tour was conducted with staff. The facility was observed to be clean and the temperature was set at 75 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 in a locked cabinet under the kitchen sink. LPA toured the resident bedrooms. The bedrooms had all required furnishings to include chair, dresser, and lighting. Beds were observed to have clean linen. LPA observed an adequate supply of clean linen in the hallway closet. The hot waster in the restrooms measured at 117 degrees F. Restrooms were observed to have grab bars and slip resistant mats in the showers. The facility has a washer and dryer. Detergent to wash is stored in a locked cabinet. Medication is stored in a locked hallway closet. A first aid kit with all required items was observed stored in the medication closet. Exterior tour conducted, all exits open and were free of obstructions. The back has a patio with seating available. Continued on LIC809-C. Continued from LIC809 A fire extinguisher was observed with a service date 05/23/2025. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors observed operational during today’s inspection. The last fire drill was conducted was 01/05/2026, per staff records. LPA reviewed client records, medications and staff records. The MARs reflected medication is being administered as prescribed. A deficiency was cited, see LIC 809-D. A plan of corrections was developed and a copy of this report and appeal rights were provided. 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: 05/08/2026the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 1, 2026
20251 state visit · 1 document
Apr 14, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 04/14/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Yang arrived unannounced to conduct initial complaint investigation. LPA introduced self, stated the purpose of the visit, and met with caregiver Guadalupe Pena. Administrator Diana Diaz was called and arrived shortly. All three residents were present during visit. LPA toured facility with Administrator. The facility was observed to be at a comfortable temperature, clean, in good repair, and no passageway obstructions or fire hazards were observed inside or outside. Fire extinguisher was observed with a service date: 06/10/24. Last fire drill completed on 03/07/25. An adequate supply of perishable and non-perishable food was observed. Refrigerator temperature is maintained at 39 degrees F and freezer at -5 degrees F. Washer and dryer observed operational and functional during visit. Cleaning supplies and chemicals stored and locked under kitchen sink. Knives stored and locked in kitchen drawer. Extra linens were observed in hall closet. Medications were observed locked in hall closet. MARs were reviewed and medications were checked. All bedrooms were observed to have the required furnishings and with adequate lighting. All bathrooms were toured and observed operational during inspection. Non-skid strips and grabbed bars were observed. Hot water temperature was tested at 118.7 degrees F in bathroom and 118. 6 degrees F in master bathroom. Outside of facility toured and observed to be free of debris. Adequate outdoor seatings available for residents. All residents’ and a sample of staff files were reviewed. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were observed operational during visit. A deficiency is being cited on the attached 809D in accordance to California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6. Exit Interview conducted. The following documents are requested and submitted to Fresno CCL by: 04/21/25. The following updated forms were requested: Lic 308, Lic 500, Lic 610E, current Administrator certificate, and current liability insurance. A copy of this report and appeal rights was provided to Administrator, whose signature confirms received of this report.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 14, 2025
The state marks this report as 5 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 4. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
20245 state visits · 5 documents
Sep 25, 2024Facility evaluation reportCase Management - Health ChecksReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Health Checks
On 09/25/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Yang arrived unannounced to conduct visit for the purpose of checking on the health and safety of the residents in care. LPA introduce self, stated the purpose of the visit and met with Licensee Jason Johnson and Supervisor Diana Diaz. LPA toured the facility interview with R1 whose was observed in bedroom. A follow up case management will be conducted if necessary. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to Licensee, whose signature confirms received of this report.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 25, 2024
Sep 11, 2024Facility evaluation reportCase Management - Health ChecksReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Health Checks
On 09/11/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Yang arrived unannounced to conduct visit for the purpose of checking on the health and safety of the residents in care. LPA met with House Manager (HM) Diana Diaz. Three client was present during visit. LPA toured the facility and conducted interviews. LPA observed two residents present during inspection. R1 was not present during visit. A follow up case management will be conducted if necessary. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to House Manager, whose signature confirms received of this report.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 11, 2024
Jul 29, 2024Facility evaluation reportCase Management - Health ChecksReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Health Checks
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Katie Brown arrived unannounced to conduct a Case Management - Health & Safety visit. LPA met with and explained the reason for the visit with House Manager (S1). During the visit, LPA observed that Resident (R1) has been moved to this facility. R1 was admitted 7/26/24 to a private room with sliding doors which exit to the patio. LPA interviewed R1 and facility staff. There were no citations issued An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was left with S1, whose signature confirms receipt of these documents.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 29, 2024
May 23, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport 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, Jason Johnson, Continual Administrator's Certification for Jaimy Johnson expires 11/16/2025. There are currently 4 residents who reside at this home and there is 1 resident 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 105 degrees. First Aid kit is on site and complete. Toxins and cleaning supplies are locked and inaccessible. Resident 1's Pr - Admission appraisal is not signed or dated by Licensee. Resident 1's Physician Report does not have diagnosis. 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, Jason Johnson and copy of report left at facilitythe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 23, 2024
Jan 4, 2024Complaint investigation reportUnsubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Facility is refusing to accept a resident back after hospitalization. Facility did not effectively communicate with a resident's medical provider.
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Darius Williams conducted an unannounced follow up visit. LPA met with House Manager Diana Diaz, House Manager Liz Ramos, and discussed the purpose of the visit. LPA has conducted interviews and record reviews. Facility provided an order to the LPA fromResident 1’s (R1) physician stating a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) was needed. The Administrator and Staff 1(S1) reported they informed the hospital regarding the physicians order, but did not provide the note nor did the hospital request the note. On 12/4/2023, Hospital Worker 1 (HW1) reported they were going to place R1 into a Skilled Nursing Facility; at this the hospital was not in possession of the physician order for a SNF. LPA requested additional info which was not provided. *Continued on LIC 9099-C* Unsubstantiated On 12/12/2023, LPA Williams attempted to reach out to HW1 again for clarification via phone and e-mail with no success. In regards to the allegation, facility did not effectively communicate with a resident's medical provider,according to HW1, on 11/28/2023 a nurse contacted the facility and spoke to (S1). S1 verified speaking to a nurse from the hospital. HW1 reported attempting to contact the facility at the following number, 661-972-6468, which is a phone number to an individual not associated to the facility. HW 1 reported attempting to contact the facility through phone numbers found online with no success. The Administrator reported on 12/7/2023, that he reached out to the hospital and reported R1 is being placed into a SNF. Although the allegations, facility is refusing to accept a resident back after hospitalization and facility did not effectively communicate with a resident's medical provider. may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations 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.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 4, 2024 · control 24-AS-20231130085456
Earlier years2023 · 3 documents
20233 state visits · 3 documents
Apr 27, 2023Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Darius Williams conducted a follow up Pre-licensing visit. LPA Williams met with Administrator, Jonathan Johnson and discussed the purpose of the visit. The following items were addressed since last inspection visit on 4/6/2023: - Hot water temperature reflected approximately 106.1 F. - Bathroom 2 had non-slip strips in shower. - Facility had an operational phone line. - Facility thermostat displayed 72 degrees F. - Chairs and umbrella were available for residents on the patio. - Plan of Operation was present and reviewed. Report will be submitted to CAB for further review. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report will be provided via e-mail.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 27, 2023
Apr 6, 2023Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Darius Williams conducted an announced pre-licensing inspection. LPA Williams met with Administrator, Jonathan Johnson and discussed the purpose of the visit. LPA Williams and the Administrator toured the facility. The living room was clean and in good repair. There was seating available for four residents. LPA Williams toured two bedrooms. Each bedroom had two beds, dresser, night stands, chair, required linens, working light, and enough space to accommodate people. Both bathrooms were clean and in good repair. Bathroom 1 had non slip strips in the shower. Bathroom 2's shower required additional non-slip strips for the front half of the shower pan (approximately 50 percent). Grab bars were present in shower and next to toilets. Chemicals and the identified medication storage were observed behind a locked door in the hallway. Kitchen was clean and in good repair. Faucet water temperature reflected approximately 59.2 defree Fahrenheit (F) via LPA Williams handheld thermometer. Refrigerator reflected approximately 38 degrees F and freezer reflected approximately -4 degrees F. Utensils, plates, and cook wear were present. Smoke detector, carbon monoxide, and fire extinguisher were present and serviceable. *Continued on LIC 809-C* Administrator agreed to fix the items below: - Hot water temperature was 59.2. Regulation requires it to be between 105 to 120 degrees F. Administrator reported a utility worker will be coming out to check on the gas utility. - Bathroom 2 non-slip strips in shower - Working phone line - Thermostat displayed 63 degrees F. Administrator attempted to turn on the HVAC unit. Unit would not turn on and no heat/air was blowing out of any vents. - Add patio table, chairs, with umbrella in the backyard patio for residents. - Facility Plan of Operation. A follow up appointment was rescheduled for 4/19/2023. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report will be provided via e-mail.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 6, 2023
Mar 10, 2023Facility evaluation reportOfficeReport on file
Type of visit: Office
Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: Initial Capacity: 4 Census (if any clients in care): 0 COMP II Participants: Jonathan Johnson (Licensee/Administrator) Interview Method: Telephone Interview On March 10, 2023, applicant/administrator participated in COMP II. Identification of the applicant and administrator was verified through interview questions based on photo ID and other identifying personal information. During COMP II, applicant and administrator confirmed that they have read and understand community care facility licensing laws included in the Health and Safety Codes and the California Code of Regulations Title 22. Signed LIC 809 with copy of photo ID have been obtained. During COMP II, CAB analyst confirmed Applicant/Administrator’s understanding of following areas: 1. Facility operation: License type, client/resident populations, and program 2. Admission Policies 3. Staffing requirements & Training 4. Restrictive/Prohibited Health Conditions 5. General provisions 6. Emergency Preparedness 7. Complaints & Reporting 8. Pre-licensing readinessthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 10, 2023
4 of 4 beds were occupied at the January 4, 2024 state visit — a count on that day, not an opening.
License holder
Mcj Partners LLC, licensed since 2023.
Operates 3 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.
- Pathway Home Care · Bakersfield
- Pathway Home Care · Bakersfield
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2023, as the state’s facility page counts them
- State visits on file
- 10
- Total complaints
- 1
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
- Type A citations
- 0
- Type B citations
- 0
These are the state’s own totals for this license since 2023, per CDSS records. The state counts them apart from the documents above, and they can differ from what those documents show; the documents say what each visit found. One complaint can contain several allegations.
Compare with homes the same size
| This home | Typical | |
|---|---|---|
| Type A citations | 0 | 0 |
| Type B citations | 0 | 0 |
| Substantiated allegations | 0 | 0 |
| Total complaints | 1 | 0 |
“Typical” is the statewide median for licensed homes this size. It does not adjust for years licensed, and older licenses have had more visits and reports. The median is across the 6,916 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record. The figures compared are the state’s totals, not the documents.
What the state’s words mean
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.
Frequently asked questions
A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
Quick answers about Pathway Home Care
Is Pathway Home Care licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
How many residents is Pathway Home Care licensed for?
4 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Has Pathway Home Care been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2023, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 10 state visits over the same years.
Is Pathway Home Care still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.
What does Pathway Home Care cost?
$4,100 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,350–$5,050. 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 17 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 20 other homes of a similar licensed size in Bakersfield that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,000 to $3,900 a month, and the middle figure is $3,500 (n = 20 other homes publishing a starting rate).
Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date between September and October 2026 — not an average of ours, and not a survey. Similar size means small and mid-size homes counted together, and large communities counted on their own, because they are different markets.
A home outside the band is not overcharging or underpricing: a starting rate covers different things in different homes, which is the first thing to ask about.
The price is made in the phone call. Nothing here is a quote, an offer or a discount.
A starting rate is the room and the base care. California homes commonly bill care levels, medication management, supplies, transport and a second person in the room as extras. Many also charge a one-time fee at move-in. Ask for that list in writing before anything is signed.
Only prices a home put out itself count here: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price a listing site says the home confirmed. Prices a site shows without saying where they came from are left out. What Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver covers in a care home.
Does Pathway Home Care take Medi-Cal?
On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home appears on the DHCS participation list, October 1, 2026. Confirm eligibility and current participation with the program. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
Who holds the license?
The license is held by Mcj Partners LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. See the homes licensed to Mcj Partners LLC — at least 3 on the state roster.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Bakersfield is 1.1 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Pathway Home Care 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.
Pathway Home Care license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “PATHWAY HOME CARE”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #157209308. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- Licensed for 4 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- Licensed to Mcj Partners LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- First licensed in 2023, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 10 state inspection visits since 2023, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2023, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 10 state visits in that period.
- 1 complaint and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2023, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
- The most recent state visit on file is May 1, 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗
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
Starting rate
$2,613 a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,100 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,350–$5,050On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,000 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,300–$4,950On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,250 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,450–$5,200On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
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Estimated starting rate
$4,000 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,250–$4,950On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,050 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,300–$5,000On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
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