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Sage Care 2License #157209279 · Covelight Care
Covelight CareSage Care 2License #157209279 · 13612 Night Star Ln., Bakersfield, CA · (661) 332-6079Record printed from covelightcare.com — data as of the dates shown on each item.
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Estimated starting rate$4,050/mo

Covelight estimate · likely $3,300–$4,950 · See costs

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Bakersfield · Licensed for 6

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mbergstrom@sagecarehome.com · administrator’s or owner’s email · seen October 5, 2026

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Small home · Licensed for 6 · Bakersfield

Sage Care 2

13612 Night Star Ln., Bakersfield, CA 93314 · Licensed since 2022

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Sage Care 2

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$4,050 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $3,300–$4,950 See costs

No openings reported

  • Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState licensing record · October 26, 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 3 residents

Not on file: bedridden 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 FOR SIX(6) NON-AMBULATORY. HOSPICE WAIVER APPROVED FOR THREE(3) RESIDENTS.

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

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.

  • Staff walk with residents / ambulation support

    Reported on sagecarehome.com · source dated January 20, 2025.

As needs change

  • Medicines

    Level of medication service: assistance with self administration

    sagecarehome.com · January 20, 2025

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 3 — 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 Sage Care 2: 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

$4,050a month to start

Likely $3,300–$4,950

From 18 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$4,050likely a month
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room
  • Starting monthly rate$4,050likely $3,300–$4,950

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 18 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.

  • 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 $3,300–$5,150
$4,050
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $3,900–$8,400
$6,550
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 homes18 nearby homes publish starting rates of $2,000 to $5,500

$2,000$5,500

EstimateLikely rangeA nearby home’s published starting rate

18 homes like this within 10 miles publish starting rates mostly between $2,800–$4,200.

  • A & A Bakersfield Care HomeBakersfield · 1.0 mi · Small home
    $3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Village GardensBakersfield · 3.1 mi · Small home
    $4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Bella Vita at StoningtonBakersfield · 3.5 mi · Small home
    $4,200Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Windcreek Senior CareBakersfield · 3.9 mi · Small home
    $3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Brighton ManorBakersfield · 4.0 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed 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
  • Riverstone Terrace Senior Living Memory CareBakersfield · 6.7 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.
  • Garnsey GardenBakersfield · 7.0 mi · Small home
    $3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • The Westchester Home on SpruceBakersfield · 7.1 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Blue Pearl Home Care IIBakersfield · 7.4 mi · Small home
    $3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Divine Mercy Care Homes IIBakersfield · 7.4 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 · 7.5 mi · Small home
    $2,500Listed on its own website · starting base rate for a shared standard bedroom · seen October 27, 2026
  • Divine Mercy Care Homes IIIBakersfield · 8.4 mi · Small home
    $2,500Listed on its own website · starting base rate for a shared standard bedroom · seen October 27, 2026
  • Alondra HomeBakersfield · 8.6 mi · Small home
    $3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Summer Springs Board & CareBakersfield · 9.1 mi · Small home
    $3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Central Valley Residential CareBakersfield · 9.3 mi · Small home
    $3,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • The TrinityBakersfield · 9.6 mi · Mid-size home
    $4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Redwood Senior Living BakersfieldBakersfield · 9.6 mi · Mid-size home
    $2,000Listed 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 18 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 (5)Private rooms · Outdoor space · Shared / companion rooms
  • Private rooms

    Reported on sagecarehome.com · source dated January 20, 2025.

  • Outdoor spaceBackyard Patio · Spacious front garden · Spacious back garden · Front Garden · Back Garden

    Backyard Patio — reported on sagecarehome.com · source dated January 19, 2025.

    Spacious front garden · Spacious back garden · Front Garden · Back Garden — reported on sagecarehome.com · source dated January 20, 2025.

  • Shared / companion rooms

    Reported on sagecarehome.com · source dated January 20, 2025.

  • Housekeeping

    Reported on sagecarehome.com · source dated January 20, 2025.

  • Room typesPrivate · Semi-Private

    Reported on sagecarehome.com · source dated January 20, 2025.

Meals, preferences & familiar food (3)Meals provided per day · Snacks available · Meals provided
  • Meals provided per day3

    Reported on sagecarehome.com · source dated January 20, 2025.

  • Snacks available

    Reported on sagecarehome.com · source dated January 20, 2025.

  • Meals provided

    Reported on sagecarehome.com · source dated January 20, 2025.

Activities & the rhythm of a day (1)Activity types offered
  • Activity types offeredRecreational Activities

    Reported on sagecarehome.com · source dated January 20, 2025.

Visiting & staying involved (3)Transport to medical appointments · URL of the photo gallery page · Staff accompany residents to appointments
  • Transport to medical appointments

    Reported on sagecarehome.com · source dated January 20, 2025.

  • URL of the photo gallery page

    Reported on sagecarehome.com · source dated January 19, 2025.

    Open on the website ↗
  • Staff accompany residents to appointments

    Reported on sagecarehome.com · source dated January 20, 2025.

About the home (1)Brand or trade name
  • Brand or trade nameSage Care Homes

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

Where it is

13612 Night Star Ln., Bakersfield, CA 93314Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

Opening the neighborhood map…

  1. 1Mercy Southwest HospitalHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list4.7 mi

Straight-line distances; check the drive or the walk. Hospital: the nearest general acute care hospital on the state’s list (CDPH, September 16, 2026).

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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 #157209279 · See the state’s own record ↗

The last 36 months — 2 of 6 documents

20251 state visit · 1 document

Nov 6, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 11/6/2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) B. Miranda arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct an annual inspection. LPA was greeted by Merilyn Bergstrom and allowed entrance into the facility. LPA conducted the tour with Amy Rawlins. LPA observed the facility to clean, odor free, and clutter free. All exits are free from obstruction. The facility is licensed for 6 residents, and currently has a census of 5. The facility has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Each resident has their own room. LPA observed resident rooms to be properly furnished with sufficient lighting. LPA observed chemicals, knives, and medications to be locked and inaccessible to residents in care. LPA reviewed a sample of staff files and resident files which are current and complete. LPA observed a sample of resident's medications which were observed to have no errors and are properly labeled on a centrally stored log. PRN paperwork is on file for residents with PRN medications. LPA observed water temperature in kitchen which read at 111.8 degrees Fahrenheit and in the hallway bathroom which read at 107.8 degree Fahrenheit. Smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were tested and are in working order. LPA observed fire extinguisher last serviced August 25, 2025. LPA observed no deficiencies and no citations were issued during today's visit. Exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report LIC809 was provided to Amy Rawlins.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 6, 2025

20241 state visit · 1 document

Oct 23, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 10/23/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Walton arrived unannounced to conduct an annual inspection. LPA introduced self, stated the purpose of the visit and requested to meet with the Administrator. LPA was granted entry to the facility and began the inspection with Assistant Administrator, Amy Rawlins. Administrator, Merilyn Bergstrom, arrived a short time later. LPA reviewed facility records. Upon review of records, LPA found that S1 had not been cleared prior to working in the facility. LPA contacted CCLD staff and confirmed that S1 has not been cleared to work in the facility. LPA reviewed resident files, including hospice records, and found the records to be current and complete. LPA reviewed personnel records of cleared staff and found the records to be current and complete. LPA reviewed the facility emergency disaster plan. Facility records indicate the last fire drill was conducted on 10/19/2024. LPA conducted a tour of the facility. Facility appeared clean, odor free, and at a comfortable temperature. Common areas and the dining area had adequate seating and lighting available. Kitchen was toured and observed to be safe for food preparation. LPA observed an adequate food supply. Resident bedrooms were observed to have required furnishings. Bathrooms were toured and observed to be operational. LPA observed securely fastened grab bars and trash cans equipped with lids. Hot water measured at 114.4. Smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector observed to be operational during today's inspection. Exterior tour conducted. All passageways were open and free from obstructions. Side gate was observed to be self-latching. Medications reviewed and observed to be administered as prescribed. A deficiency is being issued in accordance to California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 on the attached 809D. A civil penalty is being assessed in the amount of $100, for background clearance. Exit interview conducted and a plan of correction was reviewed and developed with Administrator. A copy of this report and appeal rights were discussed and provided to Assistant Administrator, whose signature on this form confirms receipt of this document. LPA is requesting the following documents be submitted to the Fresno CCL office by 11/06/2024: Current copy of Administrator Certificate, Designation of Facility Responsibility (LIC308), Administrator Organization (LIC 309), Affidavit regarding Client/Resident Cash Resources (LIC 400), Liability Insurance, Emergency and Disaster Plan (LIC 610E), Personnel Report (LIC500), Register of Facility Clients/Residents for (LIC9020A), Surety Bondthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 23, 2024
Earlier years2022 to 2023 · 4 documents

20232 state visits · 2 documents

Oct 30, 2023Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 10/30/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Walton arrived unannounced to conduct an annual inspection. LPA introduced self, stated the purpose of the visit and requested to meet with the Administrator. LPA met with Administrator, Merilyn Bergstrom. LPA conducted a tour inside and outside of facility. Facility observed to be clean, odor free and at a comfortable temperature. Common areas were furnished well with adequate seating and lighting available. Resident rooms appeared clean and had required furnishings. Resident bathrooms were properly equipped with securely fastened grab bars in toilet and shower areas, non-skid mats were observed. Hot water measured between 106.5 degrees F and 114.7 degrees F. Kitchen toured, appeared clean. LPA observed a 7-day supply of non-perishable and 2-day supply of perishable food. Exterior tour conducted, all exits open and free of obstructions. Side gate was observed to be self-latching. Fire extinguisher serviced on 10/24/2023. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors observed operational during today’s inspection. Last fire drill conducted on 10/19/2023. LPA reviewed staff and client records. Medications reviewed and observed to have original labels and be administered as prescribed. First Aid Kit contained the required supplies. No deficiencies issued during today's inspection. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report was discussed and provided to the Administrator, Merilyn Bergstrom, whose signature on this form confirms receipt of this document. LPA is requesting the following documents be submitted to the Fresno CCL office by 11/13/2023: Current copy of Administrator Certificate, Designation of Facility Responsibility (LIC308), Administrator Organization (LIC 309), Affidavit regarding Client/Resident Cash Resources (LIC 400), Liability Insurance, Emergency and Disaster Plan (LIC 610E), Personnel Report (LIC500), Register of Facility Clients/Residents for (LIC9020A), Surety Bondthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 30, 2023
Aug 4, 2023Facility evaluation reportPost LicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Post Licensing

On 08/04/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Walton arrived unannounced to conduct a Post-Licensing Inspection. LPA introduced self, stated that purpose of the visit and was allowed to enter the facility. LPA met with Administrator, Merilyn Bergstrom. LPA conducted a tour inside and outside the facility. LPA observed the following: Facility currently has 6 residents. Facility observed to be clean, odor free, and at a comfortable temperature. The dining room and living room were furnished well with adequate seating and lighting. Resident rooms appeared clean and had all required furnishings. LPA observed an adequate supply of linen. Resident bathrooms were properly equipped with securely fastened grab bars and non-skid mats. Hot water measured at 116 degrees F in the shared bedroom and 115.5 degrees F in the hallway bathroom. Kitchen toured, appeared clean, observed a 7-day supply of non-perishable and 2-day supply of perishable food. Knives/Sharps observed to be locked and inaccessible. Exterior tour conducted, all exits open and free of obstructions. Side gate was observed to be self-latching. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors observed operational during today’s inspection. Last fire drill conducted on 07/18/2023. All chemicals observed to be locked and secure. Medications observed to be locked in a closet and administered as prescribed. No deficiencies issued during today's visit. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report was discussed and provided to Administrator, Merilyn Bergstrom, whose signature on this form confirms receipt of this document.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 4, 2023

20222 state visits · 2 documents

Nov 15, 2022Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

On 11/15/2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) A. Walton conducted an announced Pre-Licensing / Component III inspection. LPA Walton introduced self, stated purpose of visit, and was allowed entry into the facility. LPA met with Administrator, Merilyn Bergstrom. Facility has one central entry and exit. LPA observed a visitor log / temperature check upon entry. The facility is a 4 Bedroom and 3 Bathroom home and fire clearance was granted for 6 Non-Ambulatory for a total capacity of 6. LPA toured the facility with Administrator. Common areas were furnished and had adequate seating and lighting available. Bedrooms had required furnishings and are ready for occupancy. Hot water measured at 109.6 degrees F in bathroom 1 and 112.3 in the bathroom in the shared room. LPA observed an extra supply of bed linens and personal hygiene products. Kitchen was toured and observed to have dishes, plates, and utensils. Cleaning supplies and chemicals were observed in a locked cabinet in the garage. Medications are locked in a closet in the office. First aid kit was observed and contained all required items. A fire extinguisher was observed and has a service date of 07/1/2022. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were observed to be operational. Outside of facility toured. Exits were open and free of obstructions. LPA observed side gate to be self-latching. Component III was conducted during today’s pre-licensing visit. I have found that the applicant has met all pre-licensing requirements. LPA will submit documentation to CAB in Sacramento for final review prior to license being issued.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 15, 2022
Oct 26, 2022Facility evaluation reportOfficeReport on file

Type of visit: Office

Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: CHOW Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): 6 COMP II Participants: Merilyn Bergstrom(Applicant/Administrator) Interview Method: Telephone interview with CAB Applicant/Administrator participated in COMP II. During COMP II, Applicant/ Administrator confirmed the understanding of the California Code Title 22 Regulations. During COMP II, CAB analyst confirmed Applicant/Administrator’s understanding of following areas: 1. Facility operation: License type, client/resident populations, and program 2. Applicant and Administrator qualifications 3. Staff Qualifications - hiring procedures, responsibilities; training 4. Program policies -restricted/prohibited health conditions, medication management; incident reporting to CCLD; food service and management, Activities program 5. Grievances, Complaints, Community resources; Abuse reporting 6. Application document review and technical assistance- Criminal record clearance, Health screening, Fire clearance, First Aid/CPR certificate, Administrator Certificate, Financial verification, Pre-licensing inspection, Compliance history, Control of propertythe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 26, 2022

License holder

Sage Care Home, LLC, licensed since 2022.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2022, as the state’s facility page counts them
State visits on file
6
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 2022, per CDSS records. The state counts them apart from the documents above, and they can differ from what those documents show; the documents say what each visit found. One complaint can contain several allegations.

Compare with homes the same size
This homeTypical
Type A citations00
Type B 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 Sage Care 2

Is Sage Care 2 licensed?

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

How many residents is Sage Care 2 licensed for?

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

Has Sage Care 2 been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2022, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 6 state visits over the same years.

Is Sage Care 2 still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.

What does Sage Care 2 cost?

$4,050 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,300–$4,950. 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 18 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 Sage Care 2 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 Sage Care Home, LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. See the homes licensed to Sage Care Home LLC — at least 3 on the state roster.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Mercy Southwest Hospital is 4.7 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Sage Care 2 keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 3 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Sage Care 2 license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “SAGE CARE 2”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #157209279. 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 Sage Care Home, LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2022, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 6 state inspection visits since 2022, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2022, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 6 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2022, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is November 6, 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

Nearby

Other homes nearby

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

  • Map

    Bakersfield · 1.0 mi

    A & A Bakersfield Care Home

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Starting rate

    $3,500 a month to start

    Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026

    On the state record

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

    Bakersfield · 1.3 mi

    Serenity Springs Home Care

    Mid-size home · licensed for 9

    Estimated starting rate

    $4,650 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $3,650–$6,150

    On the state record

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

    Bakersfield · 0.1 mi

    Sage Care Homes

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $4,050 a month to start

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

    On the state record

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

    Bakersfield · 0.9 mi

    Bethany Joy Garden

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $4,050 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $3,300–$4,950

    On the state record

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

    Bakersfield · 1.1 mi

    A Comfort Care Home

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $4,150 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $3,400–$5,100

    On the state record

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

    Bakersfield · 1.3 mi

    Joyful Living Care Home

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $4,100 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $3,350–$5,050

    On the state record

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

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