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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Spend your golden years at Rosewood, an esteemed life plan community nestled near Sundale Country Club in Bakersfield, CA, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents can ease their worries with a kind and highly trained team attending to their needs around the clock. As part of a non-profit organization, the community prioritizes residents’ safety and well-being.
Residents will not feel lonely with a carefully curated calendar of exciting events and engaging programs that highlight residents’ interests and capabilities. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delightful and healthy dining options. The community ensures residents live a blissful retirement with its extensive amenities and a wide range of care options.
Greg Pflug serves as the Executive Director of Rosewood Assisted Living. He is deeply committed to providing residents with compassionate care and a welcoming environment. Greg values the trust placed in him by owners and senior management and is passionate about serving residents and their families with dedication and heart.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 255th out of 271 homes in California.| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
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Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 4h 21m per day |
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
36% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
64% of new residents, often for short stays.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #95 / 275Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 95th out of 275 homes in California.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the California average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Similar to the California average: 72.8%Rosewood is legally operated by Humangood & Humangood Norcal, and administrated by Balaban, Rochelle.
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
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In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.
The data displayed corresponds to the last 6 years.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics worse than average are highlighted in red; those better than average are highlighted in green.
Citations are formal regulatory violations recorded during state inspections. California uses Type A (serious) and Type B (moderate) severity levels.
| Metric | This Facility | California Average | vs. California Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory violations recorded by California Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) inspectors across all inspection types.
| 13 | 10 | This facility has 30% more total citations than a typical California facility (13 vs. California avg 10).↑ 30% worse |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 5 | 3 | This facility has 67% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California facility (5 vs. California avg 3).↑ 67% worse |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. Corrective action required within a specified timeframe.
| 8 | 4 | This facility has 100% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California facility (8 vs. California avg 4).↑ 100% worse |
Regulatory visits include scheduled inspections, complaint investigations, and other on-site visits by state regulators.
| Metric | This Facility | California Average | vs. California Avg |
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 18 | 16 | This facility has 13% more total visits than a typical California facility (18 vs. California avg 16).↑ 13% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. Fewer complaint visits generally indicate fewer reported concerns.
| 5 | 13 | This facility has 62% fewer complaint visits than a typical California facility (5 vs. California avg 13).↓ 62% better |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 8 | 7 | This facility has 14% more other visits than a typical California facility (8 vs. California avg 7).↑ 14% worse |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 5 | 4 | This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California facility (5 vs. California avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
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Complaint Investigations
Investigations triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. Complaint Investigations can result in multiple complaint visits. This home had 5 complaint visits.
| 4 | 10 | This facility has 60% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California facility (4 vs. California avg 10).↓ 60% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
This facility’s inspection record is mixed, with recent issues in reporting incidents and medication management but no immediate jeopardy or fines. On January 28, 2026, inspectors substantiated one deficiency for failing to report three elevator entrapment incidents from November 2025. The March 25, 2025 annual inspection cited four deficiencies involving medication errors, unsafe storage of medications and cleaning supplies, and oxygen administration problems.
Read the full state inspection reports, including specific deficiencies and facility responses.
Show Inspection ReportsRosewood is located in Bakersfield, California.
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4.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Bakersfield's city center to Rosewood's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
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Rosewood is in the Kern City neighborhood of Bakersfield.
The legal owner and operator of Rosewood is Humangood & Humangood Norcal.
Rosewood has a walk score of 28. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Rosewood's occupancy is 154%.
Rochelle Balaban is the administrator of Rosewood.
Rosewood has 220 beds.
Rosewood has had 13 recently reported deficiencies.
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