Hallmark Of Bakersfield
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Bakersfield, CA

Hallmark Of Bakersfield

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Bakersfield, CA

Overview of Hallmark of Bakersfield

Hallmark of Bakersfield is a high-standard independent living and assisted living in Bakersfield, CA, that offers luxury amenities and exceptional personal care. With its nurturing and welcoming environment, the community strives to keep residents comfortable and safe. Residents can also maintain their independence with ease, with top-notch services including weekly housekeeping, full-service dining, and concierge services. The community also utilizes a holistic approach to care, striving to help residents thrive in their later years.

Weekly trips, daily fitness exercises, and scheduled live entertainment programs are just some of the activities dedicated to residents’ happiness and wellness. A barber and beauty salon, a 24-hour security and monitoring system, and lively gathering areas are also available, ensuring residents’ relaxation. Public transportation, shops, banks, and restaurants are also located nearby, ensuring accessibility and convenience. This retirement community is one of the finest options for senior living in California, especially with its exceptional standards of care.

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
59
Bed community size
99-bed community Rank #724 / 1645Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 724th out of 1,645 homes we track in California for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 79 / 100 Rank #450 / 2057Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 450th out of 2,057 homes we track in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
60%
Rank #1202 / 1452Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1202nd out of 1,452 homes we track in California for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1452. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
59 / 99
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

CountyKern
License Number155801264
RCFE Number155801264
State License TypesLicense #155801264

Ownership & Operating Entity

Hallmark Of Bakersfield is administered by Ashley L Candelas.

Safety & Compliance

Secured Perimeter
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety Features24-hour emergency response system in each unit, 24-hour security and monitoring system

Additional Policies & Features

Admission CriteriaAge 21 or older; Have full-scope Medi-Cal eligibility with zero share of cost; Have care needs equal to those of Medi-Cal-funded residents living and receiving care in nursing facilities; Willing to live in an assisted living setting as an alternative to a nursing facility; Able to reside safely in an assisted living facility or public subsidized housing; Willing to live in an assisted living setting located in one of the following counties providing ALW services: Alameda, Contra Costa, Fresno, Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Sonoma counties.
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness Center
Salon
Spa
Dining
Garden
Patio
Transportation
Concierge
Housekeeping
Laundry
Wellness Program

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Inspection History

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.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. CA average 3 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (17% above)
• Serious citations (Type A) (67% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (125% above)
1 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (85% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1412 This facility has 17% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (14 vs. CA avg 12).↑ 17% worse
Serious citations (Type A) Info Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action. 53 This facility has 67% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 67% worse Rank #1094 / 1433 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1094th out of 1,433 homes we track in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1433 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 94 This facility has 125% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 125% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.64 This facility has 85% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.6 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 85% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of official scheduled inspections, complaint visits and other regulatory visits. California counts each evaluation report, so one trip can count twice when it serves two purposes. 2216 This facility has had 38% more total inspections than the California average (22 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 38% more
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 1413 This facility has had 8% more complaint visits than the California average (14 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 8% more Rank #992 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 992nd out of 1,387 homes we track in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1387 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 57 This facility has had 29% fewer other visits than the California average (5 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 29% fewer
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 34 This facility has had 25% fewer official inspections than the California average (3 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 25% fewer
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 710 This facility has had 30% fewer complaint investigations than the California average (7 vs. CA avg 10). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 30% fewer

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Studio Suite

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Building Type: 2-story

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Beauty Services

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Transportation Services

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Housekeeping Services

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Exercise Programs

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Compare Assisted Living around Bakersfield

Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Rosewood
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Bakersfield (Kern City)
220
Facility 220
CA AVG 103
Rank #117 / 1,645
Yes
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,747 / 2,057
21
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #758 / 1,387
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,094 / 1,433
52
Facility 52
CA AVG 13
Rank #16 / 1,507
70.0%
Facility 70.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #930 / 1,452
-Humangood & Humangood NorcalStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Pointe at Summit Hills
AL
MC
RC
Bakersfield (Eastridge Estates)
170
Facility 170
CA AVG 103
Rank #255 / 1,645
No
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,923 / 2,057
8
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #589 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #706 / 1,507
90.0%
Facility 90.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #342 / 1,452
A+The Pointe At Bakersfield LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Hallmark Of Bakersfield
AL
IL
MC
Bakersfield
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 103
Rank #724 / 1,645
No
79
Facility 79
CA AVG 58
Rank #450 / 2,057
22
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 13
Rank #992 / 1,387
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,094 / 1,433
-
59.6%
Facility 59.6%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,202 / 1,452
--Studio Suite
The Palms at San Lauren
AL
MC
Bakersfield (South San Lauren)
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,012 / 1,645
Yes
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,838 / 2,057
26
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 13
Rank #992 / 1,387
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,010 / 1,433
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #843 / 1,507
89.7%
Facility 89.7%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #351 / 1,452
A+5151Knudsen Dr Bakersfield Inc And Oakmont Mgmt Gr LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Redwood Senior Living
AL
MC
RC
Bakersfield
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
No
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,810 / 2,057
5
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,020 / 1,507
33.3%
Facility 33.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,426 / 1,452
-Redwood Assisted Living LLCPrivate Room

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Hallmark Of Bakersfield is located in Bakersfield, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age
General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
CA

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Frequently Asked Questions about Hallmark Of Bakersfield

Is Hallmark Of Bakersfield in a walkable area?

Hallmark Of Bakersfield has a walk score of 79. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at Hallmark Of Bakersfield?

Hallmark Of Bakersfield's occupancy is 60%.

Are pets allowed at Hallmark Of Bakersfield?

No, Hallmark Of Bakersfield has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for Hallmark Of Bakersfield?

The team at Hallmark Of Bakersfield can be reached at info@hallmarkofbakersfield.com.

Who is the administrator of Hallmark Of Bakersfield?

Ashley L. Candelas is the administrator of Hallmark Of Bakersfield.

How many beds does Hallmark Of Bakersfield have?

Hallmark Of Bakersfield has 99 beds.

Has Hallmark Of Bakersfield had any citations?

Hallmark Of Bakersfield has had 14 reported citations since 2023 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).

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