Real Care
Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Bakersfield, CA

Real Care

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

Overview of Real Care

Real Care Living is a nurturing assisted living and memory care community in Bakersfield, CA, that offers compassionate support for older adults’ daily living activities and those with memory loss. Here, residents are treated like family amidst the community’s safe and nurturing environment. Medication management, 24-hour care, and emergency call systems are also offered to help residents live comfortably in retirement. The community strives to meet residents’ personal and healthcare needs, creating personalized care plans to help them live to their potential.

Music and art therapy, mind-stimulating activities, and social gatherings are among the recreational programs that residents can participate in to ensure their holistic wellness. The community also features spacious outdoors, serene communal spaces, and thoughtfully furnished rooms, ensuring residents can rest and interact with their friends with ease. Surrounded by restaurants, shops, and other local amenities, residents have convenient access to their necessities and leisure. As one of the best options for senior living in California, this assisted living and memory care community strives to help older adults thrive in their later years.

Bed community size
300-bed community Rank #55 / 1648Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 55th out of 1648 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Years in operation
1 year in operation Rank #1394 / 1494Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1394th out of 1494 homes in California for Years In Operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 66 / 100 Rank #854 / 2087Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 854th out of 2087 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceMay 9, 2025
CountyKern

Ownership & Operating Entity

Real Care is legally operated by Ljn Capital LLC Dba Real Care, and administered by Jessica Pelaya.

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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 Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

5 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #945 / 1399 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 945th out of 1399 homes in California for Inspection Score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1399 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 76 out of 100. Letter grade C. 5 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

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.

Since 2025 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 2 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Serious citations (Type A) (67% above)
• Other visits (14% above)
8 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (30% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (50% below)
• Citations per year (30% below)
• Citations per inspection (85% below)
• Total visits (6% below)
• Complaint visits (46% below)
• Official inspections (100% below)
• Complaint investigations (50% below)
Latest Inspection May 8, 2026

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. 710 This facility has 30% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (7 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 30% better
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 #895 / 1160 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 895th out of 1160 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1160 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 24 This facility has 50% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 50% better
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2025. 710 This facility has 30% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (7 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 30% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.53.3 This facility has 85% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.5 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 85% better

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

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 1516 This facility has 6% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (15 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 6% better
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 713 This facility has 46% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (7 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 46% better Rank #715 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 715th out of 1388 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1388 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 87 This facility has 14% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (8 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 14% worse
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 04 This facility has 100% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 100% better
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 510 This facility has 50% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 50% better

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / Studio / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: 2-story

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Transportation Services

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Address 1.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Bakersfield's city center to Real Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.

Real Care
AL
HOS
IL
MC
RC
Bakersfield (West Park Community)
300
Facility 300
CA AVG 104
Rank #55 / 1648
Yes
66
Facility 66
CA AVG 57
Rank #854 / 2087
76
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CA AVG 81
Rank #945 / 1399
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7
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CA AVG 13
Rank #715 / 1388
5
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CA AVG 3
Rank #895 / 1160
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1394 / 1494
0-Ljn Capital LLC Dba Real Care1 Bed / Studio / Semi-Private Rooms
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AL
MC
RC
Bakersfield (Eastridge Estates)
170
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CA AVG 104
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No
13
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Rank #1921 / 2087
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 81
Rank #185 / 1399
1
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #588 / 1388
0
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CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1160
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #667 / 1494
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The Palms at San Lauren
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MC
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68
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CA AVG 104
Rank #1013 / 1648
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21
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CA AVG 57
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68
Facility 68
CA AVG 81
Rank #1141 / 1399
4
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Rank #991 / 1388
4
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IL
MC
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41
Facility 41
CA AVG 57
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64
Facility 64
CA AVG 81
Rank #1246 / 1399
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13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
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CA AVG 3
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IL
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22
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8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
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-A+-Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Cottage

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Real Care 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 Real Care

What neighborhood is Real Care in?

Real Care is in the West Park Community neighborhood of Bakersfield.

Who is the owner of Real Care?

Real Care is legally operated by Ljn Capital LLC Dba Real Care, and administered by Jessica Pelaya.

Is Real Care in a walkable area?

Real Care has a walk score of 66. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the occupancy rate at Real Care?

Real Care's occupancy is 9.3%.

Are pets allowed at Real Care?

Yes, Real Care allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Real Care?

Jessica Pelaya is the administrator of Real Care.

How many beds does Real Care have?

Real Care has 300 beds.

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