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The Palms at San Lauren
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Bakersfield, CA
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The Palms at San Lauren

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Bakersfield, CA
5300 Hageman Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93308 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of The Palms at San Lauren

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Operating under 5151 Knudsen Dr Bakersfield Inc and Oakmont Mgmt Gr, The Palms at San Lauren is a one-story assisted living community in Bakersfield, California. It caters to older adults needing help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication management. With administrator Brenda Myers overseeing daily operations, the 68-bed home on Hageman Road offers studio and one-bedroom units in a setting designed to balance personal care support with resident independence and dignity.

Operating for seven years, the home accommodates 68 residents across its single-story building. Currently, the community maintains 90 percent occupancy, with 61 of 68 beds filled, reflecting stable and consistent residency. With a Walk Score of 21, the surrounding Bakersfield neighborhood is car-dependent, so most errands, shopping, and activities require transportation. This setting can fit families and occupants who prioritize a quieter, residential area over proximity to shops and services. The home is then accessible for those with reliable family transportation for outings and appointments. Assisted living communities like The Palms at San Lauren typically pair daily personal care with a residential home atmosphere, which many families find more intimate and personalized than bigger skilled nursing facilities. Staff help with daily needs while encouraging residents to maintain as much independence as possible. The 68-bed community’s smaller scale often means more individualized attention and a closer-knit daily culture than you might find in a larger facility.

State inspections have noted areas for improvement in resident supervision and care documentation practices, which are crucial to confirm when personally touring. This is a good opportunity for families to ask the administrator and care team directly about staffing levels, the handling of call bells, and what systems are enforced to ensure consistent, timely assistance to occupants.

For families considering The Palms at San Lauren, visiting is an excellent way to observe its daily operations, meet staff, tour room styles, and get a clear sense of how care is delivered and how residents spend their time.

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Capacity and availability

Residents per day
61
Bed community size
68-bed community Rank #1012 / 1645Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1012th 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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
7 years in operation Rank #843 / 1507Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 843rd out of 1,507 homes we track 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.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.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 21 / 100 Rank #1838 / 2057Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1838th 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
90%
Rank #351 / 1452Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 351st 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.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
61 / 68
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceApril 24, 2019
CountyKern

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Palms at San Lauren is legally operated by 5151Knudsen Dr Bakersfield Inc and Oakmont Mgmt Gr LLC, and administered by Brenda Myers.

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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 2 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% above) 2 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (8% below)
• Citations per inspection (90% 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. 1112 This facility has 8% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (11 vs. CA avg 12).↓ 8% 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. 43 This facility has 33% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 33% worse Rank #1010 / 1433 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1010th 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. 74 This facility has 75% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (7 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 75% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.44 This facility has 90% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.4 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 90% 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. 2616 This facility has had 63% more total inspections than the California average (26 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 63% 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. 87 This facility has had 14% more other visits than the California average (8 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 14% more
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 44 This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 1210 This facility has had 20% more complaint investigations than the California average (12 vs. CA avg 10). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 20% more
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What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 377 / 636 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Palms at San Lauren

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Address 3.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Bakersfield's city center to The Palms at San Lauren's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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
Ivy Park at Seven Oaks
AL
MC
Bakersfield
164
Facility 164
CA AVG 103
Rank #278 / 1,645
Yes
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,782 / 2,057
27
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #919 / 1,387
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,094 / 1,433
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,237 / 1,507
56.7%
Facility 56.7%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,235 / 1,452
A+Well Ivy 6 Tenant LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

The Palms at San Lauren is located in Bakersfield, 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).
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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)

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Palms at San Lauren

What neighborhood is The Palms at San Lauren in?

The Palms at San Lauren is in the South San Lauren neighborhood of Bakersfield.

Who is the owner of The Palms at San Lauren?

The Palms at San Lauren is legally operated by 5151Knudsen Dr Bakersfield Inc and Oakmont Mgmt Gr LLC, and administered by Brenda Myers.

Is The Palms at San Lauren in a walkable area?

The Palms at San Lauren has a walk score of 21. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the occupancy rate at The Palms at San Lauren?

The Palms at San Lauren's occupancy is 90%.

How long has The Palms at San Lauren been in business?

The Palms at San Lauren has been operating for approximately 7 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at The Palms at San Lauren?

Yes, The Palms at San Lauren allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of The Palms at San Lauren?

Brenda Myers is the administrator of The Palms at San Lauren.

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