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The Pointe at Summit Hills
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Bakersfield, CA
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The Pointe at Summit Hills

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Bakersfield, CA
4501 Upland Point Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93306 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of The Pointe at Summit Hills

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Licensed in August 2025, The Pointe at Summit Hills is a 170-bed assisted living and memory care community at 4501 Upland Point Drive in Bakersfield, California. Operated by The Pointe at Bakersfield LLC under administrator Perla Pena, the community serves residents in Kern County with assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation services, and respite care. Licensed nurses and CNAs staff the community, which has studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans available across a two-story building.

Clean is the inspection record across the facility’s first year of operation. Since licensing, the community logged zero citations against a California assisted living average of 10, with one complaint investigation compared to a state average of 10. Complaint visits number 5 against a California average of 13. The latest inspection was May 2026. Occupancy is at 90 percent translating to 153 of 170 beds filled. It is well above California’s 72.8 percent average and reflects strong early demand in the east Bakersfield market.

Located in a large, newly opened community in Bakersfield, The Pointe at Summit Hills is best for older adults who require assisted living or memory care. High occupancy, a clean first-year compliance record, and multiple floor plan options define the opening profile.

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Capacity and availability

Residents per day
153
Bed community size
170-bed community Rank #255 / 1645Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 255th 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 large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Years in operation
10 years in operation Rank #706 / 1507Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 706th 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.
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 13 / 100 Rank #1923 / 2057Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1923rd 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 #342 / 1452Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 342nd 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
153 / 170
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceAugust 11, 2025
CountyKern
RCFE Number157209551

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Pointe at Summit Hills is legally operated by The Pointe At Bakersfield LLC, and administered by Perla Pena.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

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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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 4 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (83% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (67% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% below)
• Citations per inspection (93% 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. 212 This facility has 83% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 12).↓ 83% 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. 13 This facility has 67% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 67% better Rank #478 / 1433 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 478th 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. 14 This facility has 75% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 75% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.34 This facility has 93% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.3 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 93% 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. 816 This facility has had 50% fewer total inspections than the California average (8 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 50% fewer
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 513 This facility has had 62% fewer complaint visits than the California average (5 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 62% fewer Rank #589 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 589th 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. 27 This facility has had 71% fewer other visits than the California average (2 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 71% fewer
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 14 This facility has had 75% fewer official inspections than the California average (1 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 75% fewer
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 110 This facility has had 90% fewer complaint investigations than the California average (1 vs. CA avg 10). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 90% fewer
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What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 2-story

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Address 6.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Bakersfield's city center to The Pointe at Summit Hills'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 Pointe at Summit Hills 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)

Frequently Asked Questions about The Pointe at Summit Hills

What neighborhood is The Pointe at Summit Hills in?

The Pointe at Summit Hills is in the Eastridge Estates neighborhood of Bakersfield.

Who is the owner of The Pointe at Summit Hills?

The Pointe at Summit Hills is legally operated by The Pointe At Bakersfield LLC, and administered by Perla Pena.

Is The Pointe at Summit Hills in a walkable area?

The Pointe at Summit Hills has a walk score of 13. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the occupancy rate at The Pointe at Summit Hills?

The Pointe at Summit Hills's occupancy is 90%.

How long has The Pointe at Summit Hills been in business?

The Pointe at Summit Hills has been operating for approximately 10 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at The Pointe at Summit Hills?

No, The Pointe at Summit Hills has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of The Pointe at Summit Hills?

Perla Pena is the administrator of The Pointe at Summit Hills.

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