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Best Nursing Homes in Bakersfield, CA

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Mar 2026
5 homes analyzed

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and California Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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Highly recognized for its thriving agricultural industry, Bakersfield, California, offers distinct experiences with its Basque restaurants, museums, and iconic attractions. The city also houses many nursing homes that provide top-tier care and specially designed amenities for those who need it. With a monthly average cost of $4,076 to $5,868, residents can find the community that best matches their needs and budgets. Experience the city’s vibrance with its relatively affordable cost of living and various recreational opportunities.

Compare Nursing Homes around Bakersfield

5 facilities compared · CMS & CA Dept. of Health data · Updated Apr 2026

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San Joaquin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Bakersfield (Homaker Park)
99
93.7%
+11%
3.70
-42%
-12%
1
87
2
92
A+
55
Blood, Bryce
$21,1M
$7,7M
36.3%
56294
The Orchards Post-Acute
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Bakersfield (Homaker Park)
150
87.4%
+3%
3.93
+8%
-7%
2
96
2
139
-
60
-
$20,2M
$8,3M
41.2%
555702
Bakersfield Post Acute
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Bakersfield
99
94.5%
+12%
3.40
-1%
-20%
3
102
2
90
-
2
Rasmussen, Cody
$14,1M
$4,8M
34%
555260
Height Street Skilled Care
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Bakersfield
198
46.3%
-45%
4.19
-47%
-1%
0
65
3
89
A+
73
Cep Holdings Llc
$13,4M
$8,0M
59.5%
555902
The Pointe at Summit Hills
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NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

BAKERSFIELD
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Located in the neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA, San Joaquin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a compassionate senior care provider, offering skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services. Designed to help residents recover successfully from their conditions or hospitalization, the community provides a reliable and compassionate team of caregivers and nurses that oversee residents’ personalized care plans. Offering access to physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapies, the community ensures residents are able to maintain or regain their strength and functionality.

Residents here are also offered an engaging daily schedule of activities to keep them motivated, happy, and entertained as they go through their recovery journey. Spacious common areas and refreshing courtyards are also available to give residents a serene space for connecting with others or enjoying their free time idylling around. The community also offers help and support to residents and families to prepare for life after discharge, making sure they transition back to their usual routines smoothly.

Overview of San Joaquin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Located in the neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA, San Joaquin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a compassionate senior care provider, offering skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services. Designed to help residents recover successfully from their conditions or hospitalization, the community provides a reliable and compassionate team of caregivers and nurses that oversee residents’ personalized care plans. Offering access to physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapies, the community ensures residents are able to maintain or regain their strength and functionality.

Residents here are also offered an engaging daily schedule of activities to keep them motivated, happy, and entertained as they go through their recovery journey. Spacious common areas and refreshing courtyards are also available to give residents a serene space for connecting with others or enjoying their free time idylling around. The community also offers help and support to residents and families to prepare for life after discharge, making sure they transition back to their usual routines smoothly.

What does this home offer?

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Accept Medicaid: Yes

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Total Residents: 99

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Building Type: Single-story

Types of Care Available

Nursing Home
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Burrowed within a charming area in Bakersfield, CA, The Orchards Post-acute is a dependable senior care provider, offering short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. This care community features 150 units of thoughtfully designed accommodations tailored to accommodate its residents’ unique needs. Featuring a reliable team of care experts, the community ensures residents are provided with the services they need to recover quickly from their conditions or hospitalization.

Individualized care plans are made based on residents’ care requirements and preferences to make sure they receive the appropriate care and support throughout their healing journey. Skilled nurses are available day and night to provide immediate attention should residents need them, giving them ease and peace of mind. Here, everyone is provided with an all-encompassing care so they can get back to doing the things they love as soon as possible.

Overview of The Orchards Post-acute

Burrowed within a charming area in Bakersfield, CA, The Orchards Post-acute is a dependable senior care provider, offering short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. This care community features 150 units of thoughtfully designed accommodations tailored to accommodate its residents’ unique needs. Featuring a reliable team of care experts, the community ensures residents are provided with the services they need to recover quickly from their conditions or hospitalization.

Individualized care plans are made based on residents’ care requirements and preferences to make sure they receive the appropriate care and support throughout their healing journey. Skilled nurses are available day and night to provide immediate attention should residents need them, giving them ease and peace of mind. Here, everyone is provided with an all-encompassing care so they can get back to doing the things they love as soon as possible.

What does this home offer?

Accepts Medicaid icon
Accepts Medicaid icon

Accept Medicaid: Yes

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Total Residents: 150

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Building Type: Single-story

Types of Care Available

Nursing Home
Contact The Orchards Post-Acute

Nestled in Bakersfield, California, Bakersfield Post Acute is a dependable senior care provider that offers an excellent array of rehabilitation and long-term care services. They feature a reliable team of professionals to care for residents after their surgery, illness, or injury, helping them enjoy a speedy recovery. The community provides each resident with comfortable accommodations that give them the comfort and privacy they need to heal, combined with round the clock care from skilled and dependable nurses.

At Bakersfield Post Acute, they strive to create an environment where residents can stay for as long as they need to heal successfully with all the comforts of home and the convenience of excellent care services. The community also conducts a wide variety of activities to make sure residents stay active and engaged. Residents are also offered support after their discharge to make sure they can safely return to their home and routines.

Overview of Bakersfield Post Acute

Nestled in Bakersfield, California, Bakersfield Post Acute is a dependable senior care provider that offers an excellent array of rehabilitation and long-term care services. They feature a reliable team of professionals to care for residents after their surgery, illness, or injury, helping them enjoy a speedy recovery. The community provides each resident with comfortable accommodations that give them the comfort and privacy they need to heal, combined with round the clock care from skilled and dependable nurses.

At Bakersfield Post Acute, they strive to create an environment where residents can stay for as long as they need to heal successfully with all the comforts of home and the convenience of excellent care services. The community also conducts a wide variety of activities to make sure residents stay active and engaged. Residents are also offered support after their discharge to make sure they can safely return to their home and routines.

What does this home offer?

Accepts Medicaid icon
Accepts Medicaid icon

Accept Medicaid: Yes

Total residents icon
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Total Residents: 99

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Building Type: Single-story

Types of Care Available

Nursing Home
Contact Bakersfield Post Acute

Set amidst the serene neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA, Height Street Skilled Care is a peaceful senior living community designed to cater to residents who are recovering from illness or hospitalization. The community provides residents a safe healing environment with access to an array of services, including skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation and long term care. A compassionate and reliable care and security team is always available to make sure residents are comfortable and secure as they go through their recovery process.

At Height Street Skilled Care, they only employ highly-trusted and skilled employees to make sure residents are provided with excellent services. Residents’ wishes and preferences are also carefully considered when creating their care plans to ensure their usual interests and routines are incorporated into their recovery journey. With extensive services and a home-like atmosphere, residents are guaranteed to enjoy a speedy recovery.

Overview of Height Street Skilled Care

Set amidst the serene neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA, Height Street Skilled Care is a peaceful senior living community designed to cater to residents who are recovering from illness or hospitalization. The community provides residents a safe healing environment with access to an array of services, including skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation and long term care. A compassionate and reliable care and security team is always available to make sure residents are comfortable and secure as they go through their recovery process.

At Height Street Skilled Care, they only employ highly-trusted and skilled employees to make sure residents are provided with excellent services. Residents’ wishes and preferences are also carefully considered when creating their care plans to ensure their usual interests and routines are incorporated into their recovery journey. With extensive services and a home-like atmosphere, residents are guaranteed to enjoy a speedy recovery.

What does this home offer?

Accepts Medicaid icon
Accepts Medicaid icon

Accept Medicaid: Yes

Total residents icon
Total residents icon

Total Residents: 99

Building type icon
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Building Type: Single-story

Types of Care Available

Nursing Home
Contact Height Street Skilled Care
The Pointe at Summit Hills is a senior living community in Bakersfield, CA. It offers Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Respite Care services. The community is designed to provide engaging daily activities and support for residents.
Overview of The Pointe at Summit Hills
The Pointe at Summit Hills is a senior living community in Bakersfield, CA. It offers Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Respite Care services. The community is designed to provide engaging daily activities and support for residents.
Contact The Pointe at Summit Hills

Assisted Living Magazine Ranking Methodology

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How Assisted Living Magazine Evaluates & Scores Nursing Homes

Assisted Living Magazine ranks nursing homes using a rigorous, data-driven scoring model built specifically for skilled nursing.
Because this care level is regulated, clinical outcomes and compliance carry significantly more weight than transparency or digital presence.
Each community receives a ranking based on the factors below, weighted according to their importance in predicting resident safety, care quality, and long-term stability.

Update cadence: Reviewed quarterly, with prompt updates when new reviews, reports, or complaints are filed.

What We Prioritize Most

The largest share of every nursing home’s score — 45% of the total weighting — comes from clinical and regulatory indicators, including:

  • Overall, staffing, and inspection ratings
  • Long-stay and short-stay quality measures
  • Nurse-to-resident and staff-to-resident ratios
  • Health deficiencies and regulatory history
  • Accreditations and positive local news reporting

These factors directly reflect resident safety, care quality, and compliance.

Operational Stability & Resident Support

Another 35% of the score comes from operational and stability signals, such as:

  • Nurse hours per patient per day
  • Occupancy levels and cleanliness citations
  • Administrative stability and ownership quality
  • Readmission rates and registered-nurse turnover
Balancing Additional Factors

The remaining 20% of the score includes contextual elements such as:

  • Year built or renovated
  • Penalties, fines, and preventable readmissions
  • Revenue per bed
  • Administrator tenure

These factors help round out the overall picture but carry less weight because our methodology prioritizes clinical outcomes and regulatory consistency above all else.
The result is a clear, data-driven ranking system that elevates nursing homes delivering exceptional care and long-term resident safety.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:

  • Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
  • Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
  • Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
  • State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
  • Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
  • Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
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Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

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We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up. 

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