
Compare Nursing Homes around Bakersfield (Metro Area)
The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| Brookdale Riverwalk | NH AL IL MC | Bakersfield (Fairway Oaks) | 376
Facility
376
CA AVG
103
Rank
#32 / 1657 |
66.0%
Facility
66.0%
CA AVG
84.7%
Rank
#1099 / 1537 | -22% | 4.35
Facility
4.35
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#122 / 354 | +1% | +3% | $56.3k
Facility
$56.3k
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#320 / 362 | 65
Facility
65
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1237 / 1401 | 69
Facility
69
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#296 / 361 | 2.6
Facility
2.6
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#39 / 361 | 1 | 248 | - |
32
Facility
32
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1693 / 2092 | Brookdale Gardens Inc | $15.6M
Facility
$15.6M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#131 / 355 | $8.7M
Facility
$8.7M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#170 / 355 | 55.6%
Facility
55.6%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#257 / 355 | 555771 | ||||
| San Joaquin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | NH HC MC | Bakersfield (Homaker Park) | 99
Facility
99
CA AVG
103
Rank
#725 / 1657 |
93.7%
Facility
93.7%
CA AVG
84.7%
Rank
#167 / 1537 | +11% | 3.70
Facility
3.70
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#245 / 354 | -60% | -12% | $47.2k
Facility
$47.2k
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#311 / 362 | - | 87
Facility
87
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#320 / 361 | 2.6
Facility
2.6
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#39 / 361 | 2 | 89 | A+ |
55
Facility
55
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1215 / 2092 | Bryce Blood | $17.1M
Facility
$17.1M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#129 / 355 | $8.8M
Facility
$8.8M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#166 / 355 | 51.3%
Facility
51.3%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#263 / 355 | 56294 | ||||
| The Orchards Post-Acute | NH AL IL MC | Bakersfield (Homaker Park) | 150
Facility
150
CA AVG
103
Rank
#343 / 1657 |
87.4%
Facility
87.4%
CA AVG
84.7%
Rank
#398 / 1537 | +3% | 3.93
Facility
3.93
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#206 / 354 | +4% | -7% | $9.2k
Facility
$9.2k
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#236 / 362 | - | 96
Facility
96
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#336 / 361 | 2.8
Facility
2.8
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#50 / 361 | 2 | 140 | - |
60
Facility
60
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1050 / 2092 | - | $18.6M
Facility
$18.6M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#139 / 355 | $9.5M
Facility
$9.5M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#90 / 355 | 51%
Facility
51%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#113 / 355 | 555702 | ||||
| Bakersfield Post Acute | NH | Bakersfield | 99
Facility
99
CA AVG
103
Rank
#725 / 1657 |
94.5%
Facility
94.5%
CA AVG
84.7%
Rank
#211 / 1537 | +12% | 3.40
Facility
3.40
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#316 / 354 | -15% | -20% | $25.9k
Facility
$25.9k
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#275 / 362 | - | 102
Facility
102
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#342 / 361 | 3.2
Facility
3.2
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#82 / 361 | 2 | 91 | - |
2
Facility
2
CA AVG
57
Rank
#2044 / 2092 | Cody Rasmussen | $11.4M
Facility
$11.4M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#223 / 355 | $5.5M
Facility
$5.5M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#272 / 355 | 48.2%
Facility
48.2%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#279 / 355 | 555260 | ||||
| Height Street Skilled Care | NH HC NC PC RC | Bakersfield | 99
Facility
99
CA AVG
103
Rank
#725 / 1657 |
46.3%
Facility
46.3%
CA AVG
84.7%
Rank
#1409 / 1537 | -45% | 4.19
Facility
4.19
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#138 / 354 | -24% | -1% | $12.7k
Facility
$12.7k
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#253 / 362 | - | 65
Facility
65
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#286 / 361 | 2.6
Facility
2.6
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#39 / 361 | 3 | 91 | A+ |
73
Facility
73
CA AVG
57
Rank
#642 / 2092 | Cep Holdings LLC | $12.2M
Facility
$12.2M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#186 / 355 | $9.3M
Facility
$9.3M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#145 / 355 | 76.1%
Facility
76.1%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#87 / 355 | 555902 | ||||
| Rosewood | NH IL | Bakersfield (Kern City) | 220
Facility
220
CA AVG
103
Rank
#117 / 1657 |
70.0%
Facility
70.0%
CA AVG
84.7%
Rank
#956 / 1537 | -17% | 4.93
Facility
4.93
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#53 / 354 | +25% | +17% | $8.3k
Facility
$8.3k
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#226 / 362 | 70
Facility
70
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1098 / 1401 | 51
Facility
51
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#234 / 361 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#65 / 361 | 1 | 154 | - |
28
Facility
28
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1749 / 2092 | Tracie Fairley | $18.8M
Facility
$18.8M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#117 / 355 | $10.5M
Facility
$10.5M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#88 / 355 | 55.9%
Facility
55.9%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#153 / 355 | 555116 | ||||
| Kern River Transitional Care | NH | Bakersfield (South San Lauren) | 140
Facility
140
CA AVG
103
Rank
#419 / 1657 |
95.6%
Facility
95.6%
CA AVG
84.7%
Rank
#184 / 1537 | +13% | 3.46
Facility
3.46
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#296 / 354 | -23% | -18% | $77.7k
Facility
$77.7k
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#335 / 362 | - | 99
Facility
99
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#340 / 361 | 2.8
Facility
2.8
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#50 / 361 | 1 | 133 | - |
27
Facility
27
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1760 / 2092 | - | $29.3M
Facility
$29.3M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#29 / 355 | $13.7M
Facility
$13.7M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#43 / 355 | 46.6%
Facility
46.6%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#308 / 355 | 555912 | ||||
| The Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield | NH AL | Bakersfield | 160
Facility
160
CA AVG
103
Rank
#288 / 1657 |
85.6%
Facility
85.6%
CA AVG
84.7%
Rank
#445 / 1537 | +1% | 4.42
Facility
4.42
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#105 / 354 | -42% | +5% | $23.7k
Facility
$23.7k
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#269 / 362 | - | 116
Facility
116
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#353 / 361 | 2.6
Facility
2.6
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#39 / 361 | 6 | 135 | - |
64
Facility
64
CA AVG
57
Rank
#923 / 2092 | - | $18.2M
Facility
$18.2M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#61 / 355 | $10.9M
Facility
$10.9M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#78 / 355 | 59.9%
Facility
59.9%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#289 / 355 | 555256 | ||||
| Parkview Julian Nursing & Rehab | NH | Bakersfield (Wible Orchard) | 99
Facility
99
CA AVG
103
Rank
#725 / 1657 |
92.9%
Facility
92.9%
CA AVG
84.7%
Rank
#246 / 1537 | +10% | 3.36
Facility
3.36
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#316 / 354 | -39% | -20% | $59.6k
Facility
$59.6k
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#321 / 362 | - | 94
Facility
94
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#333 / 361 | 2.8
Facility
2.8
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#50 / 361 | 4 | 78 | - |
64
Facility
64
CA AVG
57
Rank
#923 / 2092 | Unison Healthcare, LLC | $13.3M
Facility
$13.3M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#203 / 355 | $6.5M
Facility
$6.5M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#241 / 355 | 49.2%
Facility
49.2%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#247 / 355 | 55601 | ||||
| Valley Healthcare | NH | Bakersfield (Oleander/Sunset) | 87
Facility
87
CA AVG
103
Rank
#874 / 1657 |
81.2%
Facility
81.2%
CA AVG
84.7%
Rank
#662 / 1537 | -4% | 3.30
Facility
3.30
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#327 / 354 | -26% | -22% | $116.9k
Facility
$116.9k
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#352 / 362 | - | 90
Facility
90
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#327 / 361 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#90 / 361 | 3 | 82 | - |
81
Facility
81
CA AVG
57
Rank
#384 / 2092 | Bradley Steege | $8.5M
Facility
$8.5M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#313 / 355 | $4.8M
Facility
$4.8M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#303 / 355 | 56.4%
Facility
56.4%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#52 / 355 | 555229 |
Focusing on seniors’ wellness, Brookdale Riverwalk located at Calloway Drive, Bakersfield, CA is an extraordinary continuing care retirement community offering a wide range of living options. These include assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled care. The community provides a selection of spacious and well-designed floor plans including studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments, and private, and companion suites.
Experience a better quality of life with Brookdale Riverwalk’s dedicated and compassionate community. The community promotes an active and engaged lifestyle, conducting fun activities and wellness programs. Brookdale Riverwalk promises to deliver the highest quality of life that befits its residents, providing them with an environment where they can thrive confidently. Delight with delectable and nutritious meals served to satisfy the resident’s dietary needs and to promote socialization. Brookdale Riverwalk provides fabulous amenities including a library, a game room, a therapy room, a greenhouse, a beauty and barbershop, an outdoor pool, and walking paths, for its residents’ leisure and wellness.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Spend your golden years at Rosewood, an esteemed life plan community nestled near Sundale Country Club in Bakersfield, CA, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents can ease their worries with a kind and highly trained team attending to their needs around the clock. As part of a non-profit organization, the community prioritizes residents’ safety and well-being.
Residents will not feel lonely with a carefully curated calendar of exciting events and engaging programs that highlight residents’ interests and capabilities. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delightful and healthy dining options. The community ensures residents live a blissful retirement with its extensive amenities and a wide range of care options.
The Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield is a newly renovated nursing home in Bakersfield, CA, that offers rehabilitation and skilled nursing. Here, older adults can keep their peace of mind, accompanied by its supportive and inviting environment. Exceptional services, including 24-hour care, pain management, and nutritional services, are also provided to enrich residents’ living experiences. The community also strives to understand residents’ needs and preferences with personalized care plans.
Group outings, fitness classes, and live entertainment are among the activities that residents can participate in to stay active and learn new things. Residents can also relax in the spacious courtyard and cozy communal spaces. Serene parks, bus stops, and other local amenities also surround the area, ensuring accessibility and convenience. This nursing home is a good option for senior living in California, especially with its excellent services dedicated to older adults’ welfare.
Parkview Julian Nursing & Rehab is a compassionate nursing home in Bakersfield, CA, that offers short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. With its supportive environment, the community ensures older adults can keep their peace of mind during their stay. Restaurant-style dining, 24-hour assistance, and transportation services are among the high-quality services offered to improve residents’ quality of life. Through personalized care plans, the community strives to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences.
Light exercises, social events, and games help residents try new hobbies and make friends. Cozy living spaces and lively gathering areas are also available for residents’ relaxation and wellness. The area is also filled with bus stops, parks, and other shops, ensuring residents have easy access to their needs and leisure. This nursing home is a good option for senior living in California, especially with its dedicated services and well-maintained amenities.
Valley Healthcare in Bakersfield, CA, is a nursing home that has comprehensive care options, including short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. The community fosters comfort and healing with its warm and supportive environment. With 24-hour assistance, well-balanced meals, and therapy services, residents have a worry-free living. Here, residents’ needs are prioritized, so personalized care is created dedicated to improving their quality of life.
Residents can make friends and explore interests through social events, light exercises, and recreational activities. Thoughtfully designed living spaces and accessible communal areas ensure residents can move around and rest without hassles. Situated in the quiet residential area in Bakersfield, near restaurants and shops, the community ensures residents have quick access to their necessities and leisure. This nursing home is ideal for senior living in California, as it has high-quality services that aim to help older adults live to their potential in retirement.
Kern River Transitional Care is a dedicated nursing home in Bakersfield, CA, that offers skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation. The community promotes a nurturing and welcoming environment, ensuring older adults are well-cared for. Residents also receive the right care for their needs with 24-hour care, assistance with personal hygiene, and social services. Through a resident-centered approach, the community strives to provide exceptional standards of care to help improve residents’ quality of life.
Themed events, light exercises, and various games provide residents with more opportunities to interact with friends and gain meaningful experiences. An expansive rehabilitation gym, spacious courtyards, and cozy communal spaces also help enrich residents’ living experiences. With its ideal location near the 99 freeway and Olive Drive in Bakersfield, residents have convenient travel access. This nursing home is one of the best options for senior living in California, especially with its high-quality care.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these nursing homes
Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.
Weighting overview
- 35%Care Quality
- 20%Staffing
- 20%Regulatory
- 20%Operational
- 5%Environment
01
Care Quality 35%
The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.
- Includes
- Overall Rating
- Health Inspection
- QM Rating
- Long-Stay QM
- Short-Stay QM
02
Staffing Adequacy 20%
The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
- Includes
- Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
- RN vs State
- Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
- RN Turnover
03
Regulatory & Safety Record 20%
Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
- Includes
- Citations
- Citations/Inspection
- Severe Citations
- Fines
- Accreditations
04
Operational & Financial Stability 20%
Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.
- Includes
- Occupancy vs State
- Avg Length of Stay
- Revenue
- Payroll %
- Years in Operation
- Admin Tenure
05
Environment & Accessibility 5%
Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.
- Includes
- Walk Score
- BBB Rating
Bakersfield Nursing Home Facilities Overview
- Avg payroll costs: $6,614,641.09 (California avg: $6,440,675.14)
- Avg home costs: $8,078,235.18 (California avg: $7,865,538.87)
- Avg occupancy: 92.40% (California avg: 87.25%)
- Avg bed count: 149 (California avg: 109)
- Avg home revenue: $17,077,231.00 (California avg: $15,059,642.16)
Community-level financial and occupancy data
- ROSEWOOD HEALTH FACILITY: 84.43% occupancy, 264 beds, $19,995,740.00 home revenue, $8,124,148.00 payroll costs, $12,337,774.00 home costs.
- WINDSOR BAKERSFIELD HEALTHCARE LLC: 96.26% occupancy, 99 beds, $13,928,155.00 home revenue, $4,431,701.00 payroll costs, $7,520,824.00 home costs.
- THE REHAB CENTER OF BAKERSFIELD: 90.50% occupancy, 160 beds, $25,773,626.00 home revenue, $9,009,035.00 payroll costs, $13,403,052.00 home costs.
- PARKVIEW JULIAN CONVALESCENT: 87.07% occupancy, 99 beds, $14,667,300.00 home revenue, $5,246,836.00 payroll costs, $5,895,092.00 home costs.
- SAN JOAQUIN NURSING & REHAB CENTER: 95.96% occupancy, 99 beds, $19,455,339.00 home revenue, $7,380,415.00 payroll costs, $7,889,538.00 home costs.
- KERN RIVER TRANSITIONAL CARE: 95.43% occupancy, 140 beds, $34,351,511.00 home revenue, $11,733,306.00 payroll costs, $12,023,021.00 home costs.
- VALLEY CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL: 94.68% occupancy, 87 beds, $6,682,579.00 home revenue, $3,672,040.00 payroll costs, $3,455,793.00 home costs.
- HEIGHT STREET SKILLED CARE: 96.87% occupancy, 237 beds, $15,226,975.00 home revenue, $6,308,843.00 payroll costs, $5,639,433.00 home costs.
- THE ORCHARDS POST ACUTE: 95.33% occupancy, 150 beds, $19,123,279.00 home revenue, $7,992,816.00 payroll costs, $10,323,042.00 home costs.
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| Metric | Bakersfield | California |
|---|---|---|
| Avg payroll costs | $6,614,641.09 | $6,440,675.14 |
| Avg home costs | $8,078,235.18 | $7,865,538.87 |
| Avg occupancy | 92.40% | 87.25% |
| Avg bed count | 149 | 109 |
| Avg home revenue | $17,077,231.00 | $15,059,642.16 |
| Community | Occupancy | Beds | Home Revenue | Payroll Costs | Home Costs | Medicare | Medicaid | Private Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROSEWOOD HEALTH FACILITY | 84.43% | 264 | $19,995,740.00 | $8,124,148.00 | $12,337,774.00 | 6.55% | 15.49% | 77.96% |
| WINDSOR BAKERSFIELD HEALTHCARE LLC | 96.26% | 99 | $13,928,155.00 | $4,431,701.00 | $7,520,824.00 | 23.81% | 68.62% | 7.57% |
| THE REHAB CENTER OF BAKERSFIELD | 90.50% | 160 | $25,773,626.00 | $9,009,035.00 | $13,403,052.00 | 31.89% | 59.36% | 8.75% |
| PARKVIEW JULIAN CONVALESCENT | 87.07% | 99 | $14,667,300.00 | $5,246,836.00 | $5,895,092.00 | 17.31% | 64.71% | 17.98% |
| SAN JOAQUIN NURSING & REHAB CENTER | 95.96% | 99 | $19,455,339.00 | $7,380,415.00 | $7,889,538.00 | 52.21% | 36.40% | 11.39% |
| KERN RIVER TRANSITIONAL CARE | 95.43% | 140 | $34,351,511.00 | $11,733,306.00 | $12,023,021.00 | 68.10% | 23.28% | 8.62% |
| VALLEY CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL | 94.68% | 87 | $6,682,579.00 | $3,672,040.00 | $3,455,793.00 | 7.02% | 20.76% | 72.22% |
| HEIGHT STREET SKILLED CARE | 96.87% | 237 | $15,226,975.00 | $6,308,843.00 | $5,639,433.00 | 14.90% | 60.68% | 24.42% |
| THE ORCHARDS POST ACUTE | 95.33% | 150 | $19,123,279.00 | $7,992,816.00 | $10,323,042.00 | 9.93% | 65.98% | 24.09% |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Bakersfield, CA
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in California?
Assisted living in California is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does California Medicaid cover nursing home care?
Yes — California Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.
What is nursing home care?
Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.
How many nursing homes are listed on this page?
This page features 10 nursing homes in Bakersfield, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right nursing home in Bakersfield, CA?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Bakersfield, CA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Bakersfield, CA?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.

















