Total health inspections
3
California average 12.5
Last Health inspection on Dec 2023
Real Care
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Bakersfield, CA
Real Care
Nursing Home, 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.
300-bed community Rank #55 / 1657Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 55th out of 1657 homes in California. 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.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.
1 year in operation Rank #1391 / 1487Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1391st out of 1487 homes in California. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.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: 66 / 100 Rank #855 / 2092Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 855th out of 2092 homes in California. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceMay 9, 2025
CountyKern
Real Care is legally operated by Ljn Capital Llc Dba Real Care, and administered by Jessica Pelaya.
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.
Since 2025 · 1 year of data
7 citations
15 total visits
7 complaint visits
0 official inspections
5 complaint investigations
Inspection Score
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.
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.
5 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Rank #946 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 946th out of 1401 homes in California. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1401 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. Inspection score: 76 out of 100. Letter grade C. 5 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Inspection Scorecard
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)
• 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
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 7 | 10 | This facility has 30% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (7 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 30% better |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 5 | 3 | 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 / 1164 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 895th out of 1164 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1164 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 2 | 4 | This facility has 50% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 50% better |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2025.
| 7 | 10 | This facility has 30% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (7 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 30% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.5 | 3.3 | 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
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 15 | 16 | This facility has 6% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (15 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 6% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 7 | 13 | This facility has 46% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (7 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 46% better Rank #719 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 719th out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 8 | 7 | This facility has 14% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (8 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 14% worse |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 0 | 4 | This facility has 100% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 100% better |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 5 | 10 | This facility has 50% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 50% better |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
31
Rank #118 / 361Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 118th out of 361 homes in California. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the California State average, with a ranking across all 361 CA facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better 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.
California average 50.2
Citations per inspection
10.33
Rank #354 / 361Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 354th out of 361 homes in California. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the California mean across 361 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.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.
California average 4.65
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 31 citations resulted from standard inspections.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 7 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 0.4
Serious health citations
0
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 1
Citations history (last 7 years)
Administration moderate citation
Dec 15, 2023
Corrected
Environmental minor citation
Dec 15, 2023
Corrected
Environmental minor citation
Dec 15, 2023
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Dec 15, 2023
Corrected
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
2.8
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
2.8
58% better than California averageCalifornia average: 6.6
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
6.3
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
6.3
45% better than California averageCalifornia average: 11.3
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
9.5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
9.5%
14% better than California averageCalifornia average: 11.1%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
4.6%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
4.6%
62% better than California averageCalifornia average: 12.0%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
4.7%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
4.7%
59% better than California averageCalifornia average: 11.3%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.0%
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 1.7%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
0.0%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
0.0%
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 5.0%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.3%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.3%
6% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 1.2%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
0.0%
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 4.2%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 6.7%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
90.8%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
90.8%
8% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 98.5%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed / Studio / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: 2-story
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Swimming Pool
Places of interest near Real Care
1.8 miles from city center
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 NH HC IL MC RC | Bakersfield (West Park Community) | - | 300
Facility
300
CA AVG
103
Rank
#55 / 1657 | - |
66
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66
CA AVG
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Rank
#855 / 2092 | 1 Bed / Studio / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Brookdale Riverwalk | AL IL MC NH | Bakersfield (Fairway Oaks) | - | 376
Facility
376
CA AVG
103
Rank
#32 / 1657 | - |
32
Facility
32
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1693 / 2092 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| San Joaquin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | AL HC MC NH | Bakersfield (Homaker Park) | - | 99
Facility
99
CA AVG
103
Rank
#725 / 1657 | A+ |
55
Facility
55
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1215 / 2092 | - |
| Height Street Skilled Care | AL HC NC NH PC RC | Bakersfield | - | 99
Facility
99
CA AVG
103
Rank
#725 / 1657 | A+ |
73
Facility
73
CA AVG
57
Rank
#642 / 2092 | - |
| Rosewood | AL NH IL | Bakersfield (Kern City) | - | 220
Facility
220
CA AVG
103
Rank
#117 / 1657 | - |
28
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28
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1749 / 2092 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California
Real Care is located in Bakersfield, California.
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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?
The legal owner and operator of Real Care is Ljn Capital Llc Dba Real Care.
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%.
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.
Has Real Care had any recent deficiencies or citations?
Real Care has had 13 recently reported deficiencies.
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