Total health inspections
3
California average 12.5
Last Health inspection on Dec 2023
Real Care
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Bakersfield, CA
Real Care
Assisted Living & Memory 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.
Types of Care at Real Care
Assisted Living
Memory Care
300-bed community Rank #55 / 1658Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 55th out of 1658 homes in California. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.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 #1387 / 1485Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1387th out of 1485 homes in California. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California SNFs. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.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 #856 / 2093Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 856th out of 2093 homes in California. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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 administrated 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. See the assisted living residences benchmark below for the typical California score; higher is better.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. See the assisted living residences benchmark below for the typical California score; higher is better.
Near the California average for assisted living residences.
California assisted living residences benchmark: C 76/100
Inspection score: 70 out of 100. Letter grade C-. Near the California average for assisted living residences.
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 |
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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 |
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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 #115 / 354Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 115th out of 354 homes in California. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the California State average, with a ranking across all 354 CA SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.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 #347 / 354Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 347th out of 354 homes in California. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the California mean across 354 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.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
Dining Services
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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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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