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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.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%The Pointe at Summit Hills is legally operated by The Pointe At Bakersfield Llc, and administrated by Perla Pena.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
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.
Above the California average for assisted living residences.
California assisted living residences benchmark: C 76/100
Inspection score: 88 out of 100. Letter grade B+. Above the California average for assisted living residences.
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.
Citations
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 0 | 10 | This facility has 100% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 100% 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.
| 8 | 16 | This facility has 50% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (8 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 50% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 5 | 13 | This facility has 62% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 62% 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.
| 2 | 7 | This facility has 71% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 71% better |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 1 | 4 | This facility has 75% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 75% better |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 1 | 10 | This facility has 90% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 90% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 2-story
Fitness and Recreation
6.2 miles from city center
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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The Pointe at Summit Hills is located in Bakersfield, California.
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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| The Pointe at Summit Hills |
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.
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. | Bakersfield (Eastridge Estates) | 170 | No | 13 | 1 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#592 / 1397 | -
Facility
-
CA AVG
3.2
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 10
Facility
10
CA AVG
13
Rank
#660 / 1485 |
90.0%
Facility
90.0%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#265 / 1249 | A+ | The Pointe At Bakersfield LLC | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Ivy Park at Seven Oaks |
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.
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. | Bakersfield | 164 | Yes | 25 | 3 | 12
Facility
12
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#922 / 1397 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
3.2
Rank
#895 / 1164 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1205 / 1485 |
56.7%
Facility
56.7%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#1073 / 1249 | A+ | Well Ivy 6 Tenant LLC;Oakmont Management Group LLC | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Hallmark Assisted Living |
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. | Bakersfield | 99 | Yes | 69 | 3 | 14
Facility
14
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#995 / 1397 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
3.2
Rank
#828 / 1164 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1205 / 1485 |
62.6%
Facility
62.6%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#998 / 1249 | - | Hallmark Senior Living LLC | Studio |
| The Palms at San Lauren |
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.
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. | Bakersfield (South San Lauren) | 68 | Yes | 21 | 4 | 14
Facility
14
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#995 / 1397 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
3.2
Rank
#828 / 1164 | 7
Facility
7
CA AVG
13
Rank
#804 / 1485 |
89.7%
Facility
89.7%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#270 / 1249 | A+ | 5151Knudsen Dr Bakersfield Inc;Oakmont Mgmt Gr LLC | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Riverstone Terrace Senior Living |
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 | 55 | No | 41 | 5 | 13
Facility
13
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#953 / 1397 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
3.2
Rank
#895 / 1164 | 17
Facility
17
CA AVG
13
Rank
#458 / 1485 |
38.2%
Facility
38.2%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#1226 / 1249 | - | Pacifica Bakersfieldlp;Calson Care Bakersfield LLC | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed |
The Pointe at Summit Hills is in the Eastridge Estates neighborhood of Bakersfield.
The legal owner and operator of The Pointe at Summit Hills is The Pointe At Bakersfield Llc.
The Pointe at Summit Hills has a walk score of 13. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
The Pointe at Summit Hills's occupancy is 90%.
Perla Pena is the administrator of The Pointe at Summit Hills.
The Pointe at Summit Hills has 170 beds.
The Pointe at Summit Hills has had 4 recently reported deficiencies.
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