115 facilities at some of the lower price points in LA County. Safety records here are among the best in the county.
6 beds · $3,814/mo
Best safety record in Bakersfield. Small home, more personal attention.
6 beds · $4,200/mo
Very clean inspection history. Small home, more personal attention.
6 beds · $4,317/mo
Above-average safety. Small home, more personal attention.
6 beds · $5,512/mo
Above-average safety. Small home, more personal attention. On the pricier end.
Mostly smaller, home-like settings. Bakersfield has 115 licensed assisted living facilities. The majority (101) are residential care homes with 6 beds or fewer, so if you're looking for something intimate where your parent isn't one of dozens of residents, you'll have options. There are also 9 larger communities with 50+ beds if you prefer structured activities, on-site dining, and more staff on hand.
Expect to pay around $4,098/mo. That's roughly 23% less than the county average, making this one of the more affordable areas to look. Prices range from $2,500 up to $6,188 depending on the facility, room type, and level of care. 95 of 115 facilities publish pricing, which is better transparency than most areas.
Look at the safety scores before you visit. The average score in Bakersfield is 7.1 out of 10. That's below the county average of 7.8, so take extra time reviewing individual facility scores before visiting. Some places here have rougher inspection histories than others. Our scores come from real California state inspection data, not self-reported reviews.
A few things that might narrow your search. Only 26% of facilities here accept Medi-Cal through the Assisted Living Waiver program, so your options will be limited. 20 facilities offer specialized memory care if that's what you need.
Start by comparing facilities on what actually matters: safety record, pricing, care types, and size. We list all 115 licensed assisted living facilities in Bakersfield with their FYI Safety Scores, drawn from California state inspection data, plus any verified pricing, so you can narrow the list before you ever pick up the phone. Many placement services are paid referral agents who only show you facilities that pay them. Here you can compare every licensed option directly.
Compared with most of California, Bakersfield is more affordable. The average here is $4,098/mo, about 23% less than the typical California city we track. Prices still vary a lot depending on the facility and level of care.
Safety varies a lot by facility. Of the 115 facilities in Bakersfield with a FYI Safety Score, 50 land in the Good or Excellent range and 32 fall into the Poor or Severe range. Across the 115 facilities with an inspection record, 67% have zero substantiated complaints. These scores come from California state inspection data, not online reviews, so they reflect what regulators actually documented.
Windcreek Senior Care currently has the highest safety score in Bakersfield at 9.6 out of 10. These scores are based on real state inspection data, not online reviews. We'd recommend checking individual scores for any facility you're considering, since they can vary a lot even within the same city.
Among our top-rated facilities, Windcreek Senior Care starts at $3,814/mo, and it has a safety score of 9.6. Across all 115 facilities in the area, published prices range from $2,500 to $6,188/mo. Keep in mind that the actual cost depends on the level of care needed.
26% of facilities in Bakersfield participate in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program, which is California's way of covering assisted living costs through Medi-Cal. Eligibility requirements can be strict, so it's worth calling ahead to ask about availability and waitlists.
Yes, 20 facilities in Bakersfield offer specialized memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Memory care units typically have additional security measures and staff trained in dementia care, so expect higher pricing than standard assisted living.