124 facilities at some of the lower price points in LA County. Safety records here are among the best in the county.
6 beds · $4,200/mo
Best safety record in Bakersfield. Small home, more personal attention.
6 beds · $3,814/mo
Very clean inspection history. Small home, more personal attention.
6 beds · $5,512/mo
Very clean inspection history. Small home, more personal attention. On the pricier end.
Mostly smaller, home-like settings. Bakersfield has 124 licensed assisted living facilities. The majority (108) 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 11 larger communities with 50+ beds if you prefer structured activities, on-site dining, and more staff on hand.
Expect to pay around $4,149/mo. That's roughly 22% 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. 103 of 124 facilities publish pricing, which is better transparency than most areas.
Look at the safety scores before you visit. The average score in Bakersfield is 7.9 out of 9.9. That's about average for LA County. Some facilities here have excellent records and others don't, so check individual scores before you visit. Our scores come from real California state inspection data, not self-reported reviews.
A few things that might narrow your search. Only 24% of facilities here accept Medi-Cal through the Assisted Living Waiver program, so your options will be limited. 10 facilities offer specialized memory care if that's what you need.
Compared to most of LA County, Bakersfield is actually more affordable. The average here is $4,149/mo, about 22% less than the county average. That said, prices vary a lot depending on the facility and level of care.
Bella Vita at Stonington currently has the highest safety score in Bakersfield at 9.9 out of 9.9. 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 9.9. Across all 124 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.
24% 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, 10 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.