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Balance Residential Care Corporation

9802 Vertrice Ave.

Bakersfield, CA 93311

6 beds • Est. 2011 (14 years)


FYI Safety Score

9.0 Excellent

Despite 3 recent citations, there are no substantiated complaints across 5 inspections — an excellent track record overall. Last inspected in August 2025.


Why we like it

Balance Residential Care Corporation is a 6-bed residential care home in Bakersfield. The community is a faith-based community.

  • Intimate home setting

    Only 6 beds — a small, personal environment with high staff-to-resident attention.

  • Faith-based community

    Rooted in faith values with spiritual programs and chapel services available.

  • Active lifestyle programs

    Offers organized activities, events, and social programs to keep residents engaged.

  • Regulatory citation history

    Has received 3 Type A citations (serious — these indicate immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights). Ask what corrective actions have been taken.

  • Limited amenities

    As a 6-bed residential home, amenities and activities may be more limited than larger communities.


Pricing

Assisted Living

1 Bedroom$4,317/mo

Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.

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Where you'll live

9802 Vertrice Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93311

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Amenities & Services

Memory Care Program
Activities Program

Frequently asked questions

How safe is Balance Residential Care Corporation?
Balance Residential Care Corporation has a FYI Safety Score of 9.0 out of 9.9, our proprietary score based on California state inspection records. 3 state citations and 0 verified complaints have been documented since 2021 across 5 inspections.
How much does Balance Residential Care Corporation cost?
Balance Residential Care Corporation starts at $4,317 per month. Contact the facility directly for current pricing, room availability, and care-level costs.
Does Balance Residential Care Corporation offer memory care?
Balance Residential Care Corporation does not currently list Memory Care. Care types available include: Assisted Living.
Does Balance Residential Care Corporation accept Medi-Cal?
Balance Residential Care Corporation is not currently listed as a participant in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program for Medi-Cal.
When was Balance Residential Care Corporation last inspected?
The most recent state inspection visit to Balance Residential Care Corporation was on 2025-08-15. The facility has received 5 total inspection visits on record.
How many violations does Balance Residential Care Corporation have?
Balance Residential Care Corporation has 3 state citations and 0 verified complaints since 2021 across 5 inspections. Our FYI Safety Score for this facility is 9.0 out of 9.9, which accounts for the severity and recency of these findings.
How long has Balance Residential Care Corporation been in operation?
Balance Residential Care Corporation has been licensed for 14 years in Bakersfield, California, with a licensed capacity of 6 beds.

Facility Details

Facility Type
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE)
License Number
157202507
Size
6 beds (Small Home (1–6 beds))
Licensed Since
September 1, 2011 (14 years)
Licensee
Balance Residential Care Corporation
Administrator
Bicera, Victoria
Phone
(661) 665-0535
Address
9802 Vertrice Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93311

License data from the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. View full state record


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