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Because We Care Assisted Living

4401 Buena Vista Road

Bakersfield, CA 93311

6 beds • Est. 2022 (3 years)

FYI Safety Score™

7.8 Fair

2 serious state citations and 0 verified complaints since 2022 across 5 inspections. The 2 citations were issued during the same period covered by the inspection record; inspection narratives do not include the specific violation details for those citations, but annual visits across 2023, 2024, and 2025 found the facility clean, in good repair, at comfortable temperatures, with medications secured in a locked room, chemicals inaccessible to residents, and no fire hazards or passageway obstructions. The most recent inspection in August 2025 noted expired canned foods in the kitchen, which is shared with the adjoining Hoffmann Hospice Home. The facility operates 6 single-occupancy rooms and has maintained the same administrator, Laura Dobson, since its 2022 licensing. No complaints have been filed against the facility.

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Why we like it

Because We Care Assisted Living is a 6-bed small residential care home in Bakersfield. Over 5 state inspections, the facility has received 2 Type A citations (serious — indicating risk to health, safety, or personal rights) and no Type B citations.

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  • Excellent safety record

    The FYI Safety Score™ is 9.3 out of 10 (Excellent), placing Because We Care Assisted Living among the top-rated facilities based on state inspection data. Only 2 citations across the review period.

  • Intimate home setting

    Only 6 beds — a small, personal environment where staff can give individualized attention to each resident.

  • Limited information available

    This facility does not have a website, which limits the information we can provide. We recommend contacting them directly to learn about their services, staffing, and care approach.

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Where you'll live

4401 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311

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Frequently asked questions

How safe is Because We Care Assisted Living?
Because We Care Assisted Living has a FYI Safety Score of 7.8 out of 10, based on California state inspection records. 2 state citations and 0 verified complaints have been documented since 2023 across 5 inspections.
Does Because We Care Assisted Living offer memory care?
Because We Care Assisted Living does not currently list Memory Care. Care types available include: Assisted Living.
Does Because We Care Assisted Living accept Medi-Cal?
Because We Care Assisted Living is not currently listed as a participant in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program for Medi-Cal.
When was Because We Care Assisted Living last inspected?
The most recent state inspection visit to Because We Care Assisted Living was on 2025-08-19. The facility has received 5 total inspection visits on record.
How many violations does Because We Care Assisted Living have?
Because We Care Assisted Living has 2 state citations and 0 verified complaints since 2023 across 5 inspections. Our FYI Safety Score for this facility is 7.8 out of 10, which accounts for the severity and recency of these findings.
How long has Because We Care Assisted Living been in operation?
Because We Care Assisted Living has been licensed for 3 years in Bakersfield, California, with a licensed capacity of 6 beds.

Facility Details

Facility Type
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE)
License Number
157209221
Size
6 beds (Small Home (1–6 beds))
Licensed Since
September 9, 2022 (3 years)
Licensee
Hoffmann Hospice of the Valley, Inc.
Administrator
Dobson, Laura
Phone
(661) 410-1010
Address
4401 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311

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

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