2001 Akers Road
Bakersfield, CA 93309
99 beds • Est. 2023 (2 years) • Accepts Medi-Cal (ALW) • Get directions
Hallmark of Bakersfield has recorded 14 state citations (5 serious, 9 minor) and 6 verified complaints across 21 inspections since 2023. The most serious violation, cited in March 2025, found that the facility failed to provide adequate care and supervision, resulting in civil penalties and a corrective plan requiring additional door alarms and staff pagers to monitor exits overnight. That same period produced a separate minor citation for a staff member speaking inappropriately to residents. Medication safety has been a recurring concern: a November 2024 investigation found a resident received a PRN medication outside the required 4-hour dosing interval, and an August 2025 follow-up investigation resulted in a civil penalty for a repeat medication management violation. In February 2026, inspectors found a resident's sliding glass door exit blocked by a wooden stick and a recliner chair, and identified missing morning medications from bubble packs; a $500 fire clearance civil penalty was assessed. A December 2025 investigation found the facility failed to file a required incident report with the licensing agency.
Hallmark of Bakersfield is a 99-bed assisted living community in Bakersfield, the largest city in California's southern Central Valley. The community's size supports a full range of programming and services.
Mid-size community
At 99 beds, Hallmark offers the staffing depth and activity programming of a larger community while staying under 100 residents.
Central Valley affordability
Bakersfield's lower cost of living compared to coastal California often makes assisted living more accessible here.
City-level medical access
As Kern County's largest city, Bakersfield has multiple hospitals and medical centers within reasonable distance.
Below-average safety record
Hallmark of Bakersfield has an FYI Safety Score of 3.1, indicating a significant pattern of citations or complaints. Families should request detailed information about recent inspections and corrective actions taken.
Central Valley climate
Bakersfield summers are extremely hot, regularly exceeding 100 degrees. This limits outdoor time and may affect quality of life for residents who enjoy being outside.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
2001 Akers Road, Bakersfield, CA 93309
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