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Tar Springs Home Care

2804 Tar Springs Avenue

Bakersfield, CA 93313

6 beds • Est. 2022 (3 years)Accepts Medi-Cal (ALW)


FYI Safety Score

5.3 Below Average

14 citations in the last 2 years and 5 older across 8 inspections. We'd recommend reviewing the full state record before visiting. Last inspected in April 2025.


Why we like it

Tar Springs Home Care is a 6-bed residential care home in Bakersfield. The facility offers assisted living, memory care, board and care.

The community was established in 2009 (17 years ago).

  • Full continuum of care

    Multiple levels of care available — age in place without needing to move to a different community.

  • Intimate home setting

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

  • Memory care specialty

    Dedicated memory care program for residents with Alzheimer's or dementia.

  • Accepts Medi-Cal (ALW)

    Participates in the Assisted Living Waiver program, which may help cover costs for eligible residents.

  • Regulatory citation history

    Has received 12 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.


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Where you'll live

2804 Tar Springs Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93313

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Amenities & Services

Memory Care Program
Respite Care
Library

Frequently asked questions

How safe is Tar Springs Home Care?
Tar Springs Home Care has a FYI Safety Score of 5.3 out of 9.9, our proprietary score based on California state inspection records. 19 state citations and 0 verified complaints have been documented since 2023 across 8 inspections.
Does Tar Springs Home Care accept Medi-Cal?
Yes, Tar Springs Home Care participates in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program and accepts Medi-Cal.
When was Tar Springs Home Care last inspected?
The most recent state inspection visit to Tar Springs Home Care was on 2025-04-29. The facility has received 8 total inspection visits on record.
How many violations does Tar Springs Home Care have?
Tar Springs Home Care has 19 state citations and 0 verified complaints since 2023 across 8 inspections. Our FYI Safety Score for this facility is 5.3 out of 9.9, which accounts for the severity and recency of these findings.
How long has Tar Springs Home Care been in operation?
Tar Springs Home Care 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
157209196
Size
6 beds (Small Home (1–6 beds))
Licensed Since
May 3, 2022 (3 years)
Licensee
Summer Springs Board and Care, Llc
Administrator
Telmo, Socorro Ann
Phone
(661) 831-3430
Address
2804 Tar Springs Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93313

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


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