Small board and care homes in Kern County
Kern County has 126 small board and care homes, 85% of the 148 licensed homes in the area. Each is licensed for six or fewer residents, usually in a house in a residential neighborhood, and is licensed by the state as a residential care facility for the elderly, the same as larger assisted living communities.
126 small board and care homes in Kern County
Gables Care for Elderly Inc
Bakersfield, Kern County
- 6 residents
- Dementia care
- Hospice waiver
Gables Residential Care for Elderly Inc
Bakersfield, Kern County
- 6 residents
- Dementia care
- Hospice waiver
Golden Senior Living
Bakersfield, Kern County
- 6 residents
- Dementia care
- Hospice waiver
Grand Haven-The Marcelino Nest
Shafter, Kern County
- 6 residents
- Dementia care
- Hospice waiver
Izene's Haven Assisted Living
Bakersfield, Kern County
- 6 residents
- Hospice waiver
Jasmine Garden Residential Care
Bakersfield, Kern County
- 6 residents
- Hospice waiver
Jasmine Garden Residential Care II
Bakersfield, Kern County
- 6 residents
- Hospice waiver
Jennyzal Excellent Living LLC
Bakersfield, Kern County
- 6 residents
- Dementia care
- Hospice waiver
Joyful Living Care Home II LLC
Bakersfield, Kern County
- 6 residents
- Dementia care
- Hospice waiver
Juniper Grove Living
Bakersfield, Kern County
- 6 residents
- Dementia care
- Hospice waiver
About small board and care homes in Kern County
- Board and care homes
- 126
- Licensed beds
- 724
- Share of all homes
- 85%
- Report openings
- 0
61 of them (48%) are also licensed to care for residents with dementia. 114 have a hospice waiver, so residents can receive hospice care from a licensed hospice agency without moving.
We've checked the state licensing records for 126 homes here. 99 (79%) show no Type A or Type B citations, and 14 have at least one Type A citation, the more serious kind. Every listing links to its full state report.
The typical home here has held its license for about 4 years. Few homes in Kern County publish prices yet, so ask each one for its monthly rate and what it includes.
- All care homes in Kern County 148
- Memory care in Kern County 70
- Guide: board and care vs. assisted living
Common questions about small board and care homes in Kern County
- What is a board and care home?
- A board and care home is a small residential care facility for the elderly, licensed for six or fewer residents and usually set in a house. It provides a room, meals, help with daily activities, and supervision, under the same state license as larger assisted living communities.
- How many board and care homes are in Kern County?
- Kern County has 126 small board and care homes, out of 148 licensed homes. 61 of them are also licensed to care for residents with dementia.
- How much do small board and care homes cost in Kern County?
- Prices vary by home, room, and level of care, and few small board and care homes in Kern County publish them. Ask each home for its monthly rate and what it includes.