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Memory care in Kern County

70 homes in Kern County are licensed to care for residents with dementia, 47% of the 148 licensed homes in the area. California requires homes that accept residents with dementia to meet extra state rules, and homes that advertise special dementia care must meet more. Ask each home how it supports residents as their needs change.

70 memory care homes in Kern County

Small board & care home

Ramdas Home Care LLC

Bakersfield, Kern County

  • 6 residents
  • Dementia care
  • Hospice waiver
Small board & care home

S & R Care Homes

Bakersfield, Kern County

  • 6 residents
  • Dementia care
  • Hospice waiver
Small board & care home

Sage Care 2

Bakersfield, Kern County

  • 6 residents
  • Dementia care
  • Hospice waiver
Small board & care home

Sage Care Homes

Bakersfield, Kern County

  • 6 residents
  • Dementia care
  • Hospice waiver
Small board & care home

Shanti Homes 1

Bakersfield, Kern County

  • 6 residents
  • Dementia care
  • Hospice waiver
Mid-size community

Shanti Homes 1

Bakersfield, Kern County

  • 12 residents
  • Dementia care
  • Hospice waiver
Small board & care home

Shanti Homes 1

Bakersfield, Kern County

  • 6 residents
  • Dementia care
  • Hospice waiver
Small board & care home

St. Joseph's Home LLC

Bakersfield, Kern County

  • 6 residents
  • Dementia care
  • Hospice waiver
Mid-size community

The Trinity

Bakersfield, Kern County

  • 10 residents
  • Dementia care
  • Hospice waiver
Small board & care home

Tlc Home Care 1

Bakersfield, Kern County

  • 6 residents
  • Dementia care
  • Hospice waiver
Small board & care home

Vista Care LLC

Bakersfield, Kern County

  • 6 residents
  • Dementia care
  • Hospice waiver
Mid-size community

Westchester Gardens

Bakersfield, Kern County

  • 36 residents
  • Dementia care
  • Hospice waiver
Small board & care home

Windcreek Senior Care

Bakersfield, Kern County

  • 6 residents
  • Dementia care
  • Hospice waiver

About memory care homes in Kern County

Memory care homes
70
Licensed beds
1,206
Share of all homes
47%
Report openings
0

Most are small board and care homes: 61 (87%) are licensed for six or fewer residents, usually in a house in a residential neighborhood. 66 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 70 homes here. 54 (77%) show no Type A or Type B citations, and 13 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 2 years. Few homes in Kern County publish prices yet, so ask each one for its monthly rate and what it includes.

Common questions about memory care homes in Kern County

How many memory care homes are in Kern County?
70 homes in Kern County are licensed to care for residents with dementia, out of 148 licensed residential care facilities for the elderly. 61 are small homes with six or fewer residents.
What should I ask a memory care home?
Ask how staff are trained in dementia care, how many staff are awake at night, how the home keeps residents safe from wandering, what daily activities it offers, and when a resident would need to move to a higher level of care.
How much do memory care homes cost in Kern County?
Prices vary by home, room, and level of care, and few memory care homes in Kern County publish them. Ask each home for its monthly rate and what it includes.