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Senior Care in Bakersfield, California

Every licensed senior community in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.

17
Communities evaluated
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Cities covered
0
5-star rated
1.8
Avg CMS rating

Cost of senior care in Bakersfield

Local Bakersfield-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Bakersfield prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.

Assisted Living
$6,700/mo median
typical range $5,360–$8,380
Memory Care
$6,240/mo median
typical range $4,990–$7,800
Skilled Nursing
$12,250/mo median
typical range $10,130–$15,210
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$6,700/mo median
typical range $2,870–$6,860
Residential Care Home
$6,030/mo median
typical range $4,820–$7,540

2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Bakersfield using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology

The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you

Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.

  • Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Bakersfield.
  • The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
  • Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.

All 17 communities in Bakersfield, ranked

Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.

Rosewood Health Facility in Bakersfield
1

Bakersfield, CA · 79 beds

4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability

A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Bakersfield.

Est. $10,130$15,210/mo
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Shafter Nursing Care in Shafter
2

Shafter, CA · 99 beds

4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingFills quickly

A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Shafter.

Est. $10,130$15,210/mo
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Kern Valley Healthcare District Dp SNF in Lake Isabella
5

Lake Isabella, CA · 74 beds

2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability

A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Lake Isabella.

Est. $10,130$15,210/mo
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Adventist Health Delano in Delano
6

Delano, CA · 51 beds

2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingFills quickly

A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Delano.

Est. $10,130$15,210/mo
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Valley View Care Center in Delano
7

Delano, CA · 53 beds

2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingFills quickly

A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Delano.

Est. $10,130$15,210/mo
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Bakersfield Post Acute in Bakersfield
8

Bakersfield, CA · 99 beds

1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingFills quickly

A low federal rating — review the details closely.

Est. $10,130$15,210/mo
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The Orchards Post-Acute in Bakersfield
9

Bakersfield, CA · 150 beds

1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingFills quickly

A low federal rating — review the details closely.

Est. $10,130$15,210/mo
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Height Street Skilled Care in Bakersfield
10

Bakersfield, CA · 99 beds

1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingFills quickly

A low federal rating — review the details closely.

Est. $10,130$15,210/mo
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Valley Healthcare Center in Bakersfield
11

Bakersfield, CA · 87 beds

1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingFills quickly

A low federal rating — review the details closely.

Est. $10,130$15,210/mo
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The Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield in Bakersfield
12

Bakersfield, CA · 160 beds

1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability

A low federal rating — review the details closely.

Est. $10,130$15,210/mo
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Delano District Skilled Nursing Facility in Delano
13

Delano, CA · 141 beds

1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingFills quickly

A low federal rating — review the details closely.

Est. $10,130$15,210/mo
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Kern River Transitional Care in Bakersfield
14

Bakersfield, CA · 140 beds

1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingVery limited availability

A low federal rating — review the details closely.

Est. $10,130$15,210/mo
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Bayshire Riverwalk Post-Acute in Bakersfield
15

Bakersfield, CA · 120 beds

1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Fills quickly

A low federal rating — review the details closely.

Est. $10,130$15,210/mo
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Arvin Post Acute in Arvin
16

Arvin, CA · 81 beds

1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingFills quickly

A low federal rating — review the details closely.

Est. $10,130$15,210/mo
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Parkview Julian Healthcare Center in Bakersfield
17

Bakersfield, CA · 99 beds

1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability

A low federal rating — review the details closely.

Est. $10,130$15,210/mo
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Frequently asked questions

How much does senior living cost in Bakersfield, CA?

In the Bakersfield, CA area, assisted living typically runs $5,360–$8,380/month (median $6,700), memory care $4,990–$7,800/month (median $6,240), and skilled nursing $10,130–$15,210/month (median $12,250) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.

How are the 17 communities on this page rated?

Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.

Is Haven really free for families?

Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.

What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?

Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.