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State licensedAssisted Living
Because We Care Assisted Living
Bakersfield, CaliforniaState inspected Jul 15, 2026, 3 citations since 2022
About Because We Care Assisted Living
Because We Care Assisted Living brings personalized support to Bakersfield, California seniors who need help with daily activities but want to maintain independence. Our assisted living community focuses on compassionate care that respects individual preferences and promotes dignity.
Community at a glance
Capacity
6 residents
State license
#157209221, Licensed
Location
Bakersfield, CA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted Living
Contact & location
4401 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, California 93311
California inspection record
From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects Because We Care Assisted Living. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports
State inspectors last visited Because We Care Assisted Living on July 15, 2026.
Since June 2022, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 4 routine inspections and 2 other visits.
Inspectors issued 3 Type A citations. A Type A citation means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights.
Across 7,137 licensed communities in California, the average in the state's record is 5.9 citations and 27% have none.
No complaints were investigated in that time.
Last visit
Jul 15, 2026
Routine inspections
4
Type A citations
3
Type B citations
0
Visits and citations
| Kind of visit | Visits | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine inspections | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other visits | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on Jul 15, 2026, Aug 19, 2025, Aug 23, 2024, Aug 23, 2023.
Complaints
- Date not reportedOutcome not reported
- substantiated:
- the state found it more likely than not that it happened.
- inconclusive:
- the state could not prove or disprove it.
- unsubstantiated:
- it may have happened, but there was not enough evidence.
- unfounded:
- the state found it false or not possible.
License
- License number
- 157209221
- License type
- Residential Care Elderly
- Status
- Licensed
- Licensed capacity
- 6 residents
- Licensed since
- September 9, 2022
- Licensee
- Hoffmann Hospice of the Valley, Inc.
- Administrator
- Dobson, Laura
Location
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4401 Buena Vista RoadBakersfield, CA 93311
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Assisted Living: frequently asked questions
Has Because We Care Assisted Living had any violations?+
California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued Because We Care Assisted Living 3 Type A citations and 0 Type B citations since June 2022. Type A means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights; Type B means a potential risk if not corrected.
When was Because We Care Assisted Living last inspected?+
State inspectors last visited on July 15, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.
Have there been complaints about Because We Care Assisted Living?+
The state has no complaint investigations on record for Because We Care Assisted Living since June 2022.
How much does assisted living cost?+
The national median is around $6,200 per month, though it ranges from roughly $4,500 to $11,800 depending on location, apartment size, and level of care.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?+
Medicare does not cover the room-and-board cost of assisted living. Medicaid may help in many states through waivers, and VA benefits can offset costs for eligible veterans.
What's the difference from a nursing home?+
Assisted living is for people who need help with daily tasks but are largely independent. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24-hour medical and rehabilitative care.