Divine Mercy Guest Home II
State licensed809 Hewlett Street, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Assisted Living
Assisted livingResidential care for the elderly (RCFE)24-hour personal care
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State licensedAssisted Living
Mercie's Home #5
Bakersfield, CaliforniaState inspected Sep 18, 2026, 3 citations since 2022
About Mercie's Home #5
Mercie's Home #5 brings personalized assisted living to Bakersfield, California with a focus on maintaining independence while providing the support seniors need daily. Our team understands the importance of dignity and choice in every care decision.
Community at a glance
Capacity
6 residents
State license
#157201087, Licensed
Location
Bakersfield, CA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted Living
Contact & location
812 Sesnon Street, Bakersfield, California 93309
California inspection record
From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects Mercie's Home #5. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports
State inspectors last visited Mercie's Home #5 on September 18, 2026.
Since July 2022, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 4 routine inspections, 1 complaint visit and 2 other visits.
Inspectors issued 1 Type A citation and 2 Type B 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.
The state investigated 1 complaint, and substantiated none of the allegations.
Last visit
Sep 18, 2026
Routine inspections
4
Type A citations
1
Type B citations
2
Visits and citations
| Kind of visit | Visits | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine inspections | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other visits | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on Sep 18, 2026, Sep 23, 2025, Sep 14, 2024, Sep 15, 2022.
Complaints
- October 10, 20221 unsubstantiated
- 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
- 157201087
- License type
- Residential Care Elderly
- Status
- Licensed
- Licensed capacity
- 6 residents
- Licensed since
- September 15, 2000
- Licensee
- Penarejo, Mercedes
- Administrator
- Tauchen, Adam
Location
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812 Sesnon StreetBakersfield, CA 93309
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Assisted Living: frequently asked questions
Has Mercie's Home #5 had any violations?+
California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued Mercie's Home #5 1 Type A citation and 2 Type B citations since July 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 Mercie's Home #5 last inspected?+
State inspectors last visited on September 18, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.
Have there been complaints about Mercie's Home #5?+
The state investigated 1 complaint since July 2022. Of the allegations, 0 were substantiated, 0 inconclusive, 1 unsubstantiated and 0 unfounded.
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.