Garnsey Garden
State licensed364 Garnsey Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93309
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State licensedAssisted Living
Real Care
Bakersfield, CaliforniaState inspected Aug 12, 2026, 16 citations since 2025
About Real Care
Real Care provides compassionate assisted living services to seniors in Bakersfield, California who need daily support with personal care and activities. Our team focuses on maintaining independence while offering the help your loved one requires to live safely and comfortably.
Community at a glance
Capacity
300 residents
State license
#157209417, Licensed
Location
Bakersfield, CA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted Living
Contact & location
818 Real Rd, Bakersfield, California 93309
California inspection record
From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects Real Care. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports
State inspectors last visited Real Care on August 12, 2026.
Since April 2025, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 1 routine inspection, 18 complaint visits and 9 other visits.
Inspectors issued 9 Type A citations and 7 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 11 complaints, and found 10 allegations substantiated.
Last visit
Aug 12, 2026
Routine inspections
1
Type A citations
9
Type B citations
7
Visits and citations
| Kind of visit | Visits | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine inspections | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 18 | 1 | 4 |
| Other visits | 9 | 8 | 3 |
Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on May 28, 2026.
Complaints
- August 4, 20261 allegation substantiated, 3 unsubstantiated, 1 citation
- July 23, 20261 allegation substantiated, 1 citation
- June 26, 20261 allegation substantiated, 3 unsubstantiated
- June 2, 20261 allegation substantiated, 2 unsubstantiated
- May 8, 20261 allegation substantiated, 1 unfounded, 1 citation
- May 8, 20261 allegation substantiated, 2 unsubstantiated, 1 citation
- November 7, 20252 unsubstantiated
- October 27, 20251 allegation substantiated, 2 unsubstantiated
- September 25, 20253 allegations substantiated, 2 unsubstantiated, 1 citation
- September 11, 20251 unsubstantiated
- August 12, 20253 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
- 157209417
- License type
- Residential Care Elderly
- Status
- Licensed
- Licensed capacity
- 300 residents
- Licensed since
- May 9, 2025
- Licensee
- Ljn Capital LLC Dba Real Care
- Administrator
- Robinson, Crystianna M
Location
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818 Real RdBakersfield, CA 93309
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Assisted Living: frequently asked questions
Has Real Care had any violations?+
California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued Real Care 9 Type A citations and 7 Type B citations since April 2025. Type A means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights; Type B means a potential risk if not corrected.
When was Real Care last inspected?+
State inspectors last visited on August 12, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.
Have there been complaints about Real Care?+
The state investigated 11 complaints since April 2025. Of the allegations, 10 were substantiated, 0 inconclusive, 20 unsubstantiated and 1 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.