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State licensedAssisted Living
Summer Springs Board & Care
Bakersfield, CaliforniaState inspected Mar 20, 2026, 36 citations since 2022
About Summer Springs Board & Care
Summer Springs Board & Care provides compassionate assisted living support in Bakersfield, California, where residents receive personalized help with daily activities in a home-like environment. Our caring staff focuses on maintaining independence while ensuring safety and comfort for each person in our care.
Community at a glance
Capacity
6 residents
State license
#157204221, Licensed
Location
Bakersfield, CA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted Living
Contact & location
6112 Summer Springs Drive, Bakersfield, California 93313
California inspection record
From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects Summer Springs Board & Care. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports
State inspectors last visited Summer Springs Board & Care on March 20, 2026.
Since April 2022, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 5 routine inspections, 2 complaint visits and 4 other visits.
Inspectors issued 10 Type A citations and 26 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 2 complaints, and found 1 allegation substantiated.
Last visit
Mar 20, 2026
Routine inspections
5
Type A citations
10
Type B citations
26
Visits and citations
| Kind of visit | Visits | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine inspections | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Other visits | 4 | 10 | 25 |
Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on Mar 20, 2026, Apr 15, 2025, Apr 16, 2024, Apr 27, 2023, Apr 26, 2022.
Complaints
- November 22, 20244 unsubstantiated
- May 12, 20221 allegation substantiated, 1 citation
- 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
- 157204221
- License type
- Residential Care Elderly
- Status
- Licensed
- Licensed capacity
- 6 residents
- Licensed since
- April 19, 2009
- Licensee
- Summer Springs Board & Care, LLC
- Administrator
- Socorro Telmo
Location
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6112 Summer Springs DriveBakersfield, CA 93313
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Assisted Living: frequently asked questions
Has Summer Springs Board & Care had any violations?+
California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued Summer Springs Board & Care 10 Type A citations and 26 Type B citations since April 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 Summer Springs Board & Care last inspected?+
State inspectors last visited on March 20, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.
Have there been complaints about Summer Springs Board & Care?+
The state investigated 2 complaints since April 2022. Of the allegations, 1 were substantiated, 0 inconclusive, 4 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.