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State licensedAssisted Living
The Pointe At Summit Hills
Bakersfield, CaliforniaState inspected Feb 9, 2026, 38 citations since 2021
About The Pointe At Summit Hills
The Pointe At Summit Hills brings personalized assisted living to Bakersfield, California with a focus on independence and dignity. Our compassionate team supports residents with daily activities while encouraging meaningful connections and purposeful living in a warm, homelike environment.
Community at a glance
Capacity
170 residents
State license
#157206770, Licensed
Location
Bakersfield, CA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted Living
Contact & location
4501 Upland Point Drive, Bakersfield, California 93306
California inspection record
From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects The Pointe At Summit Hills. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports
State inspectors last visited The Pointe At Summit Hills on February 9, 2026.
Since September 2021, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 4 routine inspections, 41 complaint visits and 10 other visits.
Inspectors issued 21 Type A citations and 17 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 31 complaints, and found 30 allegations substantiated.
Last visit
Feb 9, 2026
Routine inspections
4
Type A citations
21
Type B citations
17
Visits and citations
| Kind of visit | Visits | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine inspections | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 41 | 14 | 10 |
| Other visits | 10 | 7 | 7 |
Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on Mar 11, 2025, Apr 24, 2024, Apr 12, 2023, Apr 13, 2022.
Complaints
- November 8, 20251 allegation substantiated, 1 citation
- June 24, 20251 allegation substantiated, 2 unsubstantiated, 1 citation
- June 19, 20252 unsubstantiated
- May 12, 20251 unsubstantiated
- September 14, 20241 unfounded
- August 10, 20241 unfounded
- February 22, 20241 allegation substantiated, 1 unfounded, 1 citation
- January 25, 20242 unsubstantiated
- January 25, 20242 unsubstantiated
- January 13, 20242 allegations substantiated, 2 citations
- September 26, 20235 allegations substantiated, 5 unsubstantiated, 1 citation
- September 8, 20238 allegations substantiated, 3 unsubstantiated, 1 unfounded, 8 citations
Showing the 12 most recent of 31.
- 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
- 157206770
- License type
- Residential Care Elderly
- Status
- Closed, Change of Ownership
- Licensed capacity
- 170 residents
- Licensed since
- April 8, 2016
- Licensee
- Summit Hills 85 LLC; the Pointe at Bakersfield LLC
- Administrator
- Perla Pena
Location
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4501 Upland Point DriveBakersfield, CA 93306
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Assisted Living: frequently asked questions
Has The Pointe At Summit Hills had any violations?+
California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued The Pointe At Summit Hills 21 Type A citations and 17 Type B citations since September 2021. Type A means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights; Type B means a potential risk if not corrected.
When was The Pointe At Summit Hills last inspected?+
State inspectors last visited on February 9, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.
Have there been complaints about The Pointe At Summit Hills?+
The state investigated 31 complaints since September 2021. Of the allegations, 30 were substantiated, 0 inconclusive, 34 unsubstantiated and 25 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.