Bella Vita At Stonington
State licensed11711 Stonington Street, Bakersfield, CA 93312
Assisted Living
Assisted livingResidential care for the elderly (RCFE)24-hour personal care
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State licensedAssisted Living
Village Gardens
Bakersfield, CaliforniaState inspected Oct 1, 2026, 10 citations since 2021
About Village Gardens
Village Gardens brings personalized assisted living to Bakersfield, California, where seniors receive daily support while maintaining independence. Our compassionate team helps with activities of daily living, medication management, and social engagement, creating a community where residents thrive.
Community at a glance
Capacity
6 residents
State license
#157206916, Licensed
Location
Bakersfield, CA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted Living
Contact & location
11910 Crockett Court, Bakersfield, California 93312
California inspection record
From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects Village Gardens. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports
State inspectors last visited Village Gardens on October 1, 2026.
Since September 2021, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 6 routine inspections, 11 complaint visits and 9 other visits.
Inspectors issued 5 Type A citations and 5 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 5 complaints, and found 5 allegations substantiated.
Last visit
Oct 1, 2026
Routine inspections
6
Type A citations
5
Type B citations
5
Visits and citations
| Kind of visit | Visits | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine inspections | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 11 | 1 | 4 |
| Other visits | 9 | 4 | 1 |
Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on Oct 1, 2026, Oct 28, 2025, Sep 25, 2024, Sep 15, 2023, Dec 21, 2022, Sep 22, 2021.
Complaints
- April 9, 20262 allegations substantiated, 2 unsubstantiated, 2 citations
- February 7, 20261 allegation substantiated, 1 unsubstantiated, 1 citation
- February 7, 20261 unsubstantiated, 1 unfounded
- January 29, 20242 allegations substantiated, 3 unsubstantiated, 1 unfounded, 2 citations
- January 29, 20242 unsubstantiated, 2 unfounded
- 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
- 157206916
- License type
- Residential Care Elderly
- Status
- Licensed
- Licensed capacity
- 6 residents
- Licensed since
- September 30, 2015
- Licensee
- Senior Lifestyle Homes, LLC
- Administrator
- Dianna L Ellis
Location
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11910 Crockett CourtBakersfield, CA 93312
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Assisted Living: frequently asked questions
Has Village Gardens had any violations?+
California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued Village Gardens 5 Type A citations and 5 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 Village Gardens last inspected?+
State inspectors last visited on October 1, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.
Have there been complaints about Village Gardens?+
The state investigated 5 complaints since September 2021. Of the allegations, 5 were substantiated, 0 inconclusive, 9 unsubstantiated and 4 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.