Bayshire Riverwalk Senior Living
Bakersfield, CA
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$5,150/mo
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Assisted living in Kern County, CA
152 licensed assisted living, memory care, and independent living communities across 9 cities in Kern County, with all-in monthly costs on every listing. That includes 129 small board-and-care homes and 36 homes approved for Medi-Cal's Assisted Living Waiver.
Cost of care
What senior living costs in Kern County
All-in monthly cost (base rent plus a typical care add-on) across every licensed community in the county.
152communities
$4,703average all-in / mo
$4,700median all-in / mo
$4,200–$5,200range / mo
Level of care
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At about $4,703/mo all-in, Kern County runs 27% below the California average of $6,401, and 17% below the national benchmark of about $5,700/mo (Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care).
Most prices are Chapter estimates based on area averages, marked on each listing, until the community verifies its own rate. See the California cost report for statewide figures.
By city
Senior living costs by city in Kern County
Every city in the county with a licensed community, by number of communities.
Small homes
Board and care homes in Kern County
129 licensed homes with six or fewer residents, averaging about $4,705/mo all-in. Board and care homes offer the same licensed help with daily living as larger assisted living, in a regular house with more one-on-one attention.
Paying with Medi-Cal? 36 communities in Kern County are approved for the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW), which pays for care (not room and board). See ALW homes in Kern County · How Medi-Cal & Medicare work
Communities in Kern County
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Real Care Llc
Bakersfield, CA
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Est. all-in from
$4,200/mo
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Rosewood Retirement Community
Bakersfield, CA
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Est. all-in from
$4,900/mo
estimated — not yet verified
Pointe At Summit Hills, The
Bakersfield, CA
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Est. all-in from
$5,150/mo
estimated — not yet verified
Ivy Park At Seven Oaks
Bakersfield, CA
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Est. all-in from
$4,450/mo
estimated — not yet verified
High Desert Haven
Ridgecrest, CA
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Est. all-in from
$4,200/mo
estimated — not yet verified
Magnolia Place
Bakersfield, CA
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Est. all-in from
$4,200/mo
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Hallmark Of Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA
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Est. all-in from
$4,700/mo
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Jasmin Terrace At Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA
New listing · no reviews yet
Est. all-in from
$4,700/mo
estimated — not yet verified
Carrington Of Shafter
Shafter, CA
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Est. all-in from
$4,550/mo
estimated — not yet verified
High Desert Haven
Ridgecrest, CA
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Est. all-in from
$4,450/mo
estimated — not yet verified
Ivy Park At San Lauren
Bakersfield, CA
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Est. all-in from
$4,450/mo
estimated — not yet verified
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Senior living in Kern County — FAQ
How much does assisted living cost in Kern County?
Across 152 licensed communities in Kern County, the average all-in cost is about $4,703 per month (median $4,700). All-in means base rent plus a typical care add-on; one-time move-in fees are extra. Most prices on Chapter are estimates until each community verifies its own rate.
How many board and care homes are in Kern County?
129 of the county's 152 licensed communities are small board-and-care homes with six or fewer residents, averaging about $4,705 per month. They're licensed as residential care facilities for the elderly (RCFEs), just like larger assisted living communities, but operate in ordinary houses with a few caregivers.
Does Medi-Cal pay for assisted living in Kern County?
Medi-Cal's Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) is available in Kern County, and 36 communities here are on the state's participating list. ALW pays for care services, not room and board, and there is a statewide waitlist.
Does Chapter charge families or sell my information?
No. Chapter is free for families and never sells or shares your contact information. When you book a tour, your details go only to that one community.
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