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Mercie's Home #3
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 4 residents
- Phone
- (661) 861-9211
- Address
- 5808 Carissa Avenue
- Licensed since
Kern County context
150*CCLD
Total facilities
7.1*CCLD
Avg citations
9.7*CCLD
Avg visits
3.4*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
8 citations on record
Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.
What does Type A vs Type B mean?
Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.
Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.
2026
- 87303(a)Type B
Maintain facility in clean, safe, sanitary condition
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that LPA observed the exterior of the house paint peeling off, the gate on the west side of the residence is broken, patch up work is needed in the dining room and hallway entrance, bathroom ceiling is not completely painted, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87202(a)Type A
Maintain fire clearance before retaining specified persons
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the kitchen door that leads to the laundry room has another door that leads to the patio. The laundry room door that leads to the patio was observed to have a latch at the top to secure the door closed. Administrator Adam Tauchen stated that staff advised that although the door is locked, it is able to be opened with a push, so the latch was put in place, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2024
- 87458(b)(1)Type B
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 4 persons which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87506(b)(15)Type B
Maintain admission agreement and appraisal
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 out of 4 total count persons which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2023
- 87465(h)(6)Type B
Record centrally stored prescriptions and refill data
(6) The licensee shall be responsible for assuring that a record of centrally stored prescription medications for each resident is maintained for at least one year and includes:This requirement was not met evident by: Based on LPA record review, 3 of 3 residents did not have a completed log between 8/2022 and 3/2023, which poses a potential health and safety risk to person's in care.
2022
- 87303(e)(2)Type B
Provide resident hot water for personal care
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. First hall bathroom hot water tested at 100.4 degrees F and the second hall bathroom hot water tested at 102.5 degrees F, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87555(b)(26)Type B
Onsite food stock levels for nonperishables and perishables
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Supply of nonperishable foods of minimum of one week was not maintained in the facility, which poses a potential health or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87355(e)(2)Type A
Obtain required California clearance or exemption
Based on observation, interview, records review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff on duty, S1, was found to be fingerprint cleared, but not associated to the facility and has been working since 5/12/21, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
5 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-03-10.
5 routine inspections.
- Inspection1 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type A · 2 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
8 citations across the record on file
Nearby
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Mercie's Home #3 licensed in California?
Yes, Mercie's Home #3 is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2005.
How many citations does Mercie's Home #3 have?
Mercie's Home #3 has 8 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) and 6 Type B citations. It has received 5 visits (5 inspections).
When was Mercie's Home #3 last inspected?
Mercie's Home #3 was last inspected on March 10, 2026 (about 3 months ago). California inspects licensed assisted living facilities (RCFEs) on a periodic basis or following a complaint.
What type of assisted living facility is Mercie's Home #3?
Mercie's Home #3 is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), which is a licensed assisted living facility serving older adults with a licensed capacity of 4 residents. It is located in Bakersfield, Kern County, California.
How does Mercie's Home #3 compare to other assisted living facilities in Kern County?
Mercie's Home #3 has 8 citations. The county average is 7.1 citations per facility. There are 150 assisted living facilities in Kern County.
Does Mercie's Home #3 have any serious violations?
Mercie's Home #3 has 2 Type A citations on record. Type A citations indicate conditions that pose an immediate health or safety risk to residents. Review the inspection timeline above for details on each citation.
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