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Balance Residential Care Corporation
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 6 residents
- Phone
- (661) 665-0535
- Address
- 9802 Vertrice Ave.
- Licensed since
Kern County context
149*CCLD
Total facilities
7.0*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
3 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.
- 87309(a)Type A
Ensure hazardous items are locked and not unattended
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when LPA observed at 09:15AM, cleaning chemicals stored in garage cabinet with thin chain with a small padlock was observed not locked and latched. Tools and a toolbox were observed stored on garage shelf unlock. At 09:27AM, a tree pruner and shovel were observed against wall on the side of the facility accessible to residents in care this poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care
- 87465(c)(2)Type A
Give PRN medication by physician order
Based on interviews, records review, and observation, staff did not administered R1’s medication Hydralazine as directed by physician, which poses an immediate health and safety risk for the person in care
- 87468.1(a)(2)Type A
Safe, healthful, comfortable accommodations
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when a camera with audio was installed in bedroom 2 and in the family room which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
5 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-08-15.
5 routine inspections.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection3 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
3 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed assisted living facilities in Bakersfield
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Balance Residential Care Corporation licensed in California?
Yes, Balance Residential Care Corporation is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2011.
How many citations does Balance Residential Care Corporation have?
Balance Residential Care Corporation has 3 citations on record: 3 Type A (more serious) citations. It has received 5 visits (5 inspections).
When was Balance Residential Care Corporation last inspected?
Balance Residential Care Corporation was last inspected on August 15, 2025 (about 10 months ago). California inspects licensed assisted living facilities (RCFEs) on a periodic basis or following a complaint.
What type of assisted living facility is Balance Residential Care Corporation?
Balance Residential Care Corporation is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), which is a licensed assisted living facility serving older adults with a licensed capacity of 6 residents. It is located in Bakersfield, Kern County, California.
How does Balance Residential Care Corporation compare to other assisted living facilities in Kern County?
Balance Residential Care Corporation has 3 citations, which is below the county average of 7.0 citations per facility. There are 149 assisted living facilities in Kern County.
Does Balance Residential Care Corporation have any serious violations?
Balance Residential Care Corporation has 3 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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