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Because We Care Assisted Living
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 6 residents
- Phone
- (661) 410-1010
- Address
- 4401 Buena Vista Road
- Licensed since
Kern County context
150*CCLD
Total facilities
7.1*CCLD
Avg citations
9.6*CCLD
Avg visits
3.4*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
2 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.
2025
- 87555(b)(8)Type A
Food quality controls and rejected damaged goods
Based on observation, multiple expired canned food was observed in the walk in pantry, poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2024
- 87465(c)(2)Type A
Give PRN medication by physician order
Based on interviews conducted, records review, and observation, staff did not administer R1 and R2’s medications as directed by physician, which poses an immediate health and safety risk for the person in care.
Inspection record
5 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2025-08-19.
3 routine inspections.
- Inspection1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
2 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed assisted living facilities in Bakersfield
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Because We Care Assisted Living licensed in California?
Yes, Because We Care Assisted Living is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2022.
How many citations does Because We Care Assisted Living have?
Because We Care Assisted Living has 2 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) citations. It has received 5 visits (3 inspections, 2 other visits).
When was Because We Care Assisted Living last inspected?
Because We Care Assisted Living was last inspected on August 19, 2025 (about 11 months ago). California inspects licensed assisted living facilities (RCFEs) on a periodic basis or following a complaint.
What type of assisted living facility is Because We Care Assisted Living?
Because We Care Assisted Living 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 Because We Care Assisted Living compare to other assisted living facilities in Kern County?
Because We Care Assisted Living has 2 citations, which is below the county average of 7.1 citations per facility. There are 150 assisted living facilities in Kern County.
Does Because We Care Assisted Living have any serious violations?
Because We Care Assisted Living 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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