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The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Bakersfield, CA for 2024

Nicknamed Nashville West, Bakersfield is known for agriculture, oil and country music. Although seniors represent just 10% of the city’s 384,145 residents, Bakersfield is an excellent location for seniors who need nursing home care. According to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey, the average cost of skilled nursing in Bakersfield is $8,060 per month, which is slightly higher than the U.S. average but well below the rest of the Golden State, and the overall cost of living is just 2.6% higher than the national average.

Nursing homes in Bakersfield typically serve individuals who have complex medical needs or have recently left the hospital. Due to the high cost and intensive level of 24-hour care, some adults may be more comfortable receiving assistance from a home health agency or transitioning to an assisted living facility instead. Both options can provide considerable savings while meeting senior’s needs and better accommodating their preferences.

This guide includes information about Bakersfield nursing homes and average long-term care prices to help you learn more about your options. We’ve also included a directory of local agencies that can help with advance planning and transitions.

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Nursing Home Costs in Bakersfield, California

Seniors in Bakersfield pay $8,060 per month for a semiprivate room in a nursing home. Private rooms cost an average of $8,517 per month.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

While nursing home prices in Bakersfield are about $300 higher than the U.S. average of $7,756, they’re also $1,187 lower than the rest of the state. In California, the median cost of nursing home care is $9,247 per month. Looking at the region, Bakersfield is about average. Seniors in Los Angeles pay the same amount. In Hanford, prices rise by $1,065 to $9,125, and in San Luis Obispo, the price difference increases to $1,978 per month or $23,736 per year. Meanwhile, seniors in Visalia pay just $6,844 per month, a savings of $1,216.

Bakersfield

$8,060

California

$9,247

The United States

$7,756

Los Angeles

$8,060

Visalia

$6,844

Hanford

$9,125

San Luis Obispo

$10,038

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Due to the high cost of nursing home care, which averages around $8,517 for a private room and $8,060 for a semiprivate room, seniors may be interested in exploring alternatives. Home health care is one option. At $5,125, it saves seniors almost $3,000 per month. Homemaker services that assist with chores cost slightly less at $5,077. Assisted living facilities provide a maintenance-free lifestyle for $3,613 per month, and daytime health programs provide similar services on a limited basis for $1,652, about one-fifth the cost of nursing home care.

Home care

$5,077

Home health care

$5,125

Adult day health care

$1,652

Assisted living

$3,613

Nursing home (semiprivate room)

$8,060

Nursing home (private room)

$8,517

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Bakersfield, California

Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.

If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.

Free Resources for Seniors in Bakersfield, California

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Kern County Aging and Adult Services(661) 868-3140As the Area Agency on Aging for Bakersfield and surrounding communities, Kern County Aging and Adult Services offers Medicare insurance counseling, accessible transportation, informational services and referrals for community-based supports that are funded by Medicaid and related programs. It offers nutritional services and caregiver supports, and its Adult Protective Services division intervenes in cases of elder abuse or neglect.
Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance(661) 325-5943Since 1968, this legal aid society has served seniors and low-income adults in Bakersfield and surrounding parts of Kern County. It offers free legal information and assistance to qualifying residents who need help with civil matters, such as housing, health care, Medicare, Medi-Cal and family law. It also connects residents to government resources and self-help guides.
Bakersfield Senior Center(661) 325-1113The Bakersfield Senior Center provides multifaceted activities to improve residents’ health and well-being. The center offers congregate meals, holiday luncheons, monthly birthday parties and other special events. Ongoing recreational activities include bingo, sewing classes, Bible study, tai chi and cardio. The center is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Consolidated Transportation Services Agency(661) 392-2035CTSA provides low-cost door-to-door rides to disabled adults and seniors aged 60 and older. Shared rides cost $2 for a one-way trip and are intended for essential errands, such as traveling to medical appointments, senior centers or grocery stores. An application is required. Individuals under 60 must provide medical information from their primary physician regarding their disability.
Kern County Long-Term Care Ombudsman(661) 323-7884This long-term care ombudsman program supports residents before and during their admission to nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. It provides informational services, resolves complaints and has advocates visit local facilities to ensure that residents are receiving proper care. Free, confidential services are available to seniors and their families. These volunteers are independent and are not affiliated with the long-term care industry.

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