Bakersfield, California
Balance Residential Care Corporation
Assisted Living · Residential Care
9802 Vertrice Avenue., Bakersfield, CA 93311
BALANCE at Vertrice is a residential care home in Bakersfield, California offering around-the-clock assistance with daily living for elderly residents.
- Licensed capacity
- 6 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- September 2011
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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No recent serious complaint findings
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 0
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 0
AI summary
Balance Residential Care Corporation has 3 Type A findings — the state's most severe citation class, covering resident safety and care — over nearly 15 years of operation, with none in the past three years of inspections.
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- Track record — Across almost 15 years of licensure, this small 6-bed home has accumulated 3 Type A citations and no Type B (administrative) citations, with no complaint investigations on file at all.
- Recent 3 years — The last three annual inspections (2023, 2024, 2025) turned up zero citations of any kind, indicating the concerns behind the lifetime Type A count are not reflected in the current operating pattern.
- Operating tenure — Nearly 15 years of continuous licensure gives substantial signal to weigh alongside the record, and the trend over that period has been toward a cleaner inspection history rather than away from it.
- Severity — With zero substantiated, unsubstantiated, or unfounded allegations on record, there is no indication that complaint-driven concerns have ever been part of this home's history.
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #157202507
- License status
- Licensed
Full history on file
These totals cover the available license history, including older findings. Citation totals include inspections, complaint visits, and other visits.
- Inspection visits
- 5
- Complaint investigation visits
- 0
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 3
- Type B citations · administrative
- 0
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
Available reports · 5
Facility evaluation
Aug 15, 2025
Facility evaluation
Aug 6, 2024
Facility evaluation
Sep 1, 2023
Facility evaluation
Sep 8, 2022
Facility evaluation
Sep 23, 2021
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Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$3,600 / mo
- Shared Rooms
- $3,600 / mo
- Private Rooms
- $4,600 / mo
Care & support
Daily Care Services
8 services
- Medication management
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Non-ambulatory care
- Wheelchair accessible
- Incontinence care
Specialized Care
1 service
- Dementia care
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
7 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Private bathroom
- Activity room
- Wi-Fi / Internet
Outdoor Spaces
3 features- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
- Outdoor common space
Dining Options
2 features- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Accommodates special diets
Transportation
1 feature- Scheduled transportation
Community Services
1 feature- Move-in coordination
Reviews
Online reputation
4.5Average RatingAveraged from 3 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Families consistently describe Balance Residential Care as a warm, attentive, home-like community with strong staff continuity, though details on pricing and higher-level-care costs should be confirmed on a tour.
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- Staff & care — Reviewers repeatedly praise consistent, attentive caregivers who treat residents with warmth, keep them clean and safe, and even help with hospital pickups and supplies.
- Communication — Families mention being able to speak openly with both owners and caregivers, receiving good updates on their loved one's care.
- Atmosphere & grounds — The home is frequently described as bright, clean, and well-lit, giving it a genuine home-like feel rather than an institutional one.
- Activities — Reviewers note planned activities and thoughtful touches like curating appropriate television programming for residents.
- Daily life & dignity — One family felt this was the only facility their mother truly called home, citing the staff's ability to bring her happiness and laughter in her final years.
- Dining — Food is described as typical American cuisine and only okay by one reviewer, so families should sample a meal and ask about menu variety.
- Financial transparency — None of the reviews discuss pricing, fee structures, or how costs change as care needs increase, so this should be clarified directly with the community.
- Staffing levels — One review notes two caregivers are always on-site, but families should confirm current staffing ratios, especially overnight and on weekends.
The rating above is averaged from reviews published on other websites. Reviews below are written by families on Senior Places.
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