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Real Care

Real Care

818 Real Road, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Assisted Living
Accepting Residents

About Real Care

Real Care is a assisted living community located in Bakersfield, CA. Contact us to learn more about our services and availability.

License #

157209417

Status

Licensed

Licensed Capacity

300 beds

Licensed Since

May 2025

AI Summary

Real Care's compliance record shows significant concerns across its first year of operation, with 9 serious violations affecting resident safety or care (Type A citations) and 6 administrative or non-serious findings (Type B citations) identified during just one routine inspection and 11 complaint investigations. The facility has received an unusually high volume of complaint investigations relative to its brief operating history, with 6 substantiated allegations out of 19 total investigations — meaning roughly one-third of investigated complaints were confirmed by state regulators. This pattern of multiple serious citations spanning areas like resident care plans and medication management, combined with the high substantiation rate, indicates systemic compliance challenges that families should discuss directly with the community. You should ask the administration which categories of allegations were substantiated, what specific corrective actions have been implemented and verified by the state, and how they plan to address the underlying issues that led to this concentration of findings. While the facility has only been licensed since May 2025, the frequency and severity of citations within such a short timeframe warrant careful consideration and ongoing monitoring of any improvements.

Inspections
Total inspections1
Most recentMay 2026
Type A citations (serious)9
Type B citations (non-serious)6
Complaints
Investigations completed11
Allegations substantiated6
Type A citations (serious)9
Type B citations (non-serious)6
DateTypeReport
May 28, 2026Facility EvaluationPDF
May 8, 2026Facility EvaluationPDF
Apr 2, 2026Facility EvaluationPDF
Nov 7, 2025Complaint InvestigationPDF
Oct 27, 2025Complaint InvestigationPDF
Sep 25, 2025Facility EvaluationPDF
Sep 25, 2025Complaint InvestigationPDF
Sep 12, 2025Facility EvaluationPDF
Sep 11, 2025Complaint InvestigationPDF
Sep 11, 2025Facility EvaluationPDF
Aug 12, 2025Complaint InvestigationPDF
Apr 30, 2025Facility EvaluationPDF
Apr 15, 2025Facility EvaluationPDF
Apr 9, 2025Facility EvaluationPDF
View full record on CDSS website

Pricing

Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.

Private Rooms$4,600/mo
Studios$5,400/mo
1-Bedroom$6,200/mo

Activities & Events

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Online Reputation

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Care Services

Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
Medication management
Bathing & dressing assistance
24-hour supervision
Incontinence care
Non-ambulatory care
Mobility assistance
Wheelchair accessible
Cognitive learning center
Respite / Short-term care

What This Community Offers

Furnished units
Emergency call system
Pet Friendly
Private bathroom
Cable TV
Kitchenette
Air conditioning
Wi-Fi / Internet
Beauty salon / Barber
Swimming pool / Hot tub
On-site market / Store
Game room / Billiards
Piano / Music room
Movie theater / Media room
Activity room
Art studio / Craft room
Library / Reading room
Fitness center / Gym
Spa services
Housekeeping Included
Laundry service / Dry cleaning
Walking paths
Garden / Courtyard
Patio seating areas
Outdoor common space
BBQ / Grill area
Dining room
Professional chef
Accommodates special diets
International cuisine
Restaurant-style dining
All-day / Anytime dining
Café / Bistro dining
Kosher meals available
Vegetarian/Vegan Options
Scheduled transportation
Family support services
Move-in coordination
Concierge services
Grocery shopping & errands

Meet the Team

Languages Spoken

English, Spanish

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