Pricing ranges from
    $3,598 – 4,317/month

    Balance Residential Care

    9802 Vertrice Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93311
    • Assisted Living

    Loving consistent caregivers, coordinated care

    I'm very pleased with the care my mom receives - loving, consistent caregivers, great communication and smooth care coordination (hospital pickups and supplies), and a clean, bright, safe home with two caregivers on-site. Planned activities, appropriate TV, reliable internet and typical American meals, plus friendly staff and hospice approval, give me confidence; I would recommend this community.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    5.00·(3)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      4.7
    • Meals

      3.0
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      5.0

    Pros

    • Consistent, caring caregiver team
    • Friendly staff interactions
    • Good care coordination and family communication
    • On-site caregiver presence
    • Hospice-friendly practices
    • Planned activities and appropriate TV programming
    • Internet access for residents
    • Clean, well-lit, home-like environment
    • Assistance with hospital transport and supplies
    • Light-filled common areas

    Cons

    • Limited on-site staffing levels
    • Limited meal variety and modest culinary quality

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: The facility presents as a small, home-like residential care setting with a consistent caregiving team and generally positive family experiences. Review summaries emphasize steady caregiver presence, good communication with families, and active care coordination. The tone across summaries is supportive of the facility’s ability to meet routine assisted-living needs while working with external providers such as hospice.

    Care and staff: Reviewers described caregivers as caring and consistent, with a professional appearance and regular assignment patterns. Families report effective communication and coordination — including assistance with hospital pickups and arranging supplies — and hospice workers indicated satisfaction with on-site collaboration. The presence of on-site caregivers and continuity of assignments are recurrent strengths, which supports resident comfort and familiarity with staff.

    Dining and activities: The dining program is described as standard American-style meals; feedback characterizes the food quality as acceptable but not exceptional. Activity offerings are structured, with planned activity times and television programming considered appropriate. Internet access is available for residents, which supports social connection and engagement beyond on-site programming.

    Facilities and management: The home is consistently described as clean, well lit, and attractive, with light-filled common areas that contribute to a domestic atmosphere rather than an institutional one. Management appears responsive in coordinating care logistics and communicating with families. Several summaries include explicit recommendations from families and positive statements about residents being happy and well cared for.

    Notable patterns and considerations: Strengths include caregiver consistency, family communication, cleanliness, and smooth coordination with external providers. The main operational areas to verify during a visit are staffing levels and the dining program; summaries indicate a small on-site caregiver team and a standard menu with modest culinary variety. Prospective residents and families should confirm current staffing patterns by shift and review sample menus to assess whether the facility’s meal options and staffing footprint meet their specific needs.

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    Location

    Map showing location of Balance Residential Care

    Balance Residential Care is located at 9802 Vertrice Ave, Bakersfield, CA, 93311.

    About Balance Residential Care

    BALANCE Residential Care is a licensed assisted living facility at 9802 Vertrice Ave in Bakersfield, California. The California Department issued license number 157202769 for this place. It has room for up to 64 residents and offers both assisted living and memory care, including help for those with Alzheimer's or dementia. The building's design helps keep residents safe from wandering and tries to reduce confusion for memory care residents. There are always attentive staff on hand who focus on supporting residents' daily needs like bathing, dressing, medication reminders, grooming, and help with cooking and cleaning. The home has a warm, friendly atmosphere and features like a light-filled interior that feels like a true residential home. Residents have the option for private rooms, which cost from $10,433 to $11,711 per month, or semi-private rooms, which cost from $9,155 to $10,433 per month.

    Housekeeping, kitchens or kitchenettes, washers and dryers, sprinklers, maintenance, and cable TV are available in the rooms. The whole property features a dining room, fitness center, salon or barber shop, guest parking, Wi-Fi, and activity rooms, and the home can accommodate wheelchairs and other safety needs. Residents can bring pets, request specialty meals, and use respite care when needed. There are also a variety of daily activities like arts and crafts, social events, health and wellness programs, and education programs. Transportation is provided, and families are kept informed through consistent caregiving and good staff communication. Nursing home services are available for seniors who need more support. The staff tries to make everyone feel welcome and helps both residents and their families adjust to life at the facility.

    People often ask...

    Balance Residential Care offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $3,598 per month.

    Balance Residential Care offers assisted living and board and care.

    The full address for this community is 9802 Vertrice Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93311.

    No, Balance Residential Care does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In California, the Department of Social Services' Community Care Licensing Division licenses residential care facilities for the elderly, conducting inspections and investigating complaints.

    License number157202507
    StatusLicensed
    Facility typeResidential Care Elderly
    Capacity6 residents
    LicenseeBALANCE RESIDENTIAL CARE CORPORATION
    EffectiveSeptember 1st, 2011
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    Inspection Reports

    5

    Reports

    3

    Type A Citations

    0

    Type B Citations

    0

    Complaints

    5

    Years

    15 Aug 2025Inspection
    Found living areas clean, well maintained, and safe; no deficiencies identified.
    06 Aug 2024Inspection
    Identified deficiencies included medication not administered as directed and improper storage of cleaning chemicals and tools. A privacy concern arose due to an audio camera installed in living spaces.
    • Type A87465(c)(2)
    • Type A87309(a)
    • Type A87468.1(a)(2)
    01 Sept 2023Inspection
    Found no deficiencies; all areas appeared clean, safe, and well maintained, with residents' rooms, kitchens, and common areas in good order.
    08 Sept 2022Inspection
    Observed no deficiencies during an annual licensing evaluation.
    23 Sept 2021Inspection
    Found infection control practices compliant and safety measures maintained. No deficiencies were cited.

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