Summer Springs Board and Care

    2804 Tar Spring, Bakersfield, CA 93113
    • Assisted Living

    Caring clean supportive personalized excellent

    I placed my mom in this family-owned community and have been very pleased - the staff are genuinely caring and thoughtful, with licensed caregivers plus an on-site RN and physical therapist and hands-on management. The home is clean, welcoming, and offers excellent personalized care, strong staff communication, high-quality activities (games, walks, stationary bike), rides to appointments, laundry and church visits. Overall it's comfortable, supportive, and great value with attentive transition help.

    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

    4.57·(7)

    Overall rating

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

      4.8
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      4.6
    • Amenities

      4.6
    • Value

      5.0

    Pros

    • Family-owned atmosphere
    • Registered nurse (RN) on staff
    • Physical therapist on staff
    • Licensed caregivers
    • Caring, loving and attentive staff
    • On-site management
    • Transportation to doctors and appointments
    • Laundry service
    • Regular church visits
    • Varied activities (games, walks, stationary bike)
    • Personalized care plans
    • Good/excellent staff communication
    • Clean environment
    • Quiet setting
    • Supportive transition assistance
    • Mental and physical stimulation offered
    • Creative problem-solving for resident needs
    • Perceived great value for the price
    • Welcoming and comfortable atmosphere

    Cons

    • Not fancy / limited luxury or upscale amenities

    Summary of reviews

    Overall sentiment from the reviews of Summer Springs Board and Care is strongly positive, with many reviewers emphasizing the quality of personal care, the professionalism of clinical staff, and the warm, home-like atmosphere. Multiple summaries highlight that the facility is family-owned and managed, with an on-site RN and a physical therapist as part of the care team, and licensed caregivers providing day-to-day support. These clinical credentials are repeatedly cited as a reassurance to families that residents' medical and mobility needs can be handled competently.

    Staff quality and communication are recurring themes. Reviewers describe staff as caring, loving, kind, thoughtful, and attentive. Several summaries note excellent or strong staff communication, and that caregivers are interactive, informative, and reassuring — specific phrases in the reviews include "great staff," "good hands for mom," and "supportive transition assistance." The presence of on-site management and hands-on family ownership appears to reinforce consistent oversight and responsiveness, contributing to a perception of reliability and trust.

    The facility’s services and practical conveniences are another clear strength. Reviewers repeatedly mention transportation to doctors, laundry service, and church visits as valued offerings. Personalized care plans, flexibility in appointments and personal needs, and creative solutions for individual challenges are specifically praised, indicating the staff adapts care to residents rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all approach. The facility is also described as providing mental and physical stimulation through various activities (games, walks, and a stationary bike are explicitly named), which reviewers saw as supportive of residents’ overall well-being.

    Physical environment impressions are positive in terms of cleanliness and peacefulness: reviewers call the environment "clean," "quiet," and "beautiful," contributing to a welcoming, comfortable atmosphere. Several reviews frame the facility as offering excellent value for the price — a common theme is that while the setting is not luxurious, it delivers high-quality, compassionate care at a reasonable cost. Transition assistance and hands-on help during moves or care changes were mentioned as essential benefits for families navigating placement.

    One consistent limiting point raised in the reviews is that Summer Springs is "not fancy." That is, the facility is portrayed as simple or modest rather than upscale. For prospective residents or families prioritizing luxury amenities, high-end communal spaces, or resort-style features, this could be a drawback. However, reviews indicate that this simplicity does not detract from the core strengths of care quality, staff attention, and personalized services; rather, it positions the facility as practical, comfortable, and focused on resident needs over aesthetics.

    Notably absent from the summaries are details about certain operational areas such as dining quality/menus, specific staffing ratios or overnight coverage, and any recurring complaints about safety, medication management, or billing transparency. The reviews provide strong anecdotal evidence of compassionate care, clinical support from RN/PT, and supportive management, but they are light on specifics about food service or formal clinical outcomes. In summary, Summer Springs Board and Care is consistently portrayed as a well-run, family-oriented, clinically supported, and caring facility that emphasizes personalized attention and value — with the primary trade-off being a modest, non-luxury physical presentation.

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    Location

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    Summer Springs Board and Care is located at 2804 Tar Spring, Bakersfield, CA, 93113.

    About Summer Springs Board and Care

    Summer Springs Board and Care, licensed since 2009 as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly, keeps its focus on comfort and safety for older adults and carries the slogan "A Community of Care" along with the motto "Where Love and Care never grow old." The community includes several facilities in Bakersfield-Summer Springs Board and Care, Lerwick Home Care, Tar Springs Home Care, and Serenity Springs Home Care-which all work together under this name. The assisted living service covers both short-term and long-term care, and they follow residents' health needs and personal choices. The place tries to make life feel relaxing, almost like an extended vacation, with support for independence and quality of life. Staff there try to lift residents up and encourage them, paying attention to what each person needs. There are several features for comfort and safety, such as private rooms and a shared female room for those paying privately, and thoughtful touches for anyone with limited mobility. Bathrooms have walk-in showers with grab bars, non-slip flooring, and hand-held shower heads to make bathing safer and easier. The community provides the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) for those who qualify. Teams of professionals stay on hand to help residents, aiming to create a warm, welcoming environment that provides a sense of belonging and care without feeling too much like a hospital but still with the support people might need as they age.

    People often ask...

    Summer Springs Board and Care offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $3,541 per month.

    Summer Springs Board and Care offers assisted living and board and care.

    There are 9 photos of Summer Springs Board and Care on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 2804 Tar Spring, Bakersfield, CA 93113.

    No, Summer Springs Board and 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 number157209196
    StatusLicensed
    Facility typeResidential Care Elderly
    Capacity6 residents
    LicenseeSUMMER SPRINGS BOARD AND CARE, LLC
    EffectiveMay 3rd, 2022
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    Inspection Reports

    22

    Reports

    29

    Type A Citations

    33

    Type B Citations

    5

    Complaints

    6

    Years

    28 May 2026Inspection
    Identified two immediate health and safety risks: a medication bottle was stored unlocked on a kitchen counter and several tools were left unlocked in the garage.
    • Type A87465(h)(2)
    • Type A87309(a)
    20 Mar 2026Inspection
    Identified an allegation that a resident overdosed on prescribed medication provided by a family member, and found medication administration errors and missing incident reports.
    • Type A87465(a)(4)
    • Type B87211(a)(1)
    20 Mar 2026Inspection
    Identified multiple deficiencies, including roach baits stored with food, improper food storage and undated items, and medications not kept in their original containers. Also noted concerns with safeguarding resident funds and incomplete pre-admission appraisals.
    • Type B87309(a)(1)
    • Type B87555(b)(23)
    • Type B87465(h)(5)
    • Type B87506(b)
    21 Feb 2026Inspection
    Identified missing documentation in a resident's record, including identification and emergency information, pre-placement appraisal, updated needs and services plan, release of client/resident medical information, and an admission agreement, creating potential health, safety, or personal rights risks.
    • Type B87506(b)
    29 Apr 2025Inspection
    Identified safety and recordkeeping deficiencies, including unlocked centrally stored medications and missing medication documentation, plus missing tuberculosis results and no physician order for a half bed rail.
    • Type A87465(h)(2)
    • Type A87465(d)(3)
    • Type B87458(c)(1)(A)
    • Type B87608(a)(3)
    15 Apr 2025Inspection
    Identified medication administration and food safety issues that posed health and safety risks, including expired food and failure to administer or document medications as directed by the physician.
    • Type A87555(b)(8)
    • Type A87465(c)(2)
    • Type B87465(d)(3)
    22 Nov 2024Complaint
    Investigated a complaint alleging issues with meals, activities, medical appointments, and incontinence care; information did not establish that the issues occurred.
    13 Jun 2024Complaint
    Investigated an allegation of abuse resulting in injury; evidence suggested bruising due to a medication, leaving the allegation unresolved.
    23 May 2024Inspection
    Identified multiple health and safety deficiencies during an annual evaluation, including no working carbon monoxide detector and improper central medication logging. Also found issues with hospice planning, dementia care, and door/exit safety measures.
    • Type A1569.311
    • Type A87465(a)(4)
    • Type A87465(h)(4)
    • Type A87465(a)(6)
    • Type A87405(a)
    • Type A87705(j)
    • Type A87705(l)(3)
    • Type A87606(f)(1)(A)
    • Type A87625(b)(3)
    • Type A87633(a)
    • Type A87468(a)(6)
    • Type B87465(a)(6)
    • Type B87606(f)(1)(A)
    • Type B87625(b)(3)
    • Type B87633(a)
    17 Apr 2024Inspection
    Found multiple deficiencies related to fire clearance, medication safety, and administrator qualifications. Also noted issues with meal planning and hospice/home health coordination.
    • Type A87202(a)
    • Type A87303(f)(2)
    • Type A87405(d)
    • Type A87465(h)(2)
    • Type B87411(d)(1)
    • Type B87555(b)(8)
    • Type B87555(b)(7)
    • Type B87465(a)(6)
    • Type B1569.725(a)(4)
    • Type B87609(b)(4)
    • Type B87633(a)(4)
    • Type B87633(b)(6)
    • Type B87633(h)(5)
    16 Apr 2024Inspection
    Investigated a routine annual check; due to time constraints, the agency planned to return to complete the assessment and identify any deficiencies.
    14 Mar 2024Inspection
    Identified missing hospice care plans and physician signatures for hospice admissions for terminally ill residents, and documented no order for full bed rails.
    • Type A87633(a)(4)
    • Type A87608(a)(5)(B)
    14 Mar 2024Inspection
    Observed a fire clearance deficiency because two residents were bedridden and rooms 1 and 2 were not fire-cleared.
    • Type A87202(a)
    15 May 2023Inspection
    Identified deficiencies in medication administration and central dosage logging that could affect residents' health and safety. Observed missing daily administration records for a resident and gaps in staff training.
    • Type A87465(a)(4)
    • Type B87465(a)(6)
    27 Apr 2023Inspection
    Identified several health and safety deficiencies, including an unapproved staff room addition, unsafe disposal of sharps, and missing hospice care plans and required staff training.
    • Type A87202(a)
    • Type A87303(f)(2)
    • Type B87305(a)
    • Type B1569.618(c)(3)
    • Type B1569.696(a)
    • Type B1569.696(a)(1)
    • Type B87465(a)(6)
    • Type B87616(b)(1)
    • Type B87633(b)(4)
    • Type B87633(b)(6)
    12 May 2022Complaint
    Investigated an unlawful eviction allegation where a resident was not accepted back from hospital and no 30-day eviction notice was provided.
    • Type B87224(a)
    12 May 2022Inspection
    Identified that an incident in which a resident was hospitalized was not reported to the Department.
    • Type B87211(a)(1)
    26 Apr 2022Inspection
    Identified cleaning chemicals stored in an unlocked laundry cabinet accessible to residents, posing an immediate safety risk.
    • Type A87309(a)
    25 Apr 2022Inspection
    Observed that safety features, cleanliness, and readiness for licensing met requirements during a pre-licensing review.
    11 Feb 2022Inspection
    Confirmed COMP II participation by the applicant and administrator and that a LIC 809 with photo ID was obtained; verified understanding of operation, admission policies, staffing and training, restrictive health conditions, emergency preparedness, complaints and reporting, and pre-licensing readiness.
    22 Sept 2020Complaint
    Investigated a complaint and found the allegation that staff yelled at or mistreated residents unsubstantiated. Interviews indicated staff do not yell or mistreat residents and speak loudly to be heard by residents with hearing loss; a resident’s personal belongings were replaced on 6/9/2020.
    10 Sept 2020Complaint
    Found the specific allegation unfounded after interviews and record reviews; a refund was received.

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