Caring family-owned facility, excellent communication
I placed my mom here and quickly felt at ease - family-owned with an RN and PT on staff, licensed caregivers, on-site management, and genuinely caring, thoughtful people. They create personalized care plans, offer high-quality activities (games, walks, stationary bike), rides to doctors, laundry and church visits, and are flexible and helpful with appointments and transitions. Clean, quiet, welcoming and great value - excellent communication and truly supportive staff; I know she's in good hands.
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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About Summer Springs Board and Care (LIC #: 157204221)
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 (LIC #: 157204221) offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $3,541 per month.
Summer Springs Board and Care (LIC #: 157204221) offers assisted living and board and care.
There are 2 photos of Summer Springs Board and Care (LIC #: 157204221) on Mirador.
The full address for this community is 6112 Summer Springs Drive 10213 Lerwick Avenue, 2804 Tar Springs Ave, Bakersfield, CA, 93313.
Yes, Summer Springs Board and Care (LIC #: 157204221) offers 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.
State of California Inspection Reports
31
Inspections
23
Type A Citations
27
Type B Citations
5
Years of reports
29 Apr 2025
29 Apr 2025
Identified a deficiency related to care standards. Overall, the home was clean and safe, with medications and hazardous materials secured, safety devices functioning, and temperatures maintained within required ranges.
§ 9058
§ 87458(c)(1)
§ 87465(d)(3)
§ 87465(h)(2)
§ 87608(a)(3)
15 Apr 2025
15 Apr 2025
Found the home clean, safe, and well maintained, with medications securely stored, safety devices functioning, and food storage adequate. Identified one deficiency during the visit.
§ 87555(b)(8)
§ 9058
§ 87465(d)(3)
§ 87465(c)(2)
22 Nov 2024
22 Nov 2024
Investigated the allegation that a resident did not receive meal service, that residents were not offered activities, and that incontinence care was not provided. Found insufficient evidence to prove or disprove these allegations.
13 Jun 2024
13 Jun 2024
Investigated the allegation that abuse caused a bruise to a resident. Interviews could not determine whether the bruise occurred due to abuse, and hospice records showed the resident bruises easily from a medication, leaving insufficient evidence to prove or disprove the allegation.
13 Jun 2024
13 Jun 2024
Investigated whether a resident received a bruise due to abuse; found that the resident’s bruising was likely caused by medication and there was not enough evidence to confirm abuse.
23 May 2024
23 May 2024
Found safety and regulatory deficiencies, including a separate lock on the front door, delayed egress, urine odor, and a carbon monoxide detector that was not working. Also identified medication log errors and hospice-related deficiencies, such as mismatched drug entries, morphine quantity discrepancies, and care plans not meeting requirements.
23 May 2024
23 May 2024
Reviewed conditions at the facility revealed safety concerns, including malfunctioning carbon monoxide detectors, improper medication logging, untrained staff regarding hospice care, and a resident wandering safety measure that involved a separate lock on the front door.
§ 87606(f)(1)
§ 87705(l)(3)
§ 87625(b)(3)
§ 87705(j)
§ 1569.311
§ 87405(a)
§ 87633(a)
§ 87465(a)(6)
§ 87465(h)(4)
§ 87465(a)(4)
17 Apr 2024
17 Apr 2024
Found numerous violations during an unannounced visit, including an added staff bedroom/office/garage not reflected on the licensed sketch or fire clearance, plus inconsistent sketches and a missing plan of operation. Medications stored unlocked (including morphine and insulin) with a narcotic not logged, sharps in a shared room, missing home health and hospice plans, unlocked medication storage, expired food, hot water at 115 F, and incomplete staff training records; civil penalties were issued for repeat violations.
17 Apr 2024
17 Apr 2024
Reviewed violations related to unlocked medications, expired food, incomplete staff training records, unapproved living space, and missing care and hospice plans. Identified multiple safety, record-keeping, and compliance issues during the inspection.
§ 87202(a)
§ 87633(b)(6)
§ 87609(b)(4)
§ 87633(h)(5)
§ 87303(f)(2)
§ 87405(d)
§ 87465(h)(2)
§ 87411(d)(1)
§ 87555(b)(8)
§ 1569.725(a)(4)
§ 87465(a)(6)
§ 87555(b)(7)
§ 87633(a)(4)
16 Apr 2024
16 Apr 2024
Reviewed staff and resident records, medications, and food; conducted a tour, took photos, and met with the administrator who granted entry. Returning later to finish the visit.
16 Apr 2024
16 Apr 2024
Reviewed the facility's food, medications, and records during an unannounced visit, conducted a tour, and took photos before returning later to complete the inspection. Conducted an exit interview with the administrator and communicated that further review would follow.
14 Mar 2024
14 Mar 2024
Found hospice orders missing physician signatures and no hospice care plans on file for two residents. Also observed unstageable pressure injuries on the heels of one resident, unclear bed rail documentation, and only two hours of dementia training for staff with residents who have dementia.
§ 87633(a)(4)
§ 87608(a)(5)
14 Mar 2024
14 Mar 2024
Found two bedridden residents in rooms not fire cleared, while only Room 5 was fire cleared for a bedridden resident; civil penalties were issued for fire clearance.
14 Mar 2024
14 Mar 2024
Identified that two bedridden residents were placed in rooms that lacked proper fire clearance, resulting in civil penalties.
§ 87202(a)
15 May 2023
15 May 2023
Identified medication administration discrepancies for a resident, with logs showing no doses given from March through May 2023 and errors in the centrally stored log; staff training hours were not updated. Found hot water at 105.3 F; safety measures in place included locked storage for medications and cleaning supplies, functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and a fire extinguisher with a service date of 12/22/22.
15 May 2023
15 May 2023
Reviewed during an inspection, medication administration errors for a resident were identified, and staff lacked up-to-date annual training; safety devices such as smoke detectors and fire extinguishers were checked and operational.
§ 87465(a)(6)
§ 87465(a)(4)
27 Apr 2023
27 Apr 2023
Identified unapproved construction at the care site—a staff bedroom/office not fire cleared and without a building permit—along with hot water at 118 degrees, unsafe disposal of sharps, a missing care plan for a resident with a restricted health condition, and gaps in staff training and in resident and staff records.
27 Apr 2023
27 Apr 2023
Identified multiple safety and compliance issues, including unpermitted construction, improper medication disposal, outdated staff training, and missing care plans for residents with restricted health conditions.
§ 87303(f)(2)
§ 87305(a)
§ 87633(b)(4)
§ 1569.618(c)(3)
§ 87633(b)(6)
§ 87616(b)(1)
§ 87465(a)(6)
§ 1569.696(a)
§ 87202(a)
§ 1569.696(a)(1)
12 May 2022
12 May 2022
Found the allegation that a resident was not accepted back from hospital and that no eviction notice was provided to the resident or responsible party.
§ 87224(a)
12 May 2022
12 May 2022
Found that an incident in which a resident was sent to the hospital was not reported to the Department. Issued a deficiency after an exit interview with the administrator and manager.
12 May 2022
12 May 2022
Determined that a resident's hospitalization was not reported to the Department. Issued a deficiency following the investigation.
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26 Apr 2022
26 Apr 2022
Identified a deficiency related to missing updated emergency contact information for residents and missing required licensing documents. Requested submission of specific documents by 5/03/2022.
26 Apr 2022
26 Apr 2022
Confirmed that safety protocols and infection control measures were in place, but an issue was identified with residents' emergency contact information needing update. Obtained documentation related to staff certification and facility operations.
§ 87309(a)
25 Apr 2022
25 Apr 2022
Found that safety features and licensing requirements were in place and functioning, with detectors tested, medications secured, cleaning supplies locked away, and spaces clean, well-lit, and adequately furnished; hot water was 109 degrees F, and pre-licensing requirements were met.
25 Apr 2022
25 Apr 2022
Confirmed that the facility met all licensing requirements, including safety, cleanliness, and proper furnishings, during a thorough inspection with completed components and an exit interview.
11 Feb 2022
11 Feb 2022
Verified participation on 2/11/22 in COMP II by telephone, identity confirmed, and demonstrated understanding of licensing requirements across eight areas—operation, admission policies, staffing and training, health condition restrictions, general provisions, emergency preparedness, complaints and reporting, and pre-licensing readiness; signed a form with a photo ID.
11 Feb 2022
11 Feb 2022
Confirmed that the applicant and administrator completed a competency evaluation, demonstrating understanding of licensing requirements, facility operations, emergency preparedness, and reporting procedures for a small residential care facility serving six residents.
22 Sept 2020
22 Sept 2020
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.
22 Sept 2020
22 Sept 2020
Investigated whether staff yelled at or mistreated residents, and found no evidence of such behavior; staff stated they speak loudly due to residents' hearing impairments, and personal belongings for a resident were replaced after being misplaced.
10 Sept 2020
10 Sept 2020
Found the specific allegation unfounded after interviews and record reviews; a refund was received.
10 Sept 2020
10 Sept 2020
Reviewed that a refund was received, and the allegation regarding it was unfounded.
