Local supply and market context for residential assisted living in Bakersfield.
Updated July 2026
Bakersfield, CA has 124 licensed assisted living homes (2,509 beds, averaging 20.2 per home). It sits in Kern County, a moderate RAL market scoring 6.9/10, with 41,306 seniors 75+ growing 10.0%.
Licensed homes
124
Bakersfield
Licensed beds
2,509
total
Avg home size
20.2 beds
per home
County opportunity
6.9/10
Moderate
The Bakersfield assisted living market
Bakersfield has 124 licensed assisted living homes totaling 2,509 beds — an average of 20.2 beds per home, a mix of small homes and larger communities. As part of Kern County, it draws on a 75+ population of 41,306 growing 10.0%, with a senior median income of $51,607. See the full Kern County market or all California top markets.
Frequently asked questions
How many assisted living homes are in Bakersfield, CA?
Bakersfield has 124 licensed assisted living homes with about 2,509 total beds.
Is Bakersfield a good place to open an assisted living home?
Bakersfield is in Kern County, which scores 6.9/10 (Moderate) on RAL Market Scout; its 75+ population is growing 10.0%. Current local supply is 124 homes.
What county is Bakersfield in?
Bakersfield is in Kern County, California.
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Sources: Home and bed counts from the California licensing roster (RAL Market Scout pipeline). County demand, growth, and income from U.S. Census ACS. Snapshot: 2026-07. Informational only — not legal, financial, or investment advice.