Lerwick Home CareBoard and Care Home in Bakersfield, California
This home has closed
The California Department of Social Services lists this licence as “Closed, Change of Ownership” (checked September 26, 2026). It is not accepting residents. The details below are kept for reference.
About Lerwick Home Care
Lerwick Home Care is a board and care facility situated in Kern County, California. With a licensed capacity for six residents, this home provides a small-scale, intimate living environment. This limited occupancy is a key feature of the board and care model, offering a more personal, home-like alternative to larger senior housing communities. The structure of the facility in Bakersfield is designed to foster a close-knit setting for its residents. This type of environment is well-suited for individuals who may thrive in a smaller and more familiar residential atmosphere for their daily living needs.
License Verification
Closed, Change of OwnershipLicense data from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing
Lerwick Home Care at a glance
Lerwick Home Care is one of 122 board and care homes listed in Bakersfield.
It is licensed for 6 beds — a residential home rather than a community, against a Bakersfield average of about 19.
State inspection record
California's licensing inspectors have visited Lerwick Home Care 2 times, most recently on Nov 18, 2022. There are no complaints on record.
- Licensed since
- Dec 23, 2008
- Last visit
- Nov 18, 2022
- Visits on record
- 2
- Complaints
- 0
Citations: 1 Type A · 0 Type B (counted per visit)
What do these numbers mean?
Type A citations are for an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or rights. Type B citations are for something that could become one if it is not fixed.
The state counts citations per visit, so a follow-up visit can count the same citation again. The state publishes about five years of records.
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing — checked Sep 26, 2026.
A local advisor reads every inspection and complaint report on Lerwick Home Care and emails you a plain-English summary, usually within one business day.
Compare Lerwick Home Care with the other board and care homes in Bakersfield by size, published price and state license.
Nearby Services & Attractions
Nearby Places
Everyday services recorded near this address include Greystone Park (0.4 mi), St. John's Lutheran Church (0.6 mi) and Rite Aid (0.8 mi). Distances are straight-line.
- 1💊Rite AidPharmacy0.8 mi
- 2🏥Mercy Hospital SouthwestMedical3.1 mi
- 3🛒Walmart SupercenterGrocery1.2 mi
- 4🌳Greystone ParkPark0.4 mi
- 5📚Walter W. Stiern LibraryLibrary3.1 mi
- 6⛪0.6 mi
- 7🏦Wells FargoBank1.6 mi
- 8🍽️Vecchio's Pizzeria & GelateriaRestaurant1.3 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Lerwick Home Care
- What type of care does Lerwick Home Care provide?
- Lerwick Home Care is a board and care home in Bakersfield, California, licensed for 6 residents.
- Where is Lerwick Home Care located?
- Lerwick Home Care is at 10213 Lerwick Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93311. It is near Greystone Park.
- When was Lerwick Home Care last inspected?
- California's Community Care Licensing Division last visited Lerwick Home Care on Nov 18, 2022.
- Has Lerwick Home Care had any citations?
- As the state tallies them (per visit, so a follow-up visit can count a citation again), Lerwick Home Care's public record lists 1 Type A and 0 Type B citations. The full inspection report, free from a local advisor, explains each one.
- Who operates Lerwick Home Care?
- The state license for Lerwick Home Care is held by Lerwick Care Services,llc, first licensed on Dec 23, 2008.
- Who can live at Lerwick Home Care?
- The state licenses Lerwick Home Care to serve older adults (60+). Its license notes: "Age range 60 and over. All may be non ambulatory. Hospice waiver for three (3) residents."
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