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Mercie's Home #5

Residential care in Bakersfield, California

Checked November 1, 2026

Provider details
Address812 SESNON STREET
CityBakersfield
StateCalifornia
ZIP code93309
CountyKERN
Phone(661) 323-0462
License number157201087
License typeResidential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) — California's assisted living license
Licensing statusLICENSED
Licensed since9/15/2000
LicenseePENAREJO, MERCEDES
Capacity6
Care typesresidential care, assisted living
Services offered24-hour non-medical care and supervision, assistance with activities of daily living
CMS quality noteLicensed by the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division.

Mercie's Home #5 is in 812 SESNON STREET, Bakersfield, CA 93309. Phone: (661) 323-0462. Ownership: not stated in the source file. It holds California RCFE license 157201087 (status LICENSED, first licensed 9/15/2000, capacity 6). In California, assisted living is licensed as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly.

Who pays for residential care?

What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:

Residential care guide · Paying for care

Other residential care in KERN County

Common questions about Mercie's Home #5

Where is Mercie's Home #5 located?

Mercie's Home #5 is at 812 SESNON STREET, Bakersfield, California 93309.

What care and services does Mercie's Home #5 offer?

Mercie's Home #5 offers residential care, assisted living, 24-hour non-medical care and supervision, assistance with activities of daily living.

How do I contact Mercie's Home #5?

Call Mercie's Home #5 at (661) 323-0462.

How much does assisted living cost?

The national median cost of assisted living is $6,200 a month (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). Costs in California can be higher or lower. The price goes up when a person needs more help with daily tasks. See our guide to assisted living costs and who pays for the full picture.

Does Medicare pay for assisted living?

No. Medicare does not pay for the rent or the day-to-day help in assisted living. That help is called custodial care, and Medicare does not cover it. Medicare still pays for your medical care while you live there, like doctor visits, hospital care, and home health visits.

What is the difference between assisted living and a nursing home?

Assisted living gives a room, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. Staff are on hand day and night, but it does not give round-the-clock nursing care. A nursing home gives skilled nursing care and rehab around the clock. People who need help but not daily medical care often pick assisted living. People who need daily medical care often need a nursing home.

Who else pays for assisted living besides Medicare?

Most people pay out of pocket. Medicaid pays for care services in assisted living in many states through waiver programs, but it does not pay the rent. A VA pension called Aid and Attendance can add money each month for veterans who need help with daily tasks. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost.

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