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Adult Day Care
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital
Susan Bodnar, Director
1081 N. China Lake Blvd.
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Phone: (760) 371-1445
Email: susan.bodnar@rrh.org
Alzheimer's Resources
Alzheimer's Disease Association of Kern County
Janelle Capra, Executive Director
4203 Buena Vista Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93311
Phone: (661) 665-8871
Fax: (661) 665-7690
Email: outreach@adakc.org
Alzheimer's Association, California Central Chapter
Judy Ardray, Director
1401 Commercial Way
Bakersfield, CA 93309
Phone: (661) 912-3053
Email: jardray@alz.org
Case Management
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital
Susan Bodnar, Director
1081 N. China Lake Blvd.
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Phone: (760) 371-1445
Email: susan.bodnar@rrh.org
Homemaker Services
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital
Susan Bodnar, Director
1081 N. China Lake Blvd.
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Phone: (760) 371-1445
Email: susan.bodnar@rrh.org
Valley Caregiver Resource Center
Vanessa Maldonado, Family Consultant
1701 Westwind Dr. #127
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Phone: (661) 873-4000
Fax: (559) 224-9179
Email: vmaldonado@valleycrc.org
In-Home Care
Kern Around the Clock provides care for the local senior and disabled communities with the goal of enhancing the physical, emotional and mental well-being of each of their clients. Whether in their own home or in one of their Assisted Living Facilities, all services are designed to encourage the utmost level of independence while meeting each client’s individual needs.
Independent Living for Adults with Disabilities
The Independent Living Center of Kern County aims to empower people with disabilities to grow creatively, professionally, and personally; and educate the community about disability related issues. It is the vision of Independent Living Center of Kern County to promote positive change in society; leading to the integration and acceptance of persons with disabilities within our community.
Legal Assistance and Ombudsman
Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance
Estella Casas, Director
615 California Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93304
Phone: (661) 325-5943
Fax: (661) 325-4482
Toll Free: 1 (888) 292-4252
Email: ecasas@gbla.org
Medicare Counseling
Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP)
Aging and Adult Services - HICAP
5357 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93309
Phone: (661) 868-1000
Toll Free: (800) 510-2020
Fax: (661) 868-0922
Nutrition Services
The Community Action Partnership of Kern administers more than a dozen programs and services including a food bank and nutrition programs for women.
- Provides daily noon meals, social activities and information clearinghouse services in a congregate setting for senior citizens aged 60 and over.
- Cooks and coordinates the delivery of meals to homebound seniors aged 60 and over, under the direction of a physician.