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Care homes in Tehachapi, CA

1 small licensed residential care home (board and care, adult family and personal care homes).

Care home
1
in Tehachapi
Licensed capacity
6
across all 1
Adults 65+
1,604
Census estimate for Tehachapi
Licensed spaces per 1,000 adults 65+
3.7
city total vs. Census 65+ estimate
Care HomesAssisted Living 1Senior Apartments 2
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Source: California CDSS, Community Care Licensing facilities (RCFE), as of Oct 17, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Tehachapi (U.S. Census Bureau).

Local overview

Care homes in Tehachapi at a glance

Our directory lists one care home with an address in Tehachapi, based on California CDSS records.1

Licensing and oversight

How care homes are regulated in California

In California, the California Department of Social Services licenses residential care homes. Its public records are the source for the care homes listings on this page.1

Report a problem
Contact the California Department of Social Services about a licensed community, or the California long-term care ombudsman at (916) 419-75102.

Paying for care

Ways to pay for care homes in California

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The California Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.3 Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.4 California Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.5
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.6 The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) helps with claims (800-952-5626).7
Medicare counseling
California’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-434-0222.8

Local resources

Local help for families in Tehachapi

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Kern County9

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Kern County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    California Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program2

    (916) 419-7510

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities.

    Website

  • Report abuse or neglect

    California Adult Protective Services

    1-833-401-0832

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    California Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP)8

    1-800-434-0222

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet)7

    800-952-5626

    Website

  • Medicaid

    California Medicaid agency3

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about care homes in Tehachapi

How many care homes are in Tehachapi, CA?

WeFoundCare lists 1 care home in Tehachapi, CA, from public licensing and certification records.

How many residents can care homes in Tehachapi serve?

1 of the 1 care homes report licensed capacity, for a combined 6 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 1,604 adults age 65 and older live in Tehachapi.

Who licenses care homes in California?

The California Department of Social Services licenses care homes in California. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Tehachapi?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Kern County, call (916) 419-7510. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call California Adult Protective Services at 1-833-401-0832.

Guides

Guides for families choosing care homes

Other types of care

Other senior care in Tehachapi

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from California CDSS (Community Care Licensing facilities (RCFE)), Oct 17, 2026.1 A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Tehachapi (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.10
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 1 of 1 care homes report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Tehachapi (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing: Community Care Licensing facilities (RCFE). data.chhs.ca.gov/dataset/community-care-licensing-facilities Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  2. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  3. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  5. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.