Quick answers
- Is Positive Directions #9 licensed?
- Positive Directions #9 appears on the official license list of the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Community Care Licensing Division (list dated October 31, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026) as “Residential-Elderly”, license number 157203358, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Positive Directions #9 have?
- The state license lists a capacity of 4. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Positive Directions #9?
- 329 El Camino Drive, Delano, CA 93215, Kern County, California.
- What is the phone number of Positive Directions #9?
- (661) 721-3525, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Adventist Health Delano, Delano (about 2.9 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the license current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: state license search.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- Wolden Family Home #4 Inc.0.0 mi · Delano, CA · capacity 4
- Carrington of Shafter21 mi · Shafter, CA · capacity 98
- Grand Haven-The Marcelino Nest21 mi · Shafter, CA · capacity 6
- A Comfort Care Home -121 mi · Bakersfield, CA · capacity 8
- Jennyzal Excellent Living LLC21 mi · Bakersfield, CA · capacity 6
- The Palms at San Lauren21 mi · Bakersfield, CA · capacity 68
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Adventist Health Delano2.9 mi · Delano, CA
- Sierra View Medical Center22 mi · Porterville, CA
- Bakersfield Memorial Hospital29 mi · Bakersfield, CA
License information
| License type (as the state names it) | Residential-Elderly |
|---|---|
| Name in the state record | POSITIVE DIRECTIONS #9 |
| License number | 157203358 |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 4 |
| Address | 329 El Camino Drive, Delano, CA 93215 |
| County | Kern |
| State | California |
| Phone | (661) 721‑3525 |
| Licensing agency | California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Community Care Licensing Division |
| Inspection reports | Search this home on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official license list of California — California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Community Care Licensing Division, list dated October 31, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances