Lorraine
Jun 2026
I really love Friendly Nurses and the team! My Nurses are amazing and I wouldn't trade them for anyone!
Friendly Nurses Home Health Care
5300 California Ave STE 2005(41 ratings)· Bakersfield average: 4
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Quick Facts
- Medicare quality
- 4.0 of 5 stars
- Medicare certified
- Since 2022
- Service type
- In-home nursing tasks like IV administration
Home Health Compare
What Families Think
An automated summary of family reviews and public information. Not verified by MyLivingChoice; confirm services, staffing and pricing with the community.
Families describe Friendly Nurses Home Health Care as a compassionate, professional in-home care provider in Bakersfield. Reviewers consistently praise individual nurses and staff members by name for their skill and attentiveness, and the agency holds a perfect 5 out of 5 rating across 41 Google reviews.
What reviewers praise
- Staff described as compassionate and highly professional
- Reviewers name specific nurses for excellent care
- Quick, skilled clinical work such as IV placement
- Personalized attention to each client's needs
- Perfect 5 out of 5 rating from 41 reviews
What reviewers flag
- No pricing information published for services
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Friendly Nurses Home Health Care is a home health agency serving Bakersfield, California offering At-Home Care and Home Health. Families rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 41 reviews.
About Friendly Nurses Home Health Care
Friendly Nurses Home Health Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency serving clients in Bakersfield, California since 2022. The agency holds a 4.0 of 5 CMS quality star rating.
Reviewers consistently praise the professionalism and compassionate approach of the clinical staff. Families report that nurses prioritize understanding patient needs and go above and beyond in their care, with one reviewer writing, "Their dedication to delivering high-quality services is evident in every interaction." Clients describe feeling well-supported by their care teams and appreciative of the personalized attention they receive.
Types of Care at Friendly Nurses Home Health Care
At-Home CareHome Health
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Friendly Nurses Home Health Care
5overall · 41 ratings combined
5★ on Google (41)
Ana Gonzalez
May 2026
Luz was great ! She came in and did one of our clients IV did it 10 in min amazing work ! She was super sweet, please request her !!!!
Glona Henderson
Feb 2026
If there were more than five stars I would give 10. Thank you for the being patient with me and listening to my needs. I have a great team with friendly nurses thank you for everything!
Wanda Roland
Jan 2026
I really enjoyed the professionalism from Crystal. She helped me to understand the services and benefits available at Friendly Nurses Home Healthcare! I'm looking forwards to services tailored for me! Thank you Crystal!
Leilani
Mar 2025
Friendly Nurses is an exceptional company with a compassionate and professional team that truly prioritizes patient care. Their dedication to delivering high-quality services is evident in every interaction. The staff is collaborative, supportive, and consistently goes above and beyond to meet the needs of both patients and their families. I’ve had a wonderful experience with Friendly Nurses and highly recommend their services to anyone seeking reliable and compassionate care.
Medicare Quality of Care
Friendly Nurses Home Health Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency (certified since 2022). The figures below come from Medicare's Home Health Compare program and are updated quarterly. Percentages are shares of patients; higher is better unless noted.
Quality of patient care
4.0 / 5
Medicare star rating
Hospital outcomes
- Discharged to the community93%US 80%Better than
- Preventable hospital visits during care (lower is better)9%US 11%Same as
How patients did
- Care started within 2 days of referral70%US 94%
- Patients got better at walking or moving around97%US 83%
- Patients got better at getting in and out of bed81%US 83%
- Patients got better at bathing100%US 86%
- Patients' breathing improved94%US 85%
- Patients got better at taking medications correctly100%US 81%
- Patients who had a fall with major injury (lower is better)0%US 1%
- Patients with new or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better)0%US 0%
- Discharge function score met or exceeded expectations35%US 61%
Service area
Friendly Nurses Home Health Care reports serving 38 ZIP codes, including Bakersfield, Lancaster, Arvin, Atascadero, Bodfish, Buttonwillow, Caliente, Delano, Frazier Park, Keene and more. Search by your ZIP code to confirm coverage; agencies that cover it are marked “Serves your ZIP”.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Home Health Care Compare and the HHCAHPS patient survey. CCN 757168. National figures are the average across all certified agencies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Friendly Nurses Home Health Care offer?
Friendly Nurses Home Health Care offers At-Home Care and Home Health.
Where is Friendly Nurses Home Health Care located?
Friendly Nurses Home Health Care is located at 5300 California Ave STE 200 in Bakersfield, California.
What do families say about Friendly Nurses Home Health Care?
Friendly Nurses Home Health Care carries a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 41 Google reviews. Families describe Friendly Nurses Home Health Care as a compassionate, professional in-home care provider in Bakersfield. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.
Does Medicare cover care from Friendly Nurses Home Health Care?
Yes. Friendly Nurses Home Health Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency, so Medicare Part A or Part B pays in full for skilled nursing, therapy and home health aide visits when a doctor orders them and the patient is homebound. There is no copay for covered home health visits. Medicare rates the agency's quality of patient care 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Do I need a referral to use Friendly Nurses Home Health Care?
For Medicare to pay, yes: a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant must certify that care is needed and sign a plan of care. Families can call the agency first, and the agency will usually contact the doctor to arrange the order. Ongoing help with bathing, meals and companionship is a different service, non-medical home care, which needs no referral.
How can families visit Friendly Nurses Home Health Care?
Submit the Request Information form on this page, or contact Friendly Nurses Home Health Care directly, to arrange a tour. Sharing your timeline and care needs up front helps the community prepare for your visit.
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