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Nature-Based Recovery, Rooted in Respect

A peaceful, 15-acre haven in Kern County—built to support clients with complex needs through responsibility, structure, and community.
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Decades of experience, all under one roof.

About the Facility

ASC / Riverside Ranch is a 51-bed residential facility nestled alongside the Kern River. The Ranch features three levels of care across multiple houses and is home to individuals referred through Regional Centers across California.

Here, residents experience:

  • Shared bedrooms in home-like settings

  • Opportunities to participate in daily operations

  • A unique balance of freedom and structured support

Meet Our Team

What Makes This Location Unique

ASL-proficient staff and multilingual team (Spanish, Vietnamese, Tagalog, and more)

Specialized support for dual diagnoses and hearing impairments

Real-work opportunities through our ranch-style job program

Available Programs

Psychiatric support
Psychiatric support
Psychiatric support
Psychiatric support
Substance use counseling
Substance use counseling
Horticulture and aviary therapy
Horticulture and aviary therapy
Music, art, and recreation-based enrichment
Music, art, and recreation-based enrichment

Location & Contact

ASC / Riverside Ranch
18200 Highway 178, Bakersfield, CA 93306
Phone: (661) 871-9697
Fax: (661) 871-1270

Where to next?

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During an Emmy Award-winning segment of the television program 60 Minutes. 

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