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Kern County's Home Care
Why Caring Roots Exists
Caring Roots Home Care stands apart because our roots are here—deep in Bakersfield, deep in Kern County, and deep in the lives of the people who make this community home. The families we serve aren’t strangers. They’re our neighbors, our former classmates, our elders who paved the way for us, and the caregivers we train right here in the county.
We are not a franchise.
We are not managed from another state.
We are not driven by corporate numbers.
We are Bakersfield.
We are Kern County.
This is why we proudly say:
We’re not just another home care agency in Kern County — we are Kern County’s home care.
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Being born and raised here means we carry an intimate understanding of local families—their wants, their expectations, and the frustrations they’ve had with agencies that didn’t listen or didn’t care. We’ve lived those challenges. We’ve heard the complaints firsthand. And we’ve built Caring Roots to fix them with honesty, consistency, compassion, and community-driven care.
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When we step into your home, it isn’t business… It’s personal.
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Because your loved one is part of the same community that raised us, supported us, and shaped who we are today.
Behind Caring Roots
Elotis Banks
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
About Elotis
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Master's Degree in Psychology
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Advanced studies in Industrial Organizational Psychology
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Background in Organization development , training systems, and operation leadership
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Experience in medical care
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Born and Raised in Kern County
"My mission is to build a home care organization rooted in dignity, compassion, and family. Caring Roots was created not just from professional experience, but from a deeply personal desire to protect families, restore trust in care, and ensure no one feels overlooked during life’s most vulnerable moments. I believe care should be guided by love, respect, and accountability, not convenience or profit. Every decision we make is centered on treating each client like family, honoring their story, and creating a culture where caregivers and families feel supported, heard, and valued. Caring Roots is more than a service—it is my promise to lead with heart and serve with purpose."
Maura Banks
Director of Care Coordination
About Maura
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Direct caregiving experience with seniors and adults requiring assistance
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Over 20 years of direct care experience in facilities and home care supports
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​Born and Raised in kern County
"My mission is to ensure every family who comes to Caring Roots feels understood, respected, and genuinely cared for. Rooted in my Mexican heritage and a family-centered culture here in California, I was raised to believe that care is not just something you provide—it is something you live. Spanish was my first language, and communication has always been at the heart of how I build trust and advocate for families. With over twenty years of hands-on experience in assisted living and home care, I understand the importance of listening, consistency, and dignity. At Caring Roots, my purpose is to make sure no family feels lost, no client feels unseen, and every caregiver is supported to deliver care that is personal, compassionate, and rooted in love."