Alzheimer's Disease Association of Kern County

What Alzheimer's Disease Association of Kern County does

ADAKC (Alzheimer's Disease Association of Kern County, Inc.) is a California-licensed, Bakersfield-headquartered 501(c)-style nonprofit founded in 1982 that is the only locally based organization in Kern County solely dedicated to Alzheimer's disease and dementia caregiver support. The organization operates across five service pillars: Caregiver Navigation, Caregiver Education, a Countywide Support Group Network (Early Stage, Caregiver, Spouse, and Survivor cohorts, plus Spanish-language and virtual groups), Professional Dementia Training, and Community Leadership for a Dementia Friendly Kern County. Its centerpiece is the licensed Adult Day Program (CDSS License #157208254), an all-inclusive social-model program priced at $20 per hour with a $150 one-time assessment fee, generating fee-for-service revenue supplemented by a managed door-to-door Transportation Program launched in August 2022.

The organization's revenue model is a diversified hybrid of six streams: Adult Day Program usage fees ($20/hour), donations and charitable contributions, event fundraising (Heart Never Forgets Gala, Cinnamon Roll Drive, Caring for the Caregiver conference, Senior Prom), professional training donations ($40/person suggested), government grants, and a permanent Heart Never Forgets Endowment with planned giving vehicles (bequests, beneficiary designations, securities, trusts). All caregiver-facing services — navigation, education, support groups, and the Virtual Dementia Tour for caregivers — are free of charge; only the Adult Day Program is fee-based. The Virtual Dementia Tour is an experiential sensory simulation training tool licensed internally for community and professional training, and "The Heart Never Forgets" monthly podcast (launched June 2023) extends awareness reach.

Go-to-market is predominantly community-led with an event-driven overlay: direct outreach across Bakersfield, Shafter, Taft, and surrounding rural communities through the 2026 community-based service model transition; referral partnerships with healthcare anchors (Dignity Health, Adventist Health, Kaiser Permanente, Hoffman Hospice) and Kern County Aging and Adult Services; multi-channel awareness through local TV (KGET 17, 23 ABC, KBak Fox 58), Instagram, email, and community events; and a 6-person staff supplemented by a Board of Directors and Advisory Board. The organization completed an Executive Director transition in 2025 (Janelle Capra to Tamara Baker) and pivoted to a countywide delivery model in Spring 2026.

Name

Alzheimer's Disease Association of Kern County

Legal name

Alzheimer's Disease Association of Kern County, Inc.

Website

https://adakc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ADAKC is a Kern County, California nonprofit founded in 1982 providing free caregiver navigation, education, and support groups, plus a licensed all-inclusive Adult Day Program ($20/hour) for individuals with Alzheimer's and dementia, delivered bilingually across Bakersfield, Shafter, and Taft.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dementia Caregiver Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Alzheimer’s & Dementia-Specific Adult Day Programs (HLADAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dementia Personal Care (ADLs) Support (HSABAEAB), Dementia & Alzheimer’s Respite Care (HSABAGAF), Adult Day Respite Programs (Daytime Relief) (HLADAKAC)

Keywords

• Dementia caregiver support
• Adult day program
• Alzheimer's education
• Caregiver support groups
• Dementia training services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bakersfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Adult Day Program Fees: Fee-for-service revenue from the licensed Adult Day Program. Clients pay $20 per hour (all-inclusive rate covering care, meals, restroom assistance, behavior management, and feeding assistance). An initial $150 assessment fee applies (waived during promotional periods). Services are not covered by insurance; only Long Term Care policies and Veterans Benefits apply.
2. Donations and Monetary Contributions: The organization relies heavily on donations from individuals, businesses, and community members. Every dollar donated stays in Kern County to support local families. Donations help provide sponsored hours of care for families who cannot afford the full rate.
3. Event Fundraising: Annual events including the Heart Never Forgets Gala, Cinnamon Roll Drive, Senior Prom, and Caring for the Caregiver conference generate critical funds. Events also offer sponsorship opportunities to local businesses.
4. Planned Giving and Endowments: The Heart Never Forgets Endowment is a permanent revenue source. Planned giving options include bequests, beneficiary designations, securities, and trusts.
5. Professional Dementia Training: Training fees for professional dementia training delivered to hospitals, first responders, employers, banks, faith organizations, and care agencies throughout Kern County. A suggested donation of $40/person is requested from professionals.
6. Government Grants: Grant funding from government sources supports programming. The organization maintains a CDSS License #157208254.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ADAKC delivers free caregiver navigation, education, and support groups plus a licensed Adult Day Program ($20/hour, all-inclusive) for individuals with Alzheimer's and dementia in Kern County, California. Services also include the Virtual Dementia Tour, professional dementia training, a transportation program, and a monthly awareness podcast, all aimed at supporting family caregivers and individuals living with dementia throughout the region.

Product overview

ADAKC offers a comprehensive suite of caregiver support services organized around five core pillars: Caregiver Navigation, Caregiver Education, Countywide Support Group Network, Professional Dementia Training, and Community Leadership. The centerpiece is the Adult Day Program—the only licensed adult day program in Kern County specifically for Alzheimer's and dementia patients—providing all-inclusive care at $20/hour. Key offerings include the Virtual Dementia Tour for experiential learning, Support Groups (regional, virtual, and Spanish-language), Professional Training for healthcare providers, and a Transportation Program. ADAKC also produces The Heart Never Forgets Podcast for education and awareness. All core family and caregiver services are free of charge.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Heart Never Forgets: Monthly podcast focusing on raising awareness for those living with Alzheimer's and their caregivers, providing education and resources for families on the Alzheimer's journey.

Products and services

• Adult Day Program Licensed adult day program providing specialized Alzheimer's and dementia care, brain-stimulating activities, and all-inclusive support including tailored meals, restroom assistance, behavior management, and feeding assistance. Offers respite for family caregivers. Open to participants without a dementia diagnosis.
• Caregiver Navigation Free one-on-one personalized guidance helping families understand diagnoses, identify resources, coordinate with healthcare providers, and plan for the caregiving journey.
• Caregiver Education Free workshops and education classes on dementia understanding, managing difficult behaviors, preventing caregiver burnout, and planning for care transitions. Classes are offered in English and Spanish, in-person at community locations across Kern County.
• Caregiver Support Groups Weekly caregiver support groups including regional, virtual, Spanish-language, Early Stage Alzheimer's, Spouse Support, Survivor Support, and stage-specific cohorts providing connection, education, and encouragement.
• Virtual Dementia Tour Immersive experiential learning program that simulates the challenges faced by individuals living with dementia using sensory tools, offering participants firsthand insight into the physical and emotional struggles. Free for caregivers and community members; suggested donation $40/person for professionals.
• Professional Dementia Training Evidence-based training for hospitals, first responders, employers, faith organizations, banks, and care agencies throughout Kern County, building empathy, patience, awareness, and practical skills for dementia care.
• Transportation Program Managed transportation program ensuring clients receive round-trip door-to-door travel from their doorstep to the Adult Day Program. Has provided over 812 round-trip rides since launch.
• The Heart Never Forgets Podcast Monthly podcast focused on raising awareness for those living with Alzheimer's and their caregivers, providing education and resources for families on the Alzheimer's journey.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 40 years of continuous service to Kern County families since 1982
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and major.

• The Moneywise GuysminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023The Moneywise Guys podcast hosts are community supporters of ADAKC's podcast, 'The Heart Never Forgets.' They have also featured ADAKC Executive Director on their podcast to discuss organizational programs and community impact.
• Dignity HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDignity Health is listed as a Community Partner of ADAKC, appearing alongside other healthcare organizations in the community partner section of the website.
• Hoffman HospicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHoffman Hospice is listed as a Community Partner of ADAKC. The organization is also featured as a sponsor of ADAKC's podcast, 'The Heart Never Forgets.' Hoffman Hospice is a local nonprofit hospice provider founded in 1995.
• Kaiser PermanentecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKaiser Permanente is listed as a Community Partner of ADAKC, appearing in the community partner section of the website alongside other healthcare organizations.
• Hodel's Country DiningmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerHodel's Country Dining is a long-standing community partner that provides the venue for ADAKC's annual Caring for the Caregiver conference and supplies cinnamon rolls for the annual Cinnamon Roll Drive fundraiser ($20 per pan of Hodel's cinnamon rolls). The partnership has generated significant community engagement and fundraising revenue.
• Kern County Aging and Adult ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerADAKC collaborates with Kern County Aging and Adult Services on caregiver resources and elder abuse awareness initiatives. The organizations work together to support seniors and caregivers in Kern County.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Alzheimer's Association: The largest national Alzheimer's advocacy and support organization. Directly comparable to ADAKC in mission (caregiver support, education, advocacy) but operates nationally with vastly greater resources, including a dedicated mobile app (My ALZ Journey) that ADAKC even promotes.
• Dementia Society of America: A national nonprofit providing education, resources, and support across the spectrum of dementia types. Comparable to ADAKC's broader dementia caregiver education and awareness mission, though operating nationally rather than county-level.
• BrightFocus Foundation: A national nonprofit funding Alzheimer's research and providing caregiver education and resources. Comparable to ADAKC's education and awareness function but operates at a national scale with a research-grants model alongside caregiver information.
• UsAgainstAlzheimer's: A national advocacy and policy organization focused on Alzheimer's, including caregiver and patient engagement initiatives. Comparable to ADAKC's community-leadership/Dementia Friendly Kern County work but at national scale focused on policy.

Direct peers

• Alzheimer's Los Angeles: A regional nonprofit serving Southern California with caregiver support, education, and direct services for families affected by Alzheimer's and dementia. Closest direct comparable to ADAKC in mission, structure, and service mix — a community-embedded nonprofit in a defined California geography.
• Family Caregiver Alliance: A national nonprofit focused on caregiver navigation, education, support groups, and respite for families caring for adults with chronic or disabling conditions, including dementia. Directly comparable to ADAKC's caregiver navigation, education, and support group pillars.

Regional players

• Banner Alzheimer's Foundation: A regional nonprofit in Arizona supporting Alzheimer's care, research, and caregiver programs. Comparable to ADAKC in mission and service mix but anchored to a different state with deeper institutional ties to a major hospital system.
• Alzheimer's Association - Northern California and Northern Nevada Chapter: A regional chapter of the Alzheimer's Association covering Northern California and Nevada, providing caregiver support, education, and fundraising events within a defined geography. Comparable to ADAKC as a community-anchored Alzheimer's nonprofit serving a California region.

Emerging players

• Hilarity for Charity (HFC): A younger, digitally native Alzheimer's nonprofit focused on caregiver support, education, and respite grants. Comparable to ADAKC's caregiver and respite mission but emphasizes national digital reach over a community-embedded service model.

Others

• National Council on Aging: A national nonprofit advocating for older adults and providing education, resources, and programs. Adjacent peer to ADAKC's elder-care focus, though broader in scope (aging generally) rather than Alzheimer's-specific.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AlzheimersDiseaseAssociationKernCounty
• Instagraminstagram.com/adakc
• Xx.com/ADAKC

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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