Best Assisted Living Facilities in Bakersfield, CA
Find local assisted living and retirement communities in the Bakersfield, CA area.
Whether you are looking for assisted living, independent living, or a nursing home, Bakersfield has senior housing options to meet your needs. There are 23 facilities throughout the city, with average assisted living costs of $3,236 per month. Since 26.1% of the city's residents are seniors, quality communities offering solid value are in high demand. In this article, we'll explore some of the top-rated assisted living options in Bakersfield, helping you make an informed decision about the best care for your loved ones.
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Garnsey Garden
364 Garnsey Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93309 (0.8 mi from city center)Garnsey Garden is a senior living community that provides a range of care services for seniors in need of assistance with daily activities.
Pinewood Glen Retirement
2221 South Real Road, Bakersfield, CA 93309 (1.3 mi from city center)Pinewood Glen Retirement is an independent living community in Bakersfield, CA, offering studio, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom apartments with various amenities and services.
Ally Senior Care
1731 Haiti Acres Suite 102, Bakersfield, CA 93309 (1.3 mi from city center)Ally Senior Care is a senior living community specializing in non-medical, in-home care services.
Westchester Gardens
2228 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301 (1.5 mi from city center)Westchester Gardens is a residential assisted living facility in Bakersfield, California, that provides residents with convenient services in a homelike setting.
Maxim Healthcare Services Bakersfield, CA Regional Office
4540 California Ave Suites 550 and 560, Bakersfield, CA 93309 (1.5 mi from city center)Maxim Healthcare Services in Bakersfield, CA, provides home healthcare and staffing services, specializing in skilled nursing, personal care, and behavioral health.
Rosewood Senior Living Community
1301 New Stine Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93309 (1.7 mi from city center)Rosewood Senior Living Community is a not-for-profit senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, and full care services.
Right at Home
5301 Office Park Drive Suite 410, Bakersfield, CA 93309 (1.7 mi from city center)Right at Home - Bakersfield, CA provides in-home senior care services.
The Trinity
200 Trinity Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307 (1.9 mi from city center)The Trinity is a private residential care facility for the elderly licensed by the State of California Department of Social Services.
Redwood Bakersfield
810 S Union Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307 (2 mi from city center)Redwood Senior Living Bakersfield offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care services in a supportive community environment.
Parkview Julian Convalescent
1801 Julian Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93304 (2.2 mi from city center)Parkview Julian Convalescent is a skilled nursing facility located at 1801 Julian Avenue in Bakersfield, CA, offering 24/7 skilled medical care for older adults.
The Palms of San Lauren
5300 Hageman Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93308 (2.6 mi from city center)The Palms at San Lauren provides a supportive and comfortable environment for seniors with assisted living and memory care needs.
Magnolia Place
8100 Westwold Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93311 (3.6 mi from city center)Magnolia Place provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care services in a boutique-style community with a compassionate team offering personalized support.
Solstice Senior Living at Bakersfield
8200 Westwold Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93311 (3.6 mi from city center)Solstice Senior Living at Bakersfield is an independent living community offering seniors a warm and familiar environment with various amenities and services.
Pacifica Senior Living Bakersfield
3209 Brookside Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93311 (3.8 mi from city center)Pacifica Senior Living Bakersfield offers assisted living and memory care services in a newly remodeled, stylish, and intimate senior care community.
Brookdale Riverwalk
350 Calloway Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93312 (4.4 mi from city center)Brookdale Riverwalk is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Bakersfield, California, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing services.
Height Street Skilled Care
1611 Height St, Bakersfield, CA 93305 (4.5 mi from city center)Height Street Skilled Care is a skilled nursing facility that specializes in both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care.
Golden Castle Assisted Living
2607 Mt. Vernon, Bakersfield, CA 93306 (4.7 mi from city center)Golden Castle Assisted Living is an assisted living facility located in Bakersfield, CA, offering assistance with daily living activities and personalized support.
Holiday Columbus Estates
3201 Columbus Street, Bakersfield, CA 93306 (5.4 mi from city center)Columbus Estates is a senior living community that provides an Independent Living program with Supportive Services in lively Bakersfield, California.
Ivy Park at Seven Oaks
4301 Buena Vista Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93311 (5.6 mi from city center)Ivy Park at Seven Oaks is a senior living community convenient to popular casual dining and shopping centers.
Alondra Home
9817 Alondra Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93311 (6 mi from city center)Alondra Home is a private residential care facility for the elderly licensed by the State of California Department of Social Services.
A and A Bakersfield Care Home
12203 El Capitan Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93312 (6.7 mi from city center)A&A Bakersfield Care Home is a nonmedical residential care facility offering assisted living services in a home-like setting.
The Pointe at Summit Hills
4501 Upland Point Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93306 (6.8 mi from city center)The Pointe at Summit Hills is a senior living community offering assisted living and memory care services in Bakersfield, California.
Evergreen Post Acute
6212 Tudor Way, Bakersfield, CA 93306 (6.9 mi from city center)Evergreen Bakersfield Post Acute Care offers a range of care options, including skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, respite care, and hospice care.
Evergreen-Arvin
323 Campus Dr, Arvin, CA 93203 (15 mi from city center)Evergreen Arvin Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing facility providing short-term rehabilitation care, long-term care, and respite care.
Harold Olson Rotary Village
1635 Randolph St # 44, Delano, CA 93215 (31.3 mi from city center)Harold Olson Rotary Village is a subsidized housing community for seniors over the age of 62 and the mobility/sensory impaired, offering one-bedroom apartments in a park-like setting.
Map of Assisted Living in Bakersfield
Find the right senior living community by location- Garnsey Garden
- Pinewood Glen Retirement
- Ally Senior Care
- Westchester Gardens
- Maxim Healthcare Services Bakersfield, CA Regional Office
- Rosewood Senior Living Community
- Right at Home
- The Trinity
- Redwood Bakersfield
- Parkview Julian Convalescent
- The Palms of San Lauren
- Magnolia Place
- Solstice Senior Living at Bakersfield
- Pacifica Senior Living Bakersfield
- Brookdale Riverwalk
- Height Street Skilled Care
- Golden Castle Assisted Living
- Holiday Columbus Estates
- Ivy Park at Seven Oaks
- Alondra Home
- A and A Bakersfield Care Home
- The Pointe at Summit Hills
- Evergreen Post Acute
- Evergreen-Arvin
- Harold Olson Rotary Village
- Burlington
Assisted Living Locations in Bakersfield
Bakersfield has a number of large and small assisted living facilities. One popular facility is called Magnolia Place Senior Assisted Living & Memory Care Community. It is located at 8100 Westwold Drive in the Laurel Glen neighborhood of southwest Bakersfield, near The Shops at River Walk. There’s also Brookdale Riverwalk located along a riverbed at 350 Calloway Drive off Westside Parkway. Another facility, Redwood Senior Living, is located approximately 1.5 miles southeast of downtown Bakersfield, near the intersection of South Union Avenue and Ming Avenue. You can find Riverstone Terrace in the southwestern part of Bakersfield, in the Laurel Glen neighborhood. Most of the assisted living facilities in Bakersfield are near major highways like CA-99 and the Westside Parkway.
Hospitals in Bakersfield
Some of the major hospitals that are just a short drive from local assisted living facilities are operated by Dignity Health. These include Mercy Hospital Downtown in central Bakersfield and Mercy Hospital Southwest in southwest Bakersfield near Riverstone Terrace. There’s also Memorial Hospital near downtown and east Bakersfield, as well as Adventist Health just off CA-99 in central Bakersfield.
Things to Do in Bakersfield
There’s plenty going on in Bakersfield to keep aging adults engaged. It has a vibrant cultural scene with many dining options and entertainment. Seniors can experience farm fun at The Big Red Barn at Murray Family Farms, hand-pick in-season fruits and vegetables, browse the market, and take part in educational farm tours. Bakersfield is known as the “breadbasket of California” because of its agricultural contributions to the state.
Looking for wide open spaces with scenic beauty? Older adults who want to get in some hiking, biking, or wildlife viewing will love Wind Wolves Preserve, a 93,000-acre nature preserve located approximately 35 miles southwest of Bakersfield. Admission is free! Then visit The Park at River Walk, a 32-acre public park in southwest Bakersfield that has two lakes connected by a stream and lots of recreational activities. It’s a great place to take the grandkids, with picnic areas, playgrounds and walking trails that make staying active easy.
For those seeking entertainment, then Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace is a perfect stop. Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace features live music, dining, and a museum showcasing the career of country music legend Buck Owens.
To get around Bakersfield, older adults can use multiple transportation options. There are public buses, including Kern Transit and the Golden Empire Transit (GET), which operates on 16 routes within the Greater Bakersfield area (and has senior discounts). Taxis and rideshare apps like Lyft are available too.
Senior Living Statistics for Bakersfield, California
Average Senior Living Costs by Housing Type
If you're looking for the least expensive senior living option in Bakersfield, California, it's assisted living, which costs an average of $3,236 per month. Costs for care range up to $5,868 per month for a two-bedroom nursing home unit. There are several other types of care to consider, including independent living at $3,560 per month and memory care at $3,921. Nursing home options also include private rooms for $4,460, semi-private rooms at $4,076, studios averaging $5,288, and one-bedroom units at $4,573.
| Housing Type | Average Monthly Cost |
|---|---|
| Assisted Living | $3,236 |
| Memory Care | $3,921 |
| Independent Living | $3,560 |
| Nursing Home: Private Room | $4,460 |
| Nursing Home: Semi-Private Room | $4,076 |
| Nursing Home: Studio | $5,288 |
| Nursing Home: One Bedroom | $4,573 |
| Nursing Home: Two Bedroom | $5,868 |
Average Cost of Assisted Living in Bakersfield
Compared to other cities in the area, Bakersfield offers a more affordable living option. For instance, assisted living in Tehachapi costs an average of $2,948 per month, and in Sugarloaf Saw Mill, it averages $3,130 per month. On the flip side, Bakersfield is much less expensive than both the California state average of $4,357 and the national average, which is $4,546 per month.
| City | Average Monthly Cost |
|---|---|
| Bakersfield | $3,236 |
| Tehachapi | $2,948 |
| Sugarloaf Saw Mill | $3,130 |
Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Bakersfield compares to California and the national average:
| Area | Average Monthly Cost |
|---|---|
| Bakersfield | $3,236 |
| California | $4,357 |
| United States | $4,546 |
Senior Living Availability in Bakersfield
The city of Bakersfield is home to 23 senior living facilities, which is just a small fraction of the 2,558 facilities in California. There are 29 communities in nearby cities for those who want to expand their search.
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Bakersfield Senior Demographics
26.1% of Bakersfield residents are seniors, which includes 10.7% in their 50s, 8.5% in their 60s, 4.7% in their 70s, and 2.2% in their 80s and over. The city is home to a diverse population. 53.6% are Hispanic, 46.9% are White, 20.6% are mixed race, 6.1% are Black, 7.8% are Asian, 1.3% are Native American, and 0.2% are Pacific. In terms of marital status, 45.9% are married, 11.3% are divorced, 38.2% have never married, and 4.6% are widowed.
Population
Bakersfield has a population of 408,366.- 49.5% Male
- 50.5% Female
Marital Status
- 45.9% Married
- 11.3% Divorced
- 38.2% Never Married
- 4.6% Widowed
Age
Seniors make up about 26.1% of the population.- 10.7% in their 50s
- 8.5% in their 60s
- 4.7% in their 70s
- 2.2% in their 80s
Diversity
- 46.9% White
- 6.1% Black
- 7.8% Asian
- 1.3% Native
- 0.2% Pacific
- 17.1% Identifying as Other
- 20.6% Mixed Race
- 53.6% Hispanic
Additional Cities with Assisted Living Near Bakersfield
Senior living options abound near Bakersfield, California. Costs can differ significantly, with Ridgecrest offering an average cost of $2,533 per month. This makes it a highly appealing choice for those seeking affordability in close proximity to Bakersfield.
Senior Living Ratings Methodology
Our experts spent over 50 hours researching the best communities in each city, focusing on these key factors.
Available Care
We value communities that offer more than standard living services, such as memory care and independent living. We think this is beneficial for older adults, as it allows a community to meet your changing needs over time.
Amenities
Amenities can help an assisted living community feel like a luxury resort or a home away from home. Our research focuses on communities that offer extra perks and benefits for seniors to enjoy.
Location
Location can be important. Since many seniors like to have certain comforts nearby, we look at communities close to parks, shopping areas, hospitals, museums, and other practical or entertaining points of interest.
Reviews
We read through dozens of reviews for every single contender and include a summary of our findings. In most cases, we see common themes regarding positive and negative feedback about each community. Just remember not to take individual reviews at face value.
Cost
Assisted living costs vary greatly based on the facility and level of care. We considered communities that are suitable for various budgets and offer solid value. All prices listed are from community websites.