Best Assisted Living in Bakersfield, CA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 16 assisted living communities in Bakersfield, CA using CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in CA
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Avg Monthly Cost: $6,129The average monthly cost across facilities in Bakersfield, CA. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 40/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Bakersfield, CA. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 130The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Bakersfield, CA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
The Pointe at Summit Hills
AL
MC
RC
Bakersfield (Eastridge Estates)
170
Facility 170
CA AVG 103
Rank #236 / 1,492
No
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,756 / 1,887
8
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #589 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #665 / 1,452
45.3%
Facility 45.3%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #265 / 1,313
A+The Pointe At Bakersfield LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Rosewood
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Bakersfield (Kern City)
220
Facility 220
CA AVG 103
Rank #109 / 1,492
Yes
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,586 / 1,887
21
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #758 / 1,387
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,094 / 1,433
52
Facility 52
CA AVG 13
Rank #5 / 1,452
70.0%
Facility 70.0%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #801 / 1,313
-Humangood & Humangood NorcalStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Palms at San Lauren
AL
MC
Bakersfield (South San Lauren)
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 103
Rank #888 / 1,492
Yes
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,672 / 1,887
26
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 13
Rank #992 / 1,387
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,010 / 1,433
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #797 / 1,452
89.7%
Facility 89.7%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #273 / 1,313
A+5151Knudsen Dr Bakersfield Inc And Oakmont Mgmt Gr LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Redwood Senior Living
AL
MC
RC
Bakersfield
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,166 / 1,492
No
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,645 / 1,887
5
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #972 / 1,452
33.3%
Facility 33.3%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #1,288 / 1,313
-Redwood Assisted Living LLCPrivate Room
Ivy Park at Seven Oaks
AL
MC
Bakersfield
164
Facility 164
CA AVG 103
Rank #255 / 1,492
Yes
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,619 / 1,887
27
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #919 / 1,387
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,094 / 1,433
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,186 / 1,452
56.7%
Facility 56.7%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #1,100 / 1,313
A+Well Ivy 6 Tenant LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale Riverwalk
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Bakersfield (Fairway Oaks)
376
Facility 376
CA AVG 103
Rank #32 / 1,492
Yes
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,533 / 1,887
57
43
Facility 43
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,327 / 1,387
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,010 / 1,433
48
Facility 48
CA AVG 13
Rank #15 / 1,452
66.0%
Facility 66.0%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #943 / 1,313
-Blc Glenwood-Gardens Al-Lh And Brookdale Living CommsStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Hallmark Assisted Living
AL
IL
MC
Bakersfield
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 103
Rank #663 / 1,492
Yes
69
Facility 69
CA AVG 57
Rank #693 / 1,887
22
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 13
Rank #992 / 1,387
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,094 / 1,433
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,186 / 1,452
62.6%
Facility 62.6%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #1,013 / 1,313
-Hallmark Senior Living LLCStudio
Riverstone Terrace Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
RC
Bakersfield
55
Facility 55
CA AVG 103
Rank #973 / 1,492
Yes
41
Facility 41
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,393 / 1,887
23
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #950 / 1,387
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,094 / 1,433
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #416 / 1,452
38.2%
Facility 38.2%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #1,279 / 1,313
-Pacifica Bakersfieldlp And Calson Care Bakersfield LLCStudio / Suite / 1 Bed
The Pointe at Summit Hills
AL
MC
RC
Bakersfield
170
Facility 170
CA AVG 103
Rank #236 / 1,492
No-55
41
Facility 41
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,312 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #665 / 1,452
45.3%
Facility 45.3%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #1,239 / 1,313
A+Summit Hills 85 LLC And The Pointe At Bakersfield LLC-
Real Care
AL
HOS
IL
MC
RC
Bakersfield
300
Facility 300
CA AVG 103
Rank #52 / 1,492
Yes
66
Facility 66
CA AVG 57
Rank #767 / 1,887
15
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #716 / 1,387
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,094 / 1,433
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,363 / 1,452
--Ljn Capital LLC Dba Real Care1 Bed / Studio / Semi-Private Rooms

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every CA community we track that reports that metric, not just the 16 analyzed for Bakersfield. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of The Pointe at Summit Hills

The Pointe at Summit Hills offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Bakersfield, CA, in the Eastridge Estates neighborhood. Assisted living helps residents with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while they maintain their own living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering, while respite care offers a short stay for a resident whose usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover.

Rehabilitation services are available, giving residents access to therapy as part of their care at the community. With several care types in one setting, The Pointe at Summit Hills can suit a resident whose needs may change over time or a family seeking a temporary care arrangement.

The community has 170 beds and offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom housing options. A studio provides a single private space, while a two-bedroom layout can accommodate a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Perla Pena serves as the administrator, and The Pointe At Bakersfield operates the community.

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Rosewood

1301 New Stine Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Overview of Rosewood

Spend your golden years at Rosewood, an esteemed life plan community nestled near Sundale Country Club in Bakersfield, CA, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents can ease their worries with a kind and highly trained team attending to their needs around the clock. As part of a non-profit organization, the community prioritizes residents’ safety and well-being.

Residents will not feel lonely with a carefully curated calendar of exciting events and engaging programs that highlight residents’ interests and capabilities. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delightful and healthy dining options. The community ensures residents live a blissful retirement with its extensive amenities and a wide range of care options.

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Overview of The Palms at San Lauren

The Palms at San Lauren provides assisted living and memory care in Bakersfield, CA. Assisted living offers help with daily tasks while a resident maintains a private apartment, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with dementia who may be at risk of wandering. Because both care levels are available, a resident whose needs grow may be able to move to memory care without leaving the community.

The community has 68 beds and offers studio and one-bedroom housing, with a studio providing one private living space and a one-bedroom layout separating the sleeping and living areas. Pets are allowed, so a resident can continue living with a pet after moving in. Brenda Myers serves as the administrator, and the community is located in the South San Lauren neighborhood.

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Redwood Senior Living

810 S Union Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307
Overview of Redwood Senior Living

Situated in the heart of Bakersfield, CA, the Redwood Senior Living Bakersfield is a vibrant community that provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. This community is committed to providing a caring, safe, and secure environment for its residents. Elegant and spacious accommodations are available to further enhance the comfort and relaxation. With a trained and compassionate team, residents can receive 24/7 assistance and support. As for memory care, a person-centered approach is thoughtfully designed to address the needs of those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Short-term stays with different levels of care are also available for respite care services.

Experience its top-tier amenities and other services including delightful and nutritious meals based on dietary needs, medication management and review, incontinence and hygiene assistance, transportation services, and daily social events. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors are guaranteed a worry-free living experience with Redwood Senior Living Bakersfield.

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Ivy Park at Seven Oaks

4301 Buena Vista Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93311
Overview of Ivy Park at Seven Oaks

Situated in the quiet neighborhood of Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, CA, Ivy Park at Seven Oaks is an exceptional senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care. Featuring Evergreen at Ivy, a memory care neighborhood, the community provides companion and private suites, alongside, private studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. With a team of friendly, dedicated, and highly skilled professionals, Ivy Park at Seven Oaks strives to provide its residents with care and assistance that is best suited to their needs and preferences.

Ivy Park at Seven Oaks fosters a bright and friendly environment, conducting social and educational programs to keep its residents energized and engaged. With its whole living approach, residents enjoy meaningful interactions and utmost care. To satisfy the seniors’ cravings and dietary needs, the community serves nutritious meals all day. Amenities include a bistro, a fitness center, a club room, a library, an activity studio, a full-service salon, a fireplace, an outdoor courtyard, and graceful indoor and serene outdoor lounges.

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Overview of Brookdale Riverwalk

Focusing on seniors’ wellness, Brookdale Riverwalk located at Calloway Drive, Bakersfield, CA is an extraordinary continuing care retirement community offering a wide range of living options. These include assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled care. The community provides a selection of spacious and well-designed floor plans including studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments, and private, and companion suites.

Experience a better quality of life with Brookdale Riverwalk’s dedicated and compassionate community. The community promotes an active and engaged lifestyle, conducting fun activities and wellness programs. Brookdale Riverwalk promises to deliver the highest quality of life that befits its residents, providing them with an environment where they can thrive confidently. Delight with delectable and nutritious meals served to satisfy the resident’s dietary needs and to promote socialization. Brookdale Riverwalk provides fabulous amenities including a library, a game room, a therapy room, a greenhouse, a beauty and barbershop, an outdoor pool, and walking paths, for its residents’ leisure and wellness.

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Overview of Hallmark Assisted Living

Hallmark Assisted Living envisions a nurturing community in Bakersfield, California, where residents maintain their independence and dignity while receiving personalized care. Their mission focuses on creating a safe, engaging environment where residents can thrive individually. The dedicated team ensures comfort and engagement for residents, emphasizing their unique needs and passions and fostering a fulfilling lifestyle tailored to each individual.

At Hallmark, residents enjoy many luxury amenities, services, and assisted living facilities that promote a healthy lifestyle and ensure a secure future. From full-service dining to weekly housekeeping and linen services, residents experience unparalleled comfort and convenience. The community offers daily fitness activities, planned events, and weekly excursions, providing ample opportunities for socialization and enjoyment. With 24-hour emergency response systems and security monitoring, residents and their families can rest assured of their safety and well-being.

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Riverstone Terrace Senior Living

3209 Brookside Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93311
Overview of Riverstone Terrace Senior Living

Located in Bakersfield, California, Riverstone Terrace Senior Living is a senior living community offering Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Respite Care options. This community is dedicated to enhancing the well-being and quality of life of every senior resident they serve. This all-inclusive environment is carefully crafted to enable residents to lead the active, engaged lifestyle they’ve always imagined.

Riverstone Terrace Senior Living assesses the specific needs of each incoming resident, striving to create a personalized and well-balanced blend of support and independence. Within the various senior living options at Riverstone Terrace Senior Living, residents enjoy access to chef-prepared dining, engaging life enrichment programs, housekeeping services, and many other amenities.

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Overview of The Pointe at Summit Hills
The Pointe at Summit Hills is a senior living community in Bakersfield, CA. It offers Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Respite Care services. The community is designed to provide engaging daily activities and support for residents.

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Overview of Real Care

Real Care Living is a nurturing assisted living and memory care community in Bakersfield, CA, that offers compassionate support for older adults’ daily living activities and those with memory loss. Here, residents are treated like family amidst the community’s safe and nurturing environment. Medication management, 24-hour care, and emergency call systems are also offered to help residents live comfortably in retirement. The community strives to meet residents’ personal and healthcare needs, creating personalized care plans to help them live to their potential.

Music and art therapy, mind-stimulating activities, and social gatherings are among the recreational programs that residents can participate in to ensure their holistic wellness. The community also features spacious outdoors, serene communal spaces, and thoughtfully furnished rooms, ensuring residents can rest and interact with their friends with ease. Surrounded by restaurants, shops, and other local amenities, residents have convenient access to their necessities and leisure. As one of the best options for senior living in California, this assisted living and memory care community strives to help older adults thrive in their later years.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Bakersfield, CA

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in California?

Assisted living in California supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in California?

Assisted living in California is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does California Medicaid cover assisted living?

California Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including California) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 16 assisted living facilities in Bakersfield, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Bakersfield, CA?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Bakersfield, CA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Bakersfield, CA?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.