Best Memory Care in Bakersfield, CA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 12 memory care providers in Bakersfield, CA using CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in CA
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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.
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.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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.
A complaint visit is an unannounced on-site visit by California's Community Care Licensing Division to investigate a complaint about the community, filed by a resident, a family member, staff or anyone else. A visit means a complaint was looked into, not that it was proven: the state may find it substantiated, inconclusive or unfounded. Fewer visits is better.
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
MC
AL
RC
Bakersfield (Eastridge Estates)
170
Facility 170
CA AVG 91
Rank #213 / 1,490
A- No
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,010 / 1,094
8
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 6
Rank #734 / 1,424
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #527 / 1,447
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 12
Rank #579 / 1,450
45.3%
Facility 45.3%
CA AVG 76.3%
Rank #1,289 / 1,355
A+ The Pointe At Bakersfield LLC Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Redwood Senior Living
MC
AL
RC
Bakersfield
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 91
Rank #970 / 1,490
B+ No
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 56
Rank #937 / 1,094
5
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 6
Rank #1 / 1,424
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,447
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 12
Rank #886 / 1,450
33.3%
Facility 33.3%
CA AVG 76.3%
Rank #1,323 / 1,355
A+ Redwood Assisted Living LLC Private Room
Ivy Park at Seven Oaks
MC
AL
Bakersfield
164
Facility 164
CA AVG 91
Rank #231 / 1,490
B+ Yes
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 56
Rank #921 / 1,094
27
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 6
Rank #1,029 / 1,424
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,123 / 1,447
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 12
Rank #1,124 / 1,450
56.7%
Facility 56.7%
CA AVG 76.3%
Rank #1,170 / 1,355
A+ Well Ivy 6 Tenant LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLC Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Palms at San Lauren
MC
AL
Bakersfield (South San Lauren)
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 91
Rank #737 / 1,490
C+ Yes
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 56
Rank #954 / 1,094
26
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 6
Rank #1,089 / 1,424
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,044 / 1,447
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 12
Rank #717 / 1,450
89.7%
Facility 89.7%
CA AVG 76.3%
Rank #328 / 1,355
A+ 5151Knudsen Dr Bakersfield Inc And Oakmont Mgmt Gr LLC Studio / 1 Bed
Real Care
MC
AL
HOS
IL
RC
Bakersfield
300
Facility 300
CA AVG 91
Rank #58 / 1,490
B- Yes
66
Facility 66
CA AVG 56
Rank #434 / 1,094
15
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 6
Rank #861 / 1,424
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,123 / 1,447
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 12
Rank #1,359 / 1,450
- - Ljn Capital LLC Dba Real Care 1 Bed / Studio / Semi-Private Rooms
Hallmark Assisted Living
MC
AL
IL
Bakersfield
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 91
Rank #568 / 1,490
C Yes
69
Facility 69
CA AVG 56
Rank #384 / 1,094
22
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 6
Rank #1,089 / 1,424
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,123 / 1,447
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 12
Rank #1,124 / 1,450
62.6%
Facility 62.6%
CA AVG 76.3%
Rank #1,088 / 1,355
- Hallmark Senior Living LLC Studio
Riverstone Terrace Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
RC
Bakersfield
55
Facility 55
CA AVG 91
Rank #807 / 1,490
C- Yes
41
Facility 41
CA AVG 56
Rank #788 / 1,094
23
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 6
Rank #1,056 / 1,424
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,123 / 1,447
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 12
Rank #352 / 1,450
38.2%
Facility 38.2%
CA AVG 76.3%
Rank #1,317 / 1,355
- Pacifica Bakersfieldlp And Calson Care Bakersfield LLC Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
Hallmark Of Bakersfield
MC
AL
IL
Bakersfield
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 91
Rank #568 / 1,490
C No
79
Facility 79
CA AVG 56
Rank #240 / 1,094
22
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 6
Rank #1,089 / 1,424
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,123 / 1,447
-
59.6%
Facility 59.6%
CA AVG 76.3%
Rank #1,145 / 1,355
- - Studio Suite
Garnsey Garden
MC
AL
IL
NH
West Park Community
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 91
Rank #970 / 1,490
F No
55
Facility 55
CA AVG 56
Rank #616 / 1,094
4-
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #779 / 1,447
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 12
Rank #1,218 / 1,450
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 76.3%
Rank #921 / 1,355
- Fhj Manor LLC 1 Bed
Rosewood
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Bakersfield (Kern City)
299
Facility 299
CA AVG 91
Rank #63 / 1,490
C Yes
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 56
Rank #903 / 1,094
21
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 6
Rank #904 / 1,424
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,123 / 1,447
52
Facility 52
CA AVG 12
Rank #4 / 1,450
70.0%
Facility 70.0%
CA AVG 76.3%
Rank #855 / 1,355
- Humangood & Humangood Norcal Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each memory care community is ranked against every other CA memory care community we track that reports that metric, not just the 12 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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Redwood Senior Living

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

Redwood Senior Living offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Bakersfield, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication while the resident lives in a private room. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. It is a practical option when the regular caregiver cannot provide care for a period of time. With both assisted living and memory care available, Redwood Senior Living can suit a resident whose care needs may grow over time without leaving the community.

The home has six beds, making it a small community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Private rooms provide each resident with a single personal space. Samuel Alin Tet serves as administrator, and Redwood Assisted Living operates the community.

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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 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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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.

$2,500/Month Info Pricing updated on October 12th, 2026

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Overview of Hallmark Assisted Living

Hallmark Assisted Living in Bakersfield, California, integrates independent living, assisted living, and memory care across a 99-bed setting managed by Hallmark Senior Living and administrator Ashley L. Candelas. Support options scale from private, self-directed apartments to hands-on assistance with dressing, bathing, and medications, alongside secured supervision for memory care needs.

Living spaces consist of private studio residences with pet-friendly accommodations. Community features include full-service dining with specialized dietary menus, a fitness center, wellness programs, outdoor gardens, and an on-site salon and barbershop.

Scheduled transportation helps residents travel across Bakersfield, while a walk score of 69 allows individuals to handle some nearby errands on foot.

Interested individuals evaluating dependable support in Bakersfield can choose an all-in-one community designed to adapt smoothly as daily healthcare needs expand.

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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.

$3,950/Month Info Pricing updated on October 12th, 2026

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Overview of Hallmark of Bakersfield

Hallmark of Bakersfield offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Bakersfield, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks while preserving a private living space, memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and independent living provides private living with community services but no daily care. Having all three care levels on one campus may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving between them can happen without leaving the community.

The community has 99 beds and offers studio suites, including deluxe studios with a patio or balcony. Each layout provides one private living space. Ashley L. Candelas is the administrator, and the community opened in 2026.

A fitness center and wellness program give residents on-site options for exercise and wellness activities. The salon, barber, and spa support grooming and personal care without requiring a trip away, while the garden and patio provide outdoor spaces. Transportation is available for travel beyond the community, and a Walk Score of 79 places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still get out independently.

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Overview of Garnsey Garden

Garnsey Garden offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, and memory care in West Park Community, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks, while independent living supports private living without daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and nursing home care provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

With six beds, Garnsey Garden is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know one another. Its 67% occupancy rate means not all beds are occupied, and the range of care levels may make it a good fit for someone whose needs may change over time because the resident can remain within the community as care needs grow. A Walk Score of 55 places the area in the somewhat walkable category, meaning some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete select errands independently. Cecilia Lazaga serves as the administrator, and Fhj Manor operates Garnsey Garden.

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Rosewood

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

Rosewood offers nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Bakersfield’s Kern City neighborhood. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing on site around the clock. Assisted living helps with bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Several care levels share one campus. A resident whose needs grow over time may be able to remain at Rosewood rather than move to another community. The home has 220 beds, making it a larger setting with more residents, staff, and usually more programming. Housing includes studios, one bedroom layouts, and two bedroom layouts, with a studio offering one private space and a two bedroom layout potentially suiting a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 42 minutes per resident per day. That represents the daily hands on nursing time assigned to each resident. Medicare and private pay are accepted, with Medicare applying to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence. Residents may have pets; Rochelle Balaban serves as administrator, and Humangood & Humangood Norcal operates the community.

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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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Memory Care in Bakersfield at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 42/ 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: 155The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Bakersfield, CA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care 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.

Does California Medicaid cover memory care?

California Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, 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 memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 12 memory care communities in Bakersfield, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care community 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 memory care communities 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.