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Overview of Riverstone Terrace Senior Living

Administered by Douglas G. Rice, Riverstone Terrace Senior Living is a single-story community in Bakersfield, California, offering assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care. The community is near Garden Park and local bus stops. It’s about 5.4 miles from downtown Bakersfield, giving residents several care options in one location.

The 55-bed community has furnished studio and one-bedroom apartments. It currently operates at 38% occupancy, so there’s plenty of availability for families looking to move a loved one in. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 52, which is moderately walkable. Some nearby shops and services can be reached on foot, but other errands and outings require a short drive.

Residents enjoy the benefits of 24-hour assistance, weekly housekeeping, transportation services, beauty services and regular fitness programs. Memory care is available for residents who need it. Respite care is a short term option for the families. These services allow residents to receive the right level of care without having to leave their communities.

Themed events, games, light exercise sessions, outdoor gardens, a dining room and common gathering areas encourage residents to stay active and engaged. The community is also pet friendly, so residents can bring in a companion animal.

State inspections in California have mainly focused on safety and hazard prevention, including chemical storage, slip-resistant flooring, staff screening, and employee clearance procedures. Complaint investigations involving staff conduct, response times, and resident care have not resulted in substantiated findings. Families touring Riverstone Terrace Senior Living should ask how these safety practices are managed as part of the community’s daily operations.

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

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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 55 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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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.

$3,610/Month Info Pricing updated on March 20th, 2026

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Overview of San Joaquin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Located in the neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA, San Joaquin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a compassionate senior care provider, offering skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services. Designed to help residents recover successfully from their conditions or hospitalization, the community provides a reliable and compassionate team of caregivers and nurses that oversee residents’ personalized care plans. Offering access to physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapies, the community ensures residents are able to maintain or regain their strength and functionality.

Residents here are also offered an engaging daily schedule of activities to keep them motivated, happy, and entertained as they go through their recovery journey. Spacious common areas and refreshing courtyards are also available to give residents a serene space for connecting with others or enjoying their free time idylling around. The community also offers help and support to residents and families to prepare for life after discharge, making sure they transition back to their usual routines smoothly.

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Memory Care in Bakersfield at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 43/ 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: 135The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Bakersfield, CA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90