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Brookside Senior Apartments

2605 Brookside Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93311 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Brookside Senior Apartments

Live a vibrant lifestyle at Brookside Senior Apartments, a distinct community in Bakersfield, CA, offering independent living. The community has spacious and well-designed one- and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Residents can keep their peace of mind with on-call maintenance and convenient amenities.

Encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections, a thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted. A breakfast bar is available for residents’ convenience, alongside fully furnished kitchens to allow them to prepare meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. With state-of-the-art amenities, including a clubhouse, an on-site beauty salon, a pool, and a fitness center, residents can rest assured of having the finest retirement experience.

Facility Direct Line (661) 833-8833
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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Years of operating Info A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #442 / 1452Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 442nd out of 1,452 homes we track in California for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
17 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #1611 / 1887Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1611th out of 1,887 homes we track in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
26 / 100

Amenities & Lifestyle

Swimming Pool
Specific ProgramsDaily Resident Activities, On-site Beauty Salon, Social Events, Fitness Center, Clubhouse with Fireplace, Library, Large Screen TV
Touring HoursMon-Fri: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sat-Sun: Closed

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What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 624 / 844 / 1,000 sq. ft

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Beauty Services

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Transportation Services

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Places of interest near Brookside Senior Apartments

Address 5.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Bakersfield's city center to Brookside Senior Apartments's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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. CCRC( (Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC)):
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.
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.
Brookdale Riverwalk
IL
AL
CCRC(
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
Rosewood
IL
AL
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
Hallmark Assisted Living
IL
AL
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
IL
AL
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
Brookside Senior Apartments
IL
Bakersfield-Yes
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,611 / 1,887
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17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #442 / 1,452
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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in California

Brookside Senior Apartments is located in Bakersfield, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age —
General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
CA

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Frequently Asked Questions about Brookside Senior Apartments

Is Brookside Senior Apartments in a walkable area?

Brookside Senior Apartments has a walk score of 26. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

How long has Brookside Senior Apartments been in business?

Brookside Senior Apartments has been operating for approximately 17 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Brookside Senior Apartments?

Yes, Brookside Senior Apartments allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of Brookside Senior Apartments?

Yes — there are 23 photos of Brookside Senior Apartments in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Brookside Senior Apartments?

Brookside Senior Apartments is located at 2605 Brookside Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93311.

What is the phone number of Brookside Senior Apartments?

(661) 833-8833 will put you in contact with the team at Brookside Senior Apartments.

Does Brookside Senior Apartments provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — Brookside Senior Apartments is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.

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