Columbus Estates – A Provincial Senior Living Community

Columbus Estates – A Provincial Senior Living Community

Overview of Columbus Estates – a Provincial Senior Living Community

Spend your golden years doing the things you love with the blissful senior living community of Columbus Estates tucked in the charming neighborhood of Columbus Street, Bakersfield, CA, specializing in independent living. The community ensures seniors live their daily lives without hassles by providing supportive services. Cherish every moment of your best years with Columbus Estates taking care of the maintenance and other daily chores,

A selection of suites, cottages, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences are available to foster a comfortable and safe environment. Moreover, the community features extensive amenities including a bistro area, an activity room, a library, and a country store for residents to maintain an active and happy lifestyle. Delight with healthy and tasty meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. Columbus Estates is great for seniors seeking a peaceful retirement.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #949 / 2057Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 949th out of 2,057 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.
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What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 410 - 505 / 550 - 858 / 800 / 910 - 1060 sq. ft.

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Cottage

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Building Type: 3-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

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Three Meals Per Day

Managed by Steve Flynt

President | COO

30 years of experience

Steve Flynt is the President and COO of Provincial Senior Living with 30 years of experience in senior living operations. He is a licensed nursing home administrator in Arizona and Colorado and focuses on building teams and fostering a culture of care and accountability. Steve supports communities nationwide and emphasizes servant leadership and talent development.

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Address 4.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Bakersfield's city center to Columbus Estates – A Provincial Senior Living Community's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.32 miles to nearest hospital (Kaiser Permanente: Kern County Medical Facilities)

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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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.
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
MC
NH
SNF
Bakersfield (Fairway Oaks)
376
Facility 376
CA AVG 103
Rank #32 / 1,645
Yes
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,691 / 2,057
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 #27 / 1,507
66.0%
Facility 66.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,074 / 1,452
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 #117 / 1,645
Yes
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,747 / 2,057
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 #16 / 1,507
70.0%
Facility 70.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #930 / 1,452
Humangood & Humangood NorcalStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Hallmark Assisted Living
IL
AL
MC
Bakersfield
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 103
Rank #724 / 1,645
Yes
69
Facility 69
CA AVG 58
Rank #767 / 2,057
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 #1,237 / 1,507
62.6%
Facility 62.6%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,145 / 1,452
Hallmark Senior Living LLCStudio
Riverstone Terrace Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
RC
Bakersfield
55
Facility 55
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,110 / 1,645
Yes
41
Facility 41
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,542 / 2,057
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 #454 / 1,507
38.2%
Facility 38.2%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,417 / 1,452
Pacifica Bakersfieldlp And Calson Care Bakersfield LLCStudio / Suite / 1 Bed
Columbus Estates – A Provincial Senior Living Community
IL
Bakersfield-Yes
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 58
Rank #949 / 2,057
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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in California

Columbus Estates – A Provincial Senior Living Community is located in Bakersfield, 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 Columbus Estates – A Provincial Senior Living Community

Is Columbus Estates – A Provincial Senior Living Community in a walkable area?

Columbus Estates – A Provincial Senior Living Community has a walk score of 63. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Are pets allowed at Columbus Estates – A Provincial Senior Living Community?

Yes, Columbus Estates – A Provincial Senior Living Community allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of Columbus Estates – A Provincial Senior Living Community?

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What is the address of Columbus Estates – A Provincial Senior Living Community?

Columbus Estates – A Provincial Senior Living Community is located at 3201 Columbus St, Bakersfield, CA 93306.

What is the phone number of Columbus Estates – A Provincial Senior Living Community?

(661) 872-5855 will put you in contact with the team at Columbus Estates – A Provincial Senior Living Community.

Does Columbus Estates – A Provincial Senior Living Community provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — Columbus Estates – A Provincial Senior Living Community 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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