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Total health inspections
27
California average 12.5
Last Health inspection on Jul 2025
Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Brookdale Riverwalk
Independent Living Home
Brookdale Riverwalk
Independent Living Home
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.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Capacity and availability
High-capacity home
May provide extensive amenities, services and programs.
Total beds
376
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
90.1%
Residents per day (avg)
113
Occupancy rate
90.1%
Residents per day (avg)
113
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery
Temporary care
Transitional stays
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
16% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Private pay
84% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$20.7M
Operating loss
-$1.1M
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$20,720,704.00
Operating loss
$-1,097,528.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$7.6M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$14.3M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$21.8M
376-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
19 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 32 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Occupancy Rate
66%
Occupied Beds
248 of 376
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
License Status
LICENSEDFacility Type
RCFE-CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
License Date
June 26, 2006
Additional licensing details
CMS Certification Number:
555771
County:
KERN
Ownership & operating entity
Brookdale Riverwalk is legally operated by BLC GLENWOOD-GARDENS AL-LH; BROOKDALE LIVING COMMS.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 327 - 460 / 695 / 1,021 - 1,251 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at Brookdale Riverwalk
Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care
Nursing Home
Inspection History
In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.
50 visits
Breakdown by visit type
41 total complaint visits
9 other visits
Other visits include regulatory visits that are not routine inspections or complaint investigations, such as administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, or licensing-related visits.
28 complaint investigations
Investigations can have many visits.
5 official inspections
10 total citations
Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
4 serious citations
A violation that poses an immediate risk to resident health or safety, or represents a substantial failure to comply with licensing requirements.
6 moderate citations
A violation that does not pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety but requires correction to remain in compliance.
Latest inspection
Date:September 25, 2025
Type:Complaint Investigation
10 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Inspection Report Summary for Brookdale Riverwalk
Most inspections found no deficiencies, and several complaint investigations were unsubstantiated, indicating that many concerns raised were not supported by evidence. The most recent report from September 25, 2025, included two complaint investigations with no deficiencies cited. However, there have been some isolated deficiencies over time, primarily related to medication management, including improper medication administration and disposal, and one instance of failure to conduct safety checks after a resident fall. These issues were addressed with staff terminations and additional training, and there is no indication of ongoing severe problems or enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions. The facility’s record shows improvement in recent years, with the latest inspections free of deficiencies and complaints mostly unsubstantiated.
Compare Independent Living around Bakersfield
The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
Brookdale Riverwalk
+1%
+3%
-22%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Bakersfield (Fairway Oaks)
120
Yes
32
BROOKDALE GARDENS INC
66.0%
$20,700,722.00
$7,552,342.00
36.5%
113.00
4.3483
69
1
+1%+3%-22%Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale Riverwalk
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Bakersfield (Fairway Oaks)
Bed Count:
120
Pets Allowed:
Yes
Operator:
BROOKDALE GARDENS INC
CCN:
555771
Occupancy:
66.0%
Home Revenue:
$20,700,722.00
Payroll Costs:
$7,552,342.00
Payroll %:
36.5%
Avg Residents/Day:
113.00
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.3483
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
69
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
+1%
+1%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+3%
+3%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-22%
-22%
Bed Options:
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Living Spaces & Floor Plans
Brookdale Riverwalk P3
Brookdale Riverwalk P2
Brookdale Riverwalk P1
Brookdale Riverwalk P4
Places of interest near Brookdale Riverwalk
6.5 miles from city center — 0.37 miles to nearest hospital (Elias Medical)
350 Calloway Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93312
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
174
Total Staff
133
Employees
41
Contractors
54,331
Total Hours (Quarter)
79
Avg Staff/Day
7.6
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 15 | 8 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 24 | 8 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 72 | 7.8 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
6.2hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
119 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
4 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
34 staff
6.1hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
3 staff
5.9hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
4 staff
5.6hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
6 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
13%
of total hours from contractors
7,079 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Assistant: 8
Qualified Social Worker: 4
Speech Language Pathologist: 9
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 7
Physical Therapy Aide: 6
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist: 3
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Medical Director: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 72 | 0 | 72 | 25,410 | 91 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 24 | 0 | 24 | 8,538 | 91 | 100% | 8 |
| Registered Nurse | 15 | 0 | 15 | 6,061 | 91 | 100% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 8 | 0 | 8 | 2,732 | 90 | 99% | 8.1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 8 | 8 | 1,468 | 89 | 98% | 6.4 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 9 | 9 | 1,439 | 89 | 98% | 5.8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,376 | 91 | 100% | 7.1 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 6 | 6 | 1,327 | 74 | 81% | 6.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 7 | 7 | 1,323 | 81 | 89% | 5.8 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 666 | 71 | 78% | 5.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 1 | 2 | 588 | 59 | 65% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 524 | 65 | 71% | 8.1 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 504 | 59 | 65% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 68% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 492 | 62 | 68% | 7.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 4 | 4 | 379 | 61 | 67% | 5.6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 368 | 48 | 53% | 7.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 104 | 58 | 64% | 1.8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 23 | 25% | 1.1 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
69
Citations per inspection
2.56
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
37 of 69 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 32 of 69 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 0.4
Serious Health citations
1
1
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 1
0 critical citations
1 serious citation
68 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Care Planning moderate citation
Jul 29, 2025
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
May 07, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Jan 28, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Jan 21, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: Brookdale Senior Living
Resident Census by Payment Source
111
Total Residents
Medicare
16
(14.4%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
72
(64.9%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
23
(20.7%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
CCRC
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
9.2
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
9.2
38% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 6.6
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
17.7
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
17.7
56% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 11.3
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
10.4%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
10.4%
6% better than California averageCalifornia average: 11.1%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
18.7%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
18.7%
56% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 12.0%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
24.1%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
24.1%
114% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 11.3%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.0%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.0%
79% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 1.7%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.7%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.7%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 5.0%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
4.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
4.4%
251% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 1.2%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
9.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
9.0%
112% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 4.2%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.5%
78% better than California averageCalifornia average: 6.7%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
10.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
10.7%
7% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 10.1%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.7%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 98.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.8%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.8%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 98.2%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
94.6%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
94.6%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 94.0%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.5%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.5%
66% better than California averageCalifornia average: 1.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
95.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
95.2%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 93.2%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$0
100% lower than California averageCalifornia average: $55K
Number of fines
0
100% fewer fines than California averageCalifornia average: 2.4
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
102% more payment denials than California averageCalifornia average: 0.5
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$0
California average
$55K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Payment Denial
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Feb 6, 2024
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Feb 6, 2024
35 days
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Brookdale Riverwalk based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
90.1%
↑ 7.6pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$1,097,528
↑ ~$773K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$8,655,127
↑ ~$205K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-5.3%
↑ 5.7pp vs 2022
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