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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
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.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 109th out of 294 homes in California.| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
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Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 4h 1m per day |
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
16% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
84% of new residents, often for short stays.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #119 / 299Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 119th out of 299 homes in California.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the California average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Brookdale Riverwalk is legally operated by Blc Glenwood-gardens Al-lh; Brookdale Living Comms, and administrated by Toomer, Jeffrey.
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
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.
Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.
California average: 16 visits
39 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.
13 total complaint visits
7 other visits
Inspections conducted in response to complaints filed by residents, families, staff, or others about possible problems at the facility.
Investigations can have many visits.
California average: 10 complaint investigations
Routine inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state care and safety standards.
California average: 4 official inspections
Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
California average: 10 citations
A violation that poses an immediate risk to resident health or safety, or represents a substantial failure to comply with licensing requirements.
California average: 3 serious citations
A violation that does not pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety but requires correction to remain in compliance.
California average: 4 moderate citations
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
California average: 8 deficiencies
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.
California average 12.5
Last Health inspection on Jul 2025
California average 50.2
California average 4.65
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.
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 0.4
1
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 1
Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions.
Jul 29, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
May 07, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
Jan 28, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
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.
| Brookdale Riverwalk |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Bakersfield (Fairway Oaks) | 376 | Yes | 32 | 5 | 39 | 4 | 19 | 66.0% | - | Blc Glenwood-Gardens Al-Lh; Brookdale Living Comms | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
6.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Bakersfield's city center to Brookdale Riverwalk's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.37 miles to nearest hospital (Elias Medical)
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This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
1567468% better than California averageCalifornia average ratio: 0.00:1
0% compared with California averageCalifornia average: 7.7 hours
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.8 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Total hours from contractors
7,079 contractor hours this quarter
| 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 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
111Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
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
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
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
10.4%
6% better than California averageCalifornia average: 11.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
18.7%
56% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 12.0%
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%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.0%
79% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 1.7%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.7%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 5.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
4.4%
251% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 1.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
9.0%
112% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 4.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.5%
78% better than California averageCalifornia average: 6.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
10.7%
7% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 10.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.7%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 98.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.8%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 98.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
94.6%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 94.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.5%
66% better than California averageCalifornia average: 1.5%
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.
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)
100% lower than California averageCalifornia average: $55K
100% fewer fines than California averageCalifornia average: 2.4
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
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Feb 6, 2024Last updated: Jan 2026
Historical financial and operational data for Brookdale Riverwalk based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
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