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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 99th out of 271 homes in California.| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 40m per day | ▲ 3% State avg: 39m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 1h 2m per day | ▼ 15% State avg: 1h 13m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 30m per day | ▼ 5% State avg: 2h 38m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
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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 | ■ Avg State avg: 4h 5m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
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Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 7m per day | ▲ 40% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
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RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 33m per day | ▲ 10% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 28m 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 #114 / 275Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 114th out of 275 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 Jeffrey Toomer.
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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.
| Metric | This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 10 | 10 | This facility has total citations in line with the California average (10 vs. CA avg 10).— At avg |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 4 | — | — |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 6 | — | — |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2020.
| 1.7 | 1.7 | This facility has citations per year in line with the California average (1.7 vs. CA avg 1.7).— At avg |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.2 | 3.3 | This facility has 94% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.2 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 94% better |
State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.
| Metric | This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 53 | 16 | This facility has 231% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (53 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 231% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 39 | 13 | This facility has 200% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (39 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 200% worse |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 9 | 7 | This facility has 29% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 29% worse |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 5 | 4 | This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 28 | 10 | This facility has 180% more complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (28 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 180% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The facility’s inspection record is mostly clean, with only a few isolated deficiencies primarily related to medication management and safety checks. The most recent inspection on September 25, 2025, found no deficiencies during multiple complaint investigations, while a substantiated medication disposal and administration issue was cited on September 10, 2025. Earlier citations include failure to conduct safety checks after a resident fall in July 2023 and a medication error in January 2023, but the record shows consistent improvement and no recent enforcement actions.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsCalifornia 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 is located in Bakersfield, California.
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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
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
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%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.12
6% better than California averageCalifornia average: 2.25
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.56
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 1.59
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
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%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
25.0%
8% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 23.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
11.5%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 11.2%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.7%
10% better than California averageCalifornia average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
52.2%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
59.7%
18% better than California averageCalifornia average: 50.6%
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.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Feb 6, 2024 · 35 days
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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Brookdale Riverwalk is in the Fairway Oaks neighborhood of Bakersfield.
The legal owner and operator of Brookdale Riverwalk is Blc Glenwood-Gardens Al-Lh; Brookdale Living Comms.
Brookdale Riverwalk has a walk score of 32. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Brookdale Riverwalk's occupancy is 66%.
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Riverwalk on this page.
Jeffrey Toomer is the administrator of Brookdale Riverwalk.
Brookdale Riverwalk has 376 beds.
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