Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
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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.
Brookdale Riverwalk is legally operated by Blc Glenwood-gardens Al-lh; Brookdale Living Comms, and administrated by Jeffrey Toomer.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
Citations
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This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
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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)
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4 | 3 | This facility has 33% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California nursing home (4 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 33% worse Rank #828 / 1164 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 828th out of 1164 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1164 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
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6 | 4 | This facility has 50% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California nursing home (6 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 50% worse |
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Citations per year
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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
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0.2 | 3.3 | This facility has 94% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California nursing home (0.2 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 94% better |
Inspections & Visits
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This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total visits
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57 | 16 | This facility has 256% more total visits than a typical California nursing home (57 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 256% worse |
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Complaint visits
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43 | 13 | This facility has 231% more complaint visits than a typical California nursing home (43 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 231% worse Rank #1336 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1336th out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Other visits
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9 | 7 | This facility has 29% more other visits than a typical California nursing home (9 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 29% worse |
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Official inspections
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5 | 4 | This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California nursing home (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
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Complaint investigations
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28 | 10 | This facility has 180% more complaint investigations than a typical California nursing home (28 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 180% worse |
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.
California average: 0.4
California average: 1
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
7,070 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 75 | 0 | 75 | 25,149 | 92 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 27 | 0 | 27 | 9,559 | 92 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 16 | 0 | 16 | 4,820 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,501 | 89 | 97% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 10 | 10 | 1,509 | 92 | 100% | 6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1,473 | 68 | 74% | 7.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 7 | 7 | 1,451 | 82 | 89% | 5.7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1,416 | 92 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 5 | 5 | 1,330 | 85 | 92% | 6 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 633 | 66 | 72% | 6.6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 614 | 64 | 70% | 8.9 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 531 | 62 | 67% | 8.4 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 1 | 2 | 512 | 58 | 63% | 8.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 67% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 481 | 63 | 68% | 7.6 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 63 | 68% | 7.6 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 301 | 57 | 62% | 4.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 100 | 56 | 61% | 1.5 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 24 | 26% | 1.1 |
Includes penalties issued in 2024
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)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Feb 6, 2024 · 35 days
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
16% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
84% of new residents, often for short stays.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents 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.
Historical financial and operational data for Brookdale Riverwalk based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
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
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
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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Brookdale Riverwalk is located in Bakersfield, California.
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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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