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Solstice Senior Living At Bakersfield

Solstice Senior Living At Bakersfield is an independent living community in Bakersfield, CA.

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  • Interior

    A cozy living room with a blue couch, wooden coffee table, and decorative accents.

  • Decor

    A spacious dining area with elegant chandeliers, wooden floors, and neatly arranged tables and chairs.

  • Building

    A residential apartment building with a well-maintained lawn and trees on a sunny day.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a neatly made bed, a wooden nightstand, and a lamp by the window.

  • Trees

    The entrance of a building with landscaped flowers and trees along the driveway.

  • Dining

    A neatly set dining table with a menu, glasses, cups, and fresh flowers.

  • Lighting

    A cozy recreation room with multiple tables, chairs, and a pool table.

  • Floor Plan

    Top view of a modern single-story house floor plan with two bedrooms, a living area, kitchen, and garage.

  • Television

    A cozy library with a round table and chairs, surrounded by bookshelves and a sofa.

  • Lobby

    A decorated lobby area featuring chairs, a hallway, and various flags displayed above.

  • Painting

    A receptionist smiling while talking on the phone at an office desk.

  • Flag

    A patriotic display honoring veterans, featuring the 'Wall of Honor' with military emblems and American flags.

8200 Westwold Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93311

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.6 from 107 reviews
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4 stars
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Solstice Senior Living At Bakersfield Costs & Pricing

Solstice Senior Living At Bakersfield offers competitive monthly pricing for its residents, particularly when compared to both Kern County and the broader California market. For instance, a studio apartment at Solstice is priced at $2,382, significantly lower than the county average of $3,509 and the state average of $4,145. Similarly, the one-bedroom units are available at $3,420, which is more affordable than the county's $3,873 and California's $4,340. Even in their two-bedroom offerings, priced at $4,302, Solstice maintains an attractive rate compared to Kern County's $5,341 and California's $5,270. These cost advantages make Solstice Senior Living At Bakersfield a compelling choice for seniors seeking quality living accommodations without overstretching their budgets.

Floor plansSolstice Senior Living At BakersfieldKern CountyCalifornia
Studio$2,382$3,509$4,145
1 Bedroom$3,420$3,873$4,340
2 Bedrooms$4,302$5,341$5,270

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Overall Review of Solstice Senior Living At Bakersfield

common 18 reviews mention this

Staff support shows up repeatedly

Residents and families consistently describe friendly, responsive staff.

Across many reviews, families mention that staff are easy to work with and attentive to resident needs. Several people highlight kindness during moving-in or transitions, and others note that calls get answered promptly. A few reviews also describe staff as professional, organized, and willing to help with day-to-day logistics, including answering questions during tours.

common 15 reviews mention this

The place stays clean and kept

Residents and visitors repeatedly praise the cleanliness and upkeep.

Multiple reviews say the community looks well-maintained, clean, and well organized. People also mention that apartments and common spaces look updated or refreshed when units turn over. One tour experience specifically calls out a clean, welcoming feel, and another describes the facility as bright and in good shape overall.

common 14 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Reviews frequently point to lots of ways to stay busy.

Residents and families describe frequent activities and opportunities to socialize, including group events and resident engagement in common spaces. Several reviews mention theme days, games, and exercise-style activities, and others say there are activities throughout the day. This lines up with the community offering on-site and off-site activities, plus scheduled daily programming and day trips.

common 12 reviews mention this

Dining is a frequent conversation

Dining features like restaurant-style service and options show up often.

Many reviews talk about the dining experience, including enjoying meals in the dining room and having choices at mealtimes. Several people also mention dessert options and the availability of alternate choices. The community offers restaurant-style dining and room service, along with meal variety and special-diet options like low or no-sodium and no-sugar desserts.

  • A spacious dining area with elegant chandeliers, wooden floors, and neatly arranged tables and chairs.
  • A neatly set dining table with a menu, glasses, cups, and fresh flowers.
caveat 6 reviews mention this

Food quality varies by reviewer

Some reviews say the food quality does not always match expectations.

While many people describe meals as good or enjoyable, a subset of reviews is less positive. Some reviewers describe food as bland or disappointing compared with what they expected, including disappointment after seeing meals served. One review also calls out a specific preference issue around nutrition (carbs and protein), indicating that not everyone finds the dining aligned with dietary needs.

differentiator 5 reviews mention this

Pricing comes up as a deciding factor

Families mention the overall cost and availability of help as key factors.

Some reviewers highlight pricing as reasonable or more affordable than alternatives, and they say it helped them feel confident during the decision. Others mention value in the context of what is included with living there, including housekeeping-related help and the broader set of on-site services. This fits with the published pricing range that positions the community well below county and state figures across unit types.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 26 resident community capacity 26 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Independent Living Independent Living

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fireplaces Fireplaces
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor patio Outdoor patio
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Pet friendly Pet friendly
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Religious/meditation center Religious/meditation center
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Meadows (7 miles away) Meadows (7 miles away)
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Kosher Kosher
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Art classes Art classes
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Other religious services Other religious services
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Bakersfield, California, offers a variety of amenities that can cater to seniors looking for convenience and entertainment. In terms of dining options, there are several popular chain restaurants nearby such as Applebee's and McDonald's, providing easy access to meals. Additionally, there are pharmacies like Rite Aid and Walgreens within close proximity for any medication needs. For leisure activities, seniors can enjoy movies at Regal Edwards Bakersfield or Reading Cinemas Valley Plaza with IMAX. Places of worship like Laurelglen Bible Church and St Philip The Apostle offer spiritual support within the community. Medical services are also easily accessible with physicians like Dr Levens and Zeba Yamin, MD located nearby. Lastly, for outdoor recreation, parks such as Wilderness Park and The Park at River Walk provide opportunities for leisurely walks and relaxation in nature. Overall, this area offers a balanced mix of essential services and recreational options for seniors considering living in Bakersfield.

Restaurants

  • Applebee's (0.7 miles)
  • McDonald's (1 miles)
  • Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen (1.1 miles)
  • Great Change Brewing (1.1 miles)
  • Lengthwise Brewing Company (1.2 miles)
  • Wendy's (1.3 miles)
  • Wienerschnitzel (1.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Rite Aid (0.8 miles)
  • Rite Aid (0.8 miles)
  • Hina's Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • Hina's Mercy Southwest Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.9 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Edwards Bakersfield (0.9 miles)
  • Reading Cinemas Valley Plaza with IMAX (3.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Laurelglen Bible Church (1.1 miles)
  • St Philip The Apostle (1.8 miles)
  • New Life Center (2.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Pacific Pulmonary Services (1.3 miles)
  • Dr Levens (1.7 miles)
  • Ciccotto Salvatore MD (1.8 miles)
  • Zeba Yamin, MD (1.8 miles)
  • Advanced Gastroenterology (1.9 miles)
  • Pain Institute Of California (1.9 miles)
  • Truxtun Radiology Medical Records (1.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Mercy Southwest Hospital (1.7 miles)
  • Good Samaritan Southwest Hospital (2.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Sam's West (1.8 miles)

Parks

  • Wilderness Park (2 miles)
  • The Park at River Walk (2.3 miles)
  • Aera Baseball Park (2.7 miles)
  • Liberty Park (3.1 miles)

Transportation

  • GET Bus Southwest Transit Depot (3.2 miles)

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