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San Joaquin Nursing Center And Rehabilitation Cent in Bakersfield, CA

San Joaquin Nursing Center And Rehabilitation Cent is a nursing home community in Bakersfield, CA.

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San Joaquin Nursing Center And Rehabilitation Cent in Bakersfield, CA

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  • Interior

    A cozy living room with a beige sofa, red chairs, and decorative elements like a mirror and lamps.
  • Decor

    A contemporary hallway featuring elegant lighting and stylish decor.
  • Building

    A single-story building with a sloped roof, surrounded by palm trees and positioned alongside a road.
  • Dining

    An indoor dining area with several tables covered in blue tablecloths and surrounded by chairs.
  • Landscaping

    A view of a commercial building surrounded by landscaped bushes and trees on a clear day.
  • Kitchen

    A well-equipped kitchen area in a rehabilitation setting, featuring modern appliances and exercise equipment.
  • Lighting

    A well-lit hallway featuring a modern design with framed pictures on the walls.
  • Lobby

    A modern reception area featuring a sleek design, bright lighting, and decorative plants.
  • Natural Light

    A comfortable and inviting hospital room designed for patient care.
  • Exercise Equipment

    A well-equipped physical therapy gym featuring various exercise apparatus.
  • Office

    A modern reception area with a sleek design and comfortable atmosphere.
  • Healthcare

    A clean and bright hospital room featuring a neatly made patient bed with a red accent wall.

3601 San Dimas, Bakersfield, CA 93301

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3.5 from 100 reviews
5 stars
54
4 stars
7
3 stars
3
2 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of San Joaquin Nursing Center And Rehabilitation Cent

differentiator 14 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Activities are a bright spot, with residents described as staying busy and involved.

A large share of reviews describe an active activities calendar, including group events, arts and crafts, and activities that help residents stay socially engaged. Several families say their loved ones were in better spirits because of the activity programming. Even in reviews that are otherwise critical of care, residents’ activities are sometimes mentioned as the only part that seems to keep working consistently.

common 12 reviews mention this

Therapy support is a major focus

Rehab and physical therapy are frequently described as purposeful and helpful.

Many residents and visitors mention therapy as a key part of the experience, describing physical therapy staff as professional, attentive, and focused on helping patients improve mobility and strength. Some reviews praise the rehab team for pushing when needed and helping patients get back toward going home. A smaller set of reviews raise the opposite concern—therapy time is described as limited or not delivered consistently—so results appear to depend heavily on staffing and day-to-day execution.

caveat 25 reviews mention this

Care quality varies with staffing

Residents and families report major inconsistency in timely care and medication handling.

Across multiple negative reviews, families describe delays responding to call lights and difficulty getting basic needs met promptly. Several reviewers also mention medication problems, including requests not being followed, medication timing concerns, or medication errors. Some reviews describe falls and worsening health after missed or delayed attention, while others say communication between staff was insufficient. A few positive reviews contrast this by praising nurses and CNAs for being responsive, suggesting the experience can differ significantly between units and shifts.

caveat 16 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and room condition split reviews

Cleanliness and odor are recurring themes, with both positive and negative reports.

Some reviews describe the facility as clean with no unpleasant smells, and praise room upkeep and updates. Others report odors, dirty rooms, and conditions they found uncomfortable, including comments about rooms being overheated and overcrowded. Several negative reviews also mention hygiene-related issues and inadequate cleaning. The overall picture is mixed: cleanliness seems to be a concern that isn’t experienced the same way by every family.

common 18 reviews mention this

Nursing staff described as both warm and rude

Staff attitudes show up strongly in reviews, ranging from very supportive to harsh and unprofessional.

A number of reviews say nurses and CNAs are friendly, caring, and supportive, describing staff as patient, professional, and willing to help quickly when possible. Several reviewers even highlight specific caregivers by name and describe feeling respected and heard. At the same time, many critical reviews say staff were rude, dismissive, or unwilling to respond, and describe a lack of empathy. Taken together, reviews portray strong relationships with some caregivers but significant dissatisfaction with how care is handled in other instances.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 99 resident community capacity 99 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Meadows (4 miles away) Meadows (4 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Hospitals

  • Golden Livingcenter (0 miles)
  • Memorial Hospital - Bakersfield (0.2 miles)
  • Physicians Plaza Surgery Center Healthsouth (0.3 miles)
  • San Joaquin Community Hospital (0.9 miles)
  • Kern Medical Center (1.5 miles)
  • Kern Emergency Physicians (2.1 miles)
  • Kern Medical Center (2.2 miles)

Physicians

  • Felizarta Franco MD (0.1 miles)
  • Lagunda Jose Md (0.1 miles)
  • Kiron Thomas, MD (0.1 miles)
  • Premier Medical Associates (0.1 miles)
  • Mehta Anil MD (0.2 miles)
  • John Raymond Owens (0.2 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Medical Group (0.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Greggs Pharmacy (0.1 miles)
  • V & G Collective (1 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
  • Kern Medical Campus Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.3 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • Burger King (0.3 miles)
  • Frosty (0.6 miles)
  • Jack In The Box (0.7 miles)
  • 24th Street Cafe (1 miles)
  • Nuestro Mexico Restaurant (1 miles)
  • Sonic Drive-In (1 miles)
  • Jack In The Box (1.1 miles)

Theaters

  • Fox Theater, Events Line (1.3 miles)
  • Maya Bakersfield 16 (1.6 miles)

Transportation

  • Amtrak (1.4 miles)
  • BNSF Railway Co. (1.7 miles)
  • Bakersfield college, New Get Bus Transit (2.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Mission At Kern County The (1.6 miles)

Parks

  • Jastro Park (1.9 miles)
  • Martin Luther King, Jr Park (2 miles)
  • Beale Park (2.3 miles)
  • University Park (3.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Dutch Bros Coffee (2.4 miles)
  • Panera Bread (2.9 miles)

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