Multiple reviews say the living quarters are extremely cramped with shared rooms.
Several reviewers describe rooms as tiny and dark, with multiple people sharing space that they feel should be more private. One review also links the small setup to poor transfer access, describing a wheelchair being moved away from the bedside. Other reviewers mention cleanliness and improvements, but the room-size concern comes up repeatedly.
caveat3 reviews mention this
Care and medication handling concerns
Some residents’ families report gaps in clinical follow-through and medication safety.
A negative review describes staff requiring a medication refusal yet still attempting to administer medication without consent. Another reviewer says they were not checked on a monitoring schedule they expected, leading to a hospital outcome. A separate review also mentions a lack of support when a resident’s condition changed, despite prior hospice care.
common3 reviews mention this
Food quality splits opinions
Reviews are split on food, with both improved meals and complaints about nutrition and presentation.
On the positive side, multiple reviewers say the food has improved and describe it as better, along with staff being willing to accommodate preferences. On the negative side, a few reviews call the food horrible, not appealing, and lacking nutrition. Several comments also connect dining experiences to overall satisfaction or dissatisfaction with day-to-day care.
common8 reviews mention this
Staff responsiveness is a mixed theme
Reviews repeatedly mention staff attitude, cleanliness help, and bedside responsiveness, both positively and negatively.
Many reviewers praise staff as friendly, attentive, and helpful, including nurses, CNAs, and housekeepers who keep the facility clean and support residents day to day. Other reviews are much harsher, describing staff as uncaring, rude, or slow to respond to call buttons. There are also reports of staff training and management changes improving the experience over time, alongside complaints that still remain for some families.
caveat6 reviews mention this
Cleanliness and repairs come up often
Residents and visitors describe a wide range of cleanliness experiences, from ongoing improvement to severe sanitation complaints.
Several reviews praise cleaning and say the facility has gotten better, including mentions of refurbished or cleaner workspaces and improved janitorial attention. At the same time, other reviewers report serious problems such as filth, pests, bad odors, and unsanitary conditions during visits. Because both perspectives appear, cleanliness seems to be a recurring point for both improvement efforts and ongoing dissatisfaction.
common2 reviews mention this
Activities and day programming are mentioned
Residents are described as having enough programming to stay engaged.
Some reviewers highlight the activities department and describe residents enjoying interaction through scheduled activities. Another review also connects community life to residents being able to participate and interact, not just passively staying in their rooms. This matches the community offering resident-run and scheduled day programming.
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Features
Housing
87 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Meadows (5 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Care Services
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Theaters
Maya Bakersfield 16 (0.4 miles)
Fox Theater, Events Line (1 miles)
Reading Cinemas Valley Plaza with IMAX (2.3 miles)
Parks
Beale Park (0.5 miles)
Jastro Park (1.3 miles)
Martin Luther King, Jr Park (1.4 miles)
Transportation
Amtrak (0.7 miles)
BNSF Railway Co. (0.7 miles)
GET Bus Southwest Transit Depot (2.2 miles)
Physicians
Truxtun Radiology Medical Group (0.7 miles)
Kern Radiology Downtown (0.7 miles)
Nair Shyam MD (0.9 miles)
Bhambi Brij MD FACC Faca Central Cardiology (0.9 miles)
Jim C Kim (1 miles)
Gary K Zerlin (1 miles)
Kurt R Finberg (1 miles)
Pharmacies
Wise Buys Drugs (0.7 miles)
Rite Aid (1.1 miles)
V & G Collective (1.2 miles)
Ming & H Drugs (1.7 miles)
Greggs Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
Bakersfield Family Medical Center (2.1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
Restaurants
Bill Lee's Bamboo Chopsticks (0.8 miles)
The 18Hundred (0.8 miles)
Brimstone Bar (0.9 miles)
Nuestro Mexico Restaurant (1 miles)
Jack In The Box (1.1 miles)
Sonic Drive-In (1.1 miles)
24th Street Cafe (1.2 miles)
Hospitals
San Joaquin Community Hospital (1.4 miles)
Memorial Hospital - Bakersfield (1.9 miles)
Golden Livingcenter (2 miles)
Physicians Plaza Surgery Center Healthsouth (2.3 miles)
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87 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Meadows (5 miles away)
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Concierge services
Planned day trips
Excellent access to dining, parks, healthcare, worship, entertainment, and transportation in a vibrant Bakersfield neighborhood.
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