Brookdale Riverwalk, located in Bakersfield, California, is a senior living community that provides multiple levels of care, serving as a nursing home and also offering assisted living, memory care, and continuing care retirement options. The facility supports residents with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other memory impairments, and is designed as a secured community to accommodate residents with memory loss, including features such as specially designed layouts and indoor walking paths to foster safety and independence. There are currently 107 occupants, and Brookdale Riverwalk has been a Medicare participant since April 10, 2001, with certification for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility provides care in English and Chinese languages and supports hospice services, resident and family counseling, and a range of therapies including physical, occupational, and speech therapy.
Residents have access to extensive medical and personal support services, including diabetes care, medication management, pain management, wound care, stroke care, vision care, and incontinence care. The healthcare staff includes registered nurses and caregivers trained in ambulatory care and attentive to the needs of residents requiring assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting, offering full assistance as needed. Brookdale Riverwalk also delivers specialized memory care and end-of-life support, and offers fitness and wellness opportunities, such as fitness programs, yoga, and the Dakim Brain Fitness program. The facility is equipped with amenities including restaurant-style dining, a barber/beauty salon, and opportunities for engagement through clubs and community activities. For convenience, laundry and dry cleaning services are available onsite.
Complimentary transportation is provided by the community, supporting both medical appointments and non-medical outings, enabling residents to maintain external medical care as well as participate in shopping, social, or recreational activities beyond the campus.
Resident and family reviews highlight the cleanliness of the facility, professionalism of staff, active lifestyle programming, and consistent communication with families. Noted strengths include attentive care, flexibility in meeting dietary and special care needs, and a sense of community among residents. However, some reviews—especially related to skilled nursing and memory care—mention concerns such as unaddressed call lights, staffing shortages, inconsistent management responsiveness, and dissatisfaction with end-of-life support. The food and dining experiences receive mixed feedback, often citing variability in meal quality and occasional service delays during periods of understaffing.
Overall, Brookdale Riverwalk offers a wide spectrum of health and wellness services and support within a structured environment, with a range of resident experiences reported. The facility remains part of the Brookdale Senior Living network and continues to serve the Bakersfield community as of early 2024, without recent changes to its core offerings. Prospective residents and families are encouraged to be proactive in assessing care quality and responsive communication to ensure individual needs and preferences are met.
Costs at this community start at $2,995 and range up to $3,967. The average price in the community is $3,481, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,506. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
