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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Wasco, CA
Assisted living costs in Wasco average about $4,111 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 22 communities in Wasco. Our detailed directory has 308 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.
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I found myself suddenly having to find a safe place to place my mother with not a lot of time to make a decision. I had about two weeks. My mother had fallen and could no longer live on her own. I checked a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Magnolia Place Senior Living is a premiere assisted living and memory care community in Bakersfield, California. Field Senior Living is a family owned and operated business in which Dustin and Melissa Fields manage all operations. Our beautiful community has an ideal location in a quiet,...
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I have been very pleased with the Palms. It took my mom about 9 months to make the transition then 1 day she just did the flip and is very happy there. The entry is beautiful. I just like the overall...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Brookdale was the perfect place for my needs at that time. I had broken my leg and was non weight bearing for 2 months. I had to use a wheelchair for those 2 months and felt right at home. Thank you.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Here you have fewer chores and more adventures. Our CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community) in Bakersfield, California, has independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing all on one campus. And if you or your spouse need more care later, you’ll have the lifestyle...
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21 reviews
I would say that The Ivy is first class in every way and that is largely due to strong leadership advocating for their residents. The facility is gorgeous and clean and much like a country club (order meals...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Ivy Park at Seven Oaks is a senior living community convenient to popular casual dining and shopping centers. The property offers beautiful spaces, indoors and out, to gather with friends and family. At Ivy Park our seniors are empowered to maximize their independence and personal growth. We...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Garnsey garden is a private residential care facility for the Elderly licensed by the State of California Department of Social Services. We are a caring team and dedicated to providing a warm and kind environment for families and their loved ones needing supervision and guidance in everyday...
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I would highly recommend Pacifica. The staff is great. They all care for my mom very much and take exceptional care of her. She's very happy there.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Pacifica Senior Living of Bakersfield California is a wonderful place to live. This unique senior living community will provide your loved one with comfort and all the care needed to live a productive life. Located on beautiful Brookside Drive this community is one of Bakersfield's most upscale...
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It has a very large campus, with about 300 residents. The food here was pretty good. They had a trained chef here. They did have some theft here but they called the police and dealt with it right away.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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The staff at A Comfort Care Home are all friendly. The house is always clean and fresh. The owner communicates with the family just fine. The move in process was a breeze. The food is a lot of processed...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
A Comfort Care Home A Comfort Care Home is located in Bakersfield, CA in Kern County. This residential care home provides a safe place to live in an area that offers much to do and see. Those who spend time in Bakersfield enjoy spending time at the Kern County Museum, checking out Fox Theater,...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Tina has been wonderful throughout the whole process of finding a home for my Mother. The home has always been clean and well maintained. I feel the workers treat my Mom like she is one of the family. There...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Heritage Assisted Living is located in one of the friendliest cities in TN, Knoxville. Heritage offers an apartment type feel instead of a medical or facility type atmosphere. You want your loved ones to feel at home during these years. Because of this, we have a small amount of rooms. This...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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My friend is doing very well at this community and her daughter and I am very pleased. She is very cheerful and happy here. They are doing their best to make her comfortable. The community looks great, they...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Able Care Home services provides top quality care in the comfort of the individual's home. We want our clients to remain independent and active members of their communities, so our services are geared to help them adjust to the demands of where they live. Our home care aides are well trained and...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of assisted living in Wasco, CA
The average cost of senior living in Wasco is $4,111 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sugarloaf Saw Mill, CA with an average of $3,219 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Wasco, CA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Wasco, CA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Wasco, CA by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Wasco, CA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Wasco
Recent reviews for assisted living in Wasco
The Palms of San Lauren in Bakersfield, CA
5.0
I would definitely recommend them to my friends. They had an awesome staff and a great Director. My uncle was very happy there.
Brookdale Riverwalk in Bakersfield, CA
5.0
I really enjoy living here, it's fabulous. Residents & Associates are wonderful. I really enjoy doing the Bar Fit program. hour. The food here is really good-I have no complaints.
Pacifica Senior Living Bakersfield
5.0
Very welcoming and friendly informative food is good, it's a bit overwhelming for mom, were hoping this works. We have never done anything like this, so are not sure what to expect.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Friendly and helpful staff. Numerous reviews praise the kind and attentive nature of the staff at various communities, such as Brookdale Riverwalk, where residents and families mention the warm and welcoming demeanor of the associates, and the responsiveness of caregivers at The Palms of San Lauren. The staff's dedicat ...
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Engaging activities for residents. Communities like Brookdale Riverwalk and Magnolia Place offer a variety of activities catering to different interests. Residents enjoy taking part in activities like Bingo, arts and crafts, bi-fit programs, and happy hours, fostering a sense of community and social engagement among residents ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Reviews consistently highlight the cleanliness and upkeep of communities, such as Ivy Park at Seven Oaks and Pacifica Senior Living Bakersfield, where the facilities are described as beautiful, with pristine common areas and well-groomed grounds. staff ensure the living spaces are regularly ...
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Personalized care and attention. Residents and families speak highly of the individualized care offered at communities like Brookdale Riverwalk and The Palms of San Lauren, where staff go above and beyond to accommodate specific needs and preferences. This personal touch ensures residents feel valued and well-cared for with ...
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Supportive and communicative staff. Several reviews remark on the open lines of communication between families and staff at communities, like Magnolia Place and Pacifica Senior Living Bakersfield, where staff are attentive to concerns and keep residents and families informed. This ongoing dialogue helps build trust and confide ...
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Delicious and accommodating dining experiences. Throughout the reviews, the quality of the food stands out as a significant factor in residents' satisfaction with their living situation. Communities like Brookdale Riverwalk and Magnolia Place cater to individual dietary restrictions and preferences, making mealtimes an enjoyable experienc ...
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Wasco review score based on 67 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 67 reviews of 17 Wasco assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Wasco review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Wasco review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Wasco assisted living
When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 67 reviews of 17 Wasco assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Wasco resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Wasco, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.8
4.5
Meals & dining
4.4
4.1
Activities
4.2
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Value for cost*
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Wasco assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wasco assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wasco, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Wasco assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Wasco that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wasco, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
35.3%
52.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
5.9%
33.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
76.5%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.1%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
35.3%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.8%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
76.5%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.1%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52.9%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Wasco assisted living
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Wasco Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wasco, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
41.2%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.4%
32%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41.2%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wasco assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Wasco partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wasco, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.6%
26.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.3%
39.9%
No sugar
No sugar
35.3%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
52.9%
35.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.5%
13.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Wasco assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Wasco communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
29.4%
30.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.4%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
29.4%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.6%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wasco assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Wasco offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
23.5%
45.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.8%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.6%
29.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.3%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.2%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.5%
40.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.5%
34.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.5%
37.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.4%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
29.4%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
29.4%
29.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.6%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.4%
45.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Wasco
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Wasco protect seniors.
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Magnolia Place, The Palms of San Lauren and Brookdale Riverwalk are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Wasco, California. See full list of communities.
There are 22 assisted living facilities near Wasco, California. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Wasco, California is Brookdale Riverwalk. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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