My mother stayed at Brookdale Riverwalk's assisted living before moving into its independent living facility. It was nice, clean, and very kept up. The rooms were nice and clean. They had volleyball, bingo nights, a salon right down the street, and her apartment was really close to the trash can. They had pool exercises and there were activities going on each day. The staff was always very nice, polite, and courteous, but she has told me otherwise. The food we had there was bland. They had a room where they play cards and draw things, and they had a movie room downstairs.
Brookdale Riverwalk
Offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes, and Memory Care
21 Reviews
350 Calloway Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93312
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Reviews of Brookdale Riverwalk
Assisted Living Reviews for Brookdale Riverwalk
June 20, 2019
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
March 06, 2019
I visited this facility
Brookdale Riverwalk was extremely nice and clean and they've got friendly staff. The activities were good and they had an activities director and a calendar of activities every day. The residents have a pendant or a bracelet that they push to call a staff member, so no matter where they are in the facility, whether they fall down or if they need help, they can get help. They've got a gym and a salon, too.
April 28, 2018
I visited this facility
I was impressed with everything about Brookdale Riverwalk ... except for the cost. The overall feel was very good and they have everything that you might need. They have villas, apartments, a very nice central location, and Alzheimer's care as well as dementia care. The facilities were separated but within a compound type of area. It's very clean and very nice. We went through everything. They introduced me to the people that would help guide the yoga classes, library readings, walks, and that sort of thing.
July 17, 2017
I visited this facility
Brookdale Riverwalk had beautiful grounds and is very nice, but the rooms were awfully small. They have refrigerators, but they're so tiny. They have a nice big room for games.
December 20, 2016
I visited this facility
I had a tour of their entire campus and was thoroughly impressed! The staff was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and presentable! The food looked absolutely tasteful and the variety on the menu was surprisingly great. My tour was very informative and I felt immediately welcomed by everyone we encountered. the Skilled building in particular was surprising as well.. not what you would expect for a hospital setting environment. Brookdale Riverwalk really outdid themselves in making it feel like home instead of the hospital. I absolutely recommend this place to anyone and everyone, as long as you can afford it. They are willing to work with you so I highly recommend going in and seeing despite the cost. Hands Down 5 stars! This is the best fit for my mom.
August 12, 2016
I am/was a resident of this facility
I like the friendliness of the people at Brookdale Riverwalk and the cleanliness of the apartments. The staff is very knowledgeable. The common areas are clea,n and the cleaning staff is wonderful. We have very nice activities here, so there's always lots to do.
January 31, 2016
I visited this facility
Brookdale Riverwalk was architecturally nice, and the employees were nice. Aesthetically, it was pretty. We toured the senior living as well as the care facility. The gym I thought could have more gym equipment. The rooms seemed very nice.
November 11, 2015
I visited this facility
The staff at Glenwood Gardens (now Brookdale Riverwalk) was pretty good, helpful and friendly. We ate there and didn’t think the meal in the assisted living was very good. We were really leaning that way to take my mom there, but it was just too expensive for us. The people were good.
January 21, 2015
I visited this facility
The rooms at Glenwood Gardens were really big. They were well staffed. They were very clean. The meals looked very nice. It was a cushier scenario, and the price was higher than all the others in the area. They had a wonderful activity program. They had trips for the ones who could go out. They had activities going on at different times every day. The lunch that I had when I went to a nursing conference there was very good. I would give them a 5 provided you could afford it.
September 30, 2014
I visited this facility
Glenwood Gardens is a pleasant facility. They have double rooms as well as triple rooms. I really don’t know exactly with regards to their activities, but I think they play bingo. The staff were very pleasant and really nice. We had a meal there and it was good. They had a nice variety to choose from.
Provider Response
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. Please be assured that we are always trying to engage our residents through scheduled programs and outings designed with their interests and capabilities in mind. From fitness and education programs to cultural and social events, there is something for everyone!
July 19, 2014
I visited this facility
I've been to Glenwood Gardens visiting someone down there. It was the cheapest one I saw. I have the money to get in there, but they won't take me. They had nice rooms. They have nice equipment. They had all sorts of different games, and they have some people come in and put on music and sing. They have a living room and kitchen combination, and they have a separate bedroom and a big bathroom. I ate dinner several times; it was very good. It was a real nice dining room. It could be like a hotel.
June 27, 2014
I visited this facility
The rooms in Glenwood gardens were of adequate size. They have options for studios versus one-bedroom apartments. I saw some people around, and they seemed OK. The dining facility is cafeteria style, and they have two or three different choices. They have a fairly active calendar. They took residents on tours, they’ve got game nights, and music comes in sometimes.
February 27, 2014
I visited this facility
Glenwood Gardens has a memory care unit but they didn't have anything that went in between the memory unit and the regular care. Everybody seemed happy and friendly. The residents seemed well cared for, happy and friendly and it seemed like a nice living environment.
November 27, 2013
I am a friend or relative of a resident
The staff at Glenwood Garden seemed very nice. The lady that took us around was very professional and very nice. The facility looked clean and well taken care of. The rooms looked good and I was very impressed with it. They do have activities and every time we went to visit my dad when he was there two years ago, there was something going on or something planned.
November 20, 2013
I visited this facility
If I would have my choice in Bakersfield, I would want to live in Glenwood Gardens. Actually I went there for my physical therapy after my stroke. That was a wonderful place. The people there were wonderful too. They did have a menu of several different things. They have a section there at mealtimes that you can choose what you want or they have waiters or waitresses that come to your table. It was just like in a restaurant. I would like to be in Glenwood Gardens, but it's very expensive. I can't afford to live there.
October 26, 2012
I visited this facility
Glenwood Gardens was very nice, but I couldn't afford it. It was like the Four Seasons. The staff was very nice. They do have wonderful social activities for their residents.
September 17, 2012
I am a friend or relative of a resident
very expensive facility. everything provided for the live in patient. staff was helpful on occasions and. they had a restaurant you could take your family to that was very high end. the food was good. they had a very nice gym that was never busy but fully stocked with all the gym equipment you could ask for. they kept the living facilities very clean and the grounds were kept nice. there was constant security day and night. i never heard of any problems going on with any crime or anything related.
May 19, 2012
I visited this facility
The grounds were beautiful and thoughtfully planned out for ease of mobility. Everything was clean. The staff are kind and efficient. Our family friend saw her caregivers as extended family. The room was well appointed. We were impressed by the salon and workout areas on site. The food was good and our friend said it was better than some other places she had been. The independent living cottages are nice if that is an option for you.
Independent Living Reviews for Brookdale Riverwalk
October 30, 2015
I am a friend or relative of a resident
My parents liked Glenwood Gardens (Brookdale Riverwalk) a lot. They liked the rooms and way they were laid out. They were large enough for them to be able to bring the basics that they would need. They liked that it had the different stages of care so that it was like a continuum-aging place situation. It was very clean and well-maintained on the inside and out. This would be the place that they would want to live at.
May 15, 2012
I am a friend or relative of a resident
I was a bit apprehensive at first when my mom and aunt decided to send my grandfather to live at Glenwood Gardens but after my first few visits there my concerns were gone. The staff was always friendly and not the fake friendly while we're there friendly, the genuine friendly. They enjoyed their jobs and it showed. The facility was always extremely clean and felt welcoming. My grandfather and a few of his friends he introduced us too had nothing ever negative to say of the staff or the place itself.
Nursing Home Reviews for Brookdale Riverwalk
March 20, 2015
I am a friend or relative of a resident
Dad was already there in the skilled nursing, so it was really easy to transition him. He chose Glenwood Gardens because he likes it which made a big difference and since we want him to be somewhere he likes. The food is good, and the staff is nice. It’s one of the few places that will never turn you away of you run out of money. They won’t take you out of the community for that, but if you are already a resident, they will keep you there for the rest of your life.
We felt very comfortable with that because we don’t she will end up running out of money. He had been to several skilled nursing facilities for the last five years and she said that’s the one place he wanted to go and he liked it there. They have nice grounds, it feel safe.
Questions about Brookdale Riverwalk
What programs or activities does Brookdale Riverwalk offer to enrich residents' well-being?
Optimum Life Program
What transportation services does Brookdale Riverwalk offer to assisted living residents?
Monday- Friday scheduled transportation, Sunday church route
What safety features or security measures does Brookdale Riverwalk offer to assisted living residents?
24 hour LVN
How does Brookdale Riverwalk keep residents' families informed about their loved ones?
Care conferences
What safety features or security measures does Brookdale Riverwalk provide to protect residents who wander?
Gated community
Services and Amenities of Brookdale Riverwalk
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- 2-bedroom apartments
- Companion Suites: Yes
- Studio Apartments
- Housing Extra: Cottages
Dining options
- In Room Kitchenette
- In Room Kitchens
- Dining Room Shared Meals
- Room Service For Meals
- Dining Extra: 2 Meals Daily Provided In Independent; 3 Meals Daily In Assisted Living And Memory Care
Features
- Beauty Barber Shop
- Computer Room
- Resident Transportation
- Coffee Shop
- Party Space
- Tv Room
- Garden And Patio
- Resident Parking
- Security Gate
- Pool
- Features Extra: Library, Fitness Room/Gym, W/D In Apt
Cleaning services
- Laundry For Linens
- Private Cleaning Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry For Clothing
Technology and entertainment
- Cable In Rooms
- Wifi
- Technology Extra: Emergency Call System
Health services
- Skilled Nursing
- Medication Management
- Physical Therapy
- Nurse On Staff: Yes
Activities
- Offsite Activities
- Music
- Games
- Stories
- Religious Services
- Lectures Discussions
- Book Clubs
- Wii Sports
- Fitness Room
- Gardening
- Cooking
- Arts And Crafts
- Activities Extra: Computer Class
Financial guidance
- Home Sale Assistance
- Va Benefits Consultation
- Financing Advice
Guest services
- Guest Parking
- Guests At Mealtime
- Overnight Guests
Diet
- Low Fat
- Low Salt
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Medicare
- Health:
- Overall:
- Quality:
- Staff:
- Medicare Provider Number: 555771
- Ownership Type: For Profit Corporation
- Date Certified: 10/01/2019
General
- Resident Capacity: 138
- Respite Care
- Minimum Age: 62
- Pets: Yes
Range of services
- Physical Therapy
Licenses
- State Licenses: 157203395
About Brookdale Riverwalk
Brookdale Riverwalk, formerly known as Glenwood Gardens, is a senior living community in Bakersfield, California that provides everything from independent living to skilled nursing care. The community is the culmination of a mission to provide the best possible care for its residents, whether they want to live independently or require assisted living, require memory care, or skilled nursing.
The community’s staff encourage residents to maintain a full and healthy life, in part by helping them keep up with favorite hobbies or engaging them in new ones. The community offers various levels of support tailored to individual residents and developed with help from residents’ families, doctors, and therapists.
Considering Costs
Costs at Brookdale Riverwalk are charged on a monthly basis, similar to paying a lease on an apartment. Monthly fees include the price of housing, meals, housekeeping, transportation, and a host of community amenities including a pool, gym and library and a full calendar of activities and events.
Several financial support options are available to residents depending on their individual circumstances. Staff support to help residents sell their homes is also available, and Elderlife Financial provides low-cost bridging options to support the initial move to Brookdale Riverwalk For veterans and their spouses, veterans’ benefits can help cover monthly costs.
Amenities
Brookdale Riverwalk provides a variety of amenities within each apartment and for the community as a whole. Each home within the community includes a living and sleeping area, private bathroom with shower, patio access, kitchen with full-size refrigerator and microwave, and basic cable TV.
The community’s facilities are designed to foster a communal feel and promote its residents’ physical and mental health. Residents have access to the community’s heated pool, along with high-speed Internet in the Center for Learning, a garden terrace and an outdoor dining patio. Meals are cooked fresh and served up in the community’s dining room, with a range of menu choices offered daily.
Never a Dull Day
Residents are encouraged to become full members of the community, both within Brookdale Riverwalk and the surrounding Bakersfield community. Onsite, residents can take part in everything from board games and puzzles to Tai Chi, water aerobics, and Wii bowling alongside organized movies nights and happy hours. Staff typically organizes several group outings each week to local shopping centers, restaurants and churches.
A Focus on Memory Care
While Brookdale Riverwalk caters to a wide range of senior health needs, it is best known for the care it provides to residents with dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. These residents live in a secure care wing where they receive extra support and take part in daily, organized activities aimed at maintaining memory and boosting brain health.
The community’s “Mind Body Awareness Club” is an integral part of this program. The focus on care for cognitive impairments makes this community ideal for seniors with dementia or other memory impairments requiring extra support.
What Makes Us Special
We are the only community in Bakersfield that offers 24/7 day a week nursing care. We are also the only gated community. We are a beautiful Continuing Care Retirement Community in a resort like setting.
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