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Leslie
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June 26, 2025
I toured Solstice Senior Living at Bakersfield. The rooms were smaller, and the staff in the cafeteria was not as pleasant as the staff in the kitchen at the other facility. The food was good, but the service was a little slow. The staff who gave the tour was nice. The upkeep was nice.
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About Solstice Senior Living at Bakersfield in Bakersfield, California
Solstice Senior Living at Bakersfield, located at 8200 Westwold Drive in Bakersfield, California, is a vibrant independent living community catering to adults aged 62 and older. Set on a welcoming two-story campus with approximately 126 residences—including apartments and cottages—each thoughtfully designed with kitchenettes, private bathrooms, individual climate control, and 24/7 emergency pendant systems, this all-inclusive community combines comfort, safety, and independence. Residents enjoy a robust suite of amenities and services focused on wellness, convenience, and connection. Chef-prepared, dietitian-approved meals are served restaurant-style three times daily, with guest meals and special diet options like low-sodium or vegetarian. Weekly housekeeping, linen and laundry services, scheduled transportation, and utilities (including cable and Wi‑Fi) are included in the monthly fee. On-site features include a fitness center, arts-and-crafts studio, library, game room, beauty/barber salon, movie theater, private dining room, worship center, indoor atrium, and landscaped courtyards—plus pet-friendly areas and complimentary laundry facilities for residents and guests. Solstice at Bakersfield fosters a rich, community-driven lifestyle through its signature Vibrant Life® and Path to Wellness programs. Daily offerings include fitness and yoga classes, gardening groups, art workshops, bingo, trivia, wine tastings, karaoke, live music, religious services, intergenerational events, and off-site outings. For added peace of mind, the community partners with home-care agencies to provide on-site personal care professionals, ADL assistance, medication reminders, and access to urgent-care telehealth via MeMD. With its inclusive amenities, personalized care partnerships, spirited programming, and scenic Kern County setting close to Memorial and Mercy hospitals, Solstice Senior Living at Bakersfield offers a true sense of home and fulfillment for seniors seeking independence and community.
Reviews of Solstice Senior Living at Bakersfield in Bakersfield, California
Leslie
4
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June 26, 2025
I toured Solstice Senior Living at Bakersfield. The rooms were smaller, and the staff in the cafeteria was not as pleasant as the staff in the kitchen at the other facility. The food was good, but the service was a little slow. The staff who gave the tour was nice. The upkeep was nice.
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Nancy
5
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January 27, 2025
I had a relative living at Solstice Senior Living at Bakersfield. So I'm very familiar with it, but fortunately, I can't afford it. They have studio up to two-bedroom apartments. They have cottages also. It's a very, very, clean facility. My father-in-law was living in one of their independent living cottages for a while. It was a two-bedroom. It was beautiful and it would have been perfect, but I couldn't afford it. There was a washer and dryer in there. Everything was supplied. The staff members were very helpful and very friendly. Everything was excellent. I wouldn't complain about anything as far as that facility goes. The staff was very attentive. My father-in-law was very happy there, but he had to go with my brother-in-law, and both of them had to move out of state. I would recommend that facility to anyone who could afford it. The food was good, too. They had a lot of activities for the seniors. They had church service and bingo. They had a bus where they took people shopping. Everything about it was good. There's a little dog park for the dog, too.
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Marilyn
5
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May 1, 2024
The facilities of Solstice Senior Living at Bakersfield were excellent. That's what drew me there. I liked its cleanliness. I saw a few people competing in a game they were playing. I know they're going to have activities, and there are three meals a day and snacks. I like the security of it.
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Mary
5
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December 17, 2023
Solstice Senior Living at Bakersfield would be on my list when the time comes. It is clean and well-kept up. The staff seems very friendly and very helpful. The apartment idea was very nice. It was very much on my list of to-be-considered. If you begin to need more assisted situations, you can do that. There are common areas. They have a library-type/multimedia area and a space for crafts and hobbies, that type of thing.
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Patricia
5
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August 1, 2023
I have moved into Solstice Senior Living at Bakersfield. It's very good. My room is excellent. The staff is very nice. I chose it because I needed to be close to Tehachapi. The food is good, not great, but they let me make alternate choices. They have a beauty salon and transportation appears to be not free. It is a beautiful place in a great neighborhood. Looking at the activities, there are not a lot of activities for independent seniors. A lot of the activities seem to be geared more towards assisted living status like chair exercises.
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Brian
5
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June 28, 2023
Solstice Senior Living at Bakersfield was beautiful. The lady who gave us the tour and told us all about it did a fantastic job. I like the facility. The staff showed us some really nice apartments. The thing that I liked least was the expense. We walked by there just about the time they were having their early dinner, and the food looked really good. The staff showed us the optional menu.
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Diane
5
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February 7, 2023
My dad moved to Solstice Senior Living at Bakersfield and it seems very nice. The people are friendly, and the lady that helped us, Jane, was very helpful and kind. Overall, it's been a very nice experience. I've had a couple meals there with my dad, and they're good. His apartment is nice and kept clean, it's a small room, and he has a large closet. He also has a little patio right outside of his door. Jane took us for a tour on each floor. There's a laundry room, there's a library, a room with a TV where people can get together, and an activity room. What my dad was really excited about was, because he can't see very well, they have this magnifying machine, which is not just a little hand-held thing. And so he was really excited about the magnifying machine. They also offer a lot of activities. When it comes to communication, they seem to care, and whenever I call, they call right back.
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Karen
5
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July 3, 2022
I toured Solstice Senior Living at Bakersfield. It's one of the finer ones. My mom hasn't started living there yet, but we've researched it a lot between my sisters and myself, and we have found that it's the most affordable for her. They're implementing a lot of bonuses for her, so that works out well, like doing the laundry and coming in and cleaning her place. It took a toll on my mom here in her home cleaning the house and stuff like that, and she's got a disability in her leg, so getting that type of help means a lot to us as a family because we all have jobs and it's hard for us to get away all the time. The staff members were very friendly and very accommodating. They answered our questions when we had any, and they answered them immediately. They go out of their way for the residents, and we like that. We had dinner there, and it was good. The chicken tenders were excellent. The facilities were so clean, and they're right on top of fixing it if a light bulb burns out or when one of the residents moves out and goes elsewhere or passes, then they revamp their room or their home. It's just so up-to-date and done quickly, so they can have another room for somebody else that might want to live there. They have a dining room, a library, and a card room or a game room. They have some workout equipment. They have washers and dryers, so when you go to do your laundry, but otherwise, the staff does the linens and towels. There was no smell, there was no garbage, and it was like a nice hotel.
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Charles
5
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May 15, 2022
I liked one of the units at Solstice Senior Living at Bakersfield. It's nice. It has what I need. It's carpeted. It's a nice place. I'd like to live there. The people that I talked to were very helpful and very friendly. There's a lot of parking and they have activities for the people to do and three meals a day. It looked clean and well maintained. They gave me some cookies. The dining area looked nice. It looked like a restaurant in some ways. They have a barbershop, beauty shop, exercise equipment, two pianos, and cable in the room. I would recommend it. It's a well-maintained, clean, and friendly place.
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Lloyd
4
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May 15, 2022
Solstice Senior Living at Bakersfield was a rather small independent living or assisted living facility and I liked it very much. The only thing I didn't like was the HVAC systems. They're like a motel heating and air conditioner. They're rather noisy and they're right there by the bed and I didn't care for that. That's the only negative that I have against Solstice, but it seemed like a very nice place. I looked at a two-bedroom cottage with a garage. The person that gave me the tour was Jane and she was very accommodating and very knowledgeable and it was very interesting to follow along as she showed me the facilities. They have a large dining room. They also have a smaller dining room if you wanted to entertain some friends or relatives. I believe they had a pool and they took the pool out and filled it in and turned it into a dog park. I have a dog, so that interested me. People with dogs could take their dogs to the dog park. Their dogs were certainly welcome there. It was an excellent experience. The cottages were not part of the main building. They're sort of spread around the outer edge of the property. They showed me various apartments, and I looked at their other facilities. They seemed nice, but a little small for all the stuff I've got.
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Cindy
4
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May 8, 2022
I toured Solstice Senior Living at Bakersfield with Jane who was phenomenal. The tour was for my dad. She was great, very caring, kind, and just absolutely wonderful. She answered all our questions and showed me several apartments. It was just wonderful. I liked the apartment size, and the pricing was reasonable. She was talking about the scheduled transportation, and the group activities around the house, which included some of the games, the little library, and the computer they had set up. They also had lots of nice grounds to walk on. One of the apartments that we toured, they didn't have a chance to clean it, but they're renovating, and the renovated ones look wonderful. They have a beauty salon and a restaurant-style dining. You can hire extra help to keep the person in independent living longer.
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Carla
4
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April 29, 2022
We saw the whole community of Solstice Senior Living at Bakersfield and we were very impressed. It was very lovely. The gal, who was the supervisor there, was full of energy, and seemed to be very much interested in the community and the people. They were very good about contacting us. There was one unit we weren't able to look at, at the time, but she kept us updated, so I'm very pleased with her. The place was very well-kept up. I think it could be a little bit more modernized in some of the units, but they are working on that. They are updating all of it and they're doing a very good job with their upgrades. We looked at their food and I was very impressed with what they had. I believe they also had a place where you could go just about any time if you wanted a hamburger or something like that. It doesn't have to be meal time. The thing I was impressed with is that you could also order your food and then come pick it up. I thought that was really nice. They had very nice activities and they had a lot of things that my mother was interested in. I think that they are working on updating a couple of areas where people go to gather to play games. They're working on updating maybe the carpet or painting and that type of thing. They're just generally updating.
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Eliezer
4
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November 23, 2021
Solstice Senior Living at Bakersfield looked good and was well-kept. Their food was good. They had a menu and they're very organized. You pretty much knew what you were going to be eating all day and all week. They give you a handout that would give you the option. If you didn't want to eat what they were having, you get something else. The dining area was big and friendly. The staff was just great and the apartments I saw were pretty much in good shape.
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Winston
5
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October 23, 2021
I had an in-person tour of Solstice Senior Living at Bakersfield. I liked it. It was clean, nice, beautiful, and kind of within range monetary-style. Whoever was in charge went into detail and showed me around. I have no complaints with the staff. They were friendly. The only thing I was kicking back is that for someone to live there, you have to buy your own furniture. I thought everything would be furnished -- tables, TV, linens, towels -- that was a surprise to me. They have some sort of sports, backgammon, laundry facilities if needed, and a nurse on call. They have three meals a day plus extra.
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Debra
5
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September 18, 2021
We toured Solstice Senior Living at Bakersfield and it was very nice. However, it was far away from the community my mother-in-law used to be in, and it wasn't as near to where my husband and I live. They took us to some of the rooms and they looked very nice. It was just not our preferred location, but it was a good neighbor. We saw two people while we were there, and they were both very friendly. The place seemed very clean and very nice. If it had been closer to her area, she may well pick that one.
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Josue
4
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August 15, 2021
Solstice Senior Living at Bakersfield was fine. They're great, very friendly, welcoming, and have several options. The staff is very helpful and knowledgeable. They had a library. The food was OK; it didn't look great.
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CJ
5
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November 18, 2020
Very impressed with the care my parents get at Solstice. Before Covid - they had so many fun things to do and entertainment at least once a month , sometimes twice a month. During Covid, they are doing their very best to keep everyone safe, doing games by speaker and trying their best!! Delivering meals to the rooms and encouraging residents to exercise. Thank you staff and workers I would love to name people but don't want to miss anyone!! Sincerely, a happy daughter, CJ
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GH
5
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July 15, 2020
Solstice Senior Living at Bakersfield is a beautiful place, but we had to find more of an assisted living place for my mother. The people were very compassionate. They came by and knocked on her door, and they tried their best to accommodate her needs. The food was good. Even the chef came in to ask her how the food was. Everyone was really great. We chose that place because of the area and the beautiful surroundings; it was nice inside and out. If your loved one needs more care, you have to purchase that outside of the facility. It's very independent.
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Michelle
5
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January 2, 2020
We have chosen Solstice Senior Living at Bakersfield for my parents. The price was reasonable for all the amenities. The place was very clean, and the people were really nice and very welcoming. It has everything that my parents need at this time. The rooms have been updated and have new carpets. They have nice flooring and a lot of closet space. My parents will be moving in in January. I would live there if I could live there. They have a chef and a nutritionist. Food is very balanced and you have a lot of choices. They bake their own bread and they make their own dessert. It is really nice; it is really good. They have all kinds of stuff. They have a game room; they have activities all day long. When we were there, they were having a fireside chat with eggnog. They have happy hours, they have a chapel, and they have three or four services every week for different religions. They have a lot going on.
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M.R.
5
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June 6, 2019
We visited the solstice Senior Living at Bakersfield. I liked it and I think I would go there before others. The staff was fine. The food was very good and filling, and the dining area was good. It was like a restaurant where the service was good, had a good selection, and it was more than I expected. The rooms were OK, nice, and when someone moves out, they made it new again. They showed me one model; one room was smaller, and I would choose a bigger one if I will go there. You can go outside and walk around. Its located close to where I live, and I love this area. You can tell they work hard to keep them upkeep. Everything looks almost new, the furniture doesnt look worn, and its really clean, quiet, and smells like a new facility.
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Carol
4
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May 30, 2019
I went to Solstice Senior Living. It was small, and the rooms were small, but it was even more expensive than the other places I looked at. It was beautiful, but my mom didn't like how the men were dressed in suits. It made her very uncomfortable. It was too formal for her on a day-to-day basis. The staff was awesome.
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Nellie Ann
5
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April 6, 2018
I moved into Solstice Senior Living, and my experience has been very good. I liked the area, and it's not too far from where I live. They have Mexican Train, and a Bridge group. My apartment is very nice, but very small, and so it's an adjustment to make. The facility is beautiful, and the meals are nice. The staff is fine.
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Diane
5
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March 9, 2018
Solstice Senior Living at Bakersfield was very well-maintained. The staff seemed very friendly. The facilities looked very well taken care of and it seemed like everybody was happy there. They have lots of activities too. They have Bingo, chair aerobics, and puzzles. It's in a very nice area of town. The rates are competitive. The food is very bland. It wouldn't be something that I would like, but maybe some seniors would. It's a little bit better kept up and the neighborhood was better than the other place I saw.
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Services and Amenities of Solstice Senior Living at Bakersfield in Bakersfield, California
Diet & Nutrition
- Diabetic
- Kosher
- Low Fat
- Low Salt
- Renal
- Vegetarian Diet Available
- Special Diets/Dietary Accommodations
Fitness & Wellness Programs
- Fitness & wellness facilities/equipment
- Tai Chi
- Salon Services
- Yoga/Stretching opportunities
Health Services
- Companion Care
- In Home Health Care
- Medication Reminders
On-Site Services
- Religious Services
- Veterans Affairs (VA) Aid Assistance
Room Amenities
- Wifi/Internet In Unit
- Cable/Satellite In Unit
Kitchen Types
- Kitchenette
Parking Options
- Parking Lot
Dining
- Communal Dining
- Guest Meals
Games Hobbies & Recreation
- Arts & Crafts Activities/Programs
- Literary Activities/Programs
- Educational Activities/Programs
- Music Activities/Programs
- Facilitated Field Trips/Outings
- Tabletop & Other Games/Programs
- Horticultural Activities
Housekeeping & Maintenance
- Housekeeping Services
- Linen Services
Outside Amenities
- Garden
Therapies
- Occupational Therapy/Rehabilitation
- Physical Therapy/Rehabilitation
Resident Information
- Offers Respite Care
Financing & Payment Options
- Accepts Check Payments
- Accepts Credit Card Payments
- All Inclusive Rent
- Rent And Care Fees
Guests
- Guest Parking
- Overnight Guests
Inside Amenities
- Computer Room
- Entertainment Venues
- Cable/Satellite TV in Common Area
Personal Care
- Personal Care Assistants
- Cooking services
Transportation & Shopping
- General Transportation Services
Pets
- Pets
- Pet restrictions
Additional Amenity Information
- Housing: Cottages
- Dining: Private dining room
Costs for Solstice Senior Living at Bakersfield in Bakersfield, California
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