Pacifica Senior Living Bakersfield
3209 Brookside Drive, Bakersfield, CA, 93311
4.8
(31 reviews)
"I have fond Pacifica and it's staff to be professionnal, caring and willing to go out of thier way to care for my wife...."
READ MOREThere are 407,615 people living in Bakersfield, California, and around 10% of them are over the age of 65. Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia are prevalent among this age group, with 10.7% of seniors nationwide being affected. The disease eventually becomes a factor in one of every three senior deaths. In Bakersfield, deaths related to the disease rose by 7.83% between 2016 and 2020. With Alzheimer’s cases expected to double nationwide by 2050, it’s likely that this figure will increase without advancements in dementia care.
People with Alzheimer’s disease can turn to memory care to help them manage their health and cognition. Memory care offers safety to those experiencing a level of cognitive decline that affects their ability to take care of themselves. Residential care helps reduce accidents and hospitalizations in people with dementia and preserve their neurological wellness. This guide talks about how much this type of care costs in Bakersfield and some of the resources available in the area for seniors with Alzheimer’s.
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3209 Brookside Drive, Bakersfield, CA, 93311
4.8
(31 reviews)
"I have fond Pacifica and it's staff to be professionnal, caring and willing to go out of thier way to care for my wife...."
READ MORE8100 Westwold Drive, Bakersfield, CA, 93311
4.4
(36 reviews)
"I did a tour of Magnolia Place for my parents. It's very nice. It's more like a country club than a senior home. The staff is very friendly. It's maintained very well. We chose them because it was warm, and they were caring. They have karaoke, they h..."
READ MORE350 Calloway Drive, Bakersfield, CA, 93312
4.7
(32 reviews)
"I've been to Brookdale Riverwalk for my husband. It's a fabulous, beautiful, and lovely community. The people that are helping are wonderful. The staff, as far as placement, are wonderful. It's an up-to-date facility. I've seen the rooms and they a..."
READ MORE5300 Hageman Road, Bakersfield, CA, 93308
5.0
(5 reviews)
"My mom is at The Palms at San Lauren. The location is amazing. The facility is beautiful, new, clean, and smells amazing. My mom is in the memory care section, and it is very nice, clean, and well taken care of. Also, my mom has been taken care of ve..."
READ MORE4501 Upland Point Drive, Bakersfield, CA, 93306
5.0
(2 reviews)
"The Pointe at Summit Hills is creating enriching experiences and touching the lives of all who enter our community. We care for and respect ..."
READ MORE11711 Stonington Street, Bakersfield, CA, 93312
4.5
(6 reviews)
"Bella Vita Senior Living was very peaceful. They were accommodating for meals because they were serving both lunch and breakfast. They had a very nice area outside in the backyard, and it was a very quiet community. Even though it's right next to a h..."
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4301 Buena Vista St, Bakersfield, CA, 93311
4.3
(8 reviews)
"I went to Ivy Park at Seven Oaks. It was very nice. It's clean and it has a place where people can walk and still be in a safe area where they can keep control of them and all that. So it was well-established. The rooms there where the memory care wa..."
READ MORE1301 New Stine Road, Bakersfield, CA, 93309
4.2
(24 reviews)
"I visited Rosewood in Bakersfield. It was great and if I have to go somewhere, that's probably the place I would want to go to. I actually know somebody that is going there, that's the reason why I decided I'd rather go there myself too. I love the s..."
READ MORE810 S. Union Ave., Bakersfield, CA, 93307
4.5
(2 reviews)
"Redwood Senior Living in Bakersfield California is home to older adults seeking to live well in their later years. With services including s..."
READ MORE305 Alum Bay Ct, Bakersfield, CA, 93312
4.0
(1 reviews)
"We are a Licensed Assisted Living Facility with 6 beds each waiting for you to add your own personal touch. Our highly trained staff is arou..."
READ MOREAssisted living communities, including those that provide memory care, must be licensed by the California Department of Social Services, Adult and Senior Care Program. There are minimum standards that each facility must meet regarding resident accommodations, staffing, record-keeping and personal care.
Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we’ve estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey.
Compared to parts of Southern and Northern California where memory care costs can be costly, the central state city of Bakersfield represents value. At $4,688 per month, the cost of memory care in Bakersfield is much lower than the state and national average. Rates may vary depending on the facility that you choose.
Bakersfield’s memory care prices are almost $1,000 lower than the national average of $5,625 per month. Local prices are $1,875 lower than the state median of $6,563 per month. Bakersfield is also more affordable than other major cities in the region. For instance, Hanford is $750 higher at $5,438 per month. Prices in Los Angeles are on par with the state median, and seniors in Oxnard pay $7,188 per month, $2,500 more.
Bakersfield
$4,688
California
$6,563
The United States
$5,625
Hanford
$5,438
Oxnard
$7,188
Los Angeles
$6,563
Memory care is just one option to consider. There are also daytime recreation programs that cost approximately $1,842 per month statewide. Regular assisted living facilities cost about $940 less at $3,750. Families can hire an in-home caregiver for approximately $5,506 per month. All of these options are significantly more affordable than skilled nursing facilities that cost approximately $9,155 per month.
Home Care
$5,506
Home Health Care
$5,506
Adult Day Health Care
$1,842
Assisted Living Facility
$3,750
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,155
In Bakersfield, there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies, and how to apply, Memory Care in California page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in California page.
Seniors who are experiencing memory loss have access to numerous support groups and resources in the Bakersfield area. Some resources are available to all residents aged 60 and older, and other programs cater to dementia patients and caregivers.
Resource | Contact | Service |
---|---|---|
Kern County Aging and Adult Services | (661) 868-1000 | This government agency is the Aging and Disability Resource Connection for Bakersfield and Kern County seniors. It can help with long-term care access, public guardianships, in-home care and inquiries related to healthy aging. |
Alzheimer's Association, California Southland Chapter | (661) 912-3053 | The Alzheimer's Association funds memory loss research and provides a variety of direct services to patients and their families. This local office in Bakersfield offers early-stage intervention programs, one-on-one consultations and support groups. |
Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance | (661) 323-7884 | In addition to helping low-income families and other vulnerable residents, GBLA operates a Senior Law Center for residents aged 60 and older, and it serves as the long-term care ombudsman for the greater Bakersfield area. It helps with long-term care, decision-making, housing and personal rights. |
Alzheimer's Disease Association of Kern County | (661) 665-8871 | Since 1982, the ADAKC has served more than 250,000 local families affected by Alzheimer's and memory loss. It offers support groups, education, daytime recreation programs and caregiver supports. |
Bakersfield Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in California are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in California page for more information about these laws.
Memory Care
Ronald
4
Review of Ivy Park at Seven Oaks
I went to Ivy Park at Seven Oaks. It was very nice. It's clean and it has a place where people can walk and still be in a safe area where they can keep control of them and all that. So it was...
Memory Care
Reviewer#AT0814
4
Review of Ivy Park at Seven Oaks
Ivy Park at Seven Oaks is clean, they're attentive, the food is good, and it's a safe place. They care about the patients that they're taking care of. It looks clean. The room that my relative has,...
Memory Care
James
3
Review of Brookdale Riverwalk
Brookdale Riverwalk was very clean. The people were very polite and professional. We went through the memory care unit, and my wife wasn't impressed with it because of the lack of people we'd seen...
Provider response
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