Brookdale Riverwalk
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- Care type
- Assisted Living
- Room types
- 1 Bedroom, 2 Bedroom, Studio
- Resident rating
- 4.6 of 5 (22 reviews)
- Amenities listed
- 24
About Brookdale Riverwalk
Brookdale Riverwalk, formerly Glenwood Gardens, offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Bakersfield. The community serves residents across different care needs, with staff working alongside families, doctors, and therapists to develop individualized support plans. Residents are encouraged to pursue hobbies and interests as part of daily life.
Monthly fees cover housing, meals, housekeeping, transportation, and access to amenities including a pool, gym, library, and scheduled activities. Financial assistance options exist for eligible residents, including veteran benefits, and staff can help with home-sale logistics. Elderlife Financial offers bridging loans for initial move costs.
Apartments include a living area, bedroom, private bathroom with shower, patio, kitchen with full-size refrigerator and microwave, and cable TV. Common spaces include a heated pool, high-speed internet access, garden terrace, and outdoor dining patio. Meals are prepared on-site with daily menu choices.
The community schedules regular activities such as board games, Tai Chi, water aerobics, and movie nights, along with weekly group outings to local shops, restaurants, and places of worship. Brookdale Riverwalk operates a secure memory care wing for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease, featuring structured daily activities designed to support cognitive function. " The community is one of two gated senior living communities in Bakersfield and maintains 24/7 on-site nursing staff.
It offers sunrise senior living, atria senior living, the arbor company, holiday retirement, brookdale senior living, five star senior living, merrill gardens, the terraces at san joaquin gardens, vi at la jolla village, and the springs living. Residents have access to 24 listed amenities and services spanning dining options, fitness center, housekeeping services, outdoor spaces, recreational activities, safety and security, transportation services, and wellness programs. Across 22 resident and family reviews, it holds an average rating of 4.6 out of 5.
Living options
- Sunrise Senior Living
- Atria Senior Living
- The Arbor Company
- Holiday Retirement
- Brookdale Senior Living
- Five Star Senior Living
- Merrill Gardens
- The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens
- Vi at La Jolla Village
- The Springs Living
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Amenities & services
Dining Options
- Restaurant-Style Dining
- Private Dining Room
- Café
Fitness Center
- Cardio Equipment
- Weight Training Machines
- Personal Training Sessions
Housekeeping Services
- Weekly Cleaning
- Laundry Services
- Maintenance Requests
Outdoor Spaces
- Walking Paths
- Gardens
- Patio Seating
Recreational Activities
- Game Room
- Arts and Crafts
- Movie Nights
Safety and Security
- 24-Hour Staff Availability
- Emergency Call System
- Secure Entry
Transportation Services
- Scheduled Outings
- Shuttle Service
- Transportation to Appointments
Wellness Programs
- Yoga Classes
- Meditation Sessions
- Health Workshops
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Reviews of Brookdale Riverwalk
4.6 out of 5 · Based on 22 resident and family reviews
Rating breakdown
- 564%
- 432%
- 35%
- 20%
- 10%
What families mention about Brookdale Riverwalk
- Facility & rooms6 mentions · 4.7
“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...”
- Care quality4 mentions · 5.0
“They liked that it had the different stages of care so that it was like a continuum-aging place situation.”
- Staff & caregivers4 mentions · 4.3
“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...”
- Meals & dining3 mentions · 4.7
“The dining facility is cafeteria style, and they have two or three different choices.”
- 5.0- easternswimmer99
They were courteous, and they made sure that I understood everything that they had there.
- 5.0- fairswimmer96
They won\u2019t 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.
- 4.0- redcrash88
They enjoyed their jobs and it showed.
- 5.0- americanmember60
They liked that it had the different stages of care so that it was like a continuum-aging place situation.
- 4.0- justwoman90
The room was well appointed.
- 5.0- brownfriend29
the food was good.
- 5.0- starsurfer94
The staff was very nice.
- 5.0- fairsoma12
They did have a menu of several different things.
- 5.0- easternmajor35
The facility looked clean and well taken care of.
- 5.0- fairastronaut59
Everybody seemed happy and friendly.
How Brookdale Riverwalk compares nearby
Resident ratings and review volume for Brookdale Riverwalk and nearby communities. Pricing is set per community; request a quote for an exact monthly cost.
| Community | Care type | Rating | Reviews | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookdale RiverwalkThis page | Assisted Living | 4.6 | 22 | Bakersfield, CA |
| Gables Residential Care Llc | Assisted Living | 5.0 | 1 | Bakersfield, CA |
| Calloway Gardens | Assisted Living | 5.0 | 1 | Bakersfield, CA |
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