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9 Best Memory Care Facilities in Wasco, CA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Wasco, A Place for Mom can help. With 9 memory care facilities in Wasco, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Wasco incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Wasco memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Wasco, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Quailwood, Kern City and Downtown Bakersfield.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Earlimart, Shafter and Landco.

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Nice surroundings Dining room open almost all day; Activities use it after lunch/ before dinner which begins at 4pm. Different levels of care available. Response time varies Movies in TV room daily...
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.
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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What we like the most about the community is the communication, level of care, and cleanliness. We would absolutely recommend Ivy Park to other families, I have seen positive changes in my dad's overall...
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.
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I have three pages of complaints. Obviously they aren't bad enough to take my mother out. It's essentially the poor quality of care by the heath and wellness staff. Everyone else there is lovely and very...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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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For every category, I would rate it 5. It is not inexpensive, however good care does cost quite a bit. The facility is beautiful. Very nice central courtyard. Regular activities to engage residents. Good...
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.
The Village at Seven Oaks is an assisted living community located in sunny Bakersfield, Kern County, California. Golfers will love being able to play their favorite game on a year-round basis, and art enthusiasts will enjoy not only classic First Friday activities but Third Thursday events as...
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I like the fact that it's a small community, staff knows every one and most of all the people living there know every one. It's not an overwhelming environment for the seniors and that makes it so nice!...
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.
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
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.
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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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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Provides: Assisted 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.
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Cost of memory care in Wasco, CA

The average cost of senior living in Wasco is $5,295 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sugarloaf Saw Mill, CA with an average of $3,420 per month.

Memory care costs in Wasco, CA, vs. nearby cities

Wasco, CA
$5,295/mo
$3,889/mo
$3,928/mo

Memory care costs in Wasco, CA, vs. state and national averages

Wasco, CA
$5,295/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Memory care costs in Wasco, CA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$5,295/mo

Memory care costs in Wasco, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,198/mo
Studio
$5,476/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,596/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,754/mo

Senior living costs in Wasco vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Wasco, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWasco, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$5,295/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,954/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Independent Living$5,090/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Wasco, CA:$5,295/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Wasco, CA:$3,954/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Independent Living
Wasco, CA:$5,090/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Wasco, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Wasco and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Wasco, CA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Wasco have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Wasco, CA$5,218/mo$6,126/mo-14.8%
California$6,395/mo$6,122/mo+4.5%
National$6,152/mo$5,812/mo+5.8%
Wasco, CA
2024 average cost:$5,218/mo
2023 average cost:$6,126/mo
Percent change:-14.8%
California
2024 average cost:$6,395/mo
2023 average cost:$6,122/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
National
2024 average cost:$6,152/mo
2023 average cost:$5,812/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
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What families are saying about memory care in Wasco

Recent reviews for memory care in Wasco

Pacifica Senior Living Bakersfield

5.0
Due to COVID we have never been inside the care facility or seen our mother's room. But she seems content and well cared for. The staff is very friendly and helpful.

Magnolia Place in Bakersfield, CA

4.4
The common areas are kept very clean. Everyone is very friendly. The staff have been very helpful. The meals have been really good. There seems to be a pretty good variety of activities offered.

Ivy Park at Seven Oaks in Bakersfield, CA

5.0
I would rate Ivy all 5s. The cost is significant, but they have worked hard and made suggestions that help keep it stable. It is a wonderful facility and program. The staff is terrific, caring, and kind.

Wasco review score based on 62 family reviews

9.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 62 reviews of 8 Wasco memory care 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 memory care residents and family members rate memory care 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

9.0
Wasco, CA8 facilities
8.5
McFarland, CA34 facilities
9.0
Shafter, CA15 facilities

Review subcategories for Wasco memory care

When memory care 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 62 reviews of 8 Wasco memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Wasco resident and family memory care 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
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
3.8
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Wasco memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wasco memory care 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 memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care 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
50%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
12.5%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
25%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.5%
74%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wasco memory care

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 Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wasco, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.5%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.5%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wasco memory care

Memory care 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
37.5%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Wasco memory care

Our memory care 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.
Wasco, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
23.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Wasco memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Wasco offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wasco, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
50%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.5%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Wasco

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about California memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Wasco protect seniors.
Learn about California memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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