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10 Best Nursing Homes in Wasco, CA
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Wasco nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Wasco, CA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Wasco or another care type is right for you. Browse 11 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Wasco.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Downtown Bakersfield, Arts District and Education District.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Teviston, Alpaugh and Stoil.
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9.7
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65 reviews
I found myself suddenly having to find a safe place to place my mother with not a lot of time to make a decision. I had about two weeks. My mother had fallen and could no longer live on her own. I checked a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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I have been very pleased with the Palms. It took my mom about 9 months to make the transition then 1 day she just did the flip and is very happy there. The entry is beautiful. I just like the overall...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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 only dealt with one other place and Brookdale seems much better though larger in everything, residents, staff, are etc. Always seems clean. Very friendly caring staff and professional Quality of care...
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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I do recommend this alternative living residence. Ivy Park has all levels of living assistance. It is a well kept facility and the staff have been great. The facility was very well kept and the staff was...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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 would highly recommend Pacifica. The staff is great. They all care for my mom very much and take exceptional care of her. She's very happy there.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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
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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.
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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The activities department is amazing my mom goes on an on how the activities department is always out going comes in with a smile an does the absolute best to make her happy she is always busy with crafts or...
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Have you suddenly found yourself looking for a nursing home? We know it isn't an easy task. There is so much information to learn and so many decisions to make. Whatever your specific needs, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. We...
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What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Cost of nursing homes in Wasco, CA
The average cost of senior living in Wasco is $5,688 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tulare, CA with an average of $3,759 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Wasco
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Wasco
Pacifica Senior Living Bakersfield
5.0
Very welcoming and friendly informative food is good, it's a bit overwhelming for mom, were hoping this works. We have never done anything like this, so are not sure what to expect.
The Palms of San Lauren in Bakersfield, CA
4.1
The cost is much more reasonable but the care is basically the same. The major difference is that they use an outside service called Senior Doc. A PA or Dr visit instead of my having to take her to her appts. It's made a huge difference. Getting her & her walker in & out of my car is exhausting ...
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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 nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wasco nursing homes 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 nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes 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
36.4%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.3%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.9%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
72.7%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
36.4%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.2%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
72.7%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.5%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.6%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Wasco nursing homes
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 Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wasco, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
45.5%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.5%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wasco nursing homes
Nursing homes 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
27.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.4%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
36.4%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.5%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Wasco nursing homes
Our nursing homes 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
36.4%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wasco nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Wasco offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wasco, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.1%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.3%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.2%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.4%
0.4%
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Magnolia Place, The Palms of San Lauren and Brookdale Riverwalk are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Wasco, California. See full list of communities.
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