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Senior Living in Bakersfield

Imagine days filled with doing what you enjoy, with care nearby if you need it. At Brookdale Riverwalk in Bakersfield, California, our continuing care retirement community (CCRC) offers independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing—all on one campus, so you can stay connected to the lifestyle you love.

  • Join a gourmet cooking class or try your hand at creative writing.
  • Choose from various floor plans, including studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments and villas.
  • Enjoy peace of mind knowing staff is on-site 24/7 to be alerted to an emergency.

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Featured Amenities
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  • Pet Friendly
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Transportation
  • Library
  • Beauty/Barber Shop
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  • Emergency Alert System
  • Pet Friendly
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Transportation
  • Library
  • Beauty/Barber Shop
  • Gardening / Greenhouse

Levels of Care

  • CCRC Rental
  • Skilled Nursing
  • Independent Living
  • Memory Care
  • Assisted Living

Exceptional Senior Living

You’re looking for more than a community that checks off most of your boxes. You’re looking for the right fit, a community of friends that feels like your tribe. Brookdale Riverwalk in Bakersfield, California, is a CCRC (continuing care retirement community), which means you’ll have independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing all on one campus. And if you or your spouse need more care later, you can have the lifestyle you want and care to meet your needs.

Here you have the freedom to experiment with new hobbies, reignite your sense of purpose and enjoy new experiences and connections with interesting new friends. Maybe you’ll want to take a creative writing class or check out a gourmet cooking class. And with studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments and villas, you’ll find just the home that fits your style. Plus, you can have peace of mind knowing our staff is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to be alerted to an emergency.

Build Friendships at Brookdale Riverwalk

Brookdale Riverwalk offers dynamic activities such as painting classes, the Poetry Writers Club and outdoor yoga. Enjoy live jazz nights and scenic strolls along the river organized by our Nature Walkers Group. Every day is filled with connection and discovery.

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Fewer Chores, More Adventures

Bakersfield is the gateway to the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range with plenty of outdoor adventures. Located off Westside Parkway on a riverbed, our campus is luxury retirement living at its best. You’ll have easy access to some of Bakersfield’s best restaurants and shops including The Shops at River Walk, and The Park at River Walk is just a short drive away.

Our campus is all about supporting your independent lifestyle where you can live your best life. We can take care of the chores so you can focus on the fun! Do you want to lounge by the pool with a great book? Now you can. Or start your morning with coffee on the patio and then head to an exercise class or take a bike ride or walk along the riverbed. Or maybe you want to join a card game in the game room. What are you waiting for? You’ve earned this worry-free lifestyle where you can do more of what you love to do.

Let someone else worry about the dishes and enjoy our dining program with its healthy and delicious menu choices. Our dining program is all about you and may include your feedback, your menu suggestions and your favorite recipes. And of course, in a region known as one of the largest agricultural producing areas in the world, our community would have a talented and experienced culinary team to serve up seasonal menu options and a memorable dining experience at each meal.

We can handle the chores while you focus on what you want to do. At Brookdale Riverwalk, you have so many possibilities for how to add more fun to your day. If you want to take a B-Fit class in the morning, followed by an art class in the afternoon you can. In the evening, join friends for happy hour followed by a movie night with popcorn in our on-campus theater. What about Wii bowling or volleyball? Or live music performances? It’s your choice.

  • Emergency Alert System
  • Library
  • Game Room
  • Walking Paths
  • Therapy Room
  • Gardening/Greenhouse
  • Beauty/Barber Shop
  • Outdoor Pool

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Floor Plans to Fit Your Life

You’re not downsizing your home; you’re upsizing your possibilities. And with several floor plans to choose from, including villa homes with garages, luxury retirement living at Brookdale Riverwalk comes with plenty of choices for your next home. You can choose from a studio, one-bedroom or two-bedroom apartment, or even a two-bedroom villa with a garage. Many of our apartments and villas have private patios and some have river views. All of our homes have great space for entertaining and lots of natural window light. And we’re pet-friendly because pets are family, too.

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One Campus—Multiple Care Options

By definition, a CCRC is a senior living community that provides multiple levels of care at one community. So what does that mean for you? At Brookdale Riverwalk, that means you probably won’t have to change communities, even if you or your spouse need more care later, because you’ll have independent living, assisted living, memory care and rehabilitation and skilled nursing all right here on one campus.

You will likely be able to stay in the place you already call home with friends and neighbors nearby and with all the great amenities and services you already enjoy. With our continuum of care options, you’ll be prepared with the care you might need down the road. If you need skilled nursing care while recovering from surgery, no problem. Need an extra hand with daily activities like medication management or dressing? We’ve got that, too.

Independent living is ideal for seniors who want to trade in the worries of home ownership for the true comforts of home. You'll have apartment options to suit your style and plenty of opportunities to socialize.

Assisted living provides a redefined independence through assistance and services like medication management and housekeeping. Your wellness is supported through collaborative care partnerships, and our staff is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Our memory care program is rooted in a person-centered approach that preserves identity and sense of self. Our secure communities provide a daily path of engagement that allows residents to flourish, even with advanced expressions of dementia.

Our skilled nursing communities are here to help you throughout your journey to recovery. Whether you need a long-term stay or short term rehabilitation, we provide around-the-clock licensed nursing care in a supportive environment.

Pricing for Brookdale Riverwalk As of 05/20/2025
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Independent Living

Enjoy carefree living and leave the responsibility of home maintenance behind. You'll have the comforts of home with the added benefits of a warm and caring staff.

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Starting at $4,675*per month

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Assisted Living

Brookdale caregivers are available to provide assistance with daily living, balancing independence with assistance while delivering service with compassion, understanding, and respect.

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Starting at $2,995*per month

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Memory Care

Our memory care program is deeply rooted in a person-centered approach. We offer the necessary resources and nurturing staff to care for those with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

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Starting at $8,095*per month

Private apartments

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Bask in the beauty of the Kern River Parkway Trail, a scenic spot for a gentle walk or a moment of peace. The Bakersfield Museum of Art offers delightful exhibits for an inspiring visit. For those who love live music, the historic Fox Theater brings classic performances and nostalgic charm to life. Wrap up the day with a tasty meal at the nearby Village Market with fresh and local flavors.

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