Bakersfield, California
Magnolia Place
Assisted Living · Memory Care
8100 Westwold Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93311
Magnolia Place is an assisted living and memory care community in Bakersfield, California, offering 24-hour care and support.
- Licensed capacity
- 146 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- May 2019
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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Findings to review
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 2
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 3
AI summary
Over 7.3 years of operation, Magnolia Place has accumulated 19 Type A findings (the state's most severe citation class, tied to resident safety or care), with 2 of those occurring within the past three years alongside a continued flow of complaint investigations.
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- Track record — Magnolia Place has drawn a substantial lifetime total of 19 Type A findings and 12 Type B (administrative) findings across its licensed period, which is a large volume for a single community regardless of its 146-bed size.
- Recent 3 years — The most recent three years show 2 Type A and 1 Type B citation along with 5 substantiated allegations, indicating the pattern of findings has continued into the recent period rather than resolving.
- Complaints — Complaint investigations (25 lifetime, 11 in the past three years) have run well ahead of routine inspections, and about 38% of all investigated allegations were substantiated, meaning a meaningful share of complaints brought to the state were confirmed rather than dismissed.
- Operating tenure — With over 7 years of licensed operation, there is a long enough track record to draw real conclusions from this record rather than treating it as a data-limited snapshot.
- 1.Which specific areas were cited in the recent Type A findings, and what corrective actions were taken and verified by the state?
- 2.Of the 20 substantiated allegations, which categories of care or safety were most frequently involved?
- 3.What changes has the community made in the past year to address the pace of complaint investigations and citations?
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #157208940
- License status
- Licensed
Full history on file
These totals cover the available license history, including older findings. Citation totals include inspections, complaint visits, and other visits.
- Inspection visits
- 6
- Complaint investigation visits
- 25
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 19
- Type B citations · administrative
- 12
- Substantiated allegations
- 20
Available reports · 37
Facility evaluation
Apr 8, 2026
Complaint investigation
Oct 14, 2025
Facility evaluation
Oct 14, 2025
Complaint investigation
Aug 26, 2025
Facility evaluation
Aug 19, 2025
1–5 of 37 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$4,600 / mo
- Private Rooms
- $4,600 / mo
- Studios
- $5,400 / mo
- 1-Bedroom
- $6,200 / mo
Care & support
Daily Care Services
9 services
- Medication management
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Non-ambulatory care
- Wheelchair accessible
- Diabetes / insulin management
- Incontinence care
Specialized Care
1 service
- Dementia care
Memory Care
2 services
- Dementia-certified staff
- Specialized memory care activities
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
19 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Housekeeping Included
- Private bathroom
- Cable TV
- Kitchenette
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi / Internet
- Fitness center / Gym
- Spa services
- Game room / Billiards
- Movie theater / Media room
- Activity room
- Art studio / Craft room
- Library / Reading room
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Pet Friendly
- Beauty salon / Barber
- Fireplace / Common fireplace
Outdoor Spaces
4 features
- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
- Outdoor common space
- Patio seating areas
Dining Options
11 features
- Restaurant-style dining
- Professional chef
- Vegetarian/Vegan Options
- Private Dining Room
- International cuisine
- Room service
- Kosher meals available
- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Locally-inspired cuisine
- Accommodates special diets
- Altered-texture food options
Transportation
2 features- Scheduled transportation
- Personal Vehicle Parking
Family & Visitors
2 features- Family support services
- Guest meals available
Community Services
2 features- Move-in coordination
- Concierge services
Reviews
Online reputation
4.3Average RatingAveraged from 181 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Reviewers consistently praise the warm, attentive staff and lively activities at Magnolia Place, but families should verify current pricing structure and night-shift responsiveness before moving in.
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- Staff & care — Reviewers repeatedly describe staff as friendly, compassionate, and attentive, often naming individual caregivers, nurses, and activity directors who went above and beyond for residents.
- Activities — Families frequently mention a robust activities calendar including exercise classes, games, movies, and themed events that keep residents engaged and socially connected.
- Dining — Many reviews highlight good, varied food with accommodations for dietary needs, though a few note the food quality has been inconsistent over the years.
- Atmosphere & grounds — The community is often described as clean, bright, beautifully maintained, and more like a welcoming home or hotel than a typical facility.
- Communication — Several families report staff kept them well informed about their loved one's health and needs, especially during transitions into care.
- Staff & care — A few reviewers mention slower response times at night or during shift changes, so families should ask about overnight staffing ratios and call-button response times.
- Financial transparency — Some reviews reference confusion over billing, added charges, or care-level assessments affecting cost, so it's worth clarifying how fees change as care needs increase.
- Cleanliness & maintenance — A small number of reviews mention room tidiness or laundry equipment issues, so families may want to ask how housekeeping and maintenance requests are handled.
- Value & pricing — Several tour reviews noted the community was outside their budget, so families should confirm current base rates and any additional service fees upfront.
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