Bakersfield, California
Redwood Senior Living Bakersfield
Assisted Living · Memory Care
810 South Union Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93307
Redwood Senior Living Bakersfield offers assisted living and memory care for older adults at 810 South Union Avenue in Bakersfield, California.
- Licensed capacity
- 41 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- May 2021
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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Findings in the state record
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 2
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 3
AI summary
Over just over five years of licensed operation, Redwood Senior Living Bakersfield has accumulated 5 Type A findings (the state's most severe citation class, tied to resident safety or care) and 9 Type B administrative findings, with 2 of the Type A findings occurring within the past three years.
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- Track record — The lifetime record includes 5 Type A and 9 Type B citations across 5.2 years, a notable count for a mid-sized 41-bed assisted living and memory care community.
- Recent 3 years — Of the 5 lifetime Type A findings, 2 occurred within the past three years, meaning the concerning pattern is not confined to the early licensing period and has continued more recently.
- Complaints — The community has seen 40 complaint investigations against only 4 routine inspections over its licensed life, a volume that stands out and suggests complaints, not scheduled inspections, are the primary way issues have surfaced.
- Substantiation pattern — About 10% of the 79 investigated allegations were substantiated (8 of them), with 3 of those substantiated in just the past three years, so the recent pace of confirmed issues has not clearly slowed.
- 1.Can you walk through what led to the 2 Type A citations issued in the past three years and what corrective actions were taken?
- 2.Which categories of allegations were substantiated among the 8 confirmed cases, and how were they resolved and verified by the state?
- 3.Given that complaint investigations (40) far outnumber routine inspections (4), what is driving the volume of complaints and how does the community track recurring concerns?
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #157209136
- 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
- 4
- Complaint investigation visits
- 40
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 5
- Type B citations · administrative
- 9
- Substantiated allegations
- 8
Available reports · 48
Complaint investigation
Mar 27, 2026
Complaint investigation
Mar 25, 2026
Complaint investigation
Mar 12, 2026
Complaint investigation
Feb 11, 2026
Complaint investigation
Oct 30, 2025
1–5 of 48 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$2,000 / mo
- Shared Rooms
- $2,000 / mo
Financial Assistance
What is the ALW?
The Assisted Living Waiver is a Medi-Cal program that pays for assisted living care in place of a nursing home. Residents must be on Medi-Cal (no share of cost) and meet a nursing-facility level of care; only communities enrolled with the state can accept it.
Listed as a participating provider by the California Department of Health Care Services (Jan 2026 list).
Care & support
Daily Care Services
9 services
- Medication management
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Non-ambulatory care
- Wheelchair accessible
- Incontinence care
- Diabetes / insulin management
Specialized Care
1 service
- Dementia care
Memory Care
1 service
- Specialized memory care activities
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
7 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Art studio / Craft room
- Beauty salon / Barber
- Activity room
Outdoor Spaces
3 features- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
- Outdoor common space
Dining Options
10 features
- Professional chef
- Restaurant-style dining
- Vegetarian/Vegan Options
- Private Dining Room
- International cuisine
- Room service
- 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
1 feature- Guest meals available
Community Services
2 features- Move-in coordination
- Grocery shopping & errands
Reviews
Online reputation
4.5Average RatingAveraged from 44 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Families consistently praise the warm, family-like care under Anthony's leadership, but should personally verify current cleanliness standards given past reports of dirt and a bedbug incident.
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- Staff & care — Reviewers repeatedly credit owner Anthony and staff Barbara with attentive, personalized care, including flexible accommodations like allowing pets and helping with combative dementia behaviors.
- Value & pricing — Multiple families highlight the affordability of the community as a major draw compared to other assisted living options they considered.
- Atmosphere & grounds — Residents and families describe a warm, home-like, family feeling with a large secure backyard for walking and a caring, community-oriented culture.
- Activities — Regular activities like birthday celebrations, karaoke, church services, and gardening are mentioned as enhancing residents' daily lives.
- Communication — Families note that Anthony stays in consistent contact and supports them throughout their loved one's stay.
- Cleanliness & maintenance — Two older reviews describe the facility as dirty, with one reporting a bedbug problem, so families should ask about current pest control and housekeeping practices.
- Atmosphere & grounds — The facility's location and older building are mentioned as drawbacks worth confirming in person, including neighborhood safety and building upkeep.
- Financial transparency — While pricing is described as affordable, families should confirm how costs may change as care needs increase over time.
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