When caring for a loved one with memory issues at home becomes too challenging, finding a memory…read morecare facility that meets everyone's needs is stressful. In July 2025, I had to make that difficult decision to place my wife in memory care. Ivy Park's Evergreen Memory Care Unit was the family's choice. The staff members at Ivy Park were very knowledgeable, understanding, accommodating, and compassionate. The first step was an evaluation by professional Evergreen caregivers to ensure my wife would thrive at Evergreen. Once it was determined Evergreen was a good fit, Ailee, Lindsey and Pamela made the transition relatively stress free. They were concerned for both my wife's and my emotional and physical wellbeing, and they always made time to talk with me! Once my wife was in Ivy Park's Evergreen Unit, access to visit her was never any issue. The first impression of the facility was that it was very neat and tidy and very clean. Next, the caregivers, staff, and residents all looked happy, and the residents well cared for. The residents all have different needs, and the caregivers are aware of those needs. Food is important, and the food is very good as well! My wife has enjoyed the meals and snacks provided at Evergreen. Mikayla, Memory Car Director, keeps detailed records on the residents, and she knows who the residents are and their needs. Milkayla is extremely efficient. She always has time for you; plus, she will always return a call or email. The Evergreen Unit runs extremely efficiently! Mikayla does a great job being the director! Crystal, Activities Director, is very smart and cleaver selecting activities that engage the both the mind and body of all the residents. Crystal is upbeat and on the move all the time. She is extremely patient and kind to all the residents. Crystal has a true passion for the job. She cares about all the residents. Special events like movie night, Pumpkin Patch, etc are nice for both the resident and family members. These events take time and effort to plan and execute, and they are well done and fun for all! These events are greatly appreciated by both the resident and family members. Kayla, caregiver, has been one of the primary caregivers helping my wife to make the transition into Evergreen. My wife has had some issues making the transition, and Kayla has been exceptionally patient with her during this time. Kayla always remains upbeat, positive, and ready to help. She is unflappable! Adriana, Resident Care Coordinator, is very active in ensuring everything is going well in Evergreen Unit. She keeps a high profile and ensures the residents' needs are being met. Adriana has a very calm demeanor, and the residents respond to her presences in a positive way. Adriana listens to the family members and residents. She is always ready to help. It is a team effort supplying quality care for the residents. Individuals working in the Evergreen Unit are very special people! The bottom line is that staff and caregivers are extremely passionate about their work in caring for the residents! Finally, the residents are respected for who they are!

I have looked at most assisted living communities in Bakersfield and chose Ivy Park at Seven Oaks…read more Brookdale, Rosewood and Ivy Park all have nice facilities, but I chose Ivy Park because it has only 60 apartments serving less than 75 residents. Management led by Pam, have selected staff who are patient, competent and cheerful carrying out every need of my mother Nancy's daily schedule. Her primary caregivers--Angela, Jenny, and Jordon--are personable and understand my mom's needs well. You pay rent at IVY for your 1 or 2 room apartment with kitchen and bathroom granite countertops in immaculate rooms. The common areas which include a couple of large living rooms, workout, game, formal dining, bar, movie and game rooms are beautiful and residents are charged a one-time fee equal to a months rent for their use. Residents order from a menu with daily specials. The dining room staff are friendly and create an elegant space for community interaction. The food quality and variety of choices are outstanding. The assisted living costs are based on a points system that is based on each resident's care. I found the total costs less than keeping Mom in her house with 8 hours of care givers. I find IVY is superior care than having one care giver in her house for personalized care. The quality of care is just better at IVY and I do not have to worry when the care giver doesn't show up to the house. IVY also has a hair and nail salon right next to Nancy's room. Cecilia washes and styles her hair every week at very competitive prices. The medical staff watch over Nancy's prescriptions and work with Around the Clock RNs and PT staff for health concerns like wound care. The PT staff have kept mom strong preventing falls. The front desk reception staff, Michelle, Sue and Natasha log everyone coming in and out of their facility and create a calm and welcoming environment. They also ensure Amazon, Target and Walmart packages get to the apartments. Natasha is director of billing and can help with your insurance claims for LTC. The marketing department can give you a tour. Ailey and Lindsay are low key and will not continuously call you like some of the other facilities. Ailey was able to explain hospice and memory care if my mom is unable to remain in her apartment due to higher levels of required care. She is easy to talk to and has the answers. She was also key to me selecting IVY over Rosewood and Brookdale. Nancy has been at IVY since APR 2025. When I moved her to IVY, she pointed at me and said I will never forgive you. This is a common reaction when it is time to move out of the house. Mother loves IVY and does not remember those remarks to me and my wife Suzan. She is busy and loves living with her cat, Princess. I want to thank the entire caring Staff at Ivy Park for a job well done.

My mother was at this assisted living facility for two and a half years - both she and I were very…read morepleased with all aspects of Hallmark. (My mother had mid-stage Alzheimer's, diabetes, and other issues.) The staff was always warm & welcoming, as well as competent. The food was varied and simply great! I often joined my mother for dinner or holiday meals. Although COVID-19 put a damper on a lot of things, Hallmark usually provides live entertainment, games, and other activities. Church services of different types are held on the premises. A beauty salon is also on the premises. I greatly appreciated the genuine caring of the staff regarding sensitive & emotional issues. My mother thrived during her stay here.

Trying to find the right assisted living facility for a loved one can be daunting. I can…read moreunequivocally recommend the Hallmark of Bakersfield. My mom, 80, was fiercely independent but three cancer surgeries made it necessary to either get 24/7 in-home health care or move into assisted living. We could not afford caregivers at home, and chose the Hallmark. What a blessing. The staff... care providers, housekeepers, maintenance workers and food services... were very professional and truly cared about my mom's well being. Fourteen months later, her strength and agility had improved to the point that she could return home and live independently. Six years passed, and last summer, my mom started having serious heart problems. After a brief stay in the hospital and physical rehab, she returned home only to slip and fall and break her pelvic bone. That led to more hospitalization and more rehab. She could not do the things at home that she needed to do to be on her own. I began looking at assisted living options based on referrals from a case manager at the rehab center. Wow... the typical charges were $1000-$2000 more per month than the Hallmark's fees. So, I moved her, now 86, back to the Hallmark. Many of the same staff members were still working at the facility. They were sincerely glad to be able to help my mom who was going through a tough time. There is a lot of trite talk from business and sports team owners about how their organizations are like a family. Those are just sound bites. However, the Hallmark staff does take great interest in the residents and treat them like family. I have seen them do this with my mom and countless others. My mom had more heart issues at the end of summer and had to be hospitalized, again. When she finished rehab, she was back at the Hallmark. The care plan had been changed to accommodate her specific needs, and she showed improvement through the holidays. Then, earlier this year, another episode of heart failure, but this time it was accompanied by lung compilations. At the hospital, after she regained some strength, she wanted to go back to the Hallmark. Hospice care was added to her treatment plan. I was hopeful she would find a plateau and maintain an acceptable quality of life for a while. It did not happen, and it became clear her condition was deteriorating. I saw Hallmark staffers at different times leaving her apartment with tears in their eyes. They hovered over her in her last days tending to my mom's every need until she passed. I can honestly say that the Hallmark family brought joy to my mom's life. You can pay a lot more for amenities at other assisted living facilities, but you will not get better care than the care provided at the Hallmark. They are good people.

If you're looking for help finding a care facility for yourself or a loved one, Bakersfield Senior…read morePlacement is for you! We're so thankful for the assistance Tim Kounter provided while we were looking for a place for our mom, and we give him our highest recommendation. Tim is knowledgeable, professional, and full-service. He saved us so much time by gathering detailed information about our needs upfront and preselecting options that were genuinely a good fit, rather than sending us to visit places at random. He went with us to visit the homes and helped us interview the directors, pointed out important details, and asked the questions he knew mattered most to us, always advocating for our needs as a family. We were able to see seven locations over just a few days, ending up with the perfect option for Mom. Tim supported us every step of the way, and we couldn't have done it without him.

Tim Kounter helped place my Mother in a residential home ( Joyful Living) that was PERFECT for her…read moreand gave our family peace of mind knowing she was loved and well taken care of. Even though I live 300 miles from Bakersfield, Tim researched and found the best placement based on my criteria. He was kind, thoughtful and hard working. Myself and my family are grateful for Tim and the help he has given us.

The staff earns this rating update. They cared for my loved one with care and love. My family…read moremember has been here and has declined greatly recently due to her health.

Voted "best" in Bakersfield Californian popularity contest...really? Maybe check the definition of…read morebest. Here Rating only average. For sure, that good Reputation attracts and it looks good on the first impression. At the tour and contract signing Earnest assurances are given that set expectations for a high level of service and safety. Once moved in, the day to day is not always up to the same "high" standard. Virtually any resident can give examples on a daily basis. They may also say " it does no good to complain cause nothing ever changes" Maybe these issues are organizational and baked into senior residential homes. Some things are great, some are ok, others are sub-par and a few are just terrible and unsafe. It's a buyer beware deal. & On the upside, there are many staff who are committed to giving residents respectful, responsive caring service. These folks do their best in a demanding and understaffed environment.

I have been in and out of several skilled nursing facilities and assisted living situations. And…read morethis place is awesome, the p t staff is incredible each one in their own way , show that they truly care of your rehabilitation and progress! The meals are good. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. The facility is beautiful and clean.\n I can't speak more highly of this facility.! If you are looking for rehabilitation for your loved one, look no further.This is the place that you should be!!!

I was in the rehab hospital following a traffic collision. When I arrived, I was lying flat on my…read moreback and wearing diapers. Just take a look at the difference 2 weeks later! Kyle, on my left, was a chill and lay back PTA. His manner of getting me to do things was gentle. Cody, on my right, was my OT. His manner was more matter of fact, we're going to get this done. It is interesting that with such different ways of dealing with the patients, they were both so successful in my improvement. I am forever in their debt. My life has changed and they are a contributing factor. The facility is filled with people who truly care about the patients. From the housekeeping staff to the MDs. They are all top notch. With that said, don't look to them for pity when you want to quit, they will help you to get your focus back on the goal of safely going home. Thank you to all of those who helped me along the way. I wear my decorated brace with all of you in mind.

From day one I have felt very confident and pleased with placing my Dad here with their care…read moreoverall, as long as Dad is happy that's all that matters to me. He is very happy here and they have treated him very well and I recommend Jasmine Terrace for families that are looking for assisted living facilities.

Jag, Jeanette, Josie, Neida, and Sam are a top notch and superior staff. They helped us through a…read morevery difficult time and we are grateful. We will not use any other company for our post operative needs. Brava, AHS!

I like it here. Everyone is nice . I have no complaints. Except I wish they took private insurance…read moreso I didn't have to pay. I wish they took debit or credit cards as well.

We recently needed to find home care, in Ridgecrest, for our mother after being discharged from a…read moreskilled nursing facility. The idea was to be able for this 95 year old and my 90 year old dad to continue living in their home, with some assistance, and to take the pressure off family members. We contacted Allied Home Care, immediately surprised they serviced the Ridgecrest area, and were treated with such kindness. Efrain listened to our needs and was able to arrange a caregiver for the day after she came home, a weeks notice. The caregivers were pleasant and willing to help with whatever we asked and deemed necessary. We chose a four hour a day, 7 day a week schedule, This allowed for the caregiver to prepare and serve a hot meal, change the sheets on their bed, laundry, be there while our parents showered and just to have someone for our parents to talk to; all important tasks that make a big difference. The caregivers would also run errands such as pick up groceries or prescriptions, even take them to medical appointments if need be. I understand that Allied also has caregivers that are trained in more nursing type care as well, for those clients that do need more and different care. i would not hesitate to refer