Brookdale Riverwalk is a continuing-care retirement community in Bakersfield, Kern County, California — state license #157203395, with a licensed capacity of 376, listed as closed, change of ownership in the CDSS record we retrieved August 2, 2026. It does not appear on the DHCS Assisted Living Waiver participant list checked August 9, 2026 — that list covers the state waiver only, not a home's own payment arrangements. California has 43 dated inspection and complaint documents on file for this home going back to 2021, the most recent dated April 24, 2026 — published below in full, verbatim and unscored.
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Since 2021, the state has visited this home 55 times and filed 43 documents. The most recent is a complaint investigation report, dated April 24, 2026.
The state's published file for this home includes 25 documents with transcribed findings, dated December 20, 2021 to September 25, 2025. 25 of the 25 carry the state's recorded outcome word: “Substantiated” (3), “Unfounded” (7), “Unsubstantiated” (15). 25 include the transcribed allegation the state investigated, word for word.
Summary composed by computer from the 25 documents below — every count derives from them, and the documents themselves are the state's records, verbatim. We never grade, score, or color a record.
What the state’s words mean
Apr 24, 2026Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Apr 24, 2026Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Apr 24, 2026Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Apr 24, 2026Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Sep 25, 2025Unsubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Staff did not ensure that resident's hygiene needs are being met.
On 9/25/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Medina conducted an unannounced subsequent complaint visit to conduct additional interviews and deliver findings. LPA introduced self and stated purpose of visit. LPA met with Executive Director/Administrator, Jeffrey Toomer to conduct complaint visit. During the subsequent visit, LPA conducted additional interviews and reviewed records. During the course of the investigation, facility was toured, records reviewed, and interviews conducted. This department had insufficient information regarding the allegatio listed above. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove or disprove that the allegation occurred therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED. No deficiencies issued during this complaint visit . Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report was provided to Administrator for facility records Unsubstantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 25, 2025 · control 24-AS-20250610154056
Sep 25, 2025Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Sep 10, 2025Substantiated
Allegation investigated: Facility staff did not properly dispose of resident's medications upon termination of services Facility staff did not dispense medications to residents as prescribed
On 09/10/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Medina conducted an unannounced subsequent complaint visit. LPA introduced self, stated purpose of visit, and allowed entrance. LPA met with Executive Director (ED)/Administrator (ADM), Jeffrey Toomer to conduct visit. This department investigated the above allegation, during the investigation, facility was toured, interviews conducted and records reviewed. Based on information gathered during interviews and incident report received by department on 5/23/2025, R1 was administered medication belonging to both R2 and R3. R1 and R2 were current residents and R3 last resided at facility on 3/30/25 and medication was still at facility as of date of complaint. The preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the allegations of facility staff did not properly dispose of resident's medication upon termination of services and facility staff did not dispense medications to residents as prescribed are found to be SUBSTANTIATED. Per Calthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 10, 2025 · control 24-AS-20250521115419
Aug 6, 2025Unsubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Staff does not ensure medications are dispensed to residents in a timely manner Staff do not ensure medications are properly managed for residents in care
On 8/06/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs) M. Medina and J. Duarte arrived to conduct an initial 10-day complaint visit. LPAs stated purpose of visit and met with Jeffrey Toomer, Administrator/Executive Director and Martha Fernandez, Health & Wellness Director to conduct visit. LPAs conducted facility tour, conducted interviews, and gathered documentation during complaint visit. This department had insufficient information regarding the allegations listed above. Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove or disprove that the allegations occurred therefore the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report will be provided to Executive Director via e-mail due to technical difficulties. No deficiencies issued during this complaint visit . Unsubstantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 6, 2025 · control 24-AS-20250730140347
May 21, 2025Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
May 21, 2025Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
May 14, 2025Unfounded
Allegation investigated: Facility staff do not follow infection control requirements
On 5/14/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Medina conducted an unannounced subsequent complaint visit to conduct additional interviews and deliver findings. LPA introduced self and stated purpose of visit and allowed entrance. LPA met with Executive Director/Administrator, Jeffrey Toomer during visit. This Department investigated the allegations of facility staff do not follow infection control requirements. During the interviews and record review it was determined that infection control practices are in place and proper procedures are followed to protect the health and safety of residents in care. This Department has found that the above allegations are UNFOUNDED, meaning they were false, could not have happened, and/or were without reasonable basis. We have therefore dismissed the complaint. Unfoundedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 14, 2025 · control 24-AS-20250225145623
May 14, 2025Unsubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Staff leave residents soiled residents for extended period of time.
On 5/14/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Medina conducted an unannounced subsequent complaint visit to conduct additional interviews and deliver findings. LPA introduced self, presented identification and allowed entrance. LPA met with Jeffrey Toomer, Executive Director/Administrator and Sarah Archuelta-Weaver, Health and Wellness Director to conduct visit. During complaint investigation, LPA toured facility, reviewed resident files, and conducted interviews. This department had insufficient information regarding the allegations listed above. Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove or disprove that the allegations occurred therefore the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED. No deficiencies issued during this complaint visit . Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report was provided to Administrator for facility records Unsubstantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 14, 2025 · control 24-AS-20250224120511
May 14, 2025Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Apr 29, 2025Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Apr 7, 2025Unsubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Staff did not ensure a safe environment was provided for residents Staff did not ensure resident rooms were adequately cleaned Staff did not ensure facility was free from odors
On 4/07/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Medina conducted an unannounced subsequent complaint visit to conduct additional interviews and deliver findings. LPA introduced self and stated purpose of visit and allowed entrance. LPA met with Executive Director/Administrator, Jeffrey Toomer and Sarah Aruchelta-Weaver, Health & Welness Director to conduct subsequent facility tour. LPA conducted subsequent facility tour. During the course of the investigation, facility was toured, records reviewed, and interviews conducted. This department had insufficient information regarding the allegations listed above. Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove or disprove that the allegations occurred therefore the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED. No deficiencies issued during this complaint visit . Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report was provided to Administrator for facility records Unsubstantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 7, 2025 · control 24-AS-20250121151334
Feb 7, 2025Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Nov 15, 2024Unsubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Staff are not meeting resident's toileting needs
On 11/15/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Medina conducted an unannounced subsequent complaint visit to conduct additional interviews and deliver findings. LPA introduced self and stated purpose of visit and allowed entrance. LPA met with Executive Director/Administrator, Jeffrey Toomer during visit. During the course of the investigation, facility was toured, records reviewed, and interviews conducted. This department had insufficient information regarding the allegations listed above. Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove or disprove that the allegations occurred therefore the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED. No deficiencies issued during this complaint visit . Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report was provided to Administrator for facility records Unsubstantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 15, 2024 · control 24-AS-20240821164448
Nov 15, 2024Unsubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Staff behavior poses as a risk to the residents Staff do not address the residents alerts timely Staff do not provide adequate care and supervision
On 11/15/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Medina conducted an unannounced subsequent complaint visit to conduct additional interviews and deliver findings. LPA introduced self and stated purpose of visit and allowed entrance. LPA met with Executive Director/Administrator, Jeffrey Toomer during visit. During the course of the investigation, facility was toured, records reviewed, and interviews conducted. This department had insufficient information regarding the allegations listed above. Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove or disprove that the allegations occurred therefore the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED. No deficiencies issued during this complaint visit . Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report was provided to Administrator for facility records Unsubstantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 15, 2024 · control 24-AS-20240819162509
Jul 8, 2024Unfounded
Allegation investigated: Facility is in disrepair
On 7/08/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Medina conducted an unannounced initial 10-day complaint visit. LPA introduced self and stated purpose of visit. LPA met with Jeff Toomer, Executive Director. During the investigation, LPA conducted interviews, toured facility grounds and toured Building A. Based on information gathered during interviews, and observations made by LPA during facility tour, it was reported that facility was in disrepair, however, all thermostats observed to be within Title 22 regulation of 78-85 degrees, resident rooms are all individually controlled and varied in temperature. During tour of facility grounds, it was observed that there is an estimated 70 parking lights throughout grounds, with a minimum of 3 that have needed within the last 2 months. This Department has found that the above allegation is UNFOUNDED, meaning they were false, could not have happened, and/or were without reasonable basis. We have therefore dismissed the complaint. An exit intervthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 8, 2024 · control 24-AS-20240628140021
May 29, 2024Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
May 29, 2024Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Oct 11, 2023Unsubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Staff did not prevent residents from falling while in care Staff did not meet residents' hygiene needs Staff did not adequately supervise residents resulting in residents wandering out of the facility
On 10/11/23, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Medina conducted a subsequent unannounced 10-day complaint visit. LPA met with Jeffrey Toomer, Executive Director and stated purpose of visit. LPA gathered additional information and delivered findings during visit. During the course of the investigation, the department conducted a facility tour, interviews and reviewed facility records. During review of records, LPA observed that staffing is adequate for residents in care, all exits to exterior of building are delayed egress, alarmed, and have keyless entry. Shower schedules reviewed, and all refusals by residents for showers are documented in resident files. Based on interviews and record review the allegations listed are UNSUBSTANTIATED. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur. No deficiencies issued. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report provided for facility records.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 11, 2023 · control 24-AS-20230921081034
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Is Brookdale Riverwalk licensed?
No — not currently. The CDSS state record checked August 2, 2026 lists Brookdale Riverwalk in Bakersfield (Kern County), California license #157203395, as “Closed, Change Of Ownership”, formerly licensed for 376 residents. State records list 43 inspection and complaint documents since 2021; the most recent, a complaint investigation report dated April 24, 2026, appears in the inspection record on this page.
Can Brookdale Riverwalk care for dementia, hospice, bedridden, or non-ambulatory residents?
From the CDSS license record, checked August 2, 2026.
The CDSS license record checked August 2, 2026 lists Brookdale Riverwalk with clearances for wheelchair / non-ambulatory and hospice care; it does not list dementia / memory care and bedridden. A clearance that is not on file is not a “no” — it may simply be unrecorded, so if your family needs one of these, ask the home directly and confirm its current scope on a tour.
From the California state record. Some approvals are bed- or room-specific — always confirm current scope with the facility.
What the state record says, word for word
Verbatim, from the CDSS license recordAGE RANGE 60 AND OVER, 376 AMBULATORY OF WHICH 268 MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY. BUILDING A, AMBULATORY RESIDENTS ONLY ON 3RD FLOOR. BUILDING B, DELAYED EGRESS APPROVED BY FIRE DEPARTMENT ON 4/18/2006. HOSPICE WAIVER GRANTED FOR TWENTY-FIVE (25) RESIDENTS.
How much does Brookdale Riverwalk cost?
California's public licensing record does not include Brookdale Riverwalk's monthly price, so we never show or estimate one for a specific home. As county-level context only, assisted living in Kern County typically runs $3,500–$5,500/mo and small board-and-care homes $3,000–$5,000/mo (market research compiled June 2026 — ranges, not quotes; California's 2026 SSI/SSP board-and-care payment standard is $1,626.07/month, of which $1,444.07 is the room-and-board portion paid to the home). Ask the home for its own rate sheet and what the base rate includes — or use the cost section at the top of this page.
Does Brookdale Riverwalk accept Medi-Cal or the Assisted Living Waiver?
Brookdale Riverwalk is not in the DHCS Assisted Living Waiver participant record we checked August 9, 2026 — that list covers only the state's ALW program, not a home's own payment policies, so ask the home directly about private Medi-Cal arrangements. The waiver pays for assisted-living care services (not room and board) at participating homes; every DHCS-listed home appears on our statewide Medi-Cal page.
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248 of 376 beds occupied (66%) when the state visited on September 10, 2025. Availability changes constantly — confirm a current opening with the home.
What do state inspections show for Brookdale Riverwalk?
Verbatim from CDSS complaint-investigation reports — the state's own words, never summarized by us. Record checked August 2, 2026.
The CDSS state record checked August 2, 2026 lists 55 state visits and 43 dated documents since 2021 for Brookdale Riverwalk; 25 complaint-investigation narratives are transcribed verbatim below. The most recent, dated September 25, 2025, records an allegation the state marked “Unsubstantiated”. Open any entry to read the state's full finding, word for word.
Most licensed homes receive some findings over 36 months; what matters is what was found and whether it was corrected. Counts here are shown compared with homes of similar size, and the state's own words appear in full below.
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Transcribed from CDSS complaint-investigation reports · record checked August 2, 2026.
What the state has logged
California has logged 55 state visits for this home as of August 2, 2026. These are the home's own counts, straight from that record — shown beside the statewide median for larger communities (16+ beds), computed across all 1,244 licensed homes of that size, because larger and longer-licensed homes naturally accumulate more visits and reports. They are facts, not a grade — a citation may be minor and since corrected, and an “unsubstantiated” complaint is not a finding of wrongdoing.
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