Large community · Licensed for 376 · Bakersfield

Bayshire Riverwalk Senior Living

350 Calloway Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93312Licensed since 2026

Overview

Starting rate

$3,700 a month

Listed by the home on A Place for Mom · September 9, 2026 See costs

No openings reported

Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · October 26, 2026
Languages spoken: EnglishReported on A Place for Mom · September 9, 2026
Ways to pay: Long-term care insurance · VA benefitsThe home’s website · June 10, 2026

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Care and support

Wheelchairup to 268 residents
Dementia
Hospiceup to 25 residents
Bedridden

Approved by the state · State licensing record · October 26, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.

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AGE RANGE 60 & OVER. FIRE CLEARANCE APPROVED FOR 376 AMBULATORY WHERE 268 CAN BE NON-AMBULATORY ON FLOORS 1-2 OF WHICH 108 CAN BE BEDRIDDEN ON 1ST FLOOR FOR BUILDING A & B. BUILDING B APPROVED FOR DELAYED EGRESS DOORS & SECURED PERIMETERS. HOSPICE WAIVER APPROVED FOR 25.

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA · 985 - RCFE / HOSPICE

CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026

Care services

These are the home’s own statements about its day-to-day practice — they are not part of the state licensing record, and the state has not approved or reviewed them.

Assisted living
Reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated August 18, 2026.
Help with bathing or showering
Reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated August 18, 2026.
Building is wheelchair accessible
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Medication management
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Therapies availablePhysical therapy
Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Diabetes care
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

Incontinence care
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Low-sodium or cardiac diet available
Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Independent living
Reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated October 4, 2026.
Help with dressing and grooming
Reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated August 18, 2026.
Podiatrist visits
Reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated June 10, 2026.
Respite / short-term stays
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Activities of daily living the home lists help withAssistance with activities of daily living (for memory care residents) · Bathing · Dressing · Grooming · Mobility · Daily living · and 3 moreWe don’t have this home’s dementia-care disclosure. California requires a home that advertises dementia care to describe that care in writing when you ask.
Assistance with activities of daily living · Activities of daily living — reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated August 18, 2026.
Bathing · Dressing · Grooming · Mobility · Daily living · Mobility support — reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated August 18, 2026.
Personal care — reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated June 10, 2026.
Dental care available at the home
Reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated June 10, 2026.
Works with residents’ own health care providers
Reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated August 18, 2026.
24-hour supervision claimed
Reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated August 18, 2026.
Clinicians who come to the homePhysicians · Podiatry · Dental services
Reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated June 10, 2026.
Training topics namedDementia care · World-class clinical trainingWe don’t have this home’s dementia-care disclosure. California requires a home that advertises dementia care to describe that care in writing when you ask.
Dementia care — reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated June 10, 2026.
World-class clinical training — reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated June 10, 2026.
Secured building entry
Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Nurse coverageNurse on Staff (Part time)
Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Emergency call system
Reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated June 10, 2026.
Hiring checksOpportunities for professional growth · Programs supporting physical, financial, and emotional health
Reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated June 22, 2026.
Safety and wellness checks
Reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated August 18, 2026.
Security system
Reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated June 10, 2026.

As needs change

Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 25 — care may continue at the end of life
State licensing record · October 26, 2026
If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation on file
State licensing record · October 26, 2026

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Bayshire Riverwalk Senior Living: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight and help with medicines. When we check availability, we ask about these too.

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What it costs here

This home’s starting rate

$3,700a month to start

Listed by the home on A Place for Mom · September 9, 2026

Costs & moving in

What the base rate includesAccess to community amenities · Shared spaces
Reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated June 10, 2026.
Long-term care insurance accepted
Reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated June 10, 2026.
Admission agreement available to review in advance
Reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated June 10, 2026.
Veterans benefits
Reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated June 10, 2026.
Assessment before move-in
Reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated June 10, 2026.
Physician's report required
Reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated June 10, 2026.

Monthly cost breakdownWith a studio and basic help · room, care and fees$3,700likely a month

Room

Daily care

Sharing the room

Starting monthly rate$3,700this home
The home lists this starting rate on A Place for Mom, seen September 9, 2026.
Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600
Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (44 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).
One-time move-in fee$2,500one time · likely $0–$4,000
Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,500 (133 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.

Likely monthly totalLikely $3,700–$4,300: $3,700
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $3,700–$7,850: $6,200

How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance

MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
Private payMost residents pay from savings, a home sale or family help. Ask for the rate and what it includes in writing.
Medi-Cal Assisted Living WaiverThis home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
SSI/SSPCalifornia’s 2026 standard is $1,626.07 a month; $1,444.07 of it goes to the home and $182 stays with the resident. Whether this home accepts it is not on file — ask.
VeteransVA Aid & Attendance can add to a veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Ask whether residents here have used it.
Long-term care insuranceMost policies pay for licensed care homes. Ask what paperwork the home provides for claims.

If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers

Rates at nearby homes7 nearby homes publish starting rates of $2,500 to $4,995

Magnolia PlaceBakersfield · 2.3 mi · Large community
$4,169Listed on its own website · accommodations · seen October 27, 2026
Ivy Park at Seven OaksBakersfield · 3.1 mi · Large community
$4,995Listed on its own website · private studio & one-bedroom suite available floor plans · seen October 27, 2026
Rosewood Retirement CommunityBakersfield · 3.2 mi · Large community
$2,613Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
Hallmark of BakersfieldBakersfield · 4.1 mi · Large community
$3,300Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
Real CareBakersfield · 4.1 mi · Large community
$2,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
Ivy Park at San LaurenBakersfield · 4.4 mi · Large community
$4,795Listed on its own website · studio apartments · seen October 27, 2026
The Pointe at Summit HillsBakersfield · 11 mi · Large community
$4,695Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026

How this estimate worksWhere this price comes from

The home lists this starting rate on A Place for Mom, seen September 9, 2026.

Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.

Avoid surprises on the billWhat changes the price, and what to ask

The care level
Some homes charge one all-inclusive rate. Others add levels or points as needs grow. Ask how the level is set, who decides, and what the next level costs.
What is billed separately
Medication management, incontinence supplies, transportation and a second person in the room are often extra. Ask for the list in writing.
Move-in costs
A one-time move-in fee or deposit is common. Ask what it covers and whether any of it comes back if the stay is short.
Increases
California requires at least 90 days’ written notice, with reasons, before a rate rises (Health & Safety Code §1569.655). A change in the resident’s care level is the section’s own exception and can be billed sooner.

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Rooms & the spaces they will use (22)Private rooms · Building type · Wifi

Private rooms
Reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated August 18, 2026.
Building typeCampus
Reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated June 10, 2026.
Wifi
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Shared / companion rooms
Reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated August 18, 2026.
Outdoor spacePatios · Courtyards · A pool · Walking Paths · Landscaped Grounds · Gardening Areas · and 3 more
Patios · Courtyards · A pool — reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated August 18, 2026.
Walking Paths · Landscaped Grounds · Gardening Areas · Greenhouse — reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated October 4, 2026.
Comfortable gathering areas — reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated June 10, 2026.
Garden — reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Room typesPrivate apartments · Semi-private apartments · Private · Studio · One-bedroom · Select larger floor plan options · and 11 more
Private apartments · Semi-private apartments · Private — reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated August 18, 2026.
Studio · One-bedroom · Select larger floor plan options · MC Companion Suite · MC Private Suite · AL Deluxe Studio Alcove A · AL One Bedroom B · AL One Bedroom A · AL Two Bedroom — reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated June 10, 2026.
Private apartment · Semi-private apartment — reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated June 10, 2026.
Cottages · ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT · TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT — reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Common areasCommon spaces for relaxation (memory care) · Family visits (memory care) · Common spaces for relaxation and family visits (memory care) · Social and Activity Spaces · Piano and Music Gathering Areas · Multi-purpose Meeting Rooms · and 11 moreWe don’t have this home’s dementia-care disclosure. California requires a home that advertises dementia care to describe that care in writing when you ask.
Common spaces for relaxation · Family visits · Common spaces for relaxation and family visits — reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated August 18, 2026.
Social and Activity Spaces · Piano and Music Gathering Areas · Multi-purpose Meeting Rooms · Theatre · Entertainment Space · Game Room · Billiards Lounge — reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated October 4, 2026.
Comfortable common areas designed for relaxation, connection, and group activities · Comfortable gathering areas · Patios · Courtyards · A pool — reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated June 10, 2026.
Outdoor spaces · Walking paths — reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated June 10, 2026.
Residents may bring their own furniture
Reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated June 10, 2026.
LaundryDone by staff
Reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated August 18, 2026.
Roll-in / accessible shower
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Visitor parking
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
The room opens directly onto a patio, porch or garden
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
AmenitiesPool · Housekeeping · Laundry · Linen · Maintenance · Patios · and 45 more
Pool · Housekeeping · Laundry · Linen · Maintenance · Patios · Courtyards · A pool — reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated August 18, 2026.
Social spaces · Activity spaces · Piano · Music gathering areas · Theatre · Entertainment space · Game room · Billiards lounge · Gardening areas · Greenhouse · Beauty salon · Barber services · Library · Quiet reading spaces · Outdoor pool · Lounge area · Social and Activity Spaces · Piano and Music Gathering Areas · Multi-purpose Meeting Rooms · Walking Paths and Landscaped Grounds · Theatre and Entertainment Space · Game Room and Billiards Lounge · Gardening Areas and Greenhouse · Beauty Salon and Barber Services · Library and Quiet Reading Spaces · Outdoor Pool and Lounge Area — reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated October 4, 2026.
Linen services · Property services · On-site library · Full-service beauty salon · Barber shop — reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated June 10, 2026.
Special Dining Programs · Fireplaces · Garden View · Fitness Center · Jacuzzi · Swimming Pool · Piano or Organ · Movie or Theater Room · Arts and Crafts Center · Beautician — reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Fitness room/Gym · W/D in apt — reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Wifi in resident rooms
Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Housekeeping
Reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated August 18, 2026.
Air conditioning in the room
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Salon or barber
Reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated October 4, 2026.
Call system typeWearable pendant
Reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated August 18, 2026.
Cable or satellite TV
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Kitchenette in the unit
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Bath tubs
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Ground-floor units
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

Meals, preferences & familiar food (18)Dining style · Special diets supported · Meals are cooked in the home's own kitchen

Dining styleRestaurant style
Reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated August 18, 2026.
Special diets supportedLow fat
Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Meals are cooked in the home's own kitchen
Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Texture-modified dietsPureed
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Meals provided per day3
Reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated August 18, 2026.
Vegetarian or vegan optionsVegetarian
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Snacks available
Reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated August 18, 2026.
Kosher foodKosher style
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
All-day or flexible dining
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Nutrition specialist on staff
Reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated June 10, 2026.
Residents choose between options at each meal
Reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated June 10, 2026.
Dishes the home names, on a published menu or in its own description of its foodSnacks · Refreshments
Reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated June 10, 2026.
Meals served in the room
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Family may eat with the resident
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Meals provided
Reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated August 18, 2026.
Professional chef
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Places to eat on siteDining room
Reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated August 18, 2026.
Residents can cook in their own unit
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

Activities & the rhythm of a day (8)The shape of an ordinary day, as the home describes it · Activity types offered · Activities tailored to the individual

The shape of an ordinary day, as the home describes itStructured daily routinesFor memory care residentsWe don’t have this home’s dementia-care disclosure. California requires a home that advertises dementia care to describe that care in writing when you ask.
Reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated August 18, 2026.
Activity types offeredSocial activities · Wellness programs · Daily cognitive engagement (memory care) · Music (memory care) · Art (memory care) · Organized social programming (memory care) · and 87 moreWe don’t have this home’s dementia-care disclosure. California requires a home that advertises dementia care to describe that care in writing when you ask.
Social activities · Wellness programs · Engaging activities — reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated October 4, 2026.
Daily cognitive engagement · Music · Art · Organized social programming · Events · Seasonal celebrations · Guided sensory activities · Music therapy · Gentle exercise classes · Games · Devotional programs · Therapeutic activities like music and art · Organized social programming and events — reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated August 18, 2026.
Holiday celebrations · Sunday brunches · Happy-hour gatherings · Social events · Gentle fitness activities · Arts and crafts · Music classes · Educational activities · Fitness · Wellness · Educational · Recreational programs · Organized community events · Social in nature · Other social events · Arts & crafts programs — reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated August 18, 2026.
Lively excursions to local attractions · Sunday brunch · Happy hour gatherings · Holiday parties · Educational and creative programs · Lifelong learning · Self-expression · Shared experiences · Guided instruction · Cognitive and memory-focused activities · Walks along nearby paths · Spending time outdoors · Guided movement classes · A variety of options each week · Happy hour · Movie showings · Trivia · Card games · Activities · Trying new recipes · Discussing a favorite novel · Creative hobbies · Painting classes · Devotional studies · Dance classes · Cooking workshops · Flex your brain · Name that tune · Walking Clubs · Cardio Classes · Yoga and Tai Chi · Movie showings in the theatre · Fitness classes · Educational presentations · Social gatherings — reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated June 10, 2026.
Group outings · Local excursions · Wellness-focused lifestyle programs encouraging active and independent living · Interactive experiences supporting physical wellness, mental stimulation, creativity, and social connection · Wellness-focused lifestyle programs · Entertainment · Daily activity programming — reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated June 10, 2026.
Planned events · Social opportunities — reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated June 10, 2026.
Gardening Club · Activities On-site · Dances · Bridge Club · BBQs or Picnics · Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning · Live Musical Performances · Cooking Club · Live Dance or Theater Performances · Brain fitness / Dakim · Trivia Games · Art Classes · Live Well Programs · Birthday Parties · Cooking Classes · Book Club · Men's Club — reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Activities tailored to the individual
Reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated August 18, 2026.
Exercise or fitness programGentle exercise classes (memory care) · Gentle fitness activities · Walking Clubs · Yoga · Tai Chi · Cardio Classes · and 6 moreWe don’t have this home’s dementia-care disclosure. California requires a home that advertises dementia care to describe that care in writing when you ask.
Gentle exercise classes — reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated August 18, 2026.
Gentle fitness activities — reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated August 18, 2026.
Walking Clubs · Yoga · Tai Chi · Cardio Classes · Yoga and Tai Chi · Guided movement classes — reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated June 10, 2026.
Water Aerobics · Stretching Classes · Wii Bowling · Forever Fit — reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Trips outside the home
Reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated August 18, 2026.
Resident-run activities
Reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated August 18, 2026.
Religious services at the home
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Religious services off site
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

Faith, culture & language (2)Religious observance supported · Languages spoken by caregivers

Religious observance supportedDevotional programs
Reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated August 18, 2026.
Languages spoken by caregiversEnglish · Spanish
English — reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Spanish — reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

Pets, routines & independence (3)Residents may bring a pet · Overnight guests · Pet types allowed

Residents may bring a pet
Reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated August 18, 2026.
Overnight guests
Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Pet types allowedDogs · Cats
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

Visiting & staying involved (10)How often the care plan is reviewed · Transport to medical appointments · Tour scheduling link

How often the care plan is reviewedOn change
Reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated August 18, 2026.
Transport to medical appointments
Reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated August 18, 2026.
Tour scheduling link
Reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated June 22, 2026.
Open on the website
Neighborhood or area namedRiverwalk area
Reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated October 4, 2026.
Family portal or app
Reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated August 18, 2026.
Transport for shopping and errands
Reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated June 10, 2026.
Contact form
Reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated June 22, 2026.
Open on the website
Transportation costs extraReported no
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Transport for group outings
Reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated August 18, 2026.
Transportation
Reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated August 18, 2026.

About the home (1)Brand or trade name

Brand or trade nameBayshire Riverwalk
Reported on bayshireriverwalk.com · source dated September 29, 2026.

Where it is

350 Calloway Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93312Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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Mercy Southwest HospitalHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list0.5 mi

Straight-line distances; check the drive or the walk. Hospital: the nearest general acute care hospital on the state’s list (CDPH, September 16, 2026).

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The state record

California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

CDSS public record, read October 26, 2026 · License #157209663 · See the state’s own record

The last 36 months — 4 of 4 documents

Complaint outcomes in these 36 months, in the state’s words: 1 “Unsubstantiated” and 1 not transcribed yet.

20264 state visits · 4 documents

Jun 17, 2026Complaint investigation reportUnsubstantiated

Allegation investigated: Staff did not ensure the a/c was not in disrepair Staff did not provide residents with alternative to keep cool

On 6/16/2026 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Medina conducted an unannounced initial 10-day complaint visit. LPA stated purpose and allowed entrance into facility. LPA met with Executive Director, Jeff Toomer to conduct complaint visit. This department has investigated the above allegations. During the course of the investigation, LPA toured the facility, conducted interviews, and reviewed documentation. Based on information gathered, the facility received information of the A/C unit not working properly on 6/12/2026, the unit was repaired the same day, during follow up visits on 6/13/2026 the A/C was functioning properly. The A/C unit then failed again during the late afternoon of 6/13/2026, however, there was no work order received by the community. On 6/15/2026, when the issue was reported, the A/C unit was repaired again and then later replaced per Executive Director's request. Facility does have portable units on site and available in case of emergency. A portble window unit was provided to resident during the period that apartment was having problemst, which was sufficient to keep the apartment temperature within regulation. The department has insufficient information regarding the above allegations. 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 allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED. Nothe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 17, 2026 · control 24-AS-20260616110458

Apr 24, 2026Complaint investigation reportReport on file

We haven’t transcribed this report yet. The complete document is on the state’s site.

Mar 30, 2026Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

On 3/30/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Medina conducted an announced Pre-licensing Inspection. LPA introduced met with Executive Director/Administrator, Jeffrey Toomer to conduct facility inspection. Fire clearance was granted by the local Fire Department for a capacity of 376, of which 268 may be non-ambulatory on floors 1 and 2 and 108 bedridden on floor 1 for buildings A & B. Delayed egress approved in memory care and secured perimeter for facility. LPA conducted a tour inside and outside of the facility. The following areas were toured and inspected: The following areas were toured in Building A: Front Lobby, Mail Room, Fitness Center, Laundry Room, Supply Room, Kitchen, Private Dining Room, Dining Area, Library, Medication Room, Kitchen, Activity room and Hair Salon. The following rooms were toured on 1st floor: 102, 111, 117, 122, 133, 139. 2nd floor: 207, 221, 229, 236, 243 and 3rd floor: 303, 316, 330, 346. The following areas were toured in Building B: Front Lobby, Kitchen, Dining Room, Mail Room, Medication Room, Library, Internet Cafe, Movie Room, Fitness Center and Hair Salon. The following rooms were toured on 1st floor: 106, 112 and in Memory Care: 118, 126, 134, and 137 and 2nd floor: 205, 221, 228, 243, 251 and 256. During facility tour of individual room, LPA observed bathrooms to have operational fixtures with grab bars and slip resistant surfaces. IIn Building A, LPA observed water temperature to measure between 105 degree F and 117 degrees F throughout building. In Building B, LPA observed water temperature to measure between 105 degrees F and 119 degrees F throughout building. The following Independent living Villas were toured: 410-D, LPA observed water temperature at 120 degrees F and 411D, LPA observed water temperature measured at 110 degrees F. Kitchen toured, facility receives food deliveries twice weekly. Refrigerator temperature maintained at 40 degree F and Freezer temperature maintained at 0 degree F. Fire extinguishers observed in every hallway throughout buildings and on each floor with a service date of 1/6/2026. Carbon monoxide detectors throughout buildings on each floor. Facility is equipped with fire alarm pull stations and fire sprinklers throughout building. Outside of facility toured, no hazards observed. LPA observed pool to be surrounded by a locked gate and inaccessible to residents. Component III conducted with Administrator and Applicant (via telephone) during pre-licensing visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of report provided for facility records. Pre-Licensing is complete and this facility has no deficienciesthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 30, 2026

Mar 25, 2026Facility evaluation reportOfficeReport on file

Type of visit: Office

Component II completion: Successful Facility Type: Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) Application Type: Change in Ownership (CHOW_ Capacity: 376 Census (if any clients in care): 200 COMP II Participants: Scott Kirby, Applicant Jeff Toomer, Administrator Interview Method: Virtual interview (Microsoft Teams) On March 25, 2026, Applicant and Administrator participated in COMP II. Identification of the Applicant and Administrator was verified through interview questions based on photo ID and other identifying personal information. During COMP II, Applicant and Administrator confirmed that they have read and understand community care facility licensing laws included in the Health and Safety Codes and the California Code of Regulations Title 22. Signed LIC 809 with copy of photo ID have been obtained. During COMP II, CAB analyst confirmed Applicant and Administrator’s understanding of following areas: 1. Facility Operation: License Type, Client/Resident Populations, and Program. 2. Admission Policies 3. Staffing Requirements & Training 4. Restrictive/Prohibited Health Conditions 5. General Provisions 6. Emergency Preparedness 7. Complaints & Reporting 8. Pre-licensing Readinessthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 25, 2026

235 of 376 beds were occupied at the June 17, 2026 state visit — a count on that day, not an opening.

License holder

Riverwalk Assisted Care LLC, licensed since 2026.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2026, as the state’s facility page counts them

State visits on file: 5
Total complaints: 3
Substantiated allegations: 0
Type A citations: 0
Type B citations: 0

These are the state’s own totals for this license since 2026, per CDSS records. The state counts them apart from the documents above, and they can differ from what those documents show; the documents say what each visit found. One complaint can contain several allegations.

Compare with homes the same size

	This home	Typical
Type A citations	0	0
Type B citations	0	1
Substantiated allegations	0	2
Total complaints	3	6

“Typical” is the statewide median for licensed homes this size. It does not adjust for years licensed, and older licenses have had more visits and reports. The median is across the 1,354 licensed larger communities (16+ beds) in the state record. The figures compared are the state’s totals, not the documents.

What the state’s words mean

Routine visita visit the state records as “Required” — a scheduled visit, not one made in answer to a complaintSubstantiatedthe state found the allegation more likely true than notUnsubstantiatedthere was not enough evidence to prove a violation occurred — not a finding of wrongdoingUnfoundedthe evidence showed the allegation was false, could not have happened, or had no reasonable basisType A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗

An “unsubstantiated” complaint is not a finding of wrongdoing — it means the state investigated and could not confirm the allegation. Outcome words are the state’s own; we never grade, score, or color a record, and we publish no reviews — the state’s dated documents stand in their place.

The earlier licenseFormerly Brookdale Riverwalk (license #157203395), a change of ownership the state recorded on March 25, 2026.

The state’s report of March 25, 2026, filed under license #157209663, records this license’s application as a change of ownership: “Application Type: Change in Ownership (CHOW_”. The state lists license #157203395 as “Closed, Change of Ownership” as of October 26, 2026. Inspections and reports filed under license #157203395 are on the state’s record of that license.

The state’s record for license #157203395 The state’s record for license #157209663

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Frequently asked questions

A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

Quick answers about Bayshire Riverwalk Senior Living

Is Bayshire Riverwalk Senior Living licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

How many residents is Bayshire Riverwalk Senior Living licensed for?

376 residents — a large community, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Has Bayshire Riverwalk Senior Living been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.

Is Bayshire Riverwalk Senior Living still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.

What does Bayshire Riverwalk Senior Living cost?

$3,700 a month to start — listed by the home on A Place for Mom · September 9, 2026.

The home lists this starting rate on A Place for Mom, seen September 9, 2026.

Among 7 other homes of a similar licensed size in Bakersfield that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $2,785 to $4,770 a month, and the middle figure is $4,169 (n = 7 other homes publishing a starting rate).

Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date between September and October 2026 — not an average of ours, and not a survey. Similar size means small and mid-size homes counted together, and large communities counted on their own, because they are different markets.

A home outside the band is not overcharging or underpricing: a starting rate covers different things in different homes, which is the first thing to ask about.

The price is made in the phone call. Nothing here is a quote, an offer or a discount.

A starting rate is the room and the base care. California homes commonly bill care levels, medication management, supplies, transport and a second person in the room as extras. Many also charge a one-time fee at move-in. Ask for that list in writing before anything is signed.

Only prices a home put out itself count here: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price a listing site says the home confirmed. Prices a site shows without saying where they came from are left out.

Does Bayshire Riverwalk Senior Living take Medi-Cal?

On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.

Who holds the license?

The license is held by Riverwalk Assisted Care LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Mercy Southwest Hospital is 0.5 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Bayshire Riverwalk Senior Living keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 25 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.