350 Calloway Dr
Bakersfield, CA 93312
376 beds • Est. 2006 (19 years) • Get directions
9 state citations and 9 verified complaints since 2021 across 53 inspections. The facility's substantiated findings center on medication handling and food safety. A 2021 complaint found staff did not follow proper medication release and administration policies, resulting in civil penalties, the departure of the staff member involved, and documented retraining for 10 staff on the correct procedures. A 2022 complaint found food stored improperly in the kitchen, with items left uncovered and undated on countertops and in the refrigerator, resulting in a minor citation. Most recently, a September 2025 investigation confirmed that a resident was administered medications belonging to 2 other residents, including 1 whose care had ended months earlier but whose medications had not been removed from the facility, resulting in additional citations. The facility has been under its current administrator, Jeffrey Toomer, since 2023, following a change from the prior administrator.
Brookdale Riverwalk is a 376-bed assisted living community in Bakersfield, the largest city in Kern County and a major hub of California's Central Valley. This is the single largest Brookdale community in California, operating at a scale that few assisted living communities anywhere can match.
Bakersfield offers a lower cost of living than coastal California while providing access to Kern Medical and Memorial Hospital.
Massive campus scale
At 376 beds, this is the largest Brookdale in California, offering an exceptionally wide range of programming, dining options, and social opportunities.
Central Valley affordability
Bakersfield's lower cost of living compared to coastal cities means families get more for their money, both in care and in the surrounding area.
Established community
A community of this scale has been operating for years with dedicated staffing infrastructure and the full backing of Brookdale's national resources.
Extreme summer heat
Bakersfield regularly sees temperatures above 105 degrees in summer, and air quality can be poor due to the valley's geography. Outdoor activity is severely limited in peak months.
Institutional scale
A 376-bed community is enormous by any standard. The experience will feel more like a large campus operation than a home-like setting.
Relative isolation
Bakersfield is roughly two hours from both Los Angeles and Fresno, with limited public transit, which can make family visits from metro areas less convenient.
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350 Calloway Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93312
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$4,245/mo
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