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Riverstone Terrace Senior Living

3209 Bookside Dr

Bakersfield, CA 93311

55 beds • Est. 2008 (17 years)


FYI Safety Score

5.6 Below Average

Riverstone Terrace Senior Living has 16 state citations (5 serious, 11 minor) and 4 verified complaints since 2021 across 24 inspections. Substantiated findings include a 2022 personal rights violation for denying resident visitation requests during COVID protocols, a 2022 financial violation for failing to return a former resident's funds within the required 15-day period following move-out, and a 2023 pest control citation after ants were observed inside residents' bedrooms. The most recent inspections in July and August 2025 identified an unsecured chemical bottle found in a resident's bedroom and cited recordkeeping deficiencies related to staff documentation, with several forms requested by the department for submission. The facility has operated under multiple administrators during the inspection period, including Cassondra Bradford, Irma Langston, Angela Ohanian, and currently Douglas Rice as of 2025.


Why we like it

Riverstone Terrace Senior Living is a 55-bed continuing care retirement community in Bakersfield. The facility offers assisted living, memory care, independent living.

The community is a faith-based community.

  • Full continuum of care

    Multiple levels of care available — age in place without needing to move to a different community.

  • Faith-based community

    Rooted in faith values with spiritual programs and chapel services available.

  • Memory care specialty

    Dedicated memory care program for residents with Alzheimer's or dementia.

  • Active lifestyle programs

    Offers organized activities, events, and social programs to keep residents engaged.

  • Dining program

    Provides prepared meals and dining services for residents.

  • Regulatory citation history

    Has received 5 Type A citations (serious — these indicate immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights). Ask what corrective actions have been taken.

  • Substantiated complaints on file

    4 of 20 complaint allegations have been substantiated by state investigators. Review the facility's public inspection reports for details.


Pricing

Assisted Living

Shared Room$3,500/mo
Studio$3,950/mo
1 Bedroom$5,078/mo

Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.

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Where you'll live

3209 Bookside Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93311

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Amenities & Services

Medication Management
Memory Care Program
Respite Care
Dining
Housekeeping
Laundry
Activities Program
Fitness Center
Beauty Salon
Library
Courtyard
Pet Friendly

Frequently asked questions

How safe is Riverstone Terrace Senior Living?
Riverstone Terrace Senior Living has a FYI Safety Score of 5.6 out of 9.9, our proprietary score based on California state inspection records. 16 state citations and 4 verified complaints have been documented since 2021 across 24 inspections.
How much does Riverstone Terrace Senior Living cost?
Riverstone Terrace Senior Living starts at $4,553 per month. Contact the facility directly for current pricing, room availability, and care-level costs.
Does Riverstone Terrace Senior Living offer memory care?
Yes, Riverstone Terrace Senior Living offers Memory Care services. Care types available include: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care.
Does Riverstone Terrace Senior Living accept Medi-Cal?
Riverstone Terrace Senior Living is not currently listed as a participant in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program for Medi-Cal.
When was Riverstone Terrace Senior Living last inspected?
The most recent state inspection visit to Riverstone Terrace Senior Living was on 2025-10-09. The facility has received 24 total inspection visits on record.
How many violations does Riverstone Terrace Senior Living have?
Riverstone Terrace Senior Living has 16 state citations and 4 verified complaints since 2021 across 24 inspections. Our FYI Safety Score for this facility is 5.6 out of 9.9, which accounts for the severity and recency of these findings.
How long has Riverstone Terrace Senior Living been in operation?
Riverstone Terrace Senior Living has been licensed for 17 years in Bakersfield, California, with a licensed capacity of 55 beds.

Facility Details

Facility Type
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE)
License Number
157204130
Size
55 beds (Large Community (50+ beds))
Licensed Since
July 30, 2008 (17 years)
Licensee
Pacifica Bakersfieldlp;Calson Care Bakersfield Llc
Administrator
Rice, Douglas G.
Phone
(661) 663-9671
Address
3209 Bookside Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93311

License data from the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. View full state record


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