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Westchester Gardens

2228 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301

Assisted Living
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(800) 780-8101

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(661) 324-3091

Estimated Pricing


Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,352
  • Average State Price: $3,737
  • Average National Price: $3,754


  • Westchester Gardens Description

    Westchester Gardens is a medium 36 bed community that offers assisted living and is located in Bakersfield, California. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 7 out of 10 making it the 21st highest rated community in the city out of 3 communities. See more information on reviews.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Community Reviews

    6.4
    Westchester Gardens
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 27 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 25 out of 35 communities in Bakersfield
  • Ranking in State: 3005 out of 3640 communities in CA
  • Facility and Grounds C

    Care B

    Staff B

    Cleanliness D



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Summary of Reviews:

    • There were complaints about the inability to speak with the administrator or other key staff, with reports of rudeness from the staff when attempting to make contact.
    • One review strongly advises against placing a loved one in the facility, describing it in very negative terms.
    • Concerns were raised about the treatment of a resident, including threats made by the facility regarding the resident's ability to move to another facility, issues with medication, and the need to involve state authorities to resolve the situation.
    • Customer service was criticized in another review, with the staff described as rude during a phone call.
    • Conversely, there were positive comments about the facility, including praise for the staff and the environment. One reviewer described their stay as blessed and highlighted the helpfulness of the young ladies working there.
    • Another review mentioned the facility's good food, specifically the abundance of vegetables.
    • Positive sentiments were also expressed about the staff and the overall quality of the place, with one review simply stating it as an "excellent place."
    • There was a mention of discrimination but also acknowledgment that the facility is generally a good place.
    • Lastly, it was noted that the facility is part of a hospital wing.


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    Health

    Professionally Trained Staff Available 24 Hours A Day

    Assistance With The Activities Of Daily Living

    Medication Ordering & Distribution

    Planned Wellness Programs

    Respite Care


    Services

    Housekeeping & Laundry Services


    Activities

    Planned Activity & Cultural Programs

    Activity Area With A Fireplace

    Personally Tailored Activities


    Community Amenities

    Beautifully Landscaped, Park Like Setting

    Hair Salon

    24 Hour Emergency Call System


    Room Amenities

    A Bright And Attractive Residential Unit

    Wall To Wall Carpeting

    Safety Bars In All Bathrooms

    Ample Closet Space

    Pre-wired For Telephone

    Free Cable Television Service


    Dining

    Three Delicious & Nutritious Meals

    Snacks Throughout The Day

    Special Diets

    Beautifully Appointed Dining Room


    Transportation

    Arrangement Of Transportation To Local Medical Appointments



    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Bakersfield which is 0.5 miles away and has a population of 373,640 (small city).
    • The average income is $54,318, which is low compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 89
      • Low Temperature: 52
      • Average Temperature: 68.5
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 60 days of rain, 0 days of snow and 304 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 0.6 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 30.6 years old, very low compared to other cities.
    • 3.29% of the population are Veterans which is a low percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 19.16% of the population are Foreign-born which is a average percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 6% Asian, 6% Black or African-American, 34% Hispanic or Latino, and 51% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 2.39 per 100 people which is low compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 0.49 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 1.58 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.12 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 76.83 years old, which is low compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 81.0, Moderate Days 106.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 21.0, Unhealthy Days 2.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Smart & Final
    1.1 miles away
    Longs Drugs
    1.3 miles away
    Albertsons
    1.3 miles away
    Costco
    1.4 miles away
    FoodMaxx
    1.4 miles away

    Transportation

    Bakersfield
    1.1 miles away

    Bus Stations

    Bus 100,120,130,140,150
    0.3 miles away
    D
    0.6 miles away
    E
    0.6 miles away
    C
    0.6 miles away
    K
    0.6 miles away

    Banks

    Kern Schools
    0.6 miles away
    KSFCU: Downtown Branch
    0.8 miles away
    Mechanics Bank
    2.2 miles away
    UnionBank
    2.3 miles away
    Bank of America
    2.5 miles away

    Hospitals

    Mercy Hospital Downtown
    0.0 miles away
    Adventist Health Bakersfield
    0.7 miles away
    Bakersfield Heart Hospital
    1.0 miles away
    Memorial Hospital
    1.6 miles away
    Good Samaritan Hospital
    2.6 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Thriftys Drug Store
    1.1 miles away
    Rite Aid
    2.8 miles away
    Longs Drugs
    3.8 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    3.9 miles away
    Walgreens
    4.9 miles away

    Dentists

    Millennium Dental Center
    0.8 miles away
    Sandra J. Gong, D.D.S.
    15.4 miles away

    Parks

    Jastro Park
    0.4 miles away
    Beach Park
    0.7 miles away
    Beale Park
    0.7 miles away
    Centennial Plaza
    0.8 miles away
    Kern River Parkway Park
    0.8 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Valley Plaza Mall
    2.4 miles away

    Culture

    Stars Theater
    0.5 miles away
    Bakersfield Civic Auditorium
    0.9 miles away
    Indoor Theater
    4.1 miles away
    Outdoor Theater
    4.1 miles away

    Restaurants

    Chinatown Buffet
    0.8 miles away
    Bootleggers
    0.8 miles away
    Logans
    0.8 miles away
    Hong Kong Restaurant
    0.9 miles away
    Firestone
    0.9 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of CA. It is a medium-sized community with 36 total beds.

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