Magnolia Place

Jennifer

My father will be moving into Magnolia Place next month. I like the facility for memory care. It was open, and I liked the style of the double room suite. It was all one-price, and there's no charge for different care. The staff that I met there were great. Her name was Christine who handled it. She was very informative and answered all our questions. They have lots of activities, like all kinds of different ones. There's an outdoor area, a reading room, a family area, and a dining area.

Cathy

I've been to Magnolia Place. The staff was kind, helpful, and very pleasant. The facility was clean and decorated nicely. It was just a nice experience to visit them. I did not see anything I didn't like.

Deana

They were very helpful at Magnolia Place. It's a beautiful facility. We saw both assisted living and memory care. They have a salon, a lot of different activities throughout the day, exercise, music, and games. The rooms were very nice, but in most of them you had to have a roommate. There weren't any single rooms available. My mother-in-law would have fit more in the memory care there. They seemed to be higher functioning in their memory care, just upon going, visiting, and seeing people. I was very impressed with them.

Michael

My tour at Magnolia Place was very good. It was very positive. We liked it. I really didn't get to see everybody. Because of COVID we couldn't eat there. It was nicely clean. It's more affordable. It's not a new facility, but everything is being remodeled. I like the set up. They have a very nice set up. We were very pleased with the way they have things. They have a very nice patio in the middle, and everything is kinda wrapped around. The place has been there for a long time, so we were very surprised when we got there. We looked at the people. No one seemed to be overmedicated or anything like that. The people were talking as far as the assisted living part. Under the circumstances, the people were pretty well satisfied as far as assisted living. Then inside, in the memory care, we really couldn't find any fault. It looked well organized.

Kenneth

My aunt will move into Magnolia Place. The people are very friendly, the first impression was very good. The outside of the building is very nice, they've done a lot of work to it, and I know it's an old facility. Inside, the assisted living area is all remodelled, and the memory care where my aunt is is in the process of being remodelled. My first impression was good of both the management and some of the staff members that I met, so let's see how it goes. It's a decent room, it's up to par, it looks like they take care of the rooms, they're clean, the maintenance obviously maintains them pretty well. It's an adequate room, and it's fine.

Elaine

We really liked Magnolia Place. The rooms were nice, the area was very nice, and the staff was friendly. We didn't taste the food, but we heard it was good. They go on outings, there's exercise class, puzzles, and movie nights. It's clean, bright, upbeat, and new. The director of the facility and memory care were friendly and informative.

Bob

My brother has moved into Magnolia Place, and it's been very good. Everything seems smooth and comfortable for him. He's settled in, and he's now up and walking. The staff is friendly, kind, and concerned if you need anything. His apartment has everything that he needs. I furnished it, and he has a chair in there. The food is very good. I've been there for all the meals. They did a good job on Thanksgiving. The dining area in the memory care has plenty of room, and the main dining is pretty nice too.

Kevin

Magnolia Place was very professional looking and very nice. I was impressed by it. The rooms were good and large. We specifically looked at a memory unit, and it was very good. The staff member during the tour was very good. The dining room looked nice, spacious, and easy to get in and out of. We saw some innovative things they were doing, and some folks were playing in the game room in the memory area. The game was being led by one of the staff members, and I was impressed by that.

Diane

I toured Magnolia Place in search of an Assisted living facility for my brother. The minute I walked into the facility I felt like I was at home. Everyone there were sap friendly and just made you feel at home. After the tour I knew my brother would be well taken care of. That same evening I decided to make Magnolia Place his home. The cafeteria as well as the food menu is outstanding. My brother has his full course meals daily. My brother had his 1st movie outing considering he has not been to the movies in years, he even goes to their daily exercise classes and enjoys their movie theater room. The caretakers and all staffers are so caring and loving. I give Magnolia Place a double 5 star rating.

Donald

We chose Brookdale Bakersfield for my mother because the people and the staff were friendly and very accommodating, and the facility was very clean and nice. The food choices looked good on their menu and it was semi-affordable. They have weekly and daily activities like puzzles and games. They have an activity coordinator and it was all great. They had a gym and a salon, too.

Richard

Brookdale Bakersfield is very good and the rooms are good. My mom is in memory care. They have Bingo, TV, and artwork, so they keep the residents busy. The food looked more cafeteria-like. It's a nice place.

sarbear1985

Very disappointed in this property because they take your deposit and tell you they will give it back if you decide not to move in....ha! Good luck trying to get your $500.00 back! We have called multiple times and finally was able to speak with someone six weeks ago who said they would mark her account for the refund to be made and we should receive it within 10 business days! Nope six weeks later and my grandmother has yet to receive her deposit! This place is crooked and I would absolutely not pay your deposit unless you are 100% positive you are moving in!

Lyn881600

Brookdale Bakersfield was OK, but it was not independent living. The staff was friendly, and the rooms were very clean.

Alane

I liked Brookdale Bakersfield because the residents could just walk around the park-like setting in the middle of a circular path. The place where they hold their activities was nice. They have a two-hour window where they could eat at their leisure in the dining area.

caring visitor28

Brookdale Bakersfield, formerly Emeritus at Bakersfield, was presented very well. They had three different staff people that showed me around. This place is more for people who are a little bit more independent, and a little bit beyond assisted living. What my brother needs is more convalescence. His needs are just pretty excessive. The staff was very good. They had a cafeteria; not a food service where whatever they cook. That's what you eat. They had a restaurant-type atmosphere that makes a person who's making that transition feel like they have some choices. Also, the rooms were set up more like an apartment versus a converted convalescent hospital. It was more assisted-living so that people have their own privacy. They had windows that looked out onto the courtyard instead of rooms that were blocked off like a hospital room without any access to the outside other than leaving your room, and the building to get to the outside facility. Paint scheme was more upbeat instead of institutional feeling. They used a lot of different colors as you transition from one room to the next. It just looked like some artwork. They had planned off-site activities as well as a lot of scheduled special activities where people were coming in for daily things that you could do; like the exercise classes from a chair, which fit that age-group. They also had more aggressive stuff like dance classes, music with movements, and progressive things that allow people to participate without feeling like everything is below their level. They have a van that can get you to places; but if you just wanted to go for a walk, you're pretty far out from anything. It's pretty isolated. There is a lot of cost that they cover, and it's a little bit cost prohibitive.

Colleen21

We visited Brookdale Bakersfield (formerly Emeritus at Bakersfield). They were extremely friendly, informative, and helpful. They gave us a tour, a lot of information, and helpful advice. Everything was really nice, and we liked it. The atmosphere was pleasant. They told us about all the activities. They were having music and dancing in the memory care section.

Anonymous114269050

Brookdale Bakersfield made my mom sick. The scents must have been flowing through their A/C system, because everywhere you went, you smelled it, and the smell was unsettling. She was sick for two days; she is very sensitive and has lots of allergies, so it was causing her chest to tighten up and making it hard for her to breathe, so we didn’t stay there for very long. The staff was very nice and very accommodating. We didn’t like the layout of the rooms. It was harder trying to set up the living room where you had a place to have a couch but still have a place for a small table or a desk. There’s no way mom could have lived there.

Sam19

At Brookdale Bakersfield, I like the help that they give you. The staff was excellent. They're generous with their rooms. The facility had a relaxed atmosphere. However, I didn't see any activities.

Robert113321550

I looked at Brookdale Bakersfield for my sister. I thought the rooms looked really nice. I didn't eat there, but I was taking the tour during the time when they were eating, and the food smelled good and looked good.

Tricia13

I went to Brookdale Bakersfield, and it was big. I just took a tour of the place and took my mom over to look at it. They seem to be an OK staff, but I think the one in the other community are a little more caring. The rooms there were probably nicer. It was a little bigger, and for about the same price, they have a little microwave and sink in the room. They have more activities, and they have a van to actually take them places. The dining setup was nice. They just come in whenever they want to eat. It is more flexible on when they can eat because there are more residents there. There is a bigger time span between eating periods more like a café where they come and go. They have more activities than what I expected for this residence. They even have a hair salon with three or four slots. It was set up real nicely, and it has everything that they could need.

Pat101406150

I visited Emeritus at Bakersfield. I found the people there to be very nice, and the staff was very friendly. I found it clean, and it looked good. The people there seemed to be happy. The rooms were wonderful, and they were nice enough. I would like to live there. They were very clean and large in comparison to the other places. They were also bright which was very important.

Caring103511450

I like this facility because they have little houses and not just apartments. They also have swimming, and I know they do some exercise.

Dianne9493

I checked Emeritus at Bakersfield for my mother, and they seemed very nice. It looked well. The staff was very knowledgeable and kind-hearted, it seemed like.

Sue101104150

Emeritus at Bakersfield had long halls, very spacious and big. It was really good; they had a balcony which I liked, and it was very light. I could put lawn chairs in the balcony and sit there and sit outside which I liked. There was a woman there that showed us around. She was very friendly, and the lady there came by and talked to me and my daughter was with me. The woman invited me to come and visit her, and I said I would when I moved in. I like the games, bingo, I like the shopping at WalMart, they take me to doctor’s appointment, picked me up, and brought me back home; I liked all that. They have a washer and dryer. I like the dining area; it was huge. I like the spaciousness, the bigness of the rooms, the layout, and the outdoors.

Caring43970050

Dad was at Emeritus, and it was OK. If I have to do it all over, I wouldn’t have put him in assisted living; I want to put him more into a house. He was in the big facility, but they don’t have as many people to watch him, and what killed my father eventually were a lot of falls and hitting his head. I would not have put him in a facility like that. The staff was nice, but then more the upper level staff was a little snotty it’s just didn’t run in the right way probably because I complained about the cleanliness, and they didn’t watch my father. Although more of the staff was pretty much nice but the RNs and the director of the place did not have good attitudes.

Caring77556350

I place my aunt in Emeritus. The staff is wonderful. They have been so good to my aunt and it has been a very positive thing. She is in a beautiful room. They put in new curtains, painted the wall and place new mini-blinds in. I have eaten a few times there and the food is very good. Since she moves there, she has a little bit more positive attitude and she gets up at 7 o'clock to go to breakfast, which she never did before. As far as the whole picture and all the activities, I am old enough but I am not ready yet, but I will live there and I highly recommend them.

L Gilli

We recently had a tour of Emeritus of Bakersfield and were very impressed. The staff was very friendly and seemed quite efficient. The entire campus was clean and there were no unpleasant smells. The residents seemed happy to be there. Now if we could only convince my Mom that this is where she should be.

Caring2773

We just went through the housing and they just showed me around the dining room and the apartment. The rooms were nice.

S.O.A.P.

I have a loved one residing at Emeritus. The facility is beautiful and the rooms are very spacious. There is a court yard that is nice but could use a makeover. When my loved one moved to Emeritus, the food in the dining room was very good, healthy and appealing. Due to some changes in staff, the food is mediocre at best now. The facility is safe and clean. The care and attention given by the aids is top notch though and the support staff is exceptional, (front desk, housekeeping, med-tech, maintenance, etc.) They genuinely care about the residents and really take good care of them. I do not feel the same way about the nurse in charge there or the administrator of the facility. I do understand that their job is to look out for whats best for everyone at the facility but the compassion and concern for the individual is lacking. If we were to do it over again, we would choose Emeritus because it really is a nice place but I wish it were more like it was when our loved one first moved in.

smeffreyd7

The setup of this facility is very well designed. The employees were all very nice and thoughtful of their residents. The facility had programs almost every day which was nice because it helped the residents get out of their rooms and get some exercise. My grandmother really loved this place and I did too because they kept very good care of her and she knew that. There was only one problem with this place was that they could have kept it a little bit cleaner. But other than that it was and still is a very nice place.