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9 Best Memory Care Facilities in Wasco, CA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Wasco, A Place for Mom can help. With 9 memory care facilities in Wasco, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Wasco incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Wasco memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Wasco, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Quailwood, Quailwood and Kern City.
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The administration was responsive when there was a technical problem. The frontline staff are gentle and respectful with the residents. They have great communication with the residents. Mom loved the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Magnolia Place Senior Living is a premiere assisted living and memory care community in Bakersfield, California. Field Senior Living is a family owned and operated business in which Dustin and Melissa Fields manage all operations. Our beautiful community has an ideal location in a quiet,...
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I have been very pleased with the Palms. It took my mom about 9 months to make the transition then 1 day she just did the flip and is very happy there. The entry is beautiful. I just like the overall...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Brookdale was the perfect place for my needs at that time. I had broken my leg and was non weight bearing for 2 months. I had to use a wheelchair for those 2 months and felt right at home. Thank you.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Here you have fewer chores and more adventures. Our CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community) in Bakersfield, California, has independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing all on one campus. And if you or your spouse need more care later, you’ll have the lifestyle...
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I would say that The Ivy is first class in every way and that is largely due to strong leadership advocating for their residents. The facility is gorgeous and clean and much like a country club (order meals...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Village at Seven Oaks is an assisted living community located in sunny Bakersfield, Kern County, California. Golfers will love being able to play their favorite game on a year-round basis, and art enthusiasts will enjoy not only classic First Friday activities but Third Thursday events as...
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I would highly recommend Pacifica. The staff is great. They all care for my mom very much and take exceptional care of her. She's very happy there.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Pacifica Senior Living of Bakersfield California is a wonderful place to live. This unique senior living community will provide your loved one with comfort and all the care needed to live a productive life. Located on beautiful Brookside Drive this community is one of Bakersfield's most upscale...
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It has a very large campus, with about 300 residents. The food here was pretty good. They had a trained chef here. They did have some theft here but they called the police and dealt with it right away.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of memory care in Wasco, CA

The average cost of senior living in Wasco is $5,295 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sugarloaf Saw Mill, CA with an average of $3,420 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Wasco, CA vs. nearby cities

Wasco, CA
$5,295/mo
$3,889/mo
$3,928/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Wasco, CA vs. the state and national average

Wasco, CA
$5,295/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Wasco vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$5,295/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Wasco, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,198/mo
Studio
$5,476/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,596/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,754/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Wasco over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Wasco

Recent reviews for memory care in Wasco

Ivy Park at Seven Oaks in Bakersfield, CA

4.7
They have done well with a rather difficulty situation and they've been very proactive. They have been very helpful and pleasant about number of difficulties we've been faced. Given the circumstances they've done all that they could. The only thing they could have done is explained the time ...
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Brookdale Riverwalk in Bakersfield, CA

4.8
I think Brookdale is the best place in Bakersfield. I visited every community here and I chose Brookdale because I had more room, they provided the meals in restaurant style with options and after I evaluated them all and Brookdale was better by far. Before COVID, activities here were ...
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Rosewood Senior Living Community in Bakersfield, CA

3.9
My mother went in for skilled nursing care. They were the most expensive and had the most extensive care going on. I went in there a couple times and it looked okay but while my mother was there she got an infections. They suspect it might have been the food but they weren't sure. So she had to ...
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Wasco review score based on 65 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 65 reviews of 9 Wasco memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Wasco review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Wasco review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Wasco, CA9 facilities
8.7
McFarland, CA34 facilities
8.6
Shafter, CA15 facilities

Review subcategories for Wasco memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 65 reviews of 9 Wasco memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Wasco resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Wasco, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.4
Friendliness
4.8
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.8
4.4
Meals & dining
4.4
4.0
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
4.3
4.0
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Wasco memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wasco memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wasco, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Wasco memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Wasco that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
44.4%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.1%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
22.2%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.4%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55.6%
64.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wasco memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Wasco Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wasco, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.6%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.4%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.6%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.2%
23.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wasco memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Wasco partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wasco, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.4%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Wasco memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Wasco communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wasco, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.4%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
20%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wasco memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Wasco offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wasco, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
44.4%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Magnolia Place, The Palms of San Lauren and Brookdale Riverwalk are the top-rated memory care facilities near Wasco, California. See full list of communities.

There are 9 memory care facilities near Wasco, California. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Wasco, California are Brookdale Riverwalk. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 9 memory care facilities near you in Wasco, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Wasco, California, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Wasco, California, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Wasco, California ranges from $918 to $10000. The average Memory Care cost in Wasco, California is $5,295. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Wasco, California typically starts at $918. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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