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Assisted living costs in Mc Farland average about $3,891 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 14 communities in Mc Farland. Our detailed directory has 149 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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I have three pages of complaints. Obviously they aren't bad enough to take my mother out. It's essentially the poor quality of care by the heath and wellness staff. Everyone else there is lovely and very...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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What we like the most about the community is the communication, level of care, and cleanliness. We would absolutely recommend Ivy Park to other families, I have seen positive changes in my dad's 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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Garnsey garden is a private residential care facility for the Elderly licensed by the State of California Department of Social Services. We are a caring team and dedicated to providing a warm and kind environment for families and their loved ones needing supervision and guidance in everyday...
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Great location straight off of the freeway - good location for eating, etc. Great care - people treated like real people in any health condition.
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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I would rate all of these 5. It has been a very good experience. What we like the most about the community is that it is small, personalized attention. Very accommodating.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
A Comfort Care Home A Comfort Care Home is located in Bakersfield, CA in Kern County. This residential care home provides a safe place to live in an area that offers much to do and see. Those who spend time in Bakersfield enjoy spending time at the Kern County Museum, checking out Fox Theater,...
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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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Gracious Lady Alzheimer CareGracious Lady Alzheimer Care is a senior care home located in the city of Bakersfield, CA in Kern County. Our community is nestled in a tranquil neighborhood and has incredible views of San Joaquin Valley. Bakersfield is minutes away from Pismo Beach and Los Angeles....

Cost of assisted living in Mc Farland, CA

The average cost of senior living in Mc Farland is $3,891 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Shafter, CA with an average of $3,209 per month.

Assisted living costs in Mc Farland, CA, vs. nearby cities

Mc Farland, CA
$3,891/mo
$3,544/mo
$4,251/mo

Assisted living costs in Mc Farland, CA, vs. state and national averages

Mc Farland, CA
$3,891/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

Assisted living costs in Mc Farland, CA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,891/mo
$4,005/mo

Assisted living costs in Mc Farland, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,814/mo
Private
$4,250/mo
Studio
$6,283/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,684/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,890/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,575/mo

Senior living costs in Mc Farland vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Mc Farland, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMc Farland, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,891/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,005/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$3,529/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Mc Farland, CA:$3,891/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Mc Farland, CA:$4,005/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Mc Farland, CA:$3,529/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in Mc Farland, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Mc Farland and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Mc Farland, CA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Mc Farland have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Mc Farland, CA$5,169/mo$4,365/mo+18.4%
California$5,618/mo$5,333/mo+5.3%
National$5,322/mo$5,061/mo+5.2%
Mc Farland, CA
2024 average cost:$5,169/mo
2023 average cost:$4,365/mo
Percent change:+18.4%
California
2024 average cost:$5,618/mo
2023 average cost:$5,333/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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2024 average cost:$5,322/mo
2023 average cost:$5,061/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Mc Farland, CA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Mc Farland.

What families are saying about assisted living in Mc Farland

Recent reviews for assisted living in Mc Farland

A Comfort Care Home in Bakersfield, CA

4.1
The staff at A Comfort Care Home are all friendly. The house is always clean and fresh. The owner communicates with the family just fine. The move in process was a breeze. The food is a lot of processed food, I would recommend more home cooked foods. Overall, I would recommend A Comfort Care ...
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Ivy Park at San Lauren in Bakersfield, CA

4.0
I thought the facility was rated four out of five stars. It seemed comfortable there seem to be a nice area for dining and in a good location. The person I took the visit ended up going there.

Brookdale Riverwalk in Bakersfield, CA

4.9
Quality of care drop down to a four only because they have a few not so great aides that would rather chit chat then do their job. That being said they have very caring and amazing staff! Their response time to a pressed call Button could be quicker but they have a lot of patients and are ...
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Mc Farland review score based on 51 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 51 reviews of 11 Mc Farland assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Mc Farland review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Mc Farland review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Mc Farland, CA11 facilities
8.7
Delano, CA68 facilities
8.7
Wasco, CA22 facilities

Review subcategories for Mc Farland assisted living

When assisted living 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 51 reviews of 11 Mc Farland assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Mc Farland resident and family assisted living 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.
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Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.6
3.7
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.7
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Mc Farland assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mc Farland assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mc Farland, 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 Mc Farland assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Mc Farland 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
36.4%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.1%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.8%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.5%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.1%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.8%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.5%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36.4%
52.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Mc Farland assisted living

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 Mc Farland Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Mc Farland, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.4%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.3%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36.4%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mc Farland assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Mc Farland partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.4%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
36.4%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.5%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.3%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Mc Farland assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Mc Farland communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
36.4%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mc Farland assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Mc Farland offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
18.2%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.1%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.3%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.4%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.4%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.3%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.2%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.3%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
27.3%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
27.3%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.3%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Mc Farland

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Mc Farland protect seniors.
Learn about California assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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