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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in North Shafter, CA

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Assisted living costs in North Shafter average about $3,303 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 47 communities in North Shafter. Our detailed directory has 379 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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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.
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....
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So far so good. I would give them a three and a half or a four. They could be a little cleaner. They are very kind, and gracious. Beth and Alice are very nice. The staff here saves the day!
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.
Photo of Green Castle Assisted Living
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: 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.
Photo of Betty's Homes
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Betty's HomesBetty’s Homes is a senior care home that is located in the comforting city of New York, NY of Bronx County. Our community is situated right at the mouth of Hudson River. We rest on one of the three islands in the city. The hospitable city residents make it worth living here.Betty’s...
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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.
Comfort Care Home provides a comfortable home-like facility for men and women who require assistance with activities of daily living, but desire the dignity and privacy of an independent lifestyle. We allow you to live your life to the fullest, with as much or as little assistance as you desire....
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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
Care types provided by this community
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.
Silvercrest ManorSilvercrest Manor is a residential care home located in the vibrant city of Bakersfield, in Kern County, California. Our wonderful home has so much to offer our residents and their loved ones, with attractions such as the Bakersfield museums, Bucks’ Owens Crystal Palace, and the...
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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.
If you're looking for an assisted living facility in Houston, Texas, then look no farther than The Cottage. We all know that in our loved ones elderly years we want comfortable care provided for them. That's what makes The Cottage one of the best locations for senior citizen's, senior living. The...
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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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.
Burlington is an assisted living community located in the Southern Sierra Nevada Mountains of Wofford, California. The area is known for its phenomenal outdoor activities, from fly fishing and jet skiing to camping and hiking. If you listen close, you will hear the gentle sounds of the river that...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.

Cost of assisted living in North Shafter, CA

The average cost of senior living in North Shafter is $3,303 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Shafter, CA with an average of $3,209 per month.

Assisted living costs in North Shafter, CA, vs. nearby cities

North Shafter, CA
$3,303/mo
$3,209/mo
$4,251/mo

Assisted living costs in North Shafter, CA, vs. state and national averages

North Shafter, CA
$3,303/mo
U.S. national average
$4,698/mo

Assisted living costs in North Shafter, CA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,303/mo
$4,163/mo

Assisted living costs in North Shafter, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,582/mo
Private
$4,700/mo
Studio
$5,542/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,942/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,439/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,575/mo

Senior living costs in North Shafter vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: North Shafter, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNorth Shafter, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,303/mo$4,503/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,163/mo$5,456/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$3,764/mo$4,696/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
North Shafter, CA:$3,303/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
North Shafter, CA:$4,163/mo
California:$5,456/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
North Shafter, CA:$3,764/mo
California:$4,696/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Assisted living costs in North Shafter, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in North Shafter 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 North Shafter, CA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in North Shafter 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
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
North Shafter, CA$5,090/mo$4,700/mo+8.3%
California$5,659/mo$5,368/mo+5.4%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
North Shafter, CA
2024 average cost:$5,090/mo
2023 average cost:$4,700/mo
Percent change:+8.3%
California
2024 average cost:$5,659/mo
2023 average cost:$5,368/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in North Shafter, 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 North Shafter.

What families are saying about assisted living in North Shafter

Recent reviews for assisted living in North Shafter

Ivy Park at Seven Oaks in Bakersfield, CA

5.0
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 off a menu, etc). Extremely kind, caring, and empathetic staff.I would highly recommend ...
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Alondra Home in Bakersfield, CA

5.0
Very pleased with a Place for mom understanding what our family was looking for. And when we met the owners of Alondra they were so caring and helpful. The transition from home to her new home went very well. My mom has adjusted very well.

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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North Shafter review score based on 90 family reviews

8.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 90 reviews of 37 North Shafter assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The North Shafter 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

North Shafter review score compared against nearby cities

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North Shafter, CA37 facilities
8.9
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8.7
Wasco, CA22 facilities

Review subcategories for North Shafter 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 90 reviews of 37 North Shafter assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare North Shafter 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.
North Shafter, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
4.0
3.8
Staff
4.2
4.0
Meals & dining
3.8
3.7
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.7
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North Shafter assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North Shafter assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North Shafter, 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 North Shafter 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 North Shafter 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
35.1%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10.8%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75.7%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40.5%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.9%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
78.4%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.9%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
59.5%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in North Shafter 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 North Shafter Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
North Shafter, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
45.9%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40.5%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.2%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in North Shafter 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 North Shafter 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
10.8%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.4%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
32.4%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.4%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.9%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in North Shafter 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 North Shafter communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
North Shafter, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.6%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
27%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.2%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in North Shafter 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 North Shafter offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
North Shafter, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
18.9%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.8%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.2%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.7%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.4%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
32.4%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.9%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.3%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.2%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.7%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
21.6%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
18.9%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.5%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.6%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in North Shafter

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 North Shafter protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Trinity, Brookdale Riverwalk and Magnolia Place are the top-rated assisted living facilities near North Shafter, California. See full list of communities.
There are 47 assisted living facilities near North Shafter, California. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in North Shafter, California is Brookdale Riverwalk. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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