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10 Best Nursing Homes in Taft Heights, CA

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Taft Heights is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 30 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Taft Heights, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Taft Heights is about $4,866, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 390 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Taft Heights, CA

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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.
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 nursing homes in Taft Heights, CA

The average cost of senior living in Taft Heights is $4,866 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Delano, CA with an average of $4,150 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Taft Heights, CA, vs. nearby cities

Taft Heights, CA
$4,866/mo
$4,848/mo
$5,164/mo

Nursing homes costs in Taft Heights, CA, vs. state and national averages

Taft Heights, CA
$4,866/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

Nursing homes costs in Taft Heights, CA, vs. other senior living options

$4,646/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,866/mo

Nursing homes costs in Taft Heights, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,385/mo
Studio
$5,609/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,000/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,788/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,575/mo

Senior living costs in Taft Heights vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Taft Heights, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeTaft Heights, CACaliforniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,866/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$3,600/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,646/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$4,249/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Taft Heights, CA:$4,866/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Taft Heights, CA:$3,600/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Taft Heights, CA:$4,646/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Taft Heights, CA:$4,249/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Taft Heights, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Taft Heights 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.

Taft Heights, CACA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Taft Heights, CA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Taft Heights 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Taft Heights, CA$5,201/mo$4,992/mo+4.2%
California$5,900/mo$5,602/mo+5.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Taft Heights, CA
2024 average cost:$5,201/mo
2023 average cost:$4,992/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
California
2024 average cost:$5,900/mo
2023 average cost:$5,602/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Taft Heights

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Taft Heights

Ivy Park at Seven Oaks in Bakersfield, CA

5.0
I do recommend this alternative living residence. Ivy Park has all levels of living assistance. It is a well kept facility and the staff have been great. The facility was very well kept and the staff was very helpful in directing us to Veteran funding we did not know about.

Clare Bridge of Bakersfield- CLOSED

5.0
The staff is very professional, they are very caring to my mom's needs, Whenever I have had a concern its been attended to almost immediately. especially in this time of the pandemic. There is a real commitment to protect and care for the elderly with a genuine heart. May God continue to ...
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The Artesian of Ojai

5.0
After my father-in-law was diagnosed with dementia and lost his wife, it became clear he could no longer care for himself. It was an incredibly difficult time for our family, but finding The Artesian has been a true blessing. The peace of mind we feel knowing he is safe, well cared for, and ...
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Taft Heights nursing homes services and amenities

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

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Taft Heights that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Taft Heights, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
44.4%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25.9%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.6%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.2%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
51.9%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.9%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.2%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
48.1%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
59.3%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Taft Heights nursing homes

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 Taft Heights Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Taft Heights, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
48.1%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.4%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.5%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Taft Heights nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Taft Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Taft Heights, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.5%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.1%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
48.1%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.6%
3.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Taft Heights nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Taft Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Taft Heights, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Taft Heights nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Taft Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Taft Heights, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
40.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.9%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.7%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.6%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
37%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.7%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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