Bella Vita Senior Living

    11711 Stonington St, Bakersfield, CA 93312
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Clean homey facility attentive staff

    I moved my mom here and I'm very pleased - the staff are friendly, attentive and informative, and they provide 24-hour care. The small facility is extremely clean with a fresh smell, wheelchair-accessible, and nicely laid out with a pleasant courtyard, open kitchen/scenic dining area and appealing meals (menu available). My mom loves the activities and social spaces; it feels homey and well set up for her needs.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.50·(6)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.3
    • Staff

      4.0
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      3.5
    • Value

      2.0

    Pros

    • Friendly, attentive caregiving staff
    • 24-hour on-site care availability
    • Knowledgeable and informative staff
    • Clean, well-maintained interior and rooms
    • Appealing meal presentation and menu variety
    • Small-group, home-like dining atmosphere
    • Varied social activities and communal spaces
    • Accessible outdoor courtyard and green space
    • Wheelchair-accessible pathways and dining area
    • Compact, pleasant room layouts with kitchenette options

    Cons

    • Inconsistent or insufficient staff coverage during shifts
    • Delays in attendant response and availability
    • Small private-room dimensions
    • Room layouts that require external or shared bathroom access
    • Affordability and pricing-transparency concerns
    • Limited service breadth associated with small facility scale

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: Bella Vita Senior Living is presented as a small, well-kept community with a home-like atmosphere. Reviewers consistently describe a clean, odor-free environment, tidy rooms, and an attractive outdoor courtyard. The facility's compact scale contributes to a calm, peaceful setting and close-knit dining and common areas.

    Care and staff: Staff demeanor is a clear strength — caregivers are described as friendly, attentive, knowledgeable, and helpful. The community advertises 24-hour on-site care and reviewers note staff who are informative and accommodating. At the same time, several comments point to inconsistent staffing coverage during some shifts and instances where attendant access or promptness was a concern. These operational patterns suggest that while individual staff members are viewed positively, families should confirm staffing levels and on-shift coverage when evaluating placement.

    Dining and nutrition: Dining is generally seen as an asset. The facility features an open kitchen with a scenic dining area and a small-group dining vibe; meals are described as appealing with menu variety and accommodating options. Reviewers also noted that meals look good and staff are willing to accommodate preferences. There are occasional notes about residents not eating much; that observation is clinical in nature and may reflect individual appetite variability rather than consistent food-quality problems, but families may wish to discuss individualized nutrition and monitoring plans.

    Activities and social life: Social programming appears modest but meaningful for a small community. Puzzles, crafts, a social common room, television viewing, and small-group interactions are available and contribute to resident engagement. The layout supports casual socialization and family interactions.

    Facilities and accessibility: The property is described as very clean with fresh-smelling common areas, wheelchair-accessible dining and pathways, and a pleasant courtyard/green space. Private rooms are generally small but well appointed, some with kitchenette options. A recurring operational characteristic to confirm is bathroom configuration: some units appear to rely on external or shared bathroom access rather than fully private in-room baths.

    Management and notable patterns: Management and frontline staff are characterized as helpful and accommodating; several reviewers indicated that the team worked with families to find appropriate placements and to set up suites for new residents. Main operational cautions are staffing consistency and affordability. Because the facility is small, service breadth and staff coverage can be limited at times; prospective residents and families should inquire about typical staff-to-resident ratios, emergency-response procedures, and detailed pricing and contract terms before committing.

    Bottom line: Bella Vita presents as a clean, friendly, and intimate option with appealing dining spaces and active communal areas. It is best suited for families prioritizing a small, home-like setting and attentive individual caregivers, provided they verify staffing coverage expectations, bathroom layout for the chosen unit, and cost/contract details during the tour and intake process.

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    Location

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    Bella Vita Senior Living is located at 11711 Stonington St, Bakersfield, CA, 93312.

    About Bella Vita Senior Living

    Bella Vita Senior Living is a small residential care home located at 11711 Stonington Street in Bakersfield, California, with a six-bed capacity and a strong focus on both assisted living and independent living. The community offers private and shared rooms, including studio, single, and two-bedroom layouts, all with essential safety features like emergency alert systems and a sprinkler system, and there's comfortable spaces for cooking, dining, and relaxing, plus washers, dryers, and cable TV. Caregivers are on site 24/7 to help with needs like medication management, bathing, dressing, personal care, and mobility, and they'll also assist with transferring and bathroom help when needed, making the days a bit easier for those who want help without giving up privacy or dignity. Bella Vita provides daily activities and health and wellness programs to keep residents active, with special education sessions for ongoing learning, and there's a movement program designed to encourage physical activity along with a game and activities room and social events to help everyone feel connected. Residents get wholesome meals cooked to order with menus that can be tailored to special diets, so even people with dietary restrictions get meals that fit their needs, and daily living support like housekeeping, laundry services for linens and towels, and maintenance are all included. The property features a courtyard and a backyard garden for outdoor enjoyment and a fitness center, salon, and barbershop, plus guest parking for visitors. Transportation's available for doctor's visits and errands, and there are support and referral options for those who may need extra help or guidance. Bella Vita is designed to offer a home-like setting with a social model of care, meaning residents can enjoy companionship while still having plenty of privacy, and the community sets out to create a warm, respectful, and dignified place where older adults can spend their days. There are care levels offered for independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing home services, allowing for needs to change over time without leaving the community, and long-term care insurance options are available. Bella Vita aims to support mental and physical engagement, making daily life as comfortable and enjoyable as possible, with a specific focus on supporting independence and providing compassionate care in a smaller, family-style setting.

    People often ask...

    Bella Vita Senior Living offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $3,431 per month.

    Bella Vita Senior Living offers assisted living and memory care.

    There are 38 photos of Bella Vita Senior Living on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 11711 Stonington St, Bakersfield, CA 93312.

    No, Bella Vita Senior Living does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In California, the Department of Social Services' Community Care Licensing Division licenses residential care facilities for the elderly, conducting inspections and investigating complaints.

    License number157208815
    StatusLicensed
    Facility typeResidential Care Elderly
    Capacity6 residents
    LicenseeBELLA VITA SENIOR LIVING LLC
    EffectiveDecember 27th, 2017
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    Inspection Reports

    6

    Reports

    0

    Citations

    0

    Complaints

    7

    Years

    29 Nov 2025Inspection
    Observed no deficiencies and compliance with safety and care standards.
    10 Dec 2024Inspection
    Found the home clean, well lit, odor-free, and at a comfortable temperature with private resident bedrooms. Medications were locked and labeled, safety detectors tested, and no deficiencies cited.
    28 Dec 2023Inspection
    Found five residents in care; rooms and common areas had adequate lighting and cleanliness, and bathrooms were clean with non-slip mats and grab bars. Medications were securely stored and properly labeled, alarms and detectors tested and working, hot water reached 120°F, and all exits were clear of obstructions with no hazards observed.
    22 Dec 2022Inspection
    Found infection control practices in place and compliant with requirements; no deficiencies cited.
    20 Dec 2021Inspection
    Observed Covid-19 mitigation measures, PPE and cleaning supplies available, and food and medication were secured; no deficiencies were cited.
    20 Nov 2019Inspection
    Confirmed compliance with all regulatory requirements during the annual inspection, with no deficiencies noted.

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