Center Street Board and Care sits at 2451 Center St in Bakersfield, CA 93306, and has 18 beds for seniors needing a little help in their daily lives, and it's a good fit for people who want to keep some independence, though they need support with things like bathing, dressing, mobility, or taking their medicine, and some residents may just be there for a short respite stay while others settle in long-term. The building has one floor and was built in 2018, with open outdoor parking out front, and you'll find both shared rooms and common spaces for group meals and activities. Meals are cooked to order and can be made to fit different diets, including pureed foods, thick liquids, or specific health needs, and trays can be taken to rooms for those who want it, with nutrition as a focus so residents get enough to eat and drink. There's always a caregiver on duty, and the staff can help with hygiene, changing clothes, oral care, using the bathroom, medicine reminders, and help with urinary incontinence, plus there's help for those who need cueing and redirection.
You'll see that the place is licensed by the State-actually, with license numbers 157209319 and 157209320 on file and they've got safety and health inspections, and this means there are certain rules and training in place for those working with the seniors. The community also coordinates medical tests and can help arrange outside health services like physical therapy, home health, or even hospice when it's needed, and they do cater to special medical needs like diabetic, psychiatric, and bariatric care. Folks who live there have access to transportation for medical appointments, which takes some pressure off families worrying about how to get to doctors, and there are social activities every day, inside games and art studio time, and organized outings so people can see more than just their four walls.
Some pets are allowed, so residents don't always have to leave a pet friend behind when they move in, though it's best to check the policy ahead of time since there are rules about which pets can stay. The fees start at $1,398 a month for assisted living-though it can vary depending on what someone needs-and the rent is all-inclusive, which means no hidden fees for meals, housekeeping, or care services. The home accepts different forms of payment, including checks, credit cards, insurance, Medicaid, and participation in the Medi-Cal Assisted Living Waiver Program, but, unless certified by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Medicare doesn't pay for the care here. There's onsite property management and maintenance, and they keep things working and safe, along with personal attention and service plans tailored for each resident-not a one-size-fits-all approach-so everyone gets the type of care that makes sense for them. There aren't any online reviews yet for Center Street Board and Care, but the focus here is on a comfortable, homelike setting where older adults can get the right level of help, nutritious meals, daily activities, and peace of mind for themselves and their families, all in a modest, hands-on setting in Bakersfield.
