St John Manor

St John Manor sits in a peaceful area near Lowell Park in Bakersfield, California, in a three-story building that offers studio, single, and two-bedroom apartments, but you'll mainly find seventy-nine one-bedroom units, all regulated and subsidized through HUD's Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly program and the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee, with rent usually adjusted to about 30% of your gross income, as long as you meet the income guidelines, which is restricted to 50% or lower of the Area Median Income. The community's made for seniors 62 years and older, though about 10 percent of the units are set aside for disabled households if the head of household is over 18, and applications usually come with a non-refundable fee and may require a background check, credit check, references, photo IDs, and proof of income like bank statements or Social Security cards. The staff provides assisted living and independent living services with help for daily tasks like bathing, dressing, and medication management, and you can also get personal care support such as walking or wheelchair assistance from trained personal care assistants. There's a memory care program for those who need it too. St John Manor pays special attention to community life, offering a game and activities room, monthly social clubs and events, arts and crafts, education programs, and health and wellness classes, with opportunities to meet new friends or stay active. Residents eat together in a social dining room that serves meals focused on nutrition and taste, plus those who wish to cook have access to fully furnished kitchens or kitchenettes in their apartments. The property's set up for comfort and safety with Wi-Fi, cable TV, washers and dryers, fitness center, salon/barbershop, 24-hour maintenance, handicap features, sprinkler system, guest parking, and on-site housekeeping. Local amenities and recreation are close by, and public transportation is easy to reach. St John Manor has received high ratings from residents and families, earning praise for its friendly, helpful, and caring staff, as well as its focus on an active, welcoming environment. As a senior development using low-income housing tax credits, the main goal is to keep housing comfortable and affordable, especially for those on fixed or limited incomes, and everything's managed by professional community managers who run several properties, so visiting in person helps you see the place and understand the application steps. Long-term residents mention that the staff keeps things clean, activities are well organized, and everyone's treated kindly, so if you're looking for quality senior living that puts community, safety, and affordability at the center, this facility could be a steady and peaceful option.