The Gables sits in a calm neighborhood in Bakersfield, CA, close to parks, restaurants, physician's offices, hospitals, theaters, pharmacies, and places of worship like St. Philip The Apostle. The Gables offers assisted living for seniors who need help with daily chores while wanting to keep some independence. The community provides memory care and Alzheimer's care, with specialized care units and care plans for those with memory loss or cognitive problems. There's also home care for seniors needing help in their own houses and hospice care for comfort at the end of life. The Gables gives respite care to give family caregivers a break, and adult daycare for daytime activities and company. Staff provide skilled nursing, medication management, personal care, and help with bathing, dressing, and transfers, and there's an on-call registered nurse.
The Gables has a total licensed capacity for 6 residents and is a residential care home licensed by the state of California (License #: 155801279). The community features single bedrooms, studio units, and shared living quarters, all fully furnished with cable, Wi-Fi, and housekeeping. Residents enjoy three meals a day, snacks, and special diets including diabetic and allergy-sensitive menus. Dining staff provide individualized meal assistance and easy-to-read menus. There's a dining room, communal areas, a garden, outdoor walking paths, a reading room, and a library. The Gables is pet friendly and has phone service, movie nights, music programs, game rooms, planned events, and scheduled activities, including art, fitness, massage therapy, and spiritual and devotional activities off-site.
Residents get 24-hour supervision, housekeeping and trash removal, and help with managing medication, bathroom reminders, and spoon feeding when needed. Transportation is coordinated for doctor visits and group outings. The building is wheelchair accessible, and there are safety features like in-room emergency response systems. Caregivers help with both ambulatory and non-ambulatory care, incontinence assistance, and Parkinson's care. There's also occupational therapy, pharmacy support, and a hairdresser or parlor on site. Staff are available day and night and the community often works with outside healthcare providers to make sure residents get coordinated care. The Gables offers independent living options through senior apartments, has community-sponsored events, and provides a comforting, supportive environment for all residents, with a community score of 5.5, according to Seniorly's rating system.
