Pricing ranges from
    $3,436 – 4,123/month

    Mulberry Place

    809 mulberry street, Tehachapi, CA, 93561
    4.6 · 5 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    4.0

    Excellent Alzheimer's care, attentive staff

    I'm very grateful my grandfather is here - the facility is very clean, the staff are attentive and caring, and his Alzheimer's care has been excellent. It's a great value with special rates, though organization could be tighter and activities/social interaction are limited.

    Pricing

    $3,436+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $4,123+/mo1 BedroomAssisted Living

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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

    4.60 · 5 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      5.0
    • Staff

      4.5
    • Meals

      4.6
    • Amenities

      4.6
    • Value

      4.5

    Pros

    • clean facilities
    • friendly and compassionate staff
    • attentive caregiving
    • strong Alzheimer's/dementia care
    • family-like atmosphere
    • reliable monitoring and safety
    • activities offered
    • good value and special rates
    • positive resident and family experiences

    Cons

    • organizational and administrative shortcomings
    • limited resident participation in activities
    • insufficient social interaction opportunities
    • cost concerns mentioned

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is clearly positive, with multiple consistent endorsements of the staff, the quality of care, and the facility’s cleanliness. Reviewers frequently describe staff as 'nice,' 'great,' and 'attentive,' and they express gratitude for the way residents— including those with Alzheimer's—are cared for. Several comments emphasize a family-like atmosphere and say that staff 'watch over things well,' suggesting a sense of safety and reliable supervision. Cleanliness is another consistently noted strength: the facility is described as very clean, which supports perceptions of professionalism and good day-to-day operations in care and housekeeping.

    Care quality emerges as one of the strongest themes. Reviewers use phrases such as 'very good care' and specifically call out Alzheimer's care as adequate or well handled. Multiple reviewers cite positive experiences with loved ones receiving care—examples include good care for a grandfather and general appreciation—indicating that both clinical and personal needs are being met to families' satisfaction. The repetition of 'attentive staff' and 'watch over things well' points to dependable caregiving and sufficient monitoring, which is especially important for residents with memory impairment.

    Staff and culture are highlighted repeatedly and favorably. Descriptions of the environment as family-like, combined with expressions of gratitude and praise for staff friendliness, suggest strong interpersonal relationships between staff, residents, and families. This contributes to an emotional sense of comfort and trust, which reviewers valued as much as practical care aspects.

    Facilities and amenities receive positive but less detailed mentions: the facility is noted as very clean and offering activities described as 'nice.' However, several reviewers temper the praise for activities with concerns about participation. While activities are available, limited resident engagement and a desire for more social interaction are recurring points. This suggests that program offerings exist but may not be adequately tailored, scheduled, or promoted to maximize resident involvement. For prospective residents or families prioritizing an active social calendar, this is a notable area to probe further.

    Value and cost considerations appear mixed but generally favorable. Multiple reviewers say the community offers good value and mention special rates, indicating affordability relative to perceived quality. At the same time, 'cost factor' appears as a concern for at least one reviewer, so while price is seen as competitive by several families, cost sensitivity remains a consideration for some prospective residents.

    Management and organization present the clearest area for improvement. Reviewers explicitly note that 'organization could be better,' pointing to administrative or coordination issues that may impact the resident experience. This could relate to activity coordination, communication with families, scheduling, or other operational logistics. Although these organizational shortcomings do not seem to overshadow the perceived quality of hands-on care, they are frequent enough to merit attention and could affect perceptions of consistency or responsiveness.

    In summary, the reviews paint a picture of a well-run, clean facility with compassionate, attentive staff who provide strong care—particularly for residents with Alzheimer's—within a family-like atmosphere. Activities are offered and generally liked, but resident participation and opportunities for social interaction could be expanded. Value is commonly cited as a strength, with special rates noted, although cost remains a concern for some. The most actionable negative pattern is organizational/administrative weakness; addressing this could strengthen the overall experience and help translate the facility’s clear caregiving strengths into a more consistently coordinated resident life.

    Location

    Map showing location of Mulberry Place

    About Mulberry Place

    Mulberry Place started in 2008 as a family-owned, privately held company with homes in Tehachapi that are licensed as RCFE numbers 157206279, 157206326, and 157206327, and the place runs several small, home-like houses with six residents each, so you get a cozy feel and a close-knit community because everybody lives with just five other seniors in each house, and there's a strong focus on keeping folks close to family and the local area, and the staff is caring and around 24 hours a day-there's always two highly trained caregivers for no more than six residents, so help's always close by, and they can help out with bathing, getting dressed, moving around, taking medicine, and even things like getting to appointments or errands.

    People get three nutritious meals every day with special options if someone has allergies or diabetes, and the main dining room is where a lot of activity happens, with dining scheduled regularly, and there's also lunch and dinner parties out on the courtyards and patios when the weather's fine, plus there's Friday evening entertainment, community movie nights, Thursday Café Mulberry gatherings, and an activity program that's tailored for what people want and need, which all helps folks stay involved and social. Every home has safety features like emergency alert systems and is wheelchair friendly, so it's easier and safer to get around, and the rooms come furnished but folks can bring their own things if they want, and there's shared living areas, a community lounge, walking paths, and a garden for residents to enjoy some fresh air, along with close parking and transportation help when residents need to go out.

    Housekeeping and laundry services, including dry cleaning, are part of daily life, and caregivers also help with toileting, grooming, and any other Activities of Daily Living someone needs support with, plus if someone needs more supervision at night or secure memory care, that's covered with 24-hour staff and night caregivers, which matters because some residents have dementia or Alzheimer's and need help to prevent wandering and reduce confusion. Mulberry Place also offers medication management, help coordinating with healthcare providers, palliative care, and hospice services when needed, plus physical therapy is available, so residents who want to stay active can work on strength and movement. The houses run as Board and Care homes but also cover assisted living, and families moving in get some help with move-in coordination to make things smoother. The community puts a lot into community-sponsored activities to keep everyone engaged, so even though it's small and homey, there's always something going on and plenty of chances for residents to connect with each other.

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