Westchester Gardens is a residential assisted living facility located in Bakersfield, California, providing seniors with quality care and assistance in a homelike setting. The staff at Westchester Gardens ensures that residents receive nutritious meals made with quality ingredients, as well as assistance with daily living activities to help them stay healthy and active. The community offers services such as meal preparation, medication management, transportation to appointments, and specialized care tailored to individual needs.
Residents at Westchester Gardens can enjoy a variety of activities and social opportunities in the various common areas within the facility. The outdoor space includes a fenced-in lawn and backyard, allowing residents to relax and enjoy the fresh air in a secure environment. Located in the heart of Bakersfield, Westchester Gardens is conveniently situated near amenities such as grocery stores, banks, churches, shopping centers, restaurants, and fitness centers, providing residents with opportunities to stay engaged and active within the neighborhood.
Safety is a top priority at Westchester Gardens, and the community ensures that seniors and their families have peace of mind. Visitors are encouraged to tour the facility, speak with current residents and staff, and confirm the availability of required services before committing. Westchester Gardens offers Studio and Semi-Private accommodations for residents, and Care types offered include Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Independent Living.
Overall, Westchester Gardens strives to provide a welcoming and friendly environment for seniors to thrive, offering a range of services and amenities to support their well-being and quality of life.
People often ask...
Westchester Gardens offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $3,567 per month.
Westchester Gardens offers assisted living.
The full address for this community is 2228 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA.
Yes, Westchester Gardens offers 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.
State of California Inspection Reports
34
Inspections
11
Type A Citations
12
Type B Citations
5
Years of reports
16 May 2024
16 May 2024
Inspection revealed no deficiencies and all necessary requirements were met.
29 Apr 2024
29 Apr 2024
Found no deficiencies during the inspection and residents were observed engaging in various activities.
29 Mar 2024
29 Mar 2024
Confirmed no deficiencies identified during the inspection conducted by the Licensing Program Analyst on 03/29/2024.
22 Feb 2024
22 Feb 2024
Conducted unannounced health and safety check, found no deficiencies, residents observed socializing and watching TV, requested submission of additional documentation.
20 Dec 2023
20 Dec 2023
No deficiencies identified during the visit.
13 Nov 2023
13 Nov 2023
Identified multiple deficiencies in the care provided to residents at the facility.
§ 9111
20 Oct 2023
20 Oct 2023
Investigated claims of resident bruising due to staff neglect and found insufficient evidence to support or refute the allegations. Conducted an exit interview with administrators without confirming neglect occurred.
25 Sept 2023
25 Sept 2023
Confirmed allegations of staff mistreatment and inappropriate comments towards a resident. Unsubstantiated allegations of inappropriate touching and forced showering of a resident.
§ 87468.1(a)(1)
§ 87468.1(a)(3)
25 Sept 2023
25 Sept 2023
Confirmed inappropriate behavior by staff towards resident and lack of respect shown, while shower-related allegation could not be proven.
§ 87468.1(a)(1)
§ 87468.1(a)(3)
25 Sept 2023
25 Sept 2023
Found that a staff member falsely claimed ignorance of an inappropriate touching allegation at a care facility and later admitted to being instructed to lie about it.
§ 87207
§ 1569.58(a)(2)
30 Aug 2023
30 Aug 2023
Allegation of misconduct found to be false following inspection and interviews with staff and residents. No deficiencies were identified and the complaint was dismissed.
30 Aug 2023
30 Aug 2023
Identified deficiencies related to care provided to a bedridden resident, requiring a two-person assist but not receiving appropriate level of care.
§ 87613(a)(2)
§ 87608(b)
22 Aug 2023
22 Aug 2023
Conducted an inspection on 8/22/23, returned a resident file, and met with the Facility Manager.
20 Jul 2023
20 Jul 2023
Confirmed that the allegation about denying a resident return to the facility was unsubstantiated.
28 Jun 2023
28 Jun 2023
Confirmed deficiencies in training staff for oxygen administration, safeguarding personal belongings, and maintaining cleanliness.
§ 87618(a)(2)
§ 87217(b)
§ 87303(a)
28 Jun 2023
28 Jun 2023
Identified deficiencies in care planning, health screening records, and initial training at the facility during an inspection.
§ 87411(c)
§ 87611(b)
§ 87411(f)
19 Jun 2023
19 Jun 2023
Returned files to the facility following an unannounced inspection conducted by the Licensing Program Analyst to address a specific allegation.
24 Apr 2023
24 Apr 2023
Identified deficiencies during inspection resulting in civil penalties for lack of proper employee documentation.
§ 87465
§ 87355
24 Apr 2023
24 Apr 2023
Identified multiple areas of non-compliance during the inspection, including issues with fire extinguishers, toilet seats, cleanliness, water temperature, emergency lighting, and missing policies/postings.
01 Dec 2022
01 Dec 2022
Inspection found no deficiencies and facility was clean with all necessary supplies readily available. Staff records, residents' medications, and emergency contact information were all in order.
28 Oct 2022
28 Oct 2022
Confirmed deficiencies in care for a resident who stayed at the facility beyond the allowable time frame.
§ 1569.72
28 Oct 2022
28 Oct 2022
Found allegation of lack of COVID pre-screening unsubstantiated. Resident was transferred by a case manager, not facility's decision.
10 Mar 2022
10 Mar 2022
Confirmed staff mistreatment and scabies outbreak among residents, as well as lack of supervision and safeguarding of personal belongings.
§ 87465(a)(1)
§ 87217(b)
§ 87411(a)
§ 87468.1(a)(3)
07 Jan 2022
07 Jan 2022
Verified no deficiencies identified during recent visit to the facility, residents observed in dining area and rooms. Plan to return at a later date due to time constraints.
25 Oct 2021
25 Oct 2021
Confirmed compliance with required infection control practices during an inspection at a facility.
19 Jul 2021
19 Jul 2021
Investigated alleged physical abuse, but not enough evidence to prove it occurred.
01 Jun 2021
01 Jun 2021
Allegations of neglect concerning a resident's pressure injuries and delayed medical attention were reviewed, but there was not enough evidence to determine whether the incidents occurred.
08 Apr 2021
08 Apr 2021
Observed residents relaxing comfortably with adequate food supply and safety measures in place during the visit.
24 Sept 2020
24 Sept 2020
Reviewed an allegation about pest control issues; found insufficient evidence, resulting in the allegation being unsubstantiated.
21 Jul 2020
21 Jul 2020
Insufficient evidence found to prove the allegation.
19 Feb 2020
19 Feb 2020
Inspection found no deficiencies in building, rooms, kitchen, bathrooms, fire safety measures, or staff training.
14 Jan 2020
14 Jan 2020
Investigated an allegation on 01/14/2020; unable to determine if the incident occurred as alleged by the complainant.
23 Oct 2019
23 Oct 2019
Confirmed the allegation that a resident removes clothing in their room with the door open.
§ 87468.1
04 Oct 2019
04 Oct 2019
Determined no evidence of scabies outbreak based on resident interviews and records reviewed; allegation of scabies occurrence unsubstantiated.