subject: Bakersfield Assisted Living [print this page] Bakersfield is California's third largest inland city and considered one of the fastest growing in the state. Incorporated in 1873, the city was once known for gold and oil but now thrives on agriculture, manufacturing, and petroleum extraction and refining.
Bakersfield is popular for being one of the sunniest cities in the U.S. Its mild autumns and brief, sometimes rainy winters allow for the cultivation of a wide variety of crops.
The booming economy guarantees a lively and fun-filled atmosphere, and, coupled with the perfect climate, makes Bakersfield assisted living a great place for long-term senior housing and care.
Bakersfield Recreation
There are numerous places of interest in the City of Bakersfield, most of them both historical and functional. The Fox Theater, built around the 1930s, hosts performances by music artists, comedians, movies and much more.
Hart Memorial Park is a great place for a variety of outdoor pursuits or to simply appreciate the fantastic collection of wildlife living on the premises. The city is also home to the Historic Sam Lynn Ballpark, the oldest stadium in the California League.
Valley Plaza Mall and The Marketplace are two popular shopping centers, where Bakersfield senior living residents can go for dining, shopping and movie watching.
Bakersfield Activities
Bakersfield assisted living residents will find there's quite a lot they can do in the city. The Kern County Museum boasts of having more than 50 historic structures and exhibits, while the Kern County Library houses not just books and DVDs, but also a "special collection" of Kern County and Bakersfield history.
And if the number of senior centers is any indication, Bakersfield has an active senior community. The Rasmussen Senior Center in E. Roberts Lane and Greenacres Senior Center in Calloway Drive both offer quilting lessons, bingo games and fitness classes, while the Richard Prado East Bakersfield Senior Center along Ridge Road is famous for its Friday dances.
Bakersfield Medical Facilities
Residents of Bakersfield senior living will never feel shortchanged when it comes to medical care, as the city has at least six conveniently located hospitals. San Joaquin Community Hospital not only pioneered heart surgery in Bakersfield but also houses Kern County's first full-treatment burn care center.
Bakersfield Heart Hospital, as the name suggests, specializes in extensive and first-class cardiovascular care, and has the equipment to back them up. Bakersfield Memorial Hospital has a Memorial Certified Stroke Center where the highest level of stroke care is given, and whose areas of excellence also include cardiac and vascular services.
Bakersfield Transportation
Bakersfield's primary mode of transportation within the city is bus service provided by the Golden Empire Transit District (GET). The district also runs the Get-A-Lift paratransit program that utilizes wheelchair lift-equipped vans to help seniors and the disabled get around the city.
A Bakersfield assisted living community is the perfect way for your loved one to lead a vibrant and dynamic life. Visit our Bakersfield Assisted Living page to view local housing information and options.
