Sadly one of my BFFs needed hospice so, together, we researched the Bakersfield Hospice providers…read moreand what to expect from the wonderful RNs & CNAs. My friend had done a great deal of volunteer work to include Ombudsman for Long-Term Care Facilities so she was well aware of which physicians she wanted to avoid. So we simply started calling Hospice providers while using the speaker phone so we could both be included in the conversation. The first two calls we made were answered by individuals with very strong foreign accents who were difficult to understand and seemed to be in a big hurry as they quickly rattled off answers to our questions. It felt overwhelming. Then we called Hoffman Hospice and the difference was as the night to day! The person we spoke with was understandable, calm and patient answering our myriad of questions. Right then and there we knew who would be her hospice provider. A couple of months later, I unexpectedly became my friend's primary caregiver and experienced first-hand the expertise and care of the wonderful Hoffman Hospice providers. I couldn't have felt more supported during this trying and emotional time.

Thank you for taking such good care of our Aunt Jeanne. Beautiful hospice house and quality care…read more We truly appreciate it.

It is a pleasure to work with this company! The multi-lingual staff are readily available 24/7 to…read moreassist you with care and compassion.

Hoffman Hospice is okay if you like an Evangelical Christian place à la Thomas Kinkaide. The place…read moreis nice, the rooms are large, but know what you are getting into. There are other hospices in town which are more helpful and more compassionate. The inpatient care seemed better than outpatient. I would give inpatient care 4 stars.

I have to tell everyone that I was at whits end and not sure of the next step in the care of my…read morewife of 49 years. We spoke to a palative care representive at the hospital and Hoffman Hospice was coontacted and in Hoffman contacted us at the hospital and arrangements were made and supplies and medical equipment were at the house even before we were released from the hospital. Hoffman Hospice to the lead in my wifes care and handled everything and explained and showed me what to do in the absence of the Hoffman team. Hoffman staff worked with me especially as she approached the final stages of her disease and kept her comfortable. At each stage of the progression the Hoffman staff spent more necessary time with Debbie and myself and also explained what was happening. I am very appreciative of the care they supplied with the medical help and mental preparations they helped me through.

My mother was at this assisted living facility for two and a half years - both she and I were very…read morepleased with all aspects of Hallmark. (My mother had mid-stage Alzheimer's, diabetes, and other issues.) The staff was always warm & welcoming, as well as competent. The food was varied and simply great! I often joined my mother for dinner or holiday meals. Although COVID-19 put a damper on a lot of things, Hallmark usually provides live entertainment, games, and other activities. Church services of different types are held on the premises. A beauty salon is also on the premises. I greatly appreciated the genuine caring of the staff regarding sensitive & emotional issues. My mother thrived during her stay here.

Trying to find the right assisted living facility for a loved one can be daunting. I can…read moreunequivocally recommend the Hallmark of Bakersfield. My mom, 80, was fiercely independent but three cancer surgeries made it necessary to either get 24/7 in-home health care or move into assisted living. We could not afford caregivers at home, and chose the Hallmark. What a blessing. The staff... care providers, housekeepers, maintenance workers and food services... were very professional and truly cared about my mom's well being. Fourteen months later, her strength and agility had improved to the point that she could return home and live independently. Six years passed, and last summer, my mom started having serious heart problems. After a brief stay in the hospital and physical rehab, she returned home only to slip and fall and break her pelvic bone. That led to more hospitalization and more rehab. She could not do the things at home that she needed to do to be on her own. I began looking at assisted living options based on referrals from a case manager at the rehab center. Wow... the typical charges were $1000-$2000 more per month than the Hallmark's fees. So, I moved her, now 86, back to the Hallmark. Many of the same staff members were still working at the facility. They were sincerely glad to be able to help my mom who was going through a tough time. There is a lot of trite talk from business and sports team owners about how their organizations are like a family. Those are just sound bites. However, the Hallmark staff does take great interest in the residents and treat them like family. I have seen them do this with my mom and countless others. My mom had more heart issues at the end of summer and had to be hospitalized, again. When she finished rehab, she was back at the Hallmark. The care plan had been changed to accommodate her specific needs, and she showed improvement through the holidays. Then, earlier this year, another episode of heart failure, but this time it was accompanied by lung compilations. At the hospital, after she regained some strength, she wanted to go back to the Hallmark. Hospice care was added to her treatment plan. I was hopeful she would find a plateau and maintain an acceptable quality of life for a while. It did not happen, and it became clear her condition was deteriorating. I saw Hallmark staffers at different times leaving her apartment with tears in their eyes. They hovered over her in her last days tending to my mom's every need until she passed. I can honestly say that the Hallmark family brought joy to my mom's life. You can pay a lot more for amenities at other assisted living facilities, but you will not get better care than the care provided at the Hallmark. They are good people.

Kern River Transitional Care was recommended to me because they have (and we needed for our family…read moremember) a strong physical therapy department. I now know this is a fact of the care offered. Nursing care also did not disappoint. Caring people doing their best. Skilled nursing with rehab can be a challenging experience for patients and families, confidence in the care makes it all easier. Strong leadership with high performance expectations for all staff is key to quality here. I recommend Kern River Transitional Car!

Good friend of ours is recovering at the Kern River transitional care facility. A large clean…read morebeautifully maintained property. I went to the front desk, was greeted by a friendly attendant who directed me where I could find my buddy. He was just finishing up physical therapy. He's is much improved and very motivated to put the work in and get back home. The facility rooms all were very well maintained and clean. I was very impressed. The staff that I encountered on my visit were all professional and friendly. Ron is in good place

A lot of the staff is wonderful this rating is for the owners and the leadership and management…read more Buyer beware you placed your sensitive loved one here and they get a accustomed to a location which is a huge adjustment in the first place and then they start raising the prices and now they're indicating that they will be raising prices based on level of care. It's very hard on dementia patients to move them and also hard to find a place so when you're paying almost $90,000 a year for Care you would think that would be enough. Be careful putting your loved one here because they were very nice when we joined and it's just gotten worse and worse since the new owners took over

Voted "best" in Bakersfield Californian popularity contest...really? Maybe check the definition of…read morebest. Here Rating only average. For sure, that good Reputation attracts and it looks good on the first impression. At the tour and contract signing Earnest assurances are given that set expectations for a high level of service and safety. Once moved in, the day to day is not always up to the same "high" standard. Virtually any resident can give examples on a daily basis. They may also say " it does no good to complain cause nothing ever changes" Maybe these issues are organizational and baked into senior residential homes. Some things are great, some are ok, others are sub-par and a few are just terrible and unsafe. It's a buyer beware deal. & On the upside, there are many staff who are committed to giving residents respectful, responsive caring service. These folks do their best in a demanding and understaffed environment.

Friendly staff and excellent care. Clean and modern facility with easy access. 5 stars.read more

Mom was in facility. Staff was great, very professional and caring in my opinion. Facility was…read moreclean, organized and well maintained. Would not hesitate to use this facility again.

My wife was into this facility and I went to visit her and I lost my bus pass the staff went to…read moretheir own pockets to assist me in making sure that I was able to get home that evening it was like a family environment in they are so so kind I do thank you for taking care of my wife. Marvin Jennings

Visited my uncle and upon arriving wasn't able to enter parking lot. Unsure so street parking it…read moreis. Gate entry is locked & you can only enter if they buzz or let you in. The front office can view you from where they are. You must call from your mobile phone since the gate button doesn't work. Sign says call, they literally mean by phone. Walk in & it's bustling with people whom reside there & staff. Some residents whom don't even know me literally verbally said they want to go home. My uncle with many others were in a hall having lunch. My uncle hasn't seen me in years & although battling with some dementia. He always knows my voice & once I removed my eyeglass shades he lit up. He even said seeing me made his day. He says he awakes confused & discombobulated unsure of why he's there. The some staff were nice & even helpful when I was looking for my uncle room, before I was told he was in the lunch hall. I inquired what the constant beeping noise was going on from nurse station to nurse station & was informed by some residents it was an alarm & they were lined up outside their rooms and told they couldn't go in their rooms unsure why. Asked two staff members one said the noise is communicating with each station? The other staff member advised it's from when the button is pushed by the residents in their room. That noise consistently going off will make you want to leave. I mean for 2hrs I was there not a bit of peace. Smh I commend good nursing staff. Some spoke to my uncle, he likes the attention. He has always been a ham. Good to see him smiling. Although not sure if he will remember I was there. His memory sadly seems limited & comes & goes on what he remembers. I will say that more attention to some of the residents that can't feed themselves & rely on being fed by staff should get more focus. I watched a women bedbound can barely speak, and was needing to be fed & given her water. She continued to say water please repeatedly and when I turned her direction the nurse whom was sitting beside her was talking to another staff member doing the same for another resident. Please remember to treat the residents as if they were your family or a child. Not neglected or ignored. May need to hire more staff that are qualified & not to overwhelm those that are there. They look as if they can definitely use the help. Even residents try to help them & they're there to be cared for. You pay alot for these places. Pay alot for the day to day care as well for quality it should match. Glad my uncle is in a place where family can visit him more he's close to the majority so they can check in on him & make sure all is well more often than not.