This place has the very minimum of care. You can't expect a nurse in less than an hour. I'm a…read morepatient and tonight had to wait 4 1/2 hours after requesting a nurse, and then only got one because I got out of bed and went and found someone. Some nights I have had to wait over 6 hours for a nurse. During the day you can usually get a nurse within 1-3 hours. The food ranges from good to something that I wouldn't feed my dog all within the same day. Some of the nurses barely speak English. On a scale of 1-10 I would rate this place a 2. Some of the nurses are nice, and some of them get upset if you require anything. As far as Physical Therapy, some days you get it, and some days you don't. You just never know.

3-19-24 My nurse Ruby, Brandy , Jessica R , Jessica C & Kulveer are sweet and awesome…read more They care so much for there patience if I could give you guys more than five stars, I would. I'm going to miss you ladies

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.

My father was receiving Hospice services for a short period of time. The staff & nurses were…read moreamazing, giving him his dignity back, bathing him, making him feel comfortable as best as they could, and making him feel so loved, and providing all his prescriptions until his final days. I will never forget the quality of care and treatment of the nurses & staff that they provided. Thank you, Hoffman, for providing that peace to me & my family during our worst times.

My mom B. Toombs (Miqui) was admitted to Hoffmann Home on 8/11/2025 for end of life comfort care…read more The staff were so very supportive and caring. My mom was always clean and comfortable no matter what time I came. They cared for her better than when she was in the hospital. All of the staff even the lady in the kitchen was very empathetic. I would highly recommend Hoffmann for anyone looking to have their loved one truly cared for with compassion, respect and love. I will always cherish how my mommy was cared for. May God richly bless everyone involved. Thank you all. Love, Renee

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

When caring for a loved one with memory issues at home becomes too challenging, finding a memory…read morecare facility that meets everyone's needs is stressful. In July 2025, I had to make that difficult decision to place my wife in memory care. Ivy Park's Evergreen Memory Care Unit was the family's choice. The staff members at Ivy Park were very knowledgeable, understanding, accommodating, and compassionate. The first step was an evaluation by professional Evergreen caregivers to ensure my wife would thrive at Evergreen. Once it was determined Evergreen was a good fit, Ailee, Lindsey and Pamela made the transition relatively stress free. They were concerned for both my wife's and my emotional and physical wellbeing, and they always made time to talk with me! Once my wife was in Ivy Park's Evergreen Unit, access to visit her was never any issue. The first impression of the facility was that it was very neat and tidy and very clean. Next, the caregivers, staff, and residents all looked happy, and the residents well cared for. The residents all have different needs, and the caregivers are aware of those needs. Food is important, and the food is very good as well! My wife has enjoyed the meals and snacks provided at Evergreen. Mikayla, Memory Car Director, keeps detailed records on the residents, and she knows who the residents are and their needs. Milkayla is extremely efficient. She always has time for you; plus, she will always return a call or email. The Evergreen Unit runs extremely efficiently! Mikayla does a great job being the director! Crystal, Activities Director, is very smart and cleaver selecting activities that engage the both the mind and body of all the residents. Crystal is upbeat and on the move all the time. She is extremely patient and kind to all the residents. Crystal has a true passion for the job. She cares about all the residents. Special events like movie night, Pumpkin Patch, etc are nice for both the resident and family members. These events take time and effort to plan and execute, and they are well done and fun for all! These events are greatly appreciated by both the resident and family members. Kayla, caregiver, has been one of the primary caregivers helping my wife to make the transition into Evergreen. My wife has had some issues making the transition, and Kayla has been exceptionally patient with her during this time. Kayla always remains upbeat, positive, and ready to help. She is unflappable! Adriana, Resident Care Coordinator, is very active in ensuring everything is going well in Evergreen Unit. She keeps a high profile and ensures the residents' needs are being met. Adriana has a very calm demeanor, and the residents respond to her presences in a positive way. Adriana listens to the family members and residents. She is always ready to help. It is a team effort supplying quality care for the residents. Individuals working in the Evergreen Unit are very special people! The bottom line is that staff and caregivers are extremely passionate about their work in caring for the residents! Finally, the residents are respected for who they are!

Staff very friendly to begins with. Knowledge about nursing needs, financial issues, personal needs…read moreof residents and concerns that family members have. Highly recommend

Be very cautious with their sales department. They are very deceptive and dishonest. They do not…read moregive you everything you need to know and have no issue telling a senior with their house toward the end of escrow you do not qualify.

I don't know who James P. Is and he refers everyone to Rochelle who was worthless is resolving the…read morefinancial issue we had with these people. Even contacting their corporate office was a waste of time since they never responded to our inquiry.

The entire staff that I dealt with was wonderful from the nurses to delivery driver. Every thing…read morethat I needed for my father they got it they were even going to get me a shuttle to take him to the casino, but unfortunately he passed away before. THank you to everyone at Hoffman Hospice.

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.

Pictures are not anything what actual rooms look like. When my aunt was admitted post hip surgery…read moreshe went all night without pain medication, without any of her regular BP medications. We asked about putting rails on the bed because we didn't want her to wake up & not be able to hold on to something without falling out of bed. The one who was supposed to watch her at night would not assist my aunt in locating her Rosary that fell. She said she didn't hear it fall & would not help her look. My aunt was trying to see if it fell & kept trying to look on the floor. The entire night my aunt was in pain. All they could say was we have to assess her. The next day they were planning on working in her room. Paint, patch holes etc. when we refused they moved her to another room then did it while another patient was right there. The patient was trying to cover her mouth & nose. I honestly never believed that these places exist. But it does.

I'm an employee at the facility and been here 3 years I can say that the staff especially in…read moredietary is great! the patients are aswome and the care is good!