Hallmark Assisted Living is a charming assisted living community in Bakersfield, California. It is within lively Kern County which is part of the Golden State.
Welcome to Hallmark Assisted Living. We are the experts in Bakersfield, California because we personally work with each family member and client to make the transition to assisted living as smooth as possible. Our on-going evaluation of your needs or your family's needs will insure that your stay at Hallmark provides you with the Quality of Life you deserve. Look at some of the advantages that our Assisted Living Facility provides to you and your family.
- Counseling and assessment to help determine the appropriate level of care - is assisted living even right for you?
- We will work with your family and physician to address your health concerns once you become a resident.
- We are locally owned and managed with over 23 years of assisted living experience.
There is much to know about assisted living in Bakersfield before you can make an educated decision. You do not have to make this life changing decision alone. The staff at Hallmark Assisted Living will take the time to answer your questions.
An assisted living residence is a special combination of housing, personalized supportive services and health care designed to meet the needs, both scheduled and unscheduled, of those who need help with activities of daily living.
Currently, more than a million Americans live in an estimated 20,000 assisted living residences. Assisted living residents can be young or old, affluent or low income, frail or disabled. A typical resident is a woman in her eighties and is either widowed or single. Residents may suffer from Alzheimer's disease or other memory disorders. Residents may also need help with incontinence or mobility.
Assisted living residences can range from a high-rise apartment complex to a converted Victorian home to a renovated school. Residences may be free standing or housed with other residential options, such as independent living or nursing care. They may be operated by non-profit or for-profit companies. Most facilities have between 6 and 120 units. There is no single blueprint, because consumers' preferences and needs vary widely. Units may vary in size from one room to a full apartment.
Licensing and other assisted living regulations vary from state to state contributing to the wide range of senior housing models considered assisted living. In California licensing and regulatory requirements are overseen by Community Care Licensing. Most providers and their staff have special training as a result of either state requirements or company policy. Some states require special staff certification and training. Residences must comply with local building codes and fire safety regulations.
Services provided in assisted living residences usually include:
- Three meals a day served in a common dining area
- Housekeeping services
- Transportation
- Assistance with eating, bathing, dressing, toileting and walking
- Access to health and medical services
- 24-hour security and staff availability
- Emergency call systems for each resident's unit
- Health promotion and exercise programs
- Medication management
- Personal laundry services
- Social and recreational activities
