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Assisted living costs in Zentner average about $3,479 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 17 communities in Zentner. Our detailed directory has 137 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Good enjoyable, loves that I can live independently yet still utilize all the services offered on campus. Everything that is offered is great. Staff is always friendly. And great food in the dinning room.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Here you have fewer chores and more adventures. Our CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community) in Bakersfield, California, has independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing all on one campus. And if you or your spouse need more care later, you’ll have the lifestyle...
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I thought the facility was rated four out of five stars. It seemed comfortable there seem to be a nice area for dining and in a good location. The person I took the visit ended up going there.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Garnsey garden is a private residential care facility for the Elderly licensed by the State of California Department of Social Services. We are a caring team and dedicated to providing a warm and kind environment for families and their loved ones needing supervision and guidance in everyday...
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It's a wonderful place. The food is very good, loved the daily cupcakes they served each and every day. There was a weekly session were we acted out in skits for fun, and we would record them for later...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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The staff at A Comfort Care Home are all friendly. The house is always clean and fresh. The owner communicates with the family just fine. The move in process was a breeze. The food is a lot of processed...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
A Comfort Care Home A Comfort Care Home is located in Bakersfield, CA in Kern County. This residential care home provides a safe place to live in an area that offers much to do and see. Those who spend time in Bakersfield enjoy spending time at the Kern County Museum, checking out Fox Theater,...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Gracious Lady Alzheimer CareGracious Lady Alzheimer Care is a senior care home located in the city of Bakersfield, CA in Kern County. Our community is nestled in a tranquil neighborhood and has incredible views of San Joaquin Valley. Bakersfield is minutes away from Pismo Beach and Los Angeles....
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Jasmine Garden Residential Care
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
If you're looking for an assisted living facility in Houston, Texas, then look no farther than The Cottage. We all know that in our loved ones elderly years we want comfortable care provided for them. That's what makes The Cottage one of the best locations for senior citizen's, senior living. The...

Cost of assisted living in Zentner, CA

The average cost of senior living in Zentner is $3,479 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Shafter, CA with an average of $3,202 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Zentner, CA vs. nearby cities

Zentner, CA
$3,479/mo
$3,885/mo
$3,527/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Zentner, CA vs. the state and national average

Zentner, CA
$3,479/mo
U.S. national average
$4,683/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Zentner vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,479/mo
$4,275/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Zentner, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,199/mo
Private
$4,250/mo
Studio
$6,046/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,795/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,725/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,575/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Zentner over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Zentner, CA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Zentner.

What families are saying about assisted living in Zentner

Recent reviews for assisted living in Zentner

A Comfort Care Home in Bakersfield, CA

4.1
We chose A Comfort Care Home for our loved one because it is a smaller house with less people there. She was also able to get her own private room as well which was big. I really like the area that it is in, she feels at home and she loves it here. It is a very homey and cozy environment. We ...
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Ivy Park at San Lauren in Bakersfield, CA

4.5
Occasionally seem short staffed. Could have been due to holidays otherwise very friendly. The rooms are like a small 1 room apartment with a ADA bathroom. My mom is busy everyday now with activities, movie theater, large activity room with lots going on . Bingo, arts and crafts, board games. My ...
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Brookdale Riverwalk in Bakersfield, CA

4.6
The level of care is top notch. And as things progress (increase in level of care) Mom can just change buildings but be at the same place. I gave the food a 3 but I understand the need for no salt, no spices, no flavor. That is truly the only downside. Mom has had 2 issues since moving there and ...
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Zentner review score based on 50 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 50 reviews of 14 Zentner assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Zentner review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Zentner review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Zentner, CA14 facilities
8.7
McFarland, CA13 facilities
8.6
Delano, CA66 facilities

Review subcategories for Zentner assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 50 reviews of 14 Zentner assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Zentner resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
4.8
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.9
4.5
Meals & dining
4.3
4.1
Activities
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Zentner assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Zentner assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Zentner, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Zentner assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Zentner that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
35.7%
53.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.3%
34.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
78.6%
98.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
57.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.4%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.7%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.9%
48.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.9%
53.8%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Zentner assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Zentner Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Zentner, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
35.7%
52.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.4%
33.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.6%
41.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
13.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Zentner assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Zentner partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Zentner, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.7%
41.5%
No sugar
No sugar
35.7%
38.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
36.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.4%
16.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Zentner assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Zentner communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Zentner, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.4%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.4%
43.1%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
18.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Zentner assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Zentner offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Zentner, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
14.3%
47.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.1%
31.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.1%
31%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
21.4%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.7%
50.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.4%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
38.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
47.6%
Live performances
Live performances
21.4%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
21.4%
30.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
25%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.4%
46.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Zentner

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Zentner protect seniors.

Learn about California Assisted Living regulations

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Brookdale Riverwalk, Ivy Park at San Lauren and Garnsey Garden are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Zentner, California. See full list of communities.

There are 17 assisted living facilities near Zentner, California. See the full list.

The best assisted living facility near you in Zentner, California is Brookdale Riverwalk. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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