Brookdale Bakersfield

03/15/2019

We had such a great time for our Fat Tuesday celebration.

09/28/2018

LAST CHANCE TO VOTE! September 30 is the last day to vote for your favorite film for the Ecolab People's Choice Award. Brookdale residents from all over the country submitted five-minute films created on iPads for the second annual Celebrate Aging Film Festival. Nine amazing films made the final cut, but only one can win. Visit our Brookdale Senior Living page to vote for your favorite! http://bkd.co/6185r7GvJ

Brookdale Senior Living Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnic or national origin, s*x, disability, age (as applicable), status as a covered veteran or genetic information. The opinions and stories expressed in the posted videos are those of the creators/resi...

09/17/2018

Time to roll out the red carpet! We're very excited to announce our second annual Celebrating Aging Film Festival. We’ve asked our residents and associates to create films that celebrate aging and challenge the perceptions of aging. Check out the video finalists, and cast your vote for the Ecolab People's Choice Award today. Voting closes September 30! http://bkd.co/6189rAqKU

07/18/2018

Chef Rodney Scott has been at Brookdale Delta for about six months and knew from the minute that he walked in the door that this was the place he wanted to be. Despite the wide variety of meals he makes, there's one ingredient that goes in to every meal: love. https://youtu.be/hQEQz90j6HA

Chef Rodney Scott has been at Brookdale Delta for about six months now and knew from the minute that he walked in the door that this was the place he wanted ...

07/12/2018

The residents at Freedom Village at Bradenton share the joy of music and rhythm and explain how one unlikely drum circle has led to fun and friendships within the community. Be sure to check out all the activities our community has to offer. We'd love for you to stop by and join us! https://youtu.be/NgwrF5L8MLk

For the seniors at Freedom Village at Bradenton, the drum circle class has boosted their confidence and inspired them to open their mind to the possibilities...

07/12/2018

Tina making her “Famous Flag Cake” for the Fourth.

07/06/2018

Brookdale resident Lucile is one of the first women ever to fly military aircrafts. She began taking flying lessons solely for pleasure, but once WWII broke out, she soon found herself a part of the Women's Airforce Service Pilots. Watch Lucile's story here: https://youtu.be/t6TxgjXnNk0

Lucile is one of the first women to be part of the Women's Airforce Service Pilots during WWII. She was taking flying lessons at the time and was asked to be...

07/05/2018

Friends and family celebrating the 4th in Clare Bridge.

06/29/2018

When Brookdale resident Leopoldine Smith was 17, she didn't know that she would be traveling to France from her home in Cameroon, Africa one summer afternoon. She also didn't realize that she would be recognized as the first African air hostess in the world.

06/21/2018

For Hava, Brookdale Park Place is not just a place of employment. It is like going to her parents' home; she feels comfortable and safe. Here's her amazing story. https://youtu.be/DJ-Y3o-m4YM

Hava has a heartbreaking but an incredible story to tell. Though war has taken her husband, her friends and her home from her, Hava has been able to create a...

06/13/2018

John Stratton is a competitive sharp shooter and archer, but you'd never guess he competes from his wheelchair. After being a Brookdale resident for several years, John was looking for any way to channel his competitive spirit. That's when he found out about the National Wheelchair Games. For John, competing isn't about winning or losing. Instead, he considers it his medicine for his mind and body. https://youtu.be/DRdoyj1RUpU

John Stratton is a competitive sharpshooter and archer, but you'd never guess he competes from his wheelchair. After being a Brookdale resident for several y...

06/12/2018

Technology is rapidly changing and sometimes difficult to keep up with. Fortunately, there are companies that put seniors on the forefront when innovating. We will be discussing innovation for seniors during a on Twitter! Join in on the conversation and tweet to us during the Twitter Chat. To learn more visit : http://bkd.co/6189rNjQT and follow us on Twitter on Wednesday, June 13th at 12:00 pm CST!