Bakersfield Community Healthcare

02/24/2026

Once again Bakersfield Community Hospice has been nominated as one of the Best Hospice providers in Kern County by the Bakersfield Californian Reader's Choice Poll. We would appreciate your vote to help us be in the top three for the fourth year in a row!
https://www.bakersfield.com/bestof2026/ #/gallery?group=533822

01/21/2026

We know how overwhelming it can feel when you're trying to make care decisions for someone you love.

If you're navigating hospital discharge, finding the right care setting, need a caregiver, or just feeling uncertain about next steps, you're not alone.

Please contact us today!
Our experienced liaisons can guide you through each step of your journey to help you understand our services and provide you with peace of mind knowing you have received honest education so you can make the best decision for your family.

01/20/2026

Winter brings cooler temperatures, cozy routines, and time spent indoors — but it also signals cold and flu season.

For older adults, staying healthy during the winter months requires a little extra care and attention.

The good news is that with the right habits and support, seniors can enjoy the season while protecting their health and well-being.

Here are some practical winter wellness tips to help seniors stay healthy, comfortable, and connected during cold and flu season.

01/19/2026

✨ Meet Chris Frost ✨

Chris Frost has worked in healthcare since 2008 and currently serves as the Chaplain with Bakersfield Community Healthcare, where he is also our Spiritual Counselor and Bereavement Coordinator.

Chris walks alongside patients and families during some of life’s most difficult moments—offering prayer, guidance, and compassionate services that bring comfort, peace, and reassurance when it’s needed most. His care doesn’t stop when a loved one passes. Chris continues to stay in contact with families, providing ongoing support and helping them navigate the tender journey of adjusting to life without their loved one.

Chris is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary, where he earned his Master of Theology with an emphasis on the Greek New Testament. He also studied “across the pond” at St. Andrews University in Scotland, earning his Master of Letters—and likely developing an appreciation for shortbread and rainy weather along the way.

We are incredibly grateful for Chris’s steady presence, deep faith, and genuine compassion. His heart for people shines through in every visit, every prayer, and every continued connection with the families we serve. 🤍

01/19/2026

What a lovely morning spent last week at Solstice Senior Living at Bakersfield as residents enjoyed a charming English Tea Party and took a little trip across the pond with us. From laughter and conversation to beautiful details and shared memories, this experience was truly one to cherish.

We are incredibly thankful to FlowerWall for donating the gorgeous backdrop that helped bring this special event to life, and a heartfelt thank you to our community liaison Justina Cruz-Howell for organizing this event.

At Bakersfield Community Healthcare, we believe strongly in supporting and partnering with the activity curriculum at our senior living communities. These moments of connection, creativity, and new experiences are so important for overall wellness, joy, and quality of life. We absolutely love creating opportunities that engage residents in something new, uplifting, and memorable.

Here’s to meaningful moments, community partnerships, and many more shared experiences together 💕☕️

01/09/2026

💙 Hospice vs. Palliative Care — What’s the Difference? 💙

We often hear these terms used interchangeably, but they serve different purposes — and understanding the difference can help families make informed, compassionate choices.

✨ Palliative Care
• Can begin at any stage of a serious illness
• Focuses on comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life
• Can be provided alongside curative treatments
• Supports both the patient and their family

🌿 Hospice Care
• Designed for individuals with a life-limiting illness
• Typically begins when treatment is no longer focused on cure
• Emphasizes comfort, dignity, and peace
• Provides emotional, spiritual, and medical support for the entire family

At Bakersfield Community Healthcare, our heart is centered on meeting people where they are — offering compassion, education, and support every step of the journey.

📞 If you have questions or would like to learn more,
We’re here for you.
Call us at 661-327-9800

Because comfort, dignity, and quality of life always matter. 💙

01/08/2026

💙 What Is Palliative Care? 💙

Palliative care is specialized medical care focused on comfort, support, and quality of life for people living with serious or chronic illness.

It can be provided at any stage of illness and in conjunction with curative treatments. Palliative care addresses:
✔️ Pain and symptom relief
✔️ Emotional and spiritual support
✔️ Help navigating complex medical decisions
✔️ Support for both patients and their families

The goal is simple:
To help people feel better and live as fully as possible.

At Bakersfield Community Healthcare, our compassionate team walks alongside patients and families—offering comfort, clarity, and care when it’s needed most.

📞 Have questions or want to learn more about palliative care?
Call us at 661-327-9800
We’re here for the Kern County community. 💙

PALLIATIVE CARE What is Palliative Care? Palliative care is life-enhancing, supportive care. It is a comprehensive care that addresses the physical, psychosocial, practical and spiritual dimensions of a chronic illness. Palliative care can provide effective pain management to patients who have years...

01/07/2026

💙 What Is Hospice Care? 💙

Hospice care is about comfort, dignity, and quality of life when someone is facing a life-limiting illness. It focuses on caring for the person, not just the diagnosis.

Hospice provides:
• Pain and symptom management
• Emotional and spiritual support
• Support for family and caregivers
• Care wherever you call home

Hospice does not mean giving up — it means choosing comfort, peace, and support during a difficult season.

Our goal is to help patients live as fully and comfortably as possible, surrounded by the people they love.

If you or someone you care about has questions about hospice, we’re here to help guide you through every step. 🤍

📞 Call Bakersfield Community Healthcare at 661-327-9800
or reach us online at:

FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES While in the care of Bakersfield Community Hospice, you will be surrounded by a team of compassionate, sensitive, and comforting physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, home health aides, and volunteers. Hospice is a philosophy of care. It is focused around the patie...

01/06/2026

What Is Home Health at Bakersfield Community Healthcare?

Home Health is medical care provided in the comfort of your own home for individuals who are recovering from illness, injury, or surgery — or managing a chronic condition.

💙 Home Health services may include:

✔️ Skilled nursing

✔️ Physical, occupational & speech therapy

✔️ Medication management

✔️ Wound care

✔️ Support to help you regain independence

The goal of Home Health is to help patients recover, stay safe, and avoid unnecessary hospital visits — all while remaining in the comfort of their own home.

📍 Bakersfield Community Healthcare proudly serves Kern County

📞 Call Bakersfield Community Healthcare to learn more
(661) 327-9810

or visit us online

HOME HEALTH What is Home Health Care? Home health care is a wide range of health care services that can be given in your home for an illness or injury. The goal of home health is to help you get better, regain your independence, and become as self-sufficient as possible. Home health care is covered....

01/06/2026

Many Seniors prefer to maintain their independence in their home. With our caregiver services, our Certified Home Health Aids can provide that extra help to make it possible.

Our Caregiver Program offers non-medical assistance to those needing help with daily activities.

All our Caregivers are carefully chosen to meet your specific needs.

Care Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Our services include but not limited to:
House Keeping
Laundry
Bedding/ changing Linens
Dusting
Vacuuming
Personal Care
Bathing
Dressing
Meal Preparation
Transfer Assistance
Transportation to appointments
Companionship

Call us today to schedule your FREE in-home assessment
661-327-9800

CAREGIVER PROGRAM What is Home Cargiving? Many Seniors prefer to maintain their independence in their home, with our caregiver services, our Certified Home Health Aids can provide that extra help to make it possible. Our Caregiver Program offers non-medical assistance to those needing help with dail...

01/05/2026

Bakersfield Community Healthcare Adult Activity Center rang in the New Year in style!

Participants counted down to "noon-night" with smiles all around, followed by a festive balloon drop and nonstop fun.

With DJ Brodi Da Shawn Harris, aka our very own Activity Coordinator, Robby Harris, on the turntables, the dance floor stayed full as they danced, line-danced, and waved glow sticks.
They even took it back in time and had a Soul Train line. Robby played crowd favorites, and afterwards, a few brave stars even jumped in for karaoke!

The NYE celebration wrapped up with a delicious lunch of enchiladas, beans, and rice, a special singing of Happy Birthday to all of our December birthdays, and sweet cookies to top it all off.

It was a day filled with laughter, music, movement, and community—exactly the way the New Year should begin.

01/01/2026

All of us at Bakersfield Community Healthcare and Hospice would like to take a moment to express our gratitude to our incredible families, partners, providers, and community friends who have played such a vital role in our shared mission this year.

Your continued trust in us means more to us than words can express. Because of you, patients throughout our community can receive compassionate, dignified care during some of life’s most challenging moments.

As we look ahead, we remain committed to supporting you with dependable, personalized caregiving, home health and hospice care, responsive service, and heartfelt collaboration every step of the way. Please know we are always here to help.

Here’s to new beginnings and a year filled with connection and care.

Happy New Year from all of us at
Bakersfield Community Healthcare and Hospice!
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