Rosewood is an independent living community in Bakersfield, California, operated as a nonprofit Life Plan Community. The community features modern apartment homes set on 11 acres with walking paths, gardens, and trees, designed to provide privacy while fostering a neighborhood atmosphere in a location central to Bakersfield's amenities.
As a Life Plan Community, Rosewood offers a continuum of care if residents' needs change in the future. The community provides apartment homes with amenities including a swimming pool, bistro, flower and butterfly gardens, and fine dining options. Transportation services are available to help residents with appointments, airport trips, and excursions to regional destinations and local restaurants.
Activities and programming are resident-driven and include wine clubs, beer flight nights, yoga classes, card games, art classes, bridge games, line dancing, swimming, golf at nearby Sundale Country Club, and trips to the central coast and Los Angeles. Residents also participate in leadership through committees and the Resident Council, and many engage in volunteer opportunities. The community operates Rosemart, a thrift shop and grocery store run by residents.
The dining program features balanced, nutritious meals served in the main dining room, bistro, and poolside settings. Recreational opportunities emphasize staying physically and socially active, with daily programming available throughout the week including resident-taught fitness classes, shopping trips, and holiday events.
Rosewood is centrally located near Sundale Golf Course, approximately half a mile away, and maintains connections to the greater Bakersfield community through church and intergenerational engagement. The community emphasizes security, with security personnel present on campus, along with maintenance, housekeeping, and healthcare support staff.
