★★★★★
PositivePinewood Glen Retirement review
It is a friendly place. My Uncle enjoys living there and has made friends. They serve 3 meals away 7 days a week.
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Pinewood Glen Retirement
2221 South Real Road, Bakersfield, CA
Independent Living
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About the community
About Pinewood Glen Retirement
Family and resident feedback
4.0 out of 5 from 16 reviews
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★★★★★
PositiveFriendly
They let me know exactly what I needed to place my Uncle. The other tenants seemed happy to be there. The property has the necessities for my Uncle to live comfortably. He has made friends and tells me the foods prepared are good and more than enough.
★★★★★
PositiveOverall a positive experience.
[name removed], the manager is wonderful!! The units are clean and the staff is quite nice. [name removed]s is an absolute asset and we would recommend Pinewood Glen Retirement community to other families.
★★★★★
CriticalPinewood Glen Review
#1 - not great. My loved one hates it. Most tenants tolerate it because it's all they can afford. # 2 NOT clean. Smells of urine and rotten trash in certain parts of the hallway. Trash area always stinks. My loved one has had an ongoing problem with roaches. Had an infestation of bed bugs. House keepers have sub standard cleaning supplies and products. #3. Most tenants are friendly. The new Chef is NOT FRIENDLY and rude to tenants. (I speak for many of them). The new manager is [name removed]. My experience wit…
★★★★★
CriticalOur experience at Pinewood Glen Retirement
My loved one enjoyed living at Pinewood Glen Retirement. When the Chef changed, he didn't care for the food as much. No one there seemed to have kept good track of residents not showing up for meals and do a courtesy check on anyone who didn't show up. Upon having to take care of his apartment on a day the housekeeper didn't show up due to holiday, his rooms and bathroom didn't look like it got cleaned very well when it does happen. I know cleaning was once a week, but things were dusty. I personally wouldn't want …
★★★★★
PositiveA great place for loved ones
This has been a perfect fit for our loved one and based on the experience we have had so far we would recommend them to other families. The staff members are incredibly friendly and the community is always very clean. The meals and dining service is great and overall the value for the cost is excellent.
Verified overview
What we know from public sources
- Care options
- Independent Living
- Operator
- Not yet resolved
- Public price status
- Not publicly found
- Last source check
- August 17, 2026
Source-published features
Amenities and services
Grouped so you can scan what affects day-to-day life before opening an operator page.
Meals & dining
- Guest Meals
- Meals Provided
- Room Service
Services & convenience
- Covered Parking
- Resident Parking Available
- Complimentary Transportation
- Uncovered Parking
- Dogs Allowed
- Cats Allowed
- Weight Limit (lbs)
- Housekeeping
- Beautician
- Spanish
- English
Activities & engagement
- Christian Services
- Bible Study Group
- Birthday Parties
- Devotional Activities On-Site
- Devotional Activities Offsite
- Visiting Chaplain or Priest
- Activities On-site
Outdoor spaces
- Beauty Salon
- Indoor Common Areas
- Private Bath
- Library
- TV Lounge
- Outside Patio
- Outdoor Common Areas
- Game Room
- Piano or Organ
Apartment & room features
- Ground Floor Units
- Handicap Accessible
- Private patio, deck, or balcony
- Air Conditioned
- Garden View
- Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
- Cable or Satellite TV
Official oversight
Inspection and quality records
Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”
Coverage last checked August 17, 2026.
Questions to confirm with the community
- Additional care fees
- Not publicly disclosed
- Move-in fee
- Not publicly disclosed
- Exact unit availability
- Confirmation required
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