Video displaying scenes from Rosewood, a HumanGood Life Plan Community in Bakersfield, California

Donna

Finding Her Happy Place

According to Donna, moving to Rosewood has been the best decision she has ever made. A long-time resident of Bakersfield, Donna was very familiar with Rosewood and everything the community has to offer, but it took some time and deliberation before she finally made the move.

Donna continues to live independently and enjoys the many ways she stays active in her everyday life. From managing the jewelry department in the on-campus shop to welcoming new residents and playing bridge, Donna is grateful to have found her happy place at Rosewood.

“I love my apartment! It’s the right size for me,” she says. “And it has been a tremendous relief to give up home maintenance.”

“I have made wonderful friends — from the interesting and fun people who live here to the caring team members. Rosewood has been such a blessing for me.”

Ron

Being As Independent As We Want To Be

Ron is no stranger to the Bakersfield community. In 1969, Ron produced and directed the first Lerner and Loewe musical at South High School. This was the beginning of Civic Light Opera — now known as the Bakersfield Music Theatre — which Ron co-founded.

After teaching in Bakersfield, his distinguished career in education took him overseas, but after retirement, Ron and his wife, Marty, decided to head back to Bakersfield. When it came to making a downsizing move, Rosewood was the obvious and best choice.

“We liked the notion of living independently but free of home maintenance worries, utility bills, cooking, etc.” Ron says. “We also liked the idea that, if we needed extra care one day, we already had a plan in place.”

“The beauty of Rosewood is that you can be as independent as you want to be and as social as you want to be or not be. There is no prescribed way to live here,” Ron says. “I find that being surrounded by a supportive community uplifts me on a daily basis.”

Linda

Enjoying the Gift of Time

Linda was living in Bakersfield when, at 75, she decided to move to Rosewood. From entertaining other residents with her piano skills to serving on the resident council, organizing friendly (yet competitive) games of mahjong and participating in yoga classes, Linda is grateful to live in a community that offers a variety of opportunities to stay physically and mentally active while retaining her freedom to do what she wants when she wants.

“The other residents are what make this community terrific! I love the conversations I get to have daily and enjoy all the programs here,” she says.

“Initially, my son was hesitant when I decided to move to Rosewood,” Linda says. “But now he sees how happy and relaxed I am. Rosewood has given me the gift of time to do what I enjoy. And my daughter appreciates the fact the she doesn’t have to worry about my future care if I need it.”