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Assisted living costs in Wood Ranch average about $3,465 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 85 communities in Wood Ranch. Our detailed directory has 566 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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My father moved into Nazareth House several months ago. As with any life change, there is an adjustment. The staff at Nazareth House have been caring and supportive of his needs, as well as ours during...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nazareth House is a Catholic assisted living community owned by the Sisters of Nazareth and located in central Fresno, Fresno County, California. Recently celebrating 60 years of serving the Fresno senior community, Nazareth House welcomes seniors seeking supportive services in a compassionate...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Renaissance House is an assisted living center in Kent, WA. It is hard to think of a loved one needing to live somewhere else but at Renaissance House they have a director who has been doing this for 8 years and has a good relationship with doctors, nurses and others in the medical community....
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Alterra Wynwood is an assisted living residence that is purposefully designed to meet the needs of the frail elderly in a comfortable, home-like environment. Alterra Wynwood features a “neighborhood” concept, with six small neighborhoods of resident rooms clustered around dining and living...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Shaemar Residential Care II is a senior care home located in Fresno, California, located in Fresno County. We are purposely situated in a position that is fit geographically to offer you the beauty of nature in a serene environment. This is an atmosphere that any senior would want to spend their...
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This is a very nurturing and caring environment! The caregivers are very loving and nurturing, and they are sure to cater not only to my loved one's needs, but to the family's needs and requests as well! The...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
The highly regarded 'Royal Gardens' offers traditional and nurturing assisted living in a home setting. At Royal Gardens our purpose is to provide the highest quality of care to our residents. Highest quality in providing a caring and nurturing environment with commitment to personal growth and...
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This is a nice enviroment. My husband likes that has a nice home feeling about it. The staff are so very nice and caring. The commuunity is what we were hoping to find. We would recommend this community to...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Hill Crest Senior Care is a residential care home situated in the beautiful city of Fresno, California in Fresno County. Our residence sits on a 1,967 sq. ft. land spacious enough for our guests. We are located in a safe area that enjoys free flowing air due to the presence of trees and good...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.

Cost of assisted living in Wood Ranch, CA

The average cost of senior living in Wood Ranch is $3,465 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Soledad, CA with an average of $3,254 per month.

Assisted living costs in Wood Ranch, CA, vs. nearby cities

Wood Ranch, CA
$3,465/mo
$3,472/mo
$3,473/mo

Assisted living costs in Wood Ranch, CA, vs. state and national averages

Wood Ranch, CA
$3,465/mo
U.S. national average
$4,703/mo

Assisted living costs in Wood Ranch, CA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,465/mo
$4,495/mo

Assisted living costs in Wood Ranch, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,842/mo
Private
$6,333/mo
Studio
$4,841/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,102/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,006/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,395/mo

Senior living costs in Wood Ranch vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Wood Ranch, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWood Ranch, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,465/mo$4,504/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$4,495/mo$5,459/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living$3,565/mo$4,698/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Wood Ranch, CA:$3,465/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Wood Ranch, CA:$4,495/mo
California:$5,459/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Wood Ranch, CA:$3,565/mo
California:$4,698/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Assisted living costs in Wood Ranch, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Wood Ranch and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Wood Ranch, CA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Wood Ranch have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Wood Ranch, CA$4,843/mo$4,434/mo+9.2%
California$5,659/mo$5,368/mo+5.4%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Wood Ranch, CA
2024 average cost:$4,843/mo
2023 average cost:$4,434/mo
Percent change:+9.2%
California
2024 average cost:$5,659/mo
2023 average cost:$5,368/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Wood Ranch, CA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Wood Ranch

Recent reviews for assisted living in Wood Ranch

Fairwinds - Woodward Park in Fresno, CA

4.8
Staff is extremely friendly. Everyone knows my mom's name. They all know me, too. Food is really good. Sometimes not spiced enough. Always something to eat. Apartment is kept clean. Bed sheets changed once a week and washed. I would recommend this facility to others.

Paintbrush Assisted Living and Memory Support in Fresno, CA

5.0
The woman who is over their Memory Care team is incredible. [name removed] was instrumental in us selecting Paintbrush because of her dedication and commitment to her patients and families. Love her!

Whispering Pines Inn, LLC in Hollister, CA

5.0
Whispering Pines Inn has devotedly served the San Benito County for over 26 years. The management & staffs are caring & very responsive to their elderly residents. Being a caregiver is not an easy task. You have to have the heary & compassion which I have seen with the employees as well ad ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Compassionate and helpful staff. Several reviews from different communities, such as Fairwinds - Woodward Park, The Windham by Cogir, and Park Merced, praise the caring nature of the staff towards residents. They are described as friendly, willing to help, and going the extra mile to ensure residents' needs are met.
Varied activity offerings. At The Windham by Cogir, Park Merced, and Oakmont of Fresno, residents express enjoyment in the range of activities provided. These include social events, classes, and outings, allowing seniors to stay engaged and active.
Clean and well-maintained facilities. Throughout the reviews, cleanliness and upkeep are mentioned as important factors. For instance, at Westmont of Fresno, Park Merced, and Kingston Bay Senior Living, residents and their families commend the spotless living areas and grounds, giving peace of mind and a comfortable environmen ...
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Delicious and accommodating meals. Nutritious and tasty meals are highlighted in the reviews. At The Windham by Cogir, Park Merced, and Westmont of Fresno, residents appreciate the flexibility of the kitchen staff to accommodate individual dietary restrictions and preferences.
Effective communication with families. Families value clear and consistent communication with staff at communities like The Windham by Cogir, Oakmont of Fresno, and Westmont of Fresno, ensuring everyone is informed and care needs are being addressed.
Supportive and accommodating environment. Reviews from Fresno Senior Living, The Grove, and The Windham by Cogir mention the sense of community and comfort that seniors experience, with staff providing assistance and encouraging social connections.
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Wood Ranch review score based on 132 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 132 reviews of 66 Wood Ranch assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Wood Ranch review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Wood Ranch review score compared against nearby cities

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Review subcategories for Wood Ranch assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 132 reviews of 66 Wood Ranch assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Wood Ranch resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
4.3
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
4.2
4.0
Meals & dining
3.8
3.7
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.7
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Wood Ranch assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wood Ranch assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wood Ranch, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Wood Ranch assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Wood Ranch that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wood Ranch, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
39.4%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.7%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
71.2%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
47%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
75.8%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
39.4%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
65.2%
52.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Wood Ranch assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Wood Ranch Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60.6%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
24.2%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.6%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wood Ranch assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Wood Ranch partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wood Ranch, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.2%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
24.2%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.4%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.6%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Wood Ranch assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Wood Ranch communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
21.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.2%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
22.7%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.6%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wood Ranch assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Wood Ranch offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
25.8%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.2%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.8%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.8%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.4%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.8%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.2%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.8%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
30.3%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
19.7%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.2%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25.8%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Wood Ranch

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Wood Ranch protect seniors.
Learn about California assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Cogir of Cedar Creek, Valley Spring Memory Care and The Grove are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Wood Ranch, California. See full list of communities.
There are 85 assisted living facilities near Wood Ranch, California. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Wood Ranch, California is Cogir of Cedar Creek. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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