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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Fresno County, CA
The cost of independent living in Fresno County is about $3,141 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 50 options. Read 348 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Fresno, Clovis and Selma.
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9.9
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69 reviews
I'm very pleased with every aspect of Truewood. Mom loves the interior courtyard. It's large and beautiful with trees, flowers, benches and a nice path for walking. The staff is wonderful and the food...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Since 1990, we've provided compassionate and professional assisted living and other senior care services to residents in the Fresno and Clovis areas. Each member of our staff is dedicated to the betterment and enrichment of our residents' lives, whether they're administering dementia care or...
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9.0
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25 reviews
Make sure if they have adequate amount of staffing, check their menu/food given to elderly, prepped appropriately, types of food given to avoid choking hazards. For memory care individuals, meats should be...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Family owned with deep roots in the local community, Paintbrush seeks to promote and enhance independence, wellbeing and security of our residents.Our leadership team's experience and passion for serving our residents and each other is reflected in each interaction.From the craftsman-style...
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8.9
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46 reviews
I moved my mother to Carmel village which I would highly recommend and has excellent quality of care. Sadly mom passed the end of [date removed]. The staff was loving and caring and overall professional....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
It can be different ... Let us show you how. Living at Carmel Village at Clovis will allow you to be free from the daily rigors of cooking and cleaning so you can maintain your retirement lifestyle in one of our spacious apartments. Our dedicated staff will take care of the grounds, the...
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23 reviews
They are not properly staffed in the kitchen and causes delays. However, based on the experience we have had we would recommend The Windham by Cogir community to other families who may need a place for their...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Experience Life at The Windham.Imagine living in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Fresno on a beautiful 10-acre campus with lush landscaping and walking paths, close to shopping, restaurants, and medical services, and just minutes from Woodward Park. At The Windham you get all this and...
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8.8
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51 reviews
Continuous staffing shortages need to be corrected. Better support from Corporate management. Better leadership from dining room management, including ordering food from suppliers. Local management...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Located on the North Side of Fresno, in the Woodward Park area near San Joaquin River, this is retirement living that's so fun you'll ask yourself, 'Am I retired or am I on vacation?' Here is just a little of what your day might be like living at Fairwinds - Woodward Park Retirement Community. ...
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8.7
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61 reviews
Mom moved from her own 3 bed/2bath Home and she was pretty resistant at first. We narrowed her search down to 3 options and she knew right away that Truewood would be her place. They accommodated her wish...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Truewood by Merrill, Fig Garden provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Located in a quiet corner of Fresno, you'll love the tasteful elegance of our facilities and the genuine warmth of our staff. Residents also appreciate the convenience of being minutes from...
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8.5
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48 reviews
My loved one is a resident at Pacifica Senior Living Fresno. The staff is AMAZING! However, it's the new owners that are failing. The carpets are nasty and should be replaced like we were told at the time of...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Situated on five beautifully manicured acres, Pacifica Fresno is a senior living community where active older adults continue to pursue the passions they’ve always enjoyed.This independent and assisted living community offers a selection of one- and two-bedroom apartments with an array of...
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8.5
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7 reviews
The staff is very friendly and takes great care of my mom. She definitely gets the attention and help she needs. Alex is a wonderful administrator. He is always very helpful when we have questions. I visited...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
I am genuinely pleased to introduce you to THE HARVEST AT FOWLER, a 28-suite Assisted Living residence for the elderly!Centrally located to Fresno, Selma-Kingsburg, Clovis and all Fresno County locations, The Harvest is a respected choice for families looking for a quality living environment for...
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8.5
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23 reviews
My overall best and positive experience has been with "A Place for Mom". Simply the professionalism and efficiency to help things go smoothly. Kingston Bay was a very good experience for the most part. Leah...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Welcome to Kingston Bay Senior Living, offering Assisted Living and Memory Care in the heart of Fresno. Life at Kingston Bay Senior Living starts with spacious, elegant appointed surroundings, coupled with exceptional, personalized and supportive care.Our signature In the Moment Memory Support...
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8.4
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39 reviews
If a friend asked about my experience I would say that overall, it has been mostly positive. I would like the communication to flow more smoothly between myself and my mom's caregivers. As her mental decline...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Welcome to Westmont of Fresno Inspired Senior Living. At Westmont we offer assisted living and secure memory care on one beautiful campus. At Cottonwood Court, we realize that nobody knows your loved one better than you and that is what makes us different than other communities. We have created...
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8.2
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31 reviews
I did find it was the least efficient during transition of ownership and she had passed b4 Grove took over. She broke her hip from a fall in the night to the bathroom alone. She had Dementia, so should...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
The Grove is ideally located in north Fresno,in the heart of the medical community. Situated close to shopping, restaurants, parks and spiritual centers makes it easy for families and friends to visit.
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7.5
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29 reviews
It's all 5s it would be nice if there wasn't so many extra little charges but so far all 5s and we would absolutely recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Oakmont of Fresno is a lovely retirement community set on a verdant property with beautiful views, award-winning dining, and an abundance of on-site amenities. Shopping, fine dining, the arts, and world-class entertainment are all within walking distance. Friends and neighbors appreciate our...
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7.3
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54 reviews
The staff and all of the residents are very friendly. This is a great options for seniors with pets. They even have residents that are like a welcoming committee to help new residents integrate and feel...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Solstice Senior Living of Clovis provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Located on beautiful grounds in the heart of Clovis, we enjoy mild and sunny weather with views of the snow-capped Sierras in the winter. We're close to shopping, healthcare, a casino, dining...
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7.0
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1 review
Facility is good. Most staff seem like they actually care. Staff rotates from between the 3 houses each week so no one gets stuck caring for the same residents day in and day out causing people to dislike...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Magnolia Crossing is an award-winning assisted living and memory care community committed to providing exceptional housing, care and assistance in activities of daily living for seniors in the heart of Clovis. Magnolia Crossing opened in 2018. Locally owned and operated, close to shopping,...
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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.
Since 1966, The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens has been Fresno's only continuing care retirement community (CCRC), offering a variety of residential options and a full continuum of on-site care, if ever needed. We're proud to be CARF-CCAC accredited for meeting strict national standards for...
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
3.0
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6 reviews
My father lived there for almost 2 years until he passed away. He was blind, couldn't talk due to stroke, and eventually needed a wheelchair. We were under the previous care staff and they took pretty good...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Vintage Gardens is a 79 unit community with beautifully landscaped grounds and tastefully decorated common areas. We are located minutes from various shopping areas. Our apartments have private bathrooms with emergency call systems in place. Each apartment has individually controlled...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Cost of independent living in Fresno County, CA
The average cost of senior living in Fresno County is $3,141 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Visalia, CA with an average of $3,120 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Fresno County
Recent reviews for independent living in Fresno County
Bethel Lutheran Home in Selma, CA
5.0
We are very pleased with the senior living experience at Bethel Lutheran Home in Selma, CA. The apartment is large and spacious accommodating any physical needs. The quality to which the complex is maintained is one of the best I have seen. Apartments are well maintained and upgraded. The ...
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Truewood by Merrill, Fig Garden in Fresno, CA
4.6
So far my father loves it there. He feels very lucky. What we like the most about Truewood by Merrill, Fig Garden is that it is in walking distance to small outdoor mall. Nice part of Fresno. My dad spends most of the day eating with others. Very good for his health.
Fairwinds - Woodward Park in Fresno, CA
4.4
Things are not perfect here at Fairwinds - Woodward Park but overall I am satisfied here. Based on the experience I have had so far, I would recommend this community to other families.
Fresno County independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fresno County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fresno County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fresno County independent living
Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Fresno County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.7%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.8%
33%
No sugar
No sugar
29.5%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.9%
32.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.9%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Fresno County independent living
Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Fresno County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fresno County, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.8%
35.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.1%
42.1%
Room service
Room service
34.1%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.9%
16.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fresno County independent 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 independent living communities in Fresno County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
43.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.5%
27.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.5%
31.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.5%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.6%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.9%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.8%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.5%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
40.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.4%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
38.6%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
22.7%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
38.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.4%
45.6%
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Truewood by Merrill, Clovis, Paintbrush Assisted Living and Memory Support and Carmel Village at Clovis Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fresno County, California. See full list of communities.
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