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The cost of independent living in Merryman is about $3,771 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 57 options.

Read 638 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Visalia, Exeter and Tulare.

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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
Our mission is to provide culturally sensitive residential services of the highest quality to our Elderly population in the Fresno/Clovis area. We believe in the principles of prevention, continuity of care, and collaboration with the people most involved in the lives of our residents. We are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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Make sure to check out all the rooms available there are multiple options. The community is neat and clean and the staff is very friendly and helpful. I would recommend this community to others based on my...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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My mom used to live here. The apartments were nice for just a general senior apartment complex. They did have some community activities. They had bingo and crafts and other activities like that so for...
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.
Welcome Home to the perfect residential community for active seniors!Harmony BayIndependent Livingfor Ages 55 & Better...Lease one of our apartment homes and you will experience the best of all possible worlds with the comfort and quality you want, plenty of the necessities that make living...
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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Cost of independent living in Merryman, CA

The average cost of senior living in Merryman is $3,771 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bakersfield, CA with an average of $3,076 per month.

Independent living costs in Merryman, CA, vs. state and national averages

Merryman, CA
$3,771/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Merryman, CA, vs. other senior living options

$6,721/mo
Independent Living
$3,771/mo

Independent living costs in Merryman, CA, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,736/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,850/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,101/mo

Senior living costs in Merryman 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: Merryman, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMerryman, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$3,771/mo$4,174/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,555/mo$6,206/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,721/mo$7,329/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Merryman, CA:$3,771/mo
California:$4,174/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Merryman, CA:$5,555/mo
California:$6,206/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Merryman, CA:$6,721/mo
California:$7,329/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Merryman, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Merryman 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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Independent living cost trends in Merryman, CA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Merryman 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 average 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
Merryman, CA$3,722/mo$3,612/mo+3.0%
California$3,806/mo$3,739/mo+1.8%
National$3,323/mo$3,243/mo+2.5%
Merryman, CA
2024 average cost:$3,722/mo
2023 average cost:$3,612/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
California
2024 average cost:$3,806/mo
2023 average cost:$3,739/mo
Percent change:+1.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,323/mo
2023 average cost:$3,243/mo
Percent change:+2.5%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Merryman

Recent reviews for independent living in Merryman

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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Valley Christian Home in Hanford, CA

4.0
Valley Christian Home is not the newest facility. But they keep it up. It is clean, well maintained, and tidy. The food is complete and nutritious, and there are always alternatives. The people that work there are also very friendly and helpful. Overall, I would recommend the community to ...
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Sierra Hills in Porterville, CA

4.0
I picked this community because of the availability, and it was the first one I checked. It's a nice place to live, and they are friendly.

Merryman independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merryman independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merryman, 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 Merryman 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 Merryman partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Merryman, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.6%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
22.8%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.1%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.8%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Merryman 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 Merryman communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Merryman, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.3%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.3%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
26.3%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.5%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merryman 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 Merryman offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Merryman, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
29.8%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.1%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.3%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.1%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.8%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.1%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.1%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
31.6%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
22.8%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.5%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.8%
47.6%
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