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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Clovis, CA for 2024

Clovis is a city in California’s Fresno County that’s home to over 120,000 people, 13.1% of whom are 65 years or older. The city is located in the San Joaquin Valley at the foot of the Sierra Nevada range, providing nature-loving seniors the chance to enjoy scenic outdoor experiences. The city’s museums showcase its 19th-century origins, railroad history and agricultural background. Clovis’s low crime rate, pleasant year-round weather and low health care costs make it an ideal retirement destination for many seniors.

Older adults who need assistance moving, bathing, dressing or eating can get support in assisted living communities. These facilities ensure seniors can get help whenever necessary while allowing them the freedom to pursue their hobbies and interests. Seniors in Clovis may receive assisted living services for a monthly average of $3,828, an amount that’s thousands of dollars lower than the state and national averages

This guide outlines the benefits of living in Clovis and the costs of assisted living in the city and throughout the state. It also provides suggestions on how to afford the services and lists free resources seniors in Clovis can use to improve their physical, social and financial health.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Clovis

The California Department of Social Services oversees all aspects of senior assisted living in Clovis. The Department has several branches that examine the financial ability of facilities to provide health care and caregiving services to seniors. It also licenses new facilities and monitors the quality of elderly care in assisted living facilities. 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Clovis

  • The cost of living in Clovis is 14.5% higher than the national average. However, housing, health care, groceries and transportation costs in Clovis are cheaper than in other California cities.
  • Clovis offers health care services that are 15.1% less expensive than in other U.S. cities. Seniors can find over 10 general and specialist hospitals in and around Clovis. While the city currently has poor water and air quality metrics, the local government allocates more funding to environmental cleanup than governments in most American cities.
  • Clovis has low crime rates for a California city. The violent crime rate is half the national average, and the city experienced an average of 1.41 murders per year for an entire decade. Common crimes in Clovis involve vandalism and theft. However, the city’s active law enforcement department enact robust security measures to safeguard all residents.
  • The area has an average of over 270 sunny days per year. It’s one of the hottest cities in California, with temperatures capable of going beyond 98 degrees in July. However, the city usually has comfortable weather in other months, including low rainfall and no snow during winter. The weather in Clovis is ideal for seniors who enjoy warm year-round weather.
  • Clovis is part of the AARP network of age-friendly communities. The network uses housing, transportation, health and environmental metrics to determine a city’s suitability for seniors. Clovis’ livability score of 44 is slightly below average.

Paying for Assisted Living in Clovis

The average monthly cost for assisted living in Clovis is $3,828. Actual costs may depend on a facility’s location and the care seniors require.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Clovis is one of the most affordable cities for receiving assisted living services in California; its average monthly cost of $3,828 is $1,422 lower than California’s $5,250 monthly average. The U.S. average is also higher than Clovis’ at $4,500 monthly. Assisted living in Fresno costs a similar average of $3,900 monthly, while the cost of care in Stockton is cheaper at $3,649. The costs increase farther from Clovis, with Los Angeles providing assisted living for $5,250 and San Francisco charging $6,319.

Clovis

$3,828

California

$5,250

United States

$4,500

Fresno

$3,900

Stockton

$3,649

Los Angeles

$5,250

San Francisco

$6,319

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

The affordable monthly average of $3,828 for assisted living in Clovis is superseded by the $1,842 monthly average for adult day care in California. While there’s no data for in-home and home health care for Clovis, the California monthly average for these services is $6,101. Care in a shared room at a nursing home facility in Clovis can cost seniors upwards of $7,559 monthly. 

Assisted Living Facility

$3,828

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$7,559

Note: Data for Clovis was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Madera, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Clovis

Paying for Assisted Living Facilities in California
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.

Paying for Assisted Living Facilities in California

Free Assisted Living Resources in Clovis

Seniors in assisted living can use the resources in the table below to find free activities and relevant assistance in Clovis.

ResourceContactService
Clovis Senior Activity Center(559) 324-2750The Senior Center offers residents over 50 free exercise and educational classes. Seniors can participate in painting classes, play games such as cards and Mahjong and learn how to dance. The local government also sponsors health screenings and legal aid initiatives at the center.
Central California Legal Services(800) 675-8001Seniors in Fresno County can receive free legal and civil assistance through Central California Legal Services. Services include help accessing elderly health care, housing and benefits. Seniors can learn how to write wills and assign powers of attorney. They can also get legal representation for elder abuse cases.
Fresno-Madera Area Agency on Aging(559) 214-0299Seniors can access free meals, caregiving services, weather assistance and health care through the Fresno-Madera Area Agency on Aging.
Fresno Vet Center(559) 487-5660The Fresno Vet Center provides confidential assistance to older veterans in Clovis. Vets in assisted living can get health care and mental health counseling through the center. They can also engage in community activities to build a vibrant social life.
Pinedale Community Center(559) 621-6631The Pinedale Community Center offers seniors numerous social activities, such as exercise classes and free community lunches. Seniors can participate in recreational activities such as swimming, reading, walking and playing bingo.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Clovis

Clovis Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in California are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in California

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Kenneth

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Mrs. Scott's Retirement Home #3

My mother has moved into Mrs. Scott's Retirement Home #3. It's a very nice place. It's spacious. It's got a nice big sitting room or TV room and each person has an individual room. There are six...

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Assisted Living

Ernie

I visited this facility

Review of Mrs. Scott's Retirement Home Yosemite

I went to look at Mrs. Scott's Retirement Home Yosemite. I was able to see the difference between community care and residential home care. It's different. There were not as many people. They have...

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Assisted Living

Reviewer RC#0115a

I visited this facility

Review of Truewood by Merrill, Clovis

The salesperson at Truewood by Merill, Clovis was very nice, helpful, and followed up with me. It was clean. It just didn't feel as homey as some of the other ones. They were minimal in what they...

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