The 5 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Reedley, CA for 2024

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There are 5 Assisted Living Facilities in the Reedley area, with 2 in Reedley and 3 nearby.

To help you with your search, browse the 282 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Reedley. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Reedley 4.5 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Hanford with an average rating of 4.66 out of 5 stars.

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Reedley, known as “The World’s Fruit Basket” since 1946, lies in California’s Central Valley, an agricultural hub where tree and vine fruits and vegetables flourish. The city’s population of approximately 26,000 is perfectly sized to offer seniors the welcoming comfort of a tight-knit community with the desirable amenities found in larger cities.

Adults aged 65 and older make up about 12.8% of Reedley’s population. When seniors need help with the activities of daily living, they can find two assisted living communities in Reedley, with another three in nearby Selma and Dinuba. Assisted living communities in California are called Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFEs). The California Department of Social Services’ Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) and Continuing Care Contracts Branch regulates RCFEs in Reedley and the entire state.

• Seniors with heart or lung conditions should know that the American Lung Association grades Reedley, and all of Fresno County, an F for ozone pollution and F for particle pollution.
• Reedley has an array of community resources for seniors, including recreation programs, exercise classes, luncheons and computer classes sponsored by the City of Reedley and its designated Senior Citizen Coordinator.
• Kiplinger considers California a mixed bag when it comes to the state's taxation of retirees. Seniors living in Reedley don’t pay state income taxes on their Social Security benefits, but all other forms of retirement income are taxed.
• The Reedley area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Adventist Health Reedley, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
• Although the cost of living in Reedley is about 8% higher than the national average, seniors who aren't homeowners may not be affected. Healthcare costs in the city are 15% lower than the U.S. average, and grocery costs are slightly lower too.
• Hot and dry sums up the climate in Reedley, where the San Joaquin Valley city receives a paltry 12 inches of rain on average per year. With 262 sunny days on average annually and about 98 days on which the temperature exceeds 90 degrees, Reedley may be a challenging choice for active seniors who don’t fare well in hot weather.

Note: Data reported on this page was updated in 2019 and based on the latest 2018 figures.

Assisted Living costs in Reedley start around $0 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Reedley and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

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.