Fresno is a bustling big city in a part of California’s San Joaquin Valley that’s full of small towns. Home to around 495,000 people, it has a tech industry and regular tourist trade in its lovingly preserved downtown. Seniors age 65 and above make up just over 10% of Fresno’s population, and the city’s extensive schedule of senior programs ensures active seniors can keep their calendars full. Local senior-focused events include Senior Day at Grizzlies games, a seniors’ memorial run and senior-specific activism opportunities at the City Council building. Fresno Area Express (FAX) makes it easy to get to local events thanks to the multiple bus routes throughout town. Seniors get more than half off regular fares on FAX.
To help seniors discover the most senior-friendly locations around the country, Caring.com conducted a new study, “The Best and Worst Places for Senior Living.” The Caring Senior Living Report analyzes and ranks 300 cities and 50 states on the quality of senior living in that area. The cities were graded using 46 metrics across five categories: Health Care, Senior Living & Housing, Affordability, Quality of life, and Transportation.
CARING STARS WINNER
2350 W Shaw Ave #129, Fresno, CA 93711
4.8
(138 reviews)
"I like that the agency is very reasonable in assessing situations. I have used them for years, but they always seemed to listen to what I wanted. They always take care of what I need as well...."
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CARING STARS WINNER
5550 N Palm Avenue, Fresno, CA 93704
4.6
(374 reviews)
"I like that Right at Home has good people that they have finally sent to us and they do what they need to do. They have helped the most by just doing whatever they see that needs doing and they are self sufficient...."
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7444 N Cedar Ave, Fresno, CA 93720
4.8
(21 reviews)
"We toured The Grove. It's excellent. That's a very nice place. Everybody wants their parents to go there. The rooms were nice, very clean, and large. Amber was very nice. She was informative and helped us understand the process. What I liked most was..."
$3,600
CARING STARS WINNER
5605 N. Gates Ave., Fresno, CA 93722
4.5
(54 reviews)
"Quality of living is high end, including the food! No frozen food here! The staff is all so kind, great with pets!..."
$4,395
CARING STARS WINNER
7442 N Millbrook Ave, Fresno, CA 93720
4.8
(12 reviews)
"Westmont is a beautiful and welcoming community. Eddie and the staff are awesome. They went above and beyond to make Mom feel welcome and at ease with the move. Westmont offers a variety of fun activities, which is a fantastic way to keep everyone ac..."
$3,195
4356 W Ashlan Avenue, Fresno, CA 93722
4.4
(29 reviews)
"We got my aunt settled in an assisted living facility called Paintbrush Assisted Living and Memory Care. It's a beautiful facility and she can afford it, and so it works just fine. It is physically attractive and offers wonderful services. They have ..."
$3,125
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CARING STARS WINNER
2595 E Perrin Ave, Suite 103, Fresno, CA 93720
4.7
(12 reviews)
"It is improving the life of my dad. I like that they are very informative and always on time...."
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6035 N. Marks Ave, Fresno, CA 93711
4.4
(25 reviews)
"I was introduced to Truewood by Merrill, Fig Garden by one of the general managers and I immediately liked it. It's independent living and I have moved in and been here for a week. It's a large place, almost like a little city, and everything's great..."
$2,500
6161 W Spruce Ave, Fresno, CA 93722
4.6
(12 reviews)
"I toured Kingston Bay. It was amazing, great people. They were calling back. I mean, almost every other day, checking in, "Hey, how's your mom doing?" They were trying to work with me and the budget, but when it came to the fact that they don't accep..."
$2,995
540 S. Peach Ave., Fresno, CA 93727
4.5
(13 reviews)
"Vintage Gardens Assisted Living was a 2-story building. I did not see too many residents walking around or in the common areas while I was touring around. The place was clean and the rooms were nice. The dining area was nice, too. They had water avai..."
$3,400
1100 E Spruce Ave, Fresno, CA 93720
4.3
(22 reviews)
"I toured The Windham. They showed me around. They don't have any openings, but it was very nice. It seems like everybody was happy. It also smelled nice, and it's clean. The tour was really great. The staff was very nice. The building was very utilit..."
$3,595
1715 E. Alluvial Ave., Fresno, CA 93720
4.2
(29 reviews)
"My husband and I liked it. The gentleman who took us around, Luke, was fabulous. He was showing us everything. The facility was very nice. The room was also very nice. They had a stove and everything, but it was very small. It's a tight space and I w..."
$2,795
1425 Nees Avenue, Fresno, CA 93720
4.2
(15 reviews)
"Cedarbrook Memory Care was a very nice place. I was very impressed. They do a lot for people there. If it was up to me, I would put my mom there, but finances are an issue right now. The facility was very clean and in very good condition. The staff m..."
$7,000
2121 N. First, Fresno, CA 93703
4.8
(5 reviews)
"Nazareth House of Fresno met my parents' needs. My dad was a head doctor at a Catholic hospital his whole career, and this is Catholic-run by the nuns. They go all the way up to hospice care. The meals are good and they're scheduled, which is importa..."
$4,061
745 E Locust Ave, Fresno, CA 93720
4.8
(5 reviews)
"I use Home Instead to care for my mother while I am at work. I like the fact that if the caregiver can't make it, they always find someone to cover the shift. My mom has really bonded with her caregiver so I have peace of mind. The staff is friendly...."
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5425 W. Spruce, Fresno, CA 93722
4.5
(6 reviews)
"My mom has been at River Bluffs for many years. I can't speak highly enough of the quality care she gets from Donna, Alexis and the whole staff. They are caring, knowledgeable, advocate for what's best for my mom with her doctors and treat my mom w..."
$3,299
5070 N. 6th Street, Suite 109 , Fresno, CA 93710
5.0
(3 reviews)
"We have been using their home care services for over 2 years in the care of my wife. Two shifts of 3 hours in the morning to get her cleaned up, dressed , and fed along with some exercises . Then the reverse of 3 hours in the evening to get her re..."
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4781 E Gettysburg Ave , Fresno, CA 93726
4.5
(2 reviews)
"We started using Escort Home Care last year for my parents. We had them keeping the house neat, doing their laundry, and fixing them a meal if they were there at the right time to do that, at least making sure that they had food if they wanted it. We..."
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6075 North Marks Avenue, Fresno, CA 93711
4.5
(2 reviews)
"The price of Summerfield of Fresno was right. Mom was going to be charged almost $10,000 a month at another facility and that was more than she could afford. So, that was our initial reason for looking out to find another location for Mom and the Sum..."
$4,675
6775 West Stuart Avenue, Fresno, CA 93723
5.0
(1 reviews)
"AFTER MY HOUSE,THERE IS NOT A PLACE LIKE THIS WHERE YOU FIND SO MUCH LOVE ..."
$4,000
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