27 Nursing Homes Near Fresno, CA
At an average monthly rate of $7,787, nursing home care in Fresno is quite affordable in comparison to California’s statewide average of $9,247, making Fresno a good option for budget-conscious seniors who require long-term nursing care. Fresno also has a number of home health care providers and other services geared toward older adults, and area hospitals include the Fresno Heart & Surgical Hospital, Saint Agnes Medical Center and UCSF Fresno-affiliated Community Regional Medical Center.
Nursing homes provide 24/7 skilled nursing care in a highly specialized, institutional setting for those who can’t be safely supported at home or in an assisted living facility. In California, nursing homes are highly regulated by the state to ensure resident safety, and facilities must have at least one licensed medical professional on-site at all times.
This guide provides an overview of nursing home costs in Fresno and nearby cities. There’s also a list of the average rates for other types of long-term care, and links to community-based resources for Fresno seniors and their caregivers.
Directory of Nursing Homes in Fresno, CA
The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens
5555 North Fresno Street, Fresno, CA, 93710
The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens rehab was wonderful. My uncle stayed there and he said great things about them. He was very happy with them. They have apartments there. They have independent livin
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The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens rehab was wonderful. My uncle stayed there and he said great things about them. He was very happy with them. They have apartments there. They have independent living all the way to rehab and skilled nursing. It’s an absolutely beautiful place. I couldn’t have been happier with the environment, the staff, and the care. They’re accommodating with the food. If you don’t like what they’re making, they make you whatever you want. All he did there was physical therapy.
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The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens rehab was wonderful. My uncle stayed there and he said great things about them. He was very happy with them. They have apartments there. They have independent livin
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The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens rehab was wonderful. My uncle stayed there and he said great things about them. He was very happy with them. They have apartments there. They have independent living all the way to rehab and skilled nursing. It’s an absolutely beautiful place. I couldn’t have been happier with the environment, the staff, and the care. They’re accommodating with the food. If you don’t like what they’re making, they make you whatever you want. All he did there was physical therapy.
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Sunnyside Conv. Hospital
2939 S. PEACH AVENUE, Fresno, CA, 93725
Sunnyside was fine and very clean. It has everything that I think my dad will need, and the staff was friendly. They gave me a tour and were very helpful. They were having Halloween party during my vi
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Sunnyside was fine and very clean. It has everything that I think my dad will need, and the staff was friendly. They gave me a tour and were very helpful. They were having Halloween party during my visit. They do things during the day and take them places. They had a good menu, but provided other food items in case the resident doesn’t want what’s on the menu. The food smells good.
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Sunnyside was fine and very clean. It has everything that I think my dad will need, and the staff was friendly. They gave me a tour and were very helpful. They were having Halloween party during my vi
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Sunnyside was fine and very clean. It has everything that I think my dad will need, and the staff was friendly. They gave me a tour and were very helpful. They were having Halloween party during my visit. They do things during the day and take them places. They had a good menu, but provided other food items in case the resident doesn’t want what’s on the menu. The food smells good.
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San Joaquin Valley Rehabilitation Hospital
7173 N Sharon Ave, Fresno, CA, 93720
I was at San Joaquin Valley Rehab for about two weeks. I was treated well. The staff was excellent. The food was good. I had a great time. If you have to be sick somewhere, it was a fine place to be s
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I was at San Joaquin Valley Rehab for about two weeks. I was treated well. The staff was excellent. The food was good. I had a great time. If you have to be sick somewhere, it was a fine place to be sick. Everyone was pleasant, and I liked the food. I go back to that facility every month for a meeting with my multiple sclerosis support group. It is a very nice facility. It was A1. No complaints here at all. The staff were kind. I have type II diabetes so they were very careful. What was nice was that every night at bedtime, they give you a little packet of sugar free Blue Bunny ice cream.
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I was at San Joaquin Valley Rehab for about two weeks. I was treated well. The staff was excellent. The food was good. I had a great time. If you have to be sick somewhere, it was a fine place to be s
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I was at San Joaquin Valley Rehab for about two weeks. I was treated well. The staff was excellent. The food was good. I had a great time. If you have to be sick somewhere, it was a fine place to be sick. Everyone was pleasant, and I liked the food. I go back to that facility every month for a meeting with my multiple sclerosis support group. It is a very nice facility. It was A1. No complaints here at all. The staff were kind. I have type II diabetes so they were very careful. What was nice was that every night at bedtime, they give you a little packet of sugar free Blue Bunny ice cream.
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Sierra Vista Healthcare Center
1715 S. Cedar Avenue, Fresno, CA, 93702
My father, Ted Robert W, arrived with his big cowboy hat and of course a little anxiety. His 6 children were nervous for him as this was his new home.. The staff soon put us all at ease and went out
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My father, Ted Robert W, arrived with his big cowboy hat and of course a little anxiety. His 6 children were nervous for him as this was his new home.. The staff soon put us all at ease and went out of their way to make him feel comfortable. Our family was very hands on and at the facility a great deal of time. This meant the poor staff not only had to cater to Dads needs but to ours as well. They were amazing!!! I am thankful for these dedicated, and professional fun employees. Keep up the good work. I will miss you and many of the clients you serve. You have very difficult jobs and do a wonderful service for our community. Thank you all
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My father, Ted Robert W, arrived with his big cowboy hat and of course a little anxiety. His 6 children were nervous for him as this was his new home.. The staff soon put us all at ease and went out
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My father, Ted Robert W, arrived with his big cowboy hat and of course a little anxiety. His 6 children were nervous for him as this was his new home.. The staff soon put us all at ease and went out of their way to make him feel comfortable. Our family was very hands on and at the facility a great deal of time. This meant the poor staff not only had to cater to Dads needs but to ours as well. They were amazing!!! I am thankful for these dedicated, and professional fun employees. Keep up the good work. I will miss you and many of the clients you serve. You have very difficult jobs and do a wonderful service for our community. Thank you all
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Oakwood Gardens Care Center
3510 E. Shields Street, Fresno, CA, 93726
My mother is a long term patient there for about 1 year…I do feel most ppl whom work there are wonderful but there are a few nurses whom argue with the patient ( my mom is very coherent and walks an
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My mother is a long term patient there for about 1 year…I do feel most ppl whom work there are wonderful but there are a few nurses whom argue with the patient ( my mom is very coherent and walks and talks understands fully has copd4 and needs care that I’m not able to do,I am sick also eles she would be home right?.. Her social worker reminds her of that too…well if your not happy here go home..this makes her cry ,me also…sad… they move here from room to room almost weekly..they say covid..well shouldn’t they have some floors for long care and covid free for these beautiful ppl…The nurses take forever to answer the light for them,I mean a long time..has missed moms medicine up a few times..lol my mom writes all that down daily,she likes to know what she is taking..well had a hard time with her pain meds when needed,I’m sure her hospice nurse straighten this out…last women they had to share the room with..always pee and pops everyday on the floor…ewwe…turned the light on,took awhile for some to clean this awful mess..finally after about a month they moved that poor woman…bottom line…answer the patients when light goes on,talk to them with compassion and remember you have a mother…She’s heading towards the end of her life,this is so hard on her…I love my mom so much and would love to see ok and comfortable…She’s my hero!!!!!
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My mother is a long term patient there for about 1 year…I do feel most ppl whom work there are wonderful but there are a few nurses whom argue with the patient ( my mom is very coherent and walks an
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My mother is a long term patient there for about 1 year…I do feel most ppl whom work there are wonderful but there are a few nurses whom argue with the patient ( my mom is very coherent and walks and talks understands fully has copd4 and needs care that I’m not able to do,I am sick also eles she would be home right?.. Her social worker reminds her of that too…well if your not happy here go home..this makes her cry ,me also…sad… they move here from room to room almost weekly..they say covid..well shouldn’t they have some floors for long care and covid free for these beautiful ppl…The nurses take forever to answer the light for them,I mean a long time..has missed moms medicine up a few times..lol my mom writes all that down daily,she likes to know what she is taking..well had a hard time with her pain meds when needed,I’m sure her hospice nurse straighten this out…last women they had to share the room with..always pee and pops everyday on the floor…ewwe…turned the light on,took awhile for some to clean this awful mess..finally after about a month they moved that poor woman…bottom line…answer the patients when light goes on,talk to them with compassion and remember you have a mother…She’s heading towards the end of her life,this is so hard on her…I love my mom so much and would love to see ok and comfortable…She’s my hero!!!!!
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Pacific Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation
577 South Peach Avenue, Fresno, CA, 93727
This place is horrible and that’s in light words. My grandmother was a long time resident. I would watch residents begging for help and staff would walk by laughing while focusing on their personal ce
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This place is horrible and that’s in light words. My grandmother was a long time resident. I would watch residents begging for help and staff would walk by laughing while focusing on their personal cellphones. Residents would be served meals that I wouldn’t even serve my worse enemy. My grandmothers personal belonging were stolen numerous times including her wedding ring. I reported it, and I was told that they would look into it. Till the day she died nothing was ever done to investigate that claims. The staff is very rude and unprofessional. I would go see my grandmother daily just because of lack of confidence that I had in the staff to take care of her. I wanted to transfer her to another facility and was given the run-a-round that I wasn’t able too. This place is a joke and needs to be investigate by the state of California.
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This place is horrible and that’s in light words. My grandmother was a long time resident. I would watch residents begging for help and staff would walk by laughing while focusing on their personal ce
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This place is horrible and that’s in light words. My grandmother was a long time resident. I would watch residents begging for help and staff would walk by laughing while focusing on their personal cellphones. Residents would be served meals that I wouldn’t even serve my worse enemy. My grandmothers personal belonging were stolen numerous times including her wedding ring. I reported it, and I was told that they would look into it. Till the day she died nothing was ever done to investigate that claims. The staff is very rude and unprofessional. I would go see my grandmother daily just because of lack of confidence that I had in the staff to take care of her. I wanted to transfer her to another facility and was given the run-a-round that I wasn’t able too. This place is a joke and needs to be investigate by the state of California.
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Golden Livingcenter – Fresno
2715 Fresno Street, Fresno, CA, 93721
I really liked Golden Living Center – Fresno. It’s pretty nice. The room for Alzheimer’s was upstairs and completely locked down, so my grandmother won’t be able to get out, which I really liked. They
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I really liked Golden Living Center – Fresno. It’s pretty nice. The room for Alzheimer’s was upstairs and completely locked down, so my grandmother won’t be able to get out, which I really liked. They had a garden area where she could go out and be with the other residents. The rooms were OK, pretty decent, big, and clean. They had an entertainment area and a pretty nice lunch room.
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I really liked Golden Living Center – Fresno. It’s pretty nice. The room for Alzheimer’s was upstairs and completely locked down, so my grandmother won’t be able to get out, which I really liked. They
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I really liked Golden Living Center – Fresno. It’s pretty nice. The room for Alzheimer’s was upstairs and completely locked down, so my grandmother won’t be able to get out, which I really liked. They had a garden area where she could go out and be with the other residents. The rooms were OK, pretty decent, big, and clean. They had an entertainment area and a pretty nice lunch room.
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Care Meridian Fresno Weber
2020 N Weber Ave, Fresno, CA, 93705
Care Meridian was the only facility that can accommodate my brother who was on life support. The facility was kind of outdated. But I liked that they have a nice large room where the family can congre
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Care Meridian was the only facility that can accommodate my brother who was on life support. The facility was kind of outdated. But I liked that they have a nice large room where the family can congregate, and play area for children. I did like that the rooms can accommodate the different ages. The bedroom was totally different from a medical room. I suggest they update their facility if possible. The staff were accomodating all the way through. They exceeded my expectations. I would recommend this place to other people.
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Care Meridian was the only facility that can accommodate my brother who was on life support. The facility was kind of outdated. But I liked that they have a nice large room where the family can congre
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Care Meridian was the only facility that can accommodate my brother who was on life support. The facility was kind of outdated. But I liked that they have a nice large room where the family can congregate, and play area for children. I did like that the rooms can accommodate the different ages. The bedroom was totally different from a medical room. I suggest they update their facility if possible. The staff were accomodating all the way through. They exceeded my expectations. I would recommend this place to other people.
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Golden Livingcenter – Country View Alzheimers Care
925 N. Cornelia Avenue, Fresno, CA, 93706
I placed my grandma at Golden Livingcenter while she was still living, and the care she received was great. The facility is kind of an old building and kind of run down as far as the way the environme
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I placed my grandma at Golden Livingcenter while she was still living, and the care she received was great. The facility is kind of an old building and kind of run down as far as the way the environment looks, but it was more of the care that I cared about. There were activities, but my grandma was not in the position to participate in them. They had a hair lady come in every other week to do their hair, and my grandma had that one. That is very convenient that they have a beautician come in.
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I placed my grandma at Golden Livingcenter while she was still living, and the care she received was great. The facility is kind of an old building and kind of run down as far as the way the environme
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I placed my grandma at Golden Livingcenter while she was still living, and the care she received was great. The facility is kind of an old building and kind of run down as far as the way the environment looks, but it was more of the care that I cared about. There were activities, but my grandma was not in the position to participate in them. They had a hair lady come in every other week to do their hair, and my grandma had that one. That is very convenient that they have a beautician come in.
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Northpointe Health and Wellness Center
668 E. Bullard, Fresno, CA, 93710
North Point Health & Wellness Center provides physical therapy to my husband. I had a little bit of difficulty in the very beginning, but those issues have been addressed and there haven’t been an
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North Point Health & Wellness Center provides physical therapy to my husband. I had a little bit of difficulty in the very beginning, but those issues have been addressed and there haven’t been any issues since then. Cleanliness seems to be good. It doesn’t smell or anything. They have quite a few activities for those who could participate. They have ice cream socials, coffee klatch, sing-alongs, church services, and arts and crafts.
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North Point Health & Wellness Center provides physical therapy to my husband. I had a little bit of difficulty in the very beginning, but those issues have been addressed and there haven’t been an
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North Point Health & Wellness Center provides physical therapy to my husband. I had a little bit of difficulty in the very beginning, but those issues have been addressed and there haven’t been any issues since then. Cleanliness seems to be good. It doesn’t smell or anything. They have quite a few activities for those who could participate. They have ice cream socials, coffee klatch, sing-alongs, church services, and arts and crafts.
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Orchard Post Acute
4840 E Tulare Ave , Fresno, CA, 93727
My mother was a patient there for 3 weeks. She was severely dehydrated and malnutrition. The staff was Very hard to get ahold of. They would not call us back when we left a message. One nurse was not
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My mother was a patient there for 3 weeks. She was severely dehydrated and malnutrition. The staff was Very hard to get ahold of. They would not call us back when we left a message. One nurse was not fond of my mother, so she basically ignored her. I would NEVER recommend this place
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My mother was a patient there for 3 weeks. She was severely dehydrated and malnutrition. The staff was Very hard to get ahold of. They would not call us back when we left a message. One nurse was not
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My mother was a patient there for 3 weeks. She was severely dehydrated and malnutrition. The staff was Very hard to get ahold of. They would not call us back when we left a message. One nurse was not fond of my mother, so she basically ignored her. I would NEVER recommend this place
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Fresno Nursing Center
3672 NORTH FIRST STREET, Fresno, CA, 93726
This is an older 89 bed skilled nursing facility that could use a small facelift; they’ve started replacing some of the flooring. The grounds are nice; they have a nice gated patio. They also have an
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This is an older 89 bed skilled nursing facility that could use a small facelift; they’ve started replacing some of the flooring. The grounds are nice; they have a nice gated patio. They also have an uncovered patio that is not secure and could be a problem if a patient roamed because of the busy street. The rooms are semi-private with 2 to 4 per room, clean, and some have sliding patio doors for viewing outdoors. Patients needing feeding assistance were gathered in the dining room for lunch. I didn’t detect any obnoxious odors. The meal menu was typical hospital food; I didn’t see any fresh items. The patients that I saw were clean and I didn’t hear anyone asking for help.
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This is an older 89 bed skilled nursing facility that could use a small facelift; they’ve started replacing some of the flooring. The grounds are nice; they have a nice gated patio. They also have an
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This is an older 89 bed skilled nursing facility that could use a small facelift; they’ve started replacing some of the flooring. The grounds are nice; they have a nice gated patio. They also have an uncovered patio that is not secure and could be a problem if a patient roamed because of the busy street. The rooms are semi-private with 2 to 4 per room, clean, and some have sliding patio doors for viewing outdoors. Patients needing feeding assistance were gathered in the dining room for lunch. I didn’t detect any obnoxious odors. The meal menu was typical hospital food; I didn’t see any fresh items. The patients that I saw were clean and I didn’t hear anyone asking for help.
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Community Subacute And Transitional Care Center
3003 N Mariposa, Fresno, CA, 93703
I was moved here from St. Jude’s for recovery, treatment and physical therapy. I’ll keep this as short as I can. Upon entering, a distinct and unpleasant odor hit me, immediately giving me bad vibes
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I was moved here from St. Jude’s for recovery, treatment and physical therapy. I’ll keep this as short as I can. Upon entering, a distinct and unpleasant odor hit me, immediately giving me bad vibes. On a positive note, you get used to it. The nurses were caring and friendly with me, also a positive. One other positive were the therapists; good crew when I was there a handful of years back. They were friendly and helpful. Now for the food. Absolutely TERRIBLE. I felt like it couldn’t get more unpalatable. I’ve never been to prison, but I can’t imagine it being worse. It was so bad, I had family bring real food in from the outside. And I can eat nearly anything. This was simply atrocious. As others have mentioned, there were police nearly always in the hallways, standing guard outside a random room. At least we knew where the felons were residing. Heard gunshots one night, uncomfortably close to the facility. So to sum up, the staff were friendly and helpful, not being timely only a handful of times over the course of nearly three months. The food though was terrible, the biggest complaint I had. I can only hope things have improved since. The day I was released to the comfort of my home was a godsend. It’s just not the most comfortable and happy place to be while recovering. Thankfully, I’m fairly good at adjusting to not the best situations.
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I was moved here from St. Jude’s for recovery, treatment and physical therapy. I’ll keep this as short as I can. Upon entering, a distinct and unpleasant odor hit me, immediately giving me bad vibes
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I was moved here from St. Jude’s for recovery, treatment and physical therapy. I’ll keep this as short as I can. Upon entering, a distinct and unpleasant odor hit me, immediately giving me bad vibes. On a positive note, you get used to it. The nurses were caring and friendly with me, also a positive. One other positive were the therapists; good crew when I was there a handful of years back. They were friendly and helpful. Now for the food. Absolutely TERRIBLE. I felt like it couldn’t get more unpalatable. I’ve never been to prison, but I can’t imagine it being worse. It was so bad, I had family bring real food in from the outside. And I can eat nearly anything. This was simply atrocious. As others have mentioned, there were police nearly always in the hallways, standing guard outside a random room. At least we knew where the felons were residing. Heard gunshots one night, uncomfortably close to the facility. So to sum up, the staff were friendly and helpful, not being timely only a handful of times over the course of nearly three months. The food though was terrible, the biggest complaint I had. I can only hope things have improved since. The day I was released to the comfort of my home was a godsend. It’s just not the most comfortable and happy place to be while recovering. Thankfully, I’m fairly good at adjusting to not the best situations.
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Nursing Home Costs in Fresno, California
Rates for semiprivate rooms in Fresno nursing homes average $7,787 per month, while private rooms cost about $7,863 per month.
The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities
On average, nursing home care in Fresno costs $7,787 per month, while statewide, the same level of care costs an average of $9,247. Rates in Fresno are similar to the national average of $7,756.
Nursing home rates in nearby cities range from $6,844 in Visalia up to $9,399 in Merced. Just west of Fresno, nursing home care rates run about $8,578 in Madera, while costs are higher to the south in Hanford at $9,125 per month.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Families of seniors who don’t require around-the-clock skilled nursing care may find that another type of care meets their loved one’s needs. In Fresno, the least-expensive senior care option is adult day health care, which costs around $1,653 per month. In-home care services cost an average of $5,034 per month for 44 hours of care each week, while residential care in an assisted living community averages $4,750 per month. Rates for semiprivate ($7,787) and private ($7,863) nursing home care are about $2,800-$6,100 higher in comparison.
Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Fresno, California
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
- Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
- Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
- Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Free Resources for Seniors in Fresno, California
There are a number of free and low-cost resources available to help Fresno seniors age-in-place in their own homes, delay or avoid institutionalization, and plan for their long-term care needs. There are also community-based supports available for those who require placement in a skilled nursing facility.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
| Fresno County Veteran Service Office | (559) 600-5436 | The Fresno County Veteran Service Office helps vets, survivors and dependents secure their maximum entitlements through local, state and federal programs. Veteran Service Officers assist eligible seniors with VA benefit applications and appeals, provide information on survivor’s benefits, and help claimants file for VA burial allowances. |
| Fresno-Madera Agency on Aging | (800) 510-2020or(559) 214-0299 | The Fresno-Madera Agency on Aging connects seniors and their caregivers with local support programs and services that can help seniors maintain their independence. The Agency provides information and referrals to local food banks and Meals-on-Wheels programs; Medicare counseling; in-home care services and caregiver groups. |
| Valley Adult Day Health Care Center | (559) 454-0386 | The Valley Adult Day Health Care Center offers a multiservice program designed to support frail adults who may otherwise require placement in an institutional setting. The Center’s services include assistance with activities of daily living, nutritional support, rehabilitation therapies, recreational programming and medically supervised case management. For those without managed care, insurance or VA coverage, the Center offers a sliding fee schedule based on a senior’s income. |