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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Fresno, CA

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Fresno is more than an affordable place to retire. It’s home to a wealth of options for those with memory care needs. Nestled in the San Joaquin Valley, Fresno is known for vast fruit orchards, the picturesque Sierra Nevada Mountains, farm-to-fork dining, and a wealth of senior activities. Fresno memory care communities provide specialized assisted living services designed for seniors with memory loss, whether it’s related to Alzheimer’s disease or a different form of dementia. Your loved one can receive skilled care and observation in a variety of community types, from stand-alone memory care communities to intimate residential care homes.

To help families and seniors during this time of transition, we created this all-inclusive guide to Fresno memory care communities. We highlight 19 of our partner communities within a 10-mile radius of north-central Fresno. You’ll find helpful categories and descriptions in this guide and learn what to expect from our partner facilities. Our goal is to help your family choose the right community for your loved one. We also include in-depth information on Fresno memory care costs, payment tips, local resources for seniors, and how families can spend quality time together in Fresno.

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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.
Average starting price $X,XXX/month
Assisted Living
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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.
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Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Average starting price $X,XXX/month
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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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Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Recent reviews of Memory Care in Fresno, CA
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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 grounds ar...

4.8 / 5.0

The atmosphere of the facility is so warm and staff is kind. Love the activities for the patients. Great place overall, although they have raised our rate 3 times in the last year when the tier of services has not changed.

4.4 / 5.0

Things are not perfect here at Fairwinds - Woodward Park but overall I am satisfied here. Based on the experience I have had so far, I would recommend this community to other families.

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Staff is extremely friendly. Everyone knows my mom's name. They all know me, too. Food is really good. Sometimes not spiced enough. Always something to eat. Apartment is kept clean. Bed sheets changed once...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Located on the North Side of Fresno, in the Woodward Park area near San Joaquin River, this is retirement living that's so fun you'll ask yourself, 'Am I retired or am I on vacation?' Here is just a little of what your day might be like living at Fairwinds - Woodward Park Retirement Community. ...
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I would highly recommend Summerfield to anyone who is looking for a great place that provides memory care. What I love the most is I feel like my father has an extended family here. Summerfield will become...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Known for our expertise in providing care for those with memory impairments, Summerfield of Fresno was purpose built to meet our residents' special needs. With spacious grounds and a warm, homelike interior, our residents are encouraged and empowered as we care for them on their journey. We...
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I believe they are doing an excellent service. They have a new person in charge of memory care. The service was very good before, this new person is doing an excellent job.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Family owned with deep roots in the local community, Paintbrush seeks to promote and enhance independence, wellbeing and security of our residents.Our leadership team's experience and passion for serving our residents and each other is reflected in each interaction.From the craftsman-style...
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We looked at other facilities, but this had the best staff. We picked it because it had lots of sunlight, and it wasn't dark and dreary, and it was very clean. [name removed] was very compassionate and...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Cedarbrook Memory Care Community is a proud member of Koelsch Senior Communities. Koeslch is a family owned company - serving seniors since 1958. With over half a century of experience, you can be certain our family will take great care of yours. Koelsch has always prided itself on its hands-on...
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My loved one is a resident at Pacifica Senior Living Fresno. The staff is AMAZING! However, it's the new owners that are failing. The carpets are nasty and should be replaced like we were told at the time of...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Situated on five beautifully manicured acres, Pacifica Fresno is a senior living community where active older adults continue to pursue the passions they’ve always enjoyed.This independent and assisted living community offers a selection of one- and two-bedroom apartments with an array of...
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The Windham community could be more transparent about how they arrive at added assisted living costs. Seems subjective and inconsistent. However based on the experience we have had so far, we would...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Experience Life at The Windham.Imagine living in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Fresno on a beautiful 10-acre campus with lush landscaping and walking paths, close to shopping, restaurants, and medical services, and just minutes from Woodward Park. At The Windham you get all this and...
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My mother in law didn't participate in the activities, she basically was a recluse by her own choice. The quality of care...my only concern was that the staff were not always on the same page. My MIL needed...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
The Grove is ideally located in north Fresno,in the heart of the medical community. Situated close to shopping, restaurants, parks and spiritual centers makes it easy for families and friends to visit.
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I'm happy with Oakmont. It's a very friendly and caring community all of the employees seem to like their jobs and the management also the office doors are right in the lobby and open which I can't say for [...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
Oakmont of Fresno is a family owned and operated community newly opened in March 2015. Features include industry renowned dining, and endless on-site amenities. If an active lifestyle is what you desire, you'll feel at home at Oakmont where friends and neighbors enjoy our day spa, private movie...
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It is a newer place and quiet location and I am still learning, amazed all the activities they for the my mom and family activities. The facility has easy access from highway 99.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Welcome to Kingston Bay Senior Living, offering Assisted Living and Memory Care in the heart of Fresno. Life at Kingston Bay Senior Living starts with spacious, elegant appointed surroundings, coupled with exceptional, personalized and supportive care.Our signature In the Moment Memory Support...
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It was a great place. We picked this community because it was a newer place, very clean, good food, and friendly staff and people. Also, lots of great activities for the residents.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
Since 1990, we've provided compassionate and professional assisted living and other senior care services to residents in the Fresno and Clovis areas. Each member of our staff is dedicated to the betterment and enrichment of our residents' lives, whether they're administering dementia care or...
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My loved one is a resident at Carmel Village. She was supposed to be evaluated after 3 months, but she has been there for several months and that has not happened yet. She says that the menu is not varied...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
It can be different ... Let us show you how. Living at Carmel Village at Clovis will allow you to be free from the daily rigors of cooking and cleaning so you can maintain your retirement lifestyle in one of our spacious apartments. Our dedicated staff will take care of the grounds, the...
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I believe they are honestly concerned about my mom. It's not a big facility & not a lot of residents in each wing. I am kept up to date if I can't get there for a couple days. The residents wait in the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Welcome to Westmont of Fresno Inspired Senior Living. At Westmont we offer assisted living and secure memory care on one beautiful campus. At Cottonwood Court, we realize that nobody knows your loved one better than you and that is what makes us different than other communities. We have created...
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
Since 1966, The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens has been Fresno's only continuing care retirement community (CCRC), offering a variety of residential options and a full continuum of on-site care, if ever needed. We're proud to be CARF-CCAC accredited for meeting strict national standards for...
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Bella Vista staff has heart like no other- they are lead by a group who understand the dementia disease process. No matter what day of the week or time their management has always answered any questions and...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Bella Vista is a new memory care community that opened in October 2013. Bella Vista, Memory Care Community serves those with Alzheimer's and other dementias. At Bella Vista, we honor the whole person through a person-centered, elder-directed philosophy. Our team members collaborate with family...
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My father moved into Nazareth House several months ago. As with any life change, there is an adjustment. The staff at Nazareth House have been caring and supportive of his needs, as well as ours during...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
Nazareth House is a Catholic assisted living community owned by the Sisters of Nazareth and located in central Fresno, Fresno County, California. Recently celebrating 60 years of serving the Fresno senior community, Nazareth House welcomes seniors seeking supportive services in a compassionate...
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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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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This facility was good, overall. I will say it seems to be a better fit for residents with mental challenges rather than physical challenges like our loved one had. The facility was kept clean. We were there...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Gettysburg Christian Home is a senior care home located in the beautiful city of Fresno, CA in Fresno County. Our loving community overlooks the magnificent San Joaquin Valley and stunning city views on the eastern side. Fresno is known for its cultural diversity and the fresh atmosphere making...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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.
Alterra Wynwood is an assisted living residence that is purposefully designed to meet the needs of the frail elderly in a comfortable, home-like environment. Alterra Wynwood features a “neighborhood” concept, with six small neighborhoods of resident rooms clustered around dining and living...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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My father lived there for almost 2 years until he passed away. He was blind, couldn't talk due to stroke, and eventually needed a wheelchair. We were under the previous care staff and they took pretty good...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Vintage Gardens is a 79 unit community with beautifully landscaped grounds and tastefully decorated common areas. We are located minutes from various shopping areas. Our apartments have private bathrooms with emergency call systems in place. Each apartment has individually controlled...

Costs of memory care in the Fresno area

According to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data, the average cost families and seniors paid for our partnering Fresno memory care communities in 2023 was $5,028 per month. This cost is what seniors actually paid for their desired floor plans, meal and care services, and any other additional fees for service add-ons.[01]

Breakdown of Fresno memory care costs

That average monthly cost of our partner Fresno memory care communities includes a lot, even without add-on services. Explore the typical cost breakdown below to learn what baseline memory care costs in Fresno may include:

  • Standard personal care services (assistance with activities of daily living)
  • A private or semi-private room
  • Three meals a day and snacks
  • Weekly housekeeping and laundry
  • Maintenance and landscaping
  • Security systems and 24-hour supervision
  • Transportation services (at-cost or complimentary)
  • Organized activities and programs, like community outings and creative art projects
  • Access to on-site amenities, like enclosed courtyards and beauty salons
  • Specialized cognitive therapies and social programs
  • Highly trained memory care staff

The costs below are baseline prices for the greater Fresno area that don’t include any add-on fees. These figures can be helpful as you compare costs of living for other Fresno-area memory care communities.

Average cost comparisons near Fresno, CA

Average monthly costs

Fresno, CA

$3,993

How people pay for memory care in Fresno

Below we guide you through your memory care payment options. First, you’ll learn about personal payment options and how you and your senior loved one may combine them with senior benefits. Next, you’ll browse senior benefits that may lower the costs associated with memory care.

Included in this section are Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits, Medi-Cal, Medicare, and Social Security. Tabs for each benefit contain access to application links and local benefit assistance contact information. We hope that reviewing this section will help you discover the best combination of payment options, to get the most out of private funds and potential benefits.

Private pay methods

Seniors and families typically use personal income sources, like savings accounts, investment returns, pensions, and Social Security benefits to cover some of their Fresno memory care costs. One or a combination of the following options can also increase your loved one’s personal funding for long-term memory care, depending on current resources:

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VA benefits
18625

Approximate number of veterans who lived in Fresno in 2021

Approximately 26% of veterans in Fresno are 75+.

A portion of your loved one’s memory care costs may be covered by certain Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits that apply to Fresno senior veterans or their surviving spouses with disabilities.

If your senior loved one is a veteran over the age of 65, they may be eligible for veteran-specific benefits that can help cover memory care costs. The VA Aid and Attendance benefit is usually the most generous option for senior veterans who are disabled and enrolled in VA health care. Eligible senior veterans or their surviving spouses can receive monthly payments with this benefit in addition to their Veterans Pension. The benefit can be used to cover costs that improve a senior’s quality of life, like the monthly costs associated with a memory care community.

California has a veteran services program called CalVet that helps eligible senior veterans access state and federal benefits, like Aid and Attendance. If a veteran is not already enrolled in VA health care, CalVet’s Veterans Benefit Enhancement program (VBE) helps seniors with disabilities transition from Medi-Cal to VA health care, a veteran’s first step towards accessing federal benefits like the Aid and Attendance.

What qualifies a senior veteran for VA benefits?

Like many families, you might assume your loved one doesn’t qualify for VA benefits. However, there are many ways a veteran can qualify, with factors related specifically to their military history as well as their current condition.

This is why we recommend that you contact a local veterans service organization (VSO) to learn more about your loved one’s VA benefit eligibility. We also recommend perusing the VA’s list of service-connected disabilities to see if anything immediately applies to your loved one. Keep in mind though, this list doesn’t include all eligible disabilities, which is one reason why it’s important to contact a VSO to receive benefit counseling. A veteran service officer will look into your loved one’s specific case to identify any qualifiers that may have been missed.

Local VSOs can also provide application assistance and may even help appeal denied claims. The following local resources can help Fresno veterans begin the process of receiving their eligible benefits:

  • The Fresno County Veterans Service Office can guide you through every step of VA benefit attainment.
  • The Fresno Vet Center provides confidential assistance such as counseling and providing connections to other local resources.
  • Your local Veterans of Foreign War (VFW) chapter and Disabled American Veterans (DAV) chapter provide advocacy and can help you with the benefit application process.

Resources for Fresno veterans

Fresno VSOs

Fresno County Veterans Service Office

1320 E. Shaw Ave., Suite 105

Fresno, CA 93710

Phone: 559-600-5463

Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Fresno Vet Center

1320 E. Shaw Ave., Suite 125

Fresno, CA 93710

Phone: 559-487-5660

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Local veterans organization chapters

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW): E.G. Henry Gutierrez VFW Post 8900

3585 N. Blythe Ave.

Fresno, CA 93722

Phone: 559-275-4061

Disabled American Veterans (DAV): Homer Blevins Chapter 1

3508 N. First St.

Fresno, CA 93726

Phone: 559-241-6418

Meets at 5:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of every month

Medi-Cal

California’s Medicaid program, called Medi-Cal, doesn’t cover the costs related to room and board in our partner Fresno memory care communities. However, Medi-Cal may be used to cover the costs of certain health care services for seniors of low-income status. Seniors eligible for Medi-Cal may benefit from the Assisted Living Waiver (also known as ALW). ALW is a Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) waiver that helps seniors receive memory care in an assisted living facility instead of in a skilled nursing facility or a hospital.

How to enroll in Medi-Cal

Covered California is the state’s health care portal and Medi-Cal application tool for individuals of low-income status. The Covered California application and the Medi-Cal application are the same. Once approved for Medi-Cal, additional low-cost, full-coverage plans that help close coverage gaps are also offered. The individual then has the option to enroll in additional coverage plans or remain in a baseline Medi-Cal plan.

Medi-Cal enrollment is usually a simple process, but we do recommend the following resources to get more information on the various Medi-Cal programs that may apply to you:

  • California’s Medi-Cal Rx Member Helpline and the Fresno-Madera Agency on Aging can help you understand the Medi-Cal programs that may apply to you.
  • The local long-term care ombudsman program assists seniors with the application process and provides advocacy for accessing programs in senior care facilities after enrollment.
  • My Medi-Cal, a comprehensive guide, is another helpful resource to review.

Fresno resident Medi-Cal resources

Medi-Cal application assistance

Medi-Cal Rx Member Helpline

Phone: 800-977-2273

Hours: 24/7, including holidays

Fresno-Madera Agency on Aging

2037 W. Bullard Ave., Suite 512

Fresno, CA 93711

Phone: 559-214-0299

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Valley Caregiver Resource Center: Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

5363 N. Fresno St.

Fresno, CA 93710

Phone: 559-224-9177, ext. 401

Apply for Medi-Cal

Apply through Covered California

2631 W. Olympic Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90006

Phone: 800-650-0922

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Medicare

Medicare is a federal health insurance program for seniors 65+ years of age. Eligible seniors can typically use it to cover medical costs, such as hospital care and medically necessary in-home health care. Review each of Medicare’s components below to see what may be covered under your Medicare plan:[03]

  • Medicare Part A covers inpatient hospital stays, some home health care, and hospice care.
  • Medicare Part B covers some doctors’ appointments, preventive services, outpatient care, and medical supplies.
  • Medicare Part D covers some prescription medications and vaccines.

Medicare won’t cover custodial costs, like the cost of room and board in a private memory care facility. However, seniors can save money on their Medicare premiums and prescriptions through Medicare Savings Programs. These programs are available to California seniors who meet low-income requirements and are already enrolled in Medicare.

You can help your loved one apply for Medicare Savings Programs online through BenefitsCal and see which of California’s four Medicare Savings Programs applies to them. Each of the savings programs may cover portions of Medicare Part A, B, D, or a combination of several parts.

Browse the following resources for local assistance with the Medicare application process in Fresno:

  • The first step we recommend taking is to reach out to the local Social Security Administration office.
  • You can also contact the local long-term care ombudsman or enroll in the Medicare Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) to fully understand your eligible benefits.
  • Use the county’s 2-1-1 helpline or contact the Fresno-Madera Agency on Aging to learn more about local senior care services and programs covered through Medicare.

Fresno resident Medicare resources

Medicare application assistance

Fresno Office — Social Security Administration

845 Fulton St.

Fresno, CA 93721

Phone: 800-772-1213

Valley Caregiver Resource Center: Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

5363 N. Fresno St.

Fresno, CA 93710

Phone: 559-224-9177, ext. 401

Valley Caregiver Resource Center: Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP)

5363 N. Fresno St.

Fresno, CA 93710

Phone: 559-224-9117, ext. 304

Fresno-Madera Agency on Aging

2037 W. Bullard Ave., Suite 512

Fresno, CA 93711

Phone: 559-214-0299

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Understand California laws and regulations for memory care facilities

Fresno memory care communities are licensed by the California Department of Social Services (also referred to as CDSS). These communities fall under the title of Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE).[04]

Each community licensed as a RCFE must adhere to specific regulations:[05]

  • House a maximum of two residents per bedroom
  • Provide individual privacy in each bathroom
  • Ensure bedrooms have room to accommodate wheelchairs and walkers
  • Provide clean and accessible common rooms for residents
  • Provide activities involving social, leisure, and daily living skills

Resident and staff requirements

Fresno memory care communities are required to assess seniors prior to move-in. Your loved one’s assessment may include a review of their health history and an interview with the senior and your family.[05]

Memory care communities are also required to have enough staff at all times to provide care for residents. Regardless of the number of residents, all memory care facilities must have one staff member awake and on duty at night. If the facility has more than 16 residents, it must also have an on-call staff member. In addition, every staffed caregiver must have a minimum of eight annual hours in dementia-specific training to care for the specialized needs of seniors with dementia.[06]

Inspections

The CDSS inspects each Fresno memory care facility once a year and no later than 10 days after a complaint has been filed.[05] The CDSS has a Care Facility Search site where you can find lists of memory care facilities and their inspection reports.

To navigate the Care Facility Search site, scroll to “Search By Facility Group,” choose “Elderly Assisted Living,” choose the “Facility Type” and “Fresno County,” and then click on the search button. The site also allows you to search by facility name or address if you already have that information.

California Department of Health contact information

California Department of Public Health

1616 Capitol Ave.

Sacramento, CA 95899-7377

Phone: 916-558-1784

COVID-19 regulations for Fresno memory care facilities

Fresno County follows the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) COVID-19 guidance. Fresno encourages its residents to continue accessing vaccines and tests when needed, but there’s no current mask mandate.

Please note that some Fresno memory care communities may have their own COVID-19 guidelines. We recommend speaking with a community you’re interested in to learn about what rules are currently in effect.

Get to know memory care in Fresno

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4.1/5.0 average in-network rating
53% of Fresno partner memory care communities have Wander Guard or similar systems
53% of our partner communities in Fresno offer reminiscence programs
53% of partnered memory care communities have enclosed courtyards
47% of our partner Fresno communities offer on-site skilled nursing services
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Number of people we referred to our partner Fresno memory care communities
82
Average age of residents we’ve referred to our partner Fresno memory care communities
Approximately 90% of our partner Fresno communities provide either complimentary or at-cost transportation services.

What to expect from memory care living in Fresno

Fresno memory care facilities were created for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. To make sure your senior family member gets the care they need, each community has highly trained caregivers, memory care therapies, and dementia-friendly layouts that provide familiarity and security.

Choose from the range of memory care community types below to find the best fit for your loved one’s needs.

Residential care homes

Among our partner memory care communities, 47% are residential care homes, sometimes known in Fresno as simply care homes. These communities are typically smaller in size than larger community facilities, as they’re traditional residential homes converted into memory care homes. They also have fewer residents than larger facilities, with memory care services provided in a cozy, family-like environment.

Fresno memory care homes offer amenities and activities to support a fulfilled, homey life:

  • Homemade meals
  • Traditional indoor common areas, like living and dining rooms
  • Secured grounds, with secured fences and privacy hedges
  • Private or shared furnished bedrooms
  • Social activities that promote seniors’ mental and physical well-being

Services in these care homes are comparable to those found in larger memory care facilities. Baseline services typically include:

  • Companionship and personalized care services
  • 24-hour care and supervision
  • Visiting nurses, doctors, and therapists
  • Laundry services
  • Cleaning services

Combined senior care communities

Approximately 42% of our partner memory care communities share a campus with other types of senior care. You’ll find a range of care combinations all on the same campus, whether it’s memory care with assisted living, independent living, or a campus with all three care types.

What’s more, about half of these combined care communities also provide on-site skilled nursing services. Meaning, if your loved one moves into a combined senior care community for their memory care needs, they may be able to transition to a nursing level of care without having to move. These combined-care communities are also great for partners with different care needs who wish to live in the same facility.

Amenities you can expect to find at our partner senior care with memory care communities in Fresno can include the following:

  • Movie theaters
  • Salons and day spas
  • Art studios
  • Libraries
  • Computer rooms
  • Bistros
  • Private family dining rooms
  • Activity rooms
  • Fitness centers
  • Garden patios
  • Resident gardens
  • Walking paths
  • Courtyards
  • Pet parks

Activities you can expect to find at our partner senior care with memory care communities in Fresno can include the following:

  • Fitness classes
  • Celebrations and social events
  • Resident-led activities and clubs
  • Physical exercise
  • Brain fitness activities
  • Lifelong learning opportunities
  • Faith and spirituality outlets
  • Park outings
  • Game and movie nights
  • Karaoke
  • Craft and cooking activities

Services you can expect to find at our partner senior care with memory care communities in Fresno can include the following:

  • Indoor and outdoor restaurant-style dining
  • Personal care, like assistance with activities of daily living
  • Nursing care and on-call physicians
  • Housekeeping and laundry services
  • Transportation
  • Concierge services
  • Beauty and barber services
  • Emergency call systems

Stand-alone memory care facilities

Our two partner stand-alone Fresno communities provide exclusively for seniors with memory care needs. These stand-alone facilities provide the same types of general assisted living services and amenities as other senior care facilities, while specializing all features for memory care needs — like more security features, family-style meals, and more therapeutic services.

Some families prefer this style of community for their loved ones due to the facility’s extensive dementia-friendly design. Families can also expect all staff and caregivers in these memory care exclusive communities to be highly trained with advanced memory care training and experience. From environmental sensory cues to individualized activities, therapies, and supports, stand-alone communities can provide a haven for your loved one and their unique needs.

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Unfamiliar with Fresno? Highlights for seniors

45,491

Approximate number of seniors age 75+ living in Fresno

8%
Approximately 8% of the Fresno population is comprised of seniors age 75+.
42%
Approximately 42% of Fresno households speak a language other than English at home.[02]

Health care for seniors in Fresno

Find local health care options that work for the senior in your life. Fresno has a variety of local health care options, from a veteran-specific clinic to medical centers with doctors who specialize in Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

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Community Regional Medical Center

Community Regional Medical Center is a general medical and surgical hospital. It’s staffed with medical professionals that specialize in Alzheimer’s disease. It’s also a teaching hospital that ranks highly for specialties related to heart failure, stroke, and uterine cancer.

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Fresno Heart and Surgical Hospital

Fresno Heart and Surgical Hospital is a heart facility in the Community Regional Medical Center network. They have dozens of private suites for patients and are located across the street from an advanced diagnostic laboratory.

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Kaiser Permanente Fresno Medical Center

Kaiser Permanente Fresno Medical Center is a general medical and surgical hospital with a dedicated memory care clinic. It ranks highly for adult needs such as heart failure, kidney failure, stroke, and pneumonia.

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Fresno Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Fresno Veterans Affairs Medical Center is a general medical and surgical hospital. Veterans can access care 24/7, including primary care and many types of specialty health care services.

Locations

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Transportation for seniors in Fresno

Fresno has a few bike-friendly routes and walkable areas for visitors, but it’s generally considered a car-dependent city.[08] That’s why 90% of A Place for Mom’s partner Fresno memory care communities provide either complimentary or at-cost transportation services to their residents. These transportation services are a secure way for seniors with dementia to participate in community outings and attend appointments.

The options outlined below are additional ways you can explore Fresno alongside your loved one.

Fresno Area Express (FAX)

The Fresno Area Express (or FAX) is the local public transportation service. Local family and friends can visit their loved one using this service, if they have no transportation of their own. All buses can accommodate seniors and people with physical disabilities, and there are routes throughout the city. The following FAX features can be found on all buses to help visitors and their senior loved ones get around Fresno:

  • Priority seating for seniors
  • Space to transport mobility devices
  • Bike racks
  • Ramps and lifts
  • Bus drivers who can provide assistance with mobility devices, getting on, and getting off

Taxis, Uber, or Lyft

Lyft and Uber are the shared ride services typically readily available in Fresno. Both are great options for visitors who want to get around without depending on their own cars. These local services are especially common in the area, and some allow you to schedule rides ahead of time. Local taxi services are another popular option for visitors to use. However, seniors with dementia should not access these modes of public transportation without a caregiver.

Senior activities in Fresno

Nestled in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, Fresno provides an expansive Californian playground for you to explore with your senior loved one. The city is only a 40-minute drive from the spellbinding beauty of Yosemite and the stunning Sierra National Forest. In addition, Fresno is only three hours away from the cities of Los Angeles and Santa Cruz. But if you want to stay around town, there are still plenty of engaging possibilities.

Browse our local highlights below, and curate a Fresno experience for you and your loved one. We also recommend perusing the helpful Visit Fresno County website to browse other accessible, senior-friendly activities you can peacefully enjoy as a family.

Outdoor opportunities

Botanical gardens, golf courses, and parks allow visitors to create peaceful outdoor memories with their senior loved ones:

  • Blossom Trail is a popular scenic driving route through local orchards, where you can find a variety of springtime blossoms.
  • Clovis Botanical Garden is a collection of themed outdoor experiences, including a Mediterranean garden and an accessible calming sensory garden.
  • Forestiere Underground Gardens were built in the early 1900s by a Sicilian farmworker to escape the sweltering Fresno summers. Its stone walls and wheelchair-accessible tunnels are built into the ground and lead to underground courtyards with pristine gardens.
  • Woodward Park is the city’s largest park. It’s known for its dog park, walking trails, and a Japanese garden.
  • Airways Golf Course offers small greens and brief courses that can accommodate a range of ages and abilities.

Lively entertainment

Accompany your loved one to these local live events:

The strong community culture of Fresno

There’s strong sense of community throughout this historical city. Find your and your loved one’s niche in locales like these:

  • Fresno County Public Library has a wide range of literature and dozens of local branches to choose from.
  • Fresno Art Museum paints a picture of the community’s diversity. In addition to a disability-friendly layout, the museum includes a range of exhibits, including visual and cultural art.
  • Old Town Clovis is known for its Vintage and Antiques District, historic streets, and lively evening scene.
  • Kearney Mansion Museum paints a picture of the area’s agricultural history and offers walkable public grounds and guided tours.

Fresno — the center of “America’s breadbasket”

Take your loved one out to experience what makes Fresno most notable, the freshest produce and flavorful foods:

Frequently Asked Questions

Cogir of Cedar Creek, Truewood by Merrill, Clovis and Carmel Village at Clovis Senior Living are the top-rated Memory Care facilities near Fresno, CA. These Memory Care facilities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews. See full list of communities.

The average cost of Memory Care in Fresno is 3993.2 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.

The 35 memory care facilities near you in Fresno, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Fresno, California, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Fresno, California, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Fresno, California ranges from $535 to $8900. The average Memory Care cost in Fresno, California is $3993.2. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Fresno, California typically starts at $535. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

References

  1. A Place for Mom. (2023). A Place for Mom proprietary data.

  2. United States Census Bureau. (2021). Fresno city profileAmerican Community Survey.

  3. U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. What’s Medicare? Medicare.gov.

  4. California Department of Social Services. (2023). Laws and regulationsCA.gov.

  5. State of California Health and Human Services Agency. Department of Social Services. (2008). Manual of Policies and Procedures Community Care Licensing Division: Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE), Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8.

  6. California Assisted Living Association. (2015). California compendium of residential care and assisted living regulations and policy.

  7. U.S. World and News Report. (2023). Best hospitals in Fresno, California.

  8. Walk Score. (2023). Living in Fresno.

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A Place for Mom. (2023). A Place for Mom proprietary data.

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United States Census Bureau. (2021). Fresno city profileAmerican Community Survey.

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U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. What’s Medicare? Medicare.gov.

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California Department of Social Services. (2023). Laws and regulationsCA.gov.

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U.S. World and News Report. (2023). Best hospitals in Fresno, California.

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Walk Score. (2023). Living in Fresno.