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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.... Read more
Nestled near the scenic San Joaquin River on the northern edge of Fresno, Fairwinds - Woodward Park provides quality assisted living and independent living services to older adults in California. A delightful water feature and inviting front porch invites residents and guests into this expansive senior living community’s peaceful atmosphere. Located in a semi-rural setting, seniors can enjoy the tranquility this community has to offer along with the big-city amenities available in Fresno.
Feel the luxuriousness of resort-style senior living at Fairwinds - Woodward Park. Rest assured knowing that staff remains awake around the clock to meet the needs of residents. A concierge doctor offers medical care to residents for added convenience and safety in this community. Residents can explore their passions as the staff handles the mundane chores, such as housekeeping and building maintenance, for you!
Enjoy a variety of exquisite dining options at Fairwinds - Woodward Park. Choose from healthy meals served restaurant-style in the dining area, casually at the Bistro, or brought to your living space through room service. Stay mentally and physically active throughout your aging journey with the full activity schedule at Fairwinds - Woodward Park.
All residents live in an apartment, complete with a variety of amenities...
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Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
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A Place for Mom has scored Fairwinds - Woodward Park with 9.2 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Fairwinds - Woodward Park has 45 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.2 out of 5.
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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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Response from Fairwinds - Woodward Park
November 28, 2023Thank you for taking the time to let us know how well you’re liking Woodward Park! There's lots of fun just waiting for you. We appreciate you choosing us.
They have a new chef who is making improvements as he talks with residents. When concerns are voiced, they Center around dining. Servers are convivial. The response of management to our concerns is genuine and timely. Other residents are generally very friendly and supportive.
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Response from Fairwinds - Woodward Park
November 13, 2023Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're thrilled to hear about the positive changes with our new chef and the genuine, timely responses from our management. We're committed to continuously improving, and your feedback helps guide us. We're glad you've experienced a friendly and supportive community among residents. Thank you for being a part of Woodward Park's community —we look forward to continuing to exceed your expectations!
Our family really likes about Fairwinds - Woodward Park is that it is a safe environment. The only thing that they are not so good on are the meals that they prepare. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families.
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Response from Fairwinds - Woodward Park
November 2, 2023Thank you for letting us know how well your loved one is settling into life at Woodward Park! We know choosing a senior living community is a big decision and we are so glad you chose us. We also appreciate you being honest about your dining experiences and will work toward improving that at the community. Please reach out if there is anything we can do to serve your family better.
I would recommend. Great value for the price, and I love the community. We picked this community because of the location, friendliness, and meals.
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Response from Fairwinds - Woodward Park
September 19, 2023Thank you for letting us know how well your loved one is settling into life at Woodward Park! We know choosing a senior living community is a big decision and we are so glad you chose us. Please reach out if there is anything we can do to serve your family better.
When I made the first call to "A Place For Mom" [name removed] was so helpful. She took the time to listen to what our needs were for my Mom. It was a very stressful time for us as we needed to find a place quickly. She gave us great options to visit and every one of the places she referred us to were nice. She was very kind and made me feel comfortable. I honestly don't know what we would have done without "A Place For Mom". [name removed] at Fairwinds was so helpful and kind. She spent so much time with my sister and I when she gave us the tour of Fairwinds and answered all of our questions. She made us very comfortable and was very accommodating. We highly recommend Fairwinds Woodward Park.
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Response from Fairwinds - Woodward Park
September 6, 2023Thank you for letting us know how well your loved one is settling into life at our Fairwinds Woodward Park community! We know choosing a senior living community is a big decision and we are so glad you chose us. Thank you for the kind words about our staff and your recommendation. Please reach out if there is anything we can do to serve your family better.
I like the tour of Fairwinds - Woodward Park as well. They were more expensive of and the rooms were smaller than we wanted. It is clean and staff is friendly.
We would recommend Fairwinds but emphasize that it's not a perfect place. Example - infrastructure related things are allowed to break down when they should have been upgraded years ago. The location, however is great.
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They were really helpful; I spoke with [name removed] a year before we actually moved my mom in. When my mom was in the hospital they'd go visit her and I thought that was nice. The main thing I'd share with people is I feel that Fairwinds has the nicest facility in a really great location, and they are one of the most affordable communities in Fresno. They also have a huge pool!
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The staff and facilities are top notch. And the residents have been very welcoming to my mother. The staff is very caring and respectful and responsive to her needs. They offer many social activities and try to include and encourage all residents to participate. It has been life-changing for my mother. We are both very pleased with her experience at Fairwinds.
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My kids toured Fariwinds first before the many others that they looked at and this was the facility that they liked the most . My friend has been here a little over a month and it has turned out to be a really good experience for him. The value for the money is definitely there, especially for all that you get. The facility itself is very nice and always clean. I would absolutely recommend Fairwinds Woodward Park to others looking.
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We chose Fairwinds because my wife wanted a facility that had a swimming pool and they have that here. The staff here have all been very helpful from the beginning and did a great job of explaining things. She is happy and we would recommend to others looking.
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Fairwinds is a very nice facility, it actually would have been a better fit for dad because they have trained medical staff on site. The issue was it was too expensive and he was not the biggest fan.
It's a beautiful facility. The grounds and pool and everything are beautiful. It's like a resort. The staff is very friendly and accommodating, and they pay attention to what you say. I do miss living in a big house, so it has been an adjustment. But it's a very good apartment, and they have a sliding scale on pricing. My apartment has two bedrooms and still has good storage. I have a washer/dryer, which is wonderful. I'm on the second floor, and I like the views from my apartment. There are lots of trees, and it's just really beautiful. It's easy to maintain with maid service once a week, and they change the beds for you. The maintenance people are very accommodating when you aske for help putting up pictures, and anything that needs fixing they fix, which is wonderful. Overall the food is is good as well, except for little personal preference things here and there.
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This turned out to be the perfect fit for my parents. They loved it and felt they didn't need to look any further. They have already put down a deposit. Thank you for making this process so quick and easy!
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The friendliness of the staff members is mixed, very simply this community was very warm and inviting getting us there, everyone was very helpful. It turns out our loved one has a very progressive neurological disease, and unfortunately the care they advertised was not what they promised. Those staff members that were friendly, became rude towards us. The dining room is slow, it takes a long time being seating, a long time to order,and a long time to receive the food you ordered. For a resident with good health it is a good value, probably one of the better ones. If you are not healthy it is not a good value, With the care services and care givers there were some that could not of been better, and others who could of used some improvement.
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My parent lives here. On the overall, it's a really nice well maintained facility. The employees are kind. However, one huge area of complaint for the residents is always the food!! The residents pay for it, but Fairwinds does NOT provide high quality, fresh food that is well prepared. For example, the "Cobb Salad dinner entree has NO dressing, no egg, no bacon, and no blue cheese (only a mozzarella like cheese product). Since the residents are on lockdown, food is one of the very few things they have to look forward to and Fairwind's cheapens out and leave the residents disappointed that they cannot get a good meal with all of the hard earned money they pay. It is a shame they do not value their residents more. The kitchen staff should prepare the meals to be like something they would want to eat. It is unfortunate the facility does not respond to resident feedback.
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We found Fairwinds to be a first class facility. Friendly staff, well-maintained facilities, knowledgable and personable contact person ([name removed]).
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I still live at Fairwinds, because moving is hard and costly. Large apartments are very nice, but expensive. Food and dining are the main problems that have caused many to move. It is not unusual to wait 30 minutes for seating, and/or 45 minutes for food. Eat at 4PM, and you can get a seat. At 5:30, some better specials are gone. Unlike in a bad restaurant, you will return. Before moving in, eat several dinners, with residents. Ask them, without staff, what they think. Read the rental agreement carefully.
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Response from Fairwinds - Woodward Park
December 19, 2018Thank you for your review. I’m sorry that you feel the need to continue posting negative online comments about our food service at Fairwinds Woodward Park. We take pride in our food service, so it’s disappointing to read your comments. As I have said before, I invite you to speak with me directly so I can learn more about any issues that you may have. I would also like to review additional lunch and dinner options so you’re aware of the many options we offer between the bistro and restaurant (farm fresh vegetables, salads, and two daily specials). I look forward to hearing from you. Thanks, Deanne Edwards, General Manager
I love the location of Fairwinds. My apartment is nice and quiet and employees are friendly and helpful. I rated Fairwinds overall 2 1/2 stars because of the dining/food experiences I’ve received. You never know when if you’re going to be waited on in a timely manner or you can wait up to an hour or more for a waiter to take your order. Then you wait for your order to arrive. This is a common problem that happens for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Lack of staff seems to contribute to this problem. The food is usually okay with daily specials being the same each week. My experience with Housekeeping is good and there is adequate activities offered.
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Response from Fairwinds - Woodward Park
November 16, 2018Thank you for your review. We’re disappointed to read your comments because we take pride in our food service at Fairwinds Woodward Park. I invite you to speak with me directly so I can learn more about any issues you may have had. I would also like to review additional lunch and dinner options so you’re aware of the many options we offer between the bistro and restaurant. I look forward to hearing from you. Thanks, Deanne Edwards, General Manager
This facility does not have back-up personnel for absent helpers. Management doe's not listen to constructive suggestions.
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