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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: 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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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: 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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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 Faire ResidentialLocated right in the heart of Modesto, CA, Vintage Faire Residential boasts a quaint, country atmosphere with all the right modern amenities. In fact, you may feel like you’ve stepped back in time when you look at the decor of this beautiful home. With gorgeous outdoor...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: 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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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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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: 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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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: 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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: 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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Fergus, CA

The average cost of senior living in Fergus is $3,232 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Livingston, CA with an average of $2,862 per month.

Independent living costs in Fergus, CA, vs. nearby cities

Fergus, CA
$3,232/mo
$3,232/mo
$3,202/mo

Independent living costs in Fergus, CA, vs. state and national averages

Fergus, CA
$3,232/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Fergus, CA, vs. other senior living options

$3,664/mo
Independent Living
$3,232/mo

Independent living costs in Fergus, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,203/mo
Studio
$4,310/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,323/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,741/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,398/mo

Senior living costs in Fergus vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Fergus, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFergus, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$3,232/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,594/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$3,664/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Fergus, CA:$3,232/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Fergus, CA:$3,594/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Fergus, CA:$3,664/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Fergus, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Fergus and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Fergus, CA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Fergus have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Fergus, CA$2,570/mo$2,496/mo+2.9%
California$3,692/mo$3,631/mo+1.7%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Fergus, CA
2024 average cost:$2,570/mo
2023 average cost:$2,496/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
California
2024 average cost:$3,692/mo
2023 average cost:$3,631/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Fergus

Recent reviews for independent living in Fergus

Stratford at Beyer Park in Modesto, CA

5.0
My loved one enjoyed being there and having the other residents around to interact with. That helped him improve a lot. It's a nice, bright, cheery place to live. It was the best place for him at the time that he needed it. And I liked all the staff I met. They were very friendly, helpful, ...
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Castle Vista in Atwater, CA

5.0
I have lived at Castle Vista since April 2014. It is a great place to retire. The residents are caring and friendly. I have made many friends here. The maintenance is excellent. One phone call is all you need if you have a problem. There are daily activities. Always something fun to do. I have a ...
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Valley Comfort Assisted Living in Modesto, CA

4.7
My husband was previously a resident at Valley Comfort Assisted Living and the overall experience with this facility was great. The facility was always clean. Everyone was friendly and helpful. The staff seemed to be on top of the care, most of them were great. The food looked good. The care was ...
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Fergus independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fergus independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fergus, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fergus independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Fergus partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fergus, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.8%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
25.8%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.5%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Fergus independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Fergus communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fergus, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
27.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fergus independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Fergus offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fergus, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
25.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.9%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
30.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
17.7%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.6%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cogir of Cedar Creek, Valley Spring Memory Care and Truewood by Merrill, Modesto are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fergus, California. See full list of communities.
There are 75 independent living facilities near Fergus, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Fergus, California is Cogir of Cedar Creek. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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