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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Fig Orchard, CA

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top3CommunitiesWithLinks: Columbus Estates, The Palms of San Lauren and The Pointe at Summit Hills
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Photo of Columbus Estates
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1717 Floor plans available
9.1
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60 reviews
9.1
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60 reviews
5 star
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4 star
25%
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Columbus Estates was incredibly amazing in price-point, flexibility, and accommodations. It is PERFECT for my mom. She loves it and has even participated in the activities, which i didn't think she'd do.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Columbus Estates provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Beautifully landscaped and with a neighborly atmosphere, Columbus Estates is nestled among the rolling hills of the San Joaquin Valley . We're just outside of Bakersfield and only a few hours from Los...
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9.0
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25 reviews
9.0
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25 reviews
5 star
56%
4 star
32%
3 star
8%
2 star
0%
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4%
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What we like the most about the community is the communication, level of care, and cleanliness. We would absolutely recommend Ivy Park to other families, I have seen positive changes in my dad's overall...
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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8.6
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11 reviews
8.6
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11 reviews
5 star
55%
4 star
27%
3 star
9%
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9%
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Flexibility and level of care. was the biggest impression. Excellent, with small personalized service. They really worked with us to help Mom succeed. They did everything to ease us through this transition.
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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Photo of Golden Castle Assisted Living
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It's a wonderful place. The food is very good, loved the daily cupcakes they served each and every day. There was a weekly session were we acted out in skits for fun, and we would record them for later...
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
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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
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: Independent Living
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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.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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What families are saying about independent living in Fig Orchard

Recent reviews for independent living in Fig Orchard

The Palms of San Lauren in Bakersfield, CA

4.0
I thought the facility was rated four out of five stars. It seemed comfortable there seem to be a nice area for dining and in a good location. The person I took the visit ended up going there.

The Pointe at Summit Hills in Bakersfield, CA

5.0
The facility was absolutely wonderful! It was very clean. So much attention to detail. The layout was amazingly ideal for my brother as he was a pacer and it was basically an enclosed oval. The staff was so caring and kind. They truly showed so much kindness to my brother and the rest of the ...
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Columbus Estates in Bakersfield, CA

4.0
The staff here is eager to make Columbus Estates the best senior housing around and the listen very well to requests and concerns and always get back to me in a timely manner with a solution or suggestion. I love living here. The people are great. There are lots of amenities, although I can't ...
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Fig Orchard independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fig Orchard independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fig Orchard, 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 Fig Orchard 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 Fig Orchard partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fig Orchard, CANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
33.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Fig Orchard 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 Fig Orchard communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fig Orchard, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
25%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fig Orchard 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 Fig Orchard offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fig Orchard, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
12.5%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
25%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
46.9%
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Columbus Estates, The Palms of San Lauren and The Pointe at Summit Hills are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fig Orchard, California. See full list of communities.
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