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Photo of Cogir of Cedar Creek
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9.9
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54 reviews
9.9
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54 reviews
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My mother transitioned from her home to Cedar Creek's assisted living. Being mostly independent, she was happy to downsize, live closer to family, explore new hobbies and meet new friends. She found all...
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.
We are locally owned yet professionally managed by Integral Senior Living.
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Photo of The Hampshire
99 Photos available
2020 Floor plans available
9.5
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46 reviews
9.5
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46 reviews
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Not perfect, but good. What I like the most about The Hampshire is that it is clean, safe, and a great value for the price! I highly recommend the Hampshire
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.
The Hampshire is built on beautiful grounds in the green heart of California's agricultural Central Valley, you'll love the graceful elegance and friendliness of your new home. We're just minutes from shopping, dining, healthcare and wonderful regional entertainment.
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Photo of The Windham by Cogir
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9.1
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32 reviews
9.1
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32 reviews
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I would give them a 5. They did all we expected, our Mom just wasn't able to take advantage of the amenities they had to offer. We found all the staff members to be very friendly and they accommodated all...
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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Photo of Pacifica Senior Living Fresno
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44 Floor plans available
9.0
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64 reviews
9.0
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64 reviews
5 star
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No where near enough handicap parking for the facility designed for seniors I struggle to find a place to get my mom and her wheelchair loaded everytime I pick her up She was so incredibly hesitant to move...
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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Photo of Truewood by Merrill, Clovis
1515 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.0
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91 reviews
9.0
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91 reviews
5 star
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24%
3 star
10%
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It's always clean. New management has upgraded the food (no more corn dogs and fries for dinner). My favorite part is still the large courtyard where they can walk in complete safety. The only negative is it...
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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Photo of Park Merced
99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.0
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20 reviews
9.0
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20 reviews
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From day one, I found the staff to be super supportive with all my concerns and I am heartened to know that the proper care of my family member is their priority. They have been wonderful!
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.
Park Merced is an assisted living community in the beautiful area of Merced, California. It is within a residential neighborhood located just outside San Francisco, providing you with easy access to parks, water activities, entertainment and much more. You'll choose from several floor plans and...
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Photo of The Grove
1717 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.0
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41 reviews
9.0
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41 reviews
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he place is really clean, the staff are very friendly and helpful. Her medication, showers and laundry are done on time and activities that are posted for the day always take place. The food is very good and...
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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Photo of Magnolia Crossing Assisted Living and Memory Care
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9.0
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4 reviews
9.0
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4 reviews
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Family atmosphere, nice people, efficient, clean. My mother is now in a short-term skilled nursing facility - a different animal, But I see the difference. Magnolia Crossing's staff are angels for the level...
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.
Magnolia Crossing is an award-winning assisted living and memory care community committed to providing exceptional housing, care and assistance in activities of daily living for seniors in the heart of Clovis. Magnolia Crossing opened in 2018. Locally owned and operated, close to shopping,...
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Photo of Westmont of Fresno
1919 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.7
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48 reviews
8.7
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48 reviews
5 star
47%
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29%
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The staff at Westmont is fabulous. They've been very helpful and kind to my mom. The overall cleanliness of the common areas could be a little bit better. There are some stains on the carpet and that kind of...
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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Photo of Fairwinds - Woodward Park
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8.4
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55 reviews
8.4
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55 reviews
5 star
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The facility is welcoming. Clean. Staff is friendly. Dads only complaint is bland food. Absolutely would recommend to others.
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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Photo of Pacifica Senior Living Merced
1313 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.2
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60 reviews
8.2
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60 reviews
5 star
54%
4 star
26%
3 star
8%
2 star
10%
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2%
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All and all they very good sometimes there communication was a little slow like all facilities depending on who's working but I always knew mom was safe and in good hands..
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 Pacifica Senior Living Merced, a beautifully appointed senior living community that elevates assisted living, memory care, and respite care to a new standard of excellence.Offering affordable fees for our Heartland™ Assisted Living and Legacies™ Memory Care programs, Pacifica Senior...
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Photo of Skyline Place
99 Photos available
7.9
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30 reviews
7.9
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30 reviews
5 star
34%
4 star
30%
3 star
13%
2 star
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The staff is wonderful. They keep the residents engaged in conversations. Definitely, reflective listeners, too. The food is great. You can tell things are made from scratch. Mom & I enjoyed a Supper 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 Skyline Place, a senior living community that puts relationships first. We hear, again and again, that walking through our front door feels a lot more like walking into grandma and grandpa’s house than walking into a nursing home. That’s because our residents and staff sincerely care...
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They are doing a great job! Stacey keeps a pretty good eye on things. She checks in on her fairly often. If they need anything they always have a call button. She likes the food, she says it's very good....
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.
Photo of Golden Years Retirement Center
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.
Photo of Meadowview Manor
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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My mom used to live here. The apartments were nice for just a general senior apartment complex. They did have some community activities. They had bingo and crafts and other activities like that so for...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome Home to the perfect residential community for active seniors!Harmony BayIndependent Livingfor Ages 55 & Better...Lease one of our apartment homes and you will experience the best of all possible worlds with the comfort and quality you want, plenty of the necessities that make living...
Photo of Sierra Villa Rest Home
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.
Our mission is to provide culturally sensitive residential services of the highest quality to our Elderly population in the Fresno/Clovis area. We believe in the principles of prevention, continuity of care, and collaboration with the people most involved in the lives of our residents. We are...
Photo of Sierra Meadows
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.

What families are saying about independent living in South Wawona

Recent reviews for independent living in South Wawona

Skyline Place in Sonora, CA

4.4
It was a very positive experience and they were very helpful in helping us make adjustments. Yes we would recommend it to others. Sonora is a beautiful city in the lower Sierras and Skyline Place is in. Great location in the city. Right near the major Hospital.

Pacifica Senior Living Fresno

5.0
My dad was at Pacifica for almost 6 months and had a great experience. He has since moved out. During his stay there, they were very patient and accommodating with his needs.

Cogir of Cedar Creek in Madera, CA

4.7
The community has staff that is very friendly. I am living in the cottages & I enjoy that I get to go on outings with everyone & I don’t have to drive myself. I am apart of the activities that I choose to be apart of & I keep pretty busy with that.

South Wawona independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Wawona independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Wawona, 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 South Wawona 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 South Wawona partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Wawona, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.3%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.6%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
47.4%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
63.2%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
36.8%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in South Wawona 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 South Wawona communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Wawona, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
47.4%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.6%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
57.9%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
31.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Wawona 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 South Wawona offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Wawona, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
57.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
57.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
47.4%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
73.7%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.6%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.8%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.9%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.9%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
57.9%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
31.6%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.1%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.9%
46.9%
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Cogir of Cedar Creek, The Hampshire and The Windham by Cogir are the top-rated independent living facilities near South Wawona, California. See full list of communities.
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