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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Yosemite Lakes, CA

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 10 independent living facilities in Yosemite Lakes, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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Photo of Cogir of Cedar Creek
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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 Truewood by Merrill, Clovis
1515 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.2
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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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22 Floor plans available
9.0
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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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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 Pacifica Senior Living Fresno
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44 Floor plans available
8.9
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63 reviews
8.9
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The staff is very accommodating and friendly. It is a nice place to live. I wish the kitchen was a little larger, but they provide 3 meals a day in a very nice and comfortable environment. They have a gym,...
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 The Windham by Cogir
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31 reviews
8.9
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The Windham has been a good environment with a blend of care and freedom. The staff is prompt and friendly. Truly caring for their resident. I would recommend them to others who are searching for a place for...
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 Westmont of Fresno
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33 Floor plans available
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47 reviews
8.8
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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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54 reviews
8.0
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It's not home and has been an adjustment but for what it is it's fine. I chose Fairwinds mainly for 2 reasons. Because of my eyesight I had to give up my license. They have transportation for medical...
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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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
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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.
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...
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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.
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...
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Cost of independent living in Yosemite Lakes, CA

The average cost of senior living in Yosemite Lakes is $3,556 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include San Joaquin, CA with an average of $3,052 per month.

Independent living costs in Yosemite Lakes, CA, vs. nearby cities

Yosemite Lakes, CA
$3,556/mo
$3,218/mo

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

Yosemite Lakes, CA
$3,556/mo
U.S. national average
$4,022/mo

Independent living costs in Yosemite Lakes, CA, vs. other senior living options

$4,232/mo
Independent Living
$3,556/mo

Independent living costs in Yosemite Lakes, CA, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,947/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,323/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,398/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,745/mo

Senior living costs in Yosemite Lakes 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: Yosemite Lakes, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeYosemite Lakes, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$3,556/mo$4,505/mo$4,022/mo
Assisted Living$3,558/mo$4,369/mo$4,564/mo
Memory Care$4,232/mo$5,271/mo$4,801/mo
Independent Living
Yosemite Lakes, CA:$3,556/mo
California:$4,505/mo
U.S.:$4,022/mo
Assisted Living
Yosemite Lakes, CA:$3,558/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,564/mo
Memory Care
Yosemite Lakes, CA:$4,232/mo
California:$5,271/mo
U.S.:$4,801/mo
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Independent living costs in Yosemite Lakes, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Yosemite Lakes 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 Yosemite Lakes, CA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Yosemite Lakes 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Yosemite Lakes, CA$3,762/mo$3,705/mo+1.6%
California$3,691/mo$3,629/mo+1.7%
National$3,249/mo$3,166/mo+2.6%
Yosemite Lakes, CA
2024 average cost:$3,762/mo
2023 average cost:$3,705/mo
Percent change:+1.6%
California
2024 average cost:$3,691/mo
2023 average cost:$3,629/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,249/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
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What families are saying about independent living in Yosemite Lakes

Recent reviews for independent living in Yosemite Lakes

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.

Magnolia Crossing Assisted Living and Memory Care in Clovis, CA

4.4
It's a small facility so nobody ever gets lost when they walk out of their room. Everybody knows each other and calls one another friends. I like that it feels like a house but with more oversight, checks, and balances, and activities. Their food is just mediocre. I think one day was hotdogs and ...
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Yosemite Lakes independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Yosemite Lakes independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Yosemite Lakes, 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 Yosemite Lakes 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 Yosemite Lakes partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Yosemite Lakes, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
70%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
70%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
80%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
60%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Yosemite Lakes 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 Yosemite Lakes communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Yosemite Lakes, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
70%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
80%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
80%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
50%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Yosemite Lakes 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 Yosemite Lakes offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Yosemite Lakes, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
80%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
80%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
60%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
90%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
70%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
80%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
80%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
50%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
80%
46.9%
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Cogir of Cedar Creek, Truewood by Merrill, Clovis and The Grove are the top-rated independent living facilities near Yosemite Lakes, California. See full list of communities.
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