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10 Best Nursing Homes in Ponca, CA

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1. We love the staff! Very caring, which is of utmost importance. 2. Activities are wonderful, involving families ... for instance on Memorial Day they had a bbq for residents and families. They had a...
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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Staff is very professional. Everyone is very friendly, caring, and is great at communicating with our family. They keep us informed at all times of our mother’s care, either through email or phone calls. ...
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.
Prestige Assisted Living at Visalia is a beautiful community, conveniently located near medical and dental clinics, shopping, and public transportation. Prestige Assisted Livingng has 44 spacious studio, one bedroom, and 2 bedroom apartments. With the U shape of our building, we have the perfect...
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This beautiful, new facility is like a 5-star hotel. The Caregivers & Med Techs, Life Engagement Director, and ALL the staff in Memory Care have been wonderful with my dad. I have peace of mind knowing he's...
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.
Elegant architecture. Comfortably appointed apartment homes. Extraordinary opportunities to remain active and be social. Quail Park at Shannon Ranch offers everything you need to live your life brilliantly. Whether you are looking for a residence for yourself or for your loved one, you’ll...
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[Name removed] has been wonderful and instrumental in keeping my grandfather company and helping him with his daily needs I really appreciate all that he is doing to make my grandpa feel comfort when...
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.
Evergreen Residence offers personalized assistance and compassionate care in a professionally managed, community setting for Assisted Living, Alzheimer’s, Respite & In-Home Care. It's the assistance seniors need with all of the independence they want at much affordable rate than many high-end...
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I am so pleased with the facility and everyone there. It was difficult to place my mom as she didn't want go. The owners were so helpful, professional and honest with me regarding expectations. Her...
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.
For forty years, Casa Grande Senior Care Home at 347 East Walnut Avenue in Visalia, California has prided itself very much on meeting unique needs of senior citizens and specializing in treatment and therapy for Alzheimer's disease and memory loss. In the interest of providing optimum comfort,...
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When my mom first broke her hip and started showing signs of Alzheimer’s, we decided it was time to find a place for her to go. We chose Magnolia Park because we really like the owner, [Removed], and her...
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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: 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.
Autumn Oaks Residential Care is an assisted living community serving the needs of the elderly in beautiful Porterville, California. Part of the scenic San Joaquin Valley, Porterville is a gateway city to some of the country's most astonishing natural wonders - the Sequoia National Forest, the...
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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.
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.
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Ponca, CA

The average cost of senior living in Ponca is $3,722 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Visalia, CA with an average of $3,749 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Ponca, CA, vs. nearby cities

Ponca, CA
$3,722/mo

Nursing homes costs in Ponca, CA, vs. state and national averages

Ponca, CA
$3,722/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Ponca, CA, vs. other senior living options

$3,722/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,722/mo

Nursing homes costs in Ponca, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,652/mo
Studio
$5,372/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,820/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,678/mo

Senior living costs in Ponca vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Ponca, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typePonca, CACaliforniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,722/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,681/mo$4,369/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,722/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,282/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Ponca, CA:$3,722/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Ponca, CA:$3,681/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Ponca, CA:$3,722/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Ponca, CA:$3,282/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Ponca, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Ponca 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Ponca, CA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Ponca 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
Ponca, CA$5,260/mo$5,519/mo-4.7%
California$5,328/mo$5,061/mo+5.3%
National$5,080/mo$4,854/mo+4.7%
Ponca, CA
2024 average cost:$5,260/mo
2023 average cost:$5,519/mo
Percent change:-4.7%
California
2024 average cost:$5,328/mo
2023 average cost:$5,061/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,080/mo
2023 average cost:$4,854/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Ponca

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ponca

Prestige Assisted Living at Visalia

5.0
it was expensive and I'm not familiar with what it costs at many other facilities however, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had

Magnolia Park in Visalia, CA

5.0
The staff here at village at mill creek are incredibly kind and patient, always going above and beyond to ensure all residents feel comfortable and cared for. The meals are delicious and well-prepared with options to suit different dietary needs. The facility is always clean and ...
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Evergreen Residence in Visalia, CA

5.0
My father needs a place where he can receive care 24 / 7. This became too much for my wife and I. We also have a daughter and three grandchildren living in our home. All of the activity and noise was too much for Pop. Evergreen provides the solution all the way around. Pop gets quiet, ...
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Ponca nursing homes services and amenities

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

Availability of select care services in Ponca nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Ponca that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ponca, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
27.3%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.4%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.6%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.2%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.5%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.6%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ponca nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Ponca Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ponca, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
45.5%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.4%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36.4%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.1%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ponca nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Ponca partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ponca, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.4%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
36.4%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.5%
4%
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Availability of select dining options in Ponca nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Ponca communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ponca, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.1%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
36.4%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ponca nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Ponca offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ponca, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
27.3%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.4%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.4%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.5%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.4%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.3%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
27.3%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.4%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Magnolia Park, Prestige Assisted Living at Visalia and Quail Park at Shannon Ranch are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Ponca, California. See full list of communities.
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