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10 Best Nursing Homes in Ponderosa, CA
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Ponderosa nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Ponderosa, CA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Ponderosa or another care type is right for you. Browse 37 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Ponderosa.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Worth, East Porterville and California Hot Springs.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Worth, East Porterville and California Hot Springs.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Ponderosa, CA
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9.7
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55 reviews
Very caring and honest personel. Great food. Lovely court yard. Gourmet food, and happy residence. The young staff keeps things lively.
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.
Park Visalia Assisted Living provides a full range of exceptional senior living options. Our community offers all of the comforts of home with the added benefit of a team of experienced, caring professionals dedicated to providing you or your loved one with quality service.We offer seniors...
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9.2
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I appreciated that no matter how much my dad declined, they let him live there for the rest of his life. He didn't have to die in a skilled nursing facility or a hospital. The care staff were kind 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.
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...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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55 Floor plans available
9.2
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19 reviews
My sister needed more care even though she’s pretty independent. She just wasn’t able to thrive in her regular apartment. Quail Park is a great place. She says that you go there to live, not die and they...
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.
At Quail Park, We Believe that Each Person Should Live in a Place for Optimum JoyWhether you are looking at an active Senior Lifestyle Community or considering Assisted Living, Quail Park on Cypress is there for you. Our Residents embrace the highest quality of life and opportunity for engagement...
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8.7
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6 reviews
The staff there from top to bottom are very nice they make you feel that your loved one will be safe and secure and well taken care of they also take the time to call you and give you any update on your love...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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3 reviews
My loved one was a resident at Quail Park and it was a wonderful place. The staff was great, very attentive and accommodating. I would highly recommend Quail Park Memory Care to others.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.0
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2 reviews
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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We moved my mother-in- law to this assisted living facility after a very very frustrating experience with her care in another assisted living facility. Her care has been superior at this facility and the...
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.
Located in the San Joaquin Valley community of Visalia, Sierra Village offers residents the opportunity to enjoy life in one of California's thriving agricultural communities. Pleasant climate conditions, creeks, rivers, mountains, and abundant native plant species combine to create a stunning...
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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: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Burlington is an assisted living community located in the Southern Sierra Nevada Mountains of Wofford, California. The area is known for its phenomenal outdoor activities, from fly fishing and jet skiing to camping and hiking. If you listen close, you will hear the gentle sounds of the river that...
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.
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...
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.
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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.
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.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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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Cost of nursing homes in Ponderosa, CA
The average cost of senior living in Ponderosa is $3,853 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kennedy Meadows, CA with an average of $2,533 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Ponderosa, CA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Ponderosa, CA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Ponderosa
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ponderosa
Quail Park Memory Care Residences in Visalia, CA
5.0
The staff is kind and caring, makes sure residents are clean, including them with other residents in activities. The facility is kept clean. I felt they took very good care of my brother.
Magnolia Park in Visalia, CA
4.4
This is a small place, and the staff tries really hard to work with the million different personalities of residents. The food is decent, but it could have more variety. My dad seems content and taken care of, so that is all that matters. They are super friendly. I would add that the staff ...
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Park Visalia Assisted Living and Memory Care
5.0
The Park Visalia location was close to my home. Nursing staff played close attention to the behavioral changes that took place when my husband's condition changed and needed medical care. We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had.
Ponderosa nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ponderosa nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ponderosa, 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 Ponderosa 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 Ponderosa that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ponderosa, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.1%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.1%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.7%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.7%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.2%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.1%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.7%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.6%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.9%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Ponderosa 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 Ponderosa Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ponderosa, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
52.6%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.6%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.8%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ponderosa 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 Ponderosa partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ponderosa, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.8%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.8%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
36.8%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
52.6%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Ponderosa 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 Ponderosa communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ponderosa, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.1%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.6%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
36.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ponderosa 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 Ponderosa offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ponderosa, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
31.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.9%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.4%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.6%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
36.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
31.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.1%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.8%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Park Visalia Assisted Living and Memory Care, Prestige Assisted Living at Visalia and Quail Park on Cypress are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Ponderosa, California. See full list of communities.
There are 37 nursing homes facilities near Ponderosa, California. See the full list.
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