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The cost of independent living in South Fork is about $3,339 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 64 options. Read 667 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.
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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.
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This facility was good, overall. I will say it seems to be a better fit for residents with mental challenges rather than physical challenges like our loved one had. The facility was kept clean. We were there...
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.
Gettysburg Christian Home is a senior care home located in the beautiful city of Fresno, CA in Fresno County. Our loving community overlooks the magnificent San Joaquin Valley and stunning city views on the eastern side. Fresno is known for its cultural diversity and the fresh atmosphere making...
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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
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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: 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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Make sure to check out all the rooms available there are multiple options. The community is neat and clean and the staff is very friendly and helpful. I would recommend this community to others based on my...
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: 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.
Spacious 1 bedroom and 1 bath and 2 bedroom and 2 bath.Single Level Community Cable TV Ready Fully Equipped Kitchen Indoor Washer and Electric Dryer Hook Ups Ceiling Fans in Living Room and Bedrooms Emergency Call System Available Clubhouse with Library and Crafts Room Gated Community Limited...
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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My father moved into Nazareth House several months ago. As with any life change, there is an adjustment. The staff at Nazareth House have been caring and supportive of his needs, as well as ours during...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Nazareth House is a Catholic assisted living community owned by the Sisters of Nazareth and located in central Fresno, Fresno County, California. Recently celebrating 60 years of serving the Fresno senior community, Nazareth House welcomes seniors seeking supportive services in a compassionate...
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.
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My father lived there for almost 2 years until he passed away. He was blind, couldn't talk due to stroke, and eventually needed a wheelchair. We were under the previous care staff and they took pretty good...
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.
Vintage Gardens is a 79 unit community with beautifully landscaped grounds and tastefully decorated common areas. We are located minutes from various shopping areas. Our apartments have private bathrooms with emergency call systems in place. Each apartment has individually controlled...
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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: 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.
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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: 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.
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: 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.
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.
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.
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.
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: 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.
At Kings View Manor, you will discover apartment living with the essential conveniences and comforts of home, at rates you can afford!Our community features convenient parking areas, large laundry rooms, a park-like setting, near freeways 41 and 99, easy bus access, and scheduled weekly...
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.
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.
Cost of independent living in South Fork, CA
The average cost of senior living in South Fork is $3,339 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mammoth Lakes, CA with an average of $3,175 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in South Fork, CA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in South Fork, CA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in South Fork
Recent reviews for independent living in South Fork
Bethel Lutheran Home in Selma, CA
5.0
We are very pleased with the senior living experience at Bethel Lutheran Home in Selma, CA. The apartment is large and spacious accommodating any physical needs. The quality to which the complex is maintained is one of the best I have seen. Apartments are well maintained and upgraded. The ...
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The Windham by Cogir in Fresno, CA
5.0
Prior to moving in my husband & I visited all senior communities in our city and we chose The Windham due to the manner in which we witnessed how residents were treated by staff with friendliness,respect and compassion( we toured/visited 4 times before making a decision).The number and variety ...
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Truewood by Merrill, Fig Garden in Fresno, CA
4.0
Mom moved from her own 3 bed/2bath
Home and she was pretty resistant at first. We narrowed her search down to 3 options and she knew right away that Truewood would be her place. They accommodated her wish for all vinyl plank flooring/no carpet and she found a 1 bdroom layout that suited her. ...
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South Fork independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Fork independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Fork, 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 Fork 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 Fork partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.6%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.3%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.1%
9.7%
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Availability of select dining options in South Fork 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 Fork communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
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36.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34%
43.7%
Room service
Room service
32.1%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.1%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Fork 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 Fork offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
35.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.2%
32.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.2%
48%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.5%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.3%
54.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.8%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.8%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.8%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.6%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
39.6%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
24.5%
32.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.4%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.8%
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Villages at Willow, Cogir of Cedar Creek and Truewood by Merrill, Clovis are the top-rated independent living facilities near South Fork, California. See full list of communities.
There are 64 independent living facilities near South Fork, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in South Fork, California are The Villages at Willow, Cogir of Cedar Creek and Truewood by Merrill, Clovis. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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