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Located in the center of California, Fresno is a land-locked city approximately 100 miles from the coast. Close by are a number of Sierra Nevada lakes, including Shaver Lake and Bass Lake. State parks within driving distance include the famous Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks. Seniors that prefer warmer weather will enjoy Fresno’s Mediterranean climate, which features mild winters and long, hot summers. The city is inhabited by 542,107 people; seniors 65 years and over make up 11.6% of that total.
Assisted living facilities provide support for seniors that need assistance with daily living activities such as housekeeping, personal care and meal preparation. Assisted living is a popular option for older adults who don’t need 24-hour medical supervision but cannot live fully independently. Seniors living in Fresno can expect to pay an average of $3,900 per month for assisted living services, which is about 26% lower than California’s monthly average.
This guide is an introduction to assisted living in Fresno and features average monthly care costs and free local resources that are available to support seniors.
Hundreds of thousands of American seniors utilize assisted living, a figure that is only growing. For these seniors, assisted living combines residential housing,assistance in daily activities, and some healthcare. These communities also strive to provide an atmosphere that is comfortable and engaging for their residents… Read More >
COVID-19 restrictions and rules for Assisted Living Facilities are typically set by the state – to see the rules in your state, you can read our guide to Assisted Living in California. Keep in mind that there may be other policies that communities put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.
The cost of assisted living in Fresno is $3,900 per month, but the amount can vary depending on location, amenities and services offered.
Assisted living care in Fresno is $1,350 lower than the state average and $600 lower than the national median of $4,500.
Assisted living costs among California’s cities differ significantly. San Francisco, northwest of Fresno, has an assisted living care average of $2,419 higher than Fresno. At an average of $5,225 per month, the state capital of Sacramento also costs more than Fresno for seniors in need of assisted living. San Jose’s monthly care cost is $2,100 higher, while Modesto costs $4,000, an amount very similar to Fresno. Santa Rosa has the highest assisted living cost in the region at $7,048 monthly, while Salinas, just west of Fresno, has an assisted living cost of $6,000 per month.
Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:
For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in California.
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(559) 214-0299 |
Fresno-Madera Agency On Aging connects seniors to information and resources. It provides services via the Older Americans Act and case management through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. It also assists seniors in sorting through Medicaid and insurance benefits and offers a long-term ombudsman program that investigates complaints of residents in long-term care facilities. | |
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(559) 676-6570 |
Agewell Fresno is a senior resource center that connects seniors to services and provides information on senior issues and aging. It also informs seniors of local events, workshops and activities as well as volunteer opportunities that support seniors and their families. | |
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(559) 225-6100 |
Fresno VA Medical Center offers VA Aid and Attendance and Housebound benefits through monthly payments that are added to VA pensions. VA veterans and survivors must meet the qualification criteria by either requiring assistance with the activities of daily living, needing to spend a significant portion of the day in bed due to illness or being a patient in a nursing home due to loss of mental or physical abilities resulting from a disability. | |
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(559) 237-3101 |
HandsOn Central California’s RSVP program recruits active and skilled seniors for volunteer activities that meet their communities’ needs. RSVP members are engaged in a wide range of volunteer opportunities such as feeding and donating goods for those in need, providing senior companionship, mentoring young people and supporting the California Highway Patrol and local police departments. |
Assisted Living Facilities in the Fresno area are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined at the state level. For an overview of those rules and regulations, see the information below. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.
