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Best Assisted Living in Madera, CA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 2 assisted living communities in Madera, CA using CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in CA
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Jordan Weiss, PhD
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We analyzed These are the facilities in Madera, CA our team has analyzed — not a count of every assisted living provider in Madera, CA.
2 homes
Other senior care options in Madera:
Memory Care Nursing Homes Independent Living

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Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Cedar Creek Retirement
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
Madera
162
Facility 162
CA AVG 103
Rank #240 / 1,350
DYes
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,336 / 1,411
45
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,049 / 1,292
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,314 / 1,338
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 13
Rank #281 / 1,299
59.9%
Facility 59.9%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #964 / 1,202
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Cogir of Cedar Creek
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
Madera
162
Facility 162
CA AVG 103
Rank #240 / 1,350
DYes
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,336 / 1,411
45
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,049 / 1,292
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,314 / 1,338
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #777 / 1,299
59.9%
Facility 59.9%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #964 / 1,202
-Gahc4 Madera Ca Trs Sub And Cogir Sl Cedar Creek LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other CA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 2 analyzed for Madera. See how we rank facilities

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Cedar Creek Retirement

511 N Westberry Blvd, Madera, CA 93637
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Cedar Creek Retirement is a continuing care retirement community in Madera, California, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Independent living provides a private home with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, medication, and other daily tasks. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering, and the range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 162 beds, with programs including Melody & Masterpiece, Forever Fit, Memories in Motion, Starlight Shows, Virtual Voyages, and SafelyYou. A salon gives residents an on-site place for personal grooming, and pets are allowed, so a resident may continue living with a pet. Robert Huntley serves as administrator, and the community is operated by Gahc4 Madera Ca Trs Sub and Cogir Sl Cedar Creek.

Phone: (559) 377-6701

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Cogir of Cedar Creek

500 N Westberry Blvd, Madera, CA 93637
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Beautiful outdoor garden area with walking paths.
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Settling in the quiet neighborhood of North Westberry Boulevard, Madera, CA, Cogir of Cedar Creek is an outstanding senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Choose from a wide range of well-built and spacious floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom cottages. With a dedicated and highly skilled team attending to unique needs and aspirations, seniors optimize their independence and gain more time to explore their interests.

The community fosters a vibrant and welcoming environment, paving the way for residents to interact with their surroundings and enjoy various learning opportunities. Indulge in delicious and nutritious meals catering to seniors’ dietary needs and tastes. With its homely spaces and serene community, Cogir of Cedar Creek doubles its efforts to provide seniors with a safe place to age gracefully.

Phone: (559) 377-7147

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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No paid rankings Communities cannot pay to influence placement.
Data source California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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Assisted Living in Madera at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 8/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Madera, CA. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 162The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Madera, CA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Madera, CA

What is the average cost of assisted living in Madera, CA?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Madera, CA is approximately $4,000. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in Madera, CA?

Assisted living in Madera, CA typically ranges from $3,500–$5,500 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Madera, CA?

Assisted living facilities in Madera, CA typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:15.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in California?

Assisted living in California supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in California?

Assisted living in California is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does California Medicaid cover assisted living?

California Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including California) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

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