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Best Independent Living in Fresno, CA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 9 independent living communities in Fresno, CA using California Department of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in CA
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Avg Walk Score: 53/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Fresno, 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: 212The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Fresno, CA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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Fairwinds – Woodwark Park
IL
AL
Fresno
270
Facility 270
CA AVG 103
Rank #71 / 1657
Yes
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 57
Rank #951 / 2092
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 81
Rank #1142 / 1401
17
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #889 / 1397
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #895 / 1164
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 13
Rank #235 / 1487
93.0%
Facility 93.0%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #221 / 1368
A+Fresn LLC; Leisure Care LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Westmont of Fresno
IL
AL
MC
RC
Fresno
155
Facility 155
CA AVG 103
Rank #319 / 1657
Yes
39
Facility 39
CA AVG 57
Rank #1575 / 2092
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 81
Rank #1301 / 1401
34
42
Facility 42
CA AVG 13
Rank #1330 / 1397
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 3
Rank #1058 / 1164
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 13
Rank #289 / 1487
83.9%
Facility 83.9%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #411 / 1368
A+Westmont Mgr Gp LLC,Gp Of Fresno Ops;Westmont LvngStudio / 1 Bed
Fresno Senior Living
IL
AL
RC
Fresno
100
Facility 100
CA AVG 103
Rank #698 / 1657
Yes
46
Facility 46
CA AVG 57
Rank #1445 / 2092
77
Facility 77
CA AVG 81
Rank #925 / 1401
16
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #1061 / 1397
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1164
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1210 / 1487
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1223 / 1368
C-Hsre-Pacifica I Trs Gp LLC, Gp Of Hsre Et Al1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens a CCRC
IL
AL
MC
NH
Fresno
652
Facility 652
CA AVG 103
Rank #9 / 1657
No
57
Facility 57
CA AVG 57
Rank #1157 / 2092
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 81
Rank #513 / 1401
4
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #529 / 1397
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #600 / 1164
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 13
Rank #106 / 1487
57.2%
Facility 57.2%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1147 / 1368
A+Humangood & Humangood Norcal & Humangood Fresno-
Arbor Faire Senior Apartments
IL
Fresno
-No
76
Facility 76
CA AVG 57
Rank #530 / 2092
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14
Facility 14
CA AVG 13
Rank #511 / 1487
---1 Bed / 2 Bed
Truewood by Merrill, Fig Garden
IL
Fresno (6035)
-Yes
47
Facility 47
CA AVG 57
Rank #1422 / 2092
--------Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Windham by Cogir
IL
AL
Fresno
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 103
Rank #867 / 1657
Yes
51
Facility 51
CA AVG 57
Rank #1323 / 2092
76
Facility 76
CA AVG 81
Rank #946 / 1401
15
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #529 / 1397
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #895 / 1164
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #805 / 1487
87.5%
Facility 87.5%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #331 / 1368
-Cadence Sl Windham Frsno LLC; Cap Ix-Windham LLCStudio / Cottage / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Truewood by Merrill, Fig Garden
IL
Fresno (6035)
-Yes
52
Facility 52
CA AVG 57
Rank #1305 / 2092
--------Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Protected: Cedarbrook Memory Care
IL
HC
MC
NH
PC
RC
Fresno
-No
46
Facility 46
CA AVG 57
Rank #1445 / 2092
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Overview of Fairwinds – Woodwark Park

Fairwinds Woodward Park is an independent living and assisted living community where both options are guaranteed to be comfortable for residents to maintain their individuality and freedom. Residents in the community are cared for by ensuring that the holistic wellness of each resident is met. The community gives off an engaging and enriching environment where the professional care staff is attentive and ready to go above and beyond for the residents. Fairwinds has celebrated and understood the importance of growth by ensuring seniors get the best possible care and limitless opportunities during their stay. 

The lifestyle at Fairwinds is inspired by resort-style stay– leisure is the center of senior wellness. Community features include restaurant-style dining experiences curated by an in-house chef to take PrimeFit Wellness classes, a cafe, a private dining room, a salon and barbershop, transportation, guest parking, and a courtyard with outdoor seating. 

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Overview of Westmont of Fresno

Designed to foster a sense of belonging, independence, and overall well-being, Westmont of Fresno is an exceptional senior living community based in Fresno County, Fresno, CA. The community offers a personalized approach to independent living, assisted living and memory care, providing residents with holistic solutions to their care needs and a higher level of care. A friendly team of senior care professionals is ready to help residents any time of the day with 24/7 availability.

The community takes care of housekeeping, restaurant-style dining, and transportation to give residents the freedom to do the things that they love and enjoy. Residents can choose to participate in a breadth of social activities and outings, or just sit back and relax in their comfortable accommodations. Whatever your preference is, the community always provides inviting options perfectly designed to help you make the most of your retirement life.

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Fresno Senior Living

1715 E Alluvial Ave, Fresno, CA 93720
Overview of Fresno Senior Living

Fresno Senior Living is an independent living, assisted living, and memory care home with an exquisite environment guaranteed to make residents feel welcome in their friendly atmosphere. Whatever you seek, the community is ready to help and deliver it. Fresno Senior Living is an elegant community that ensures the highest level of trust and dedication of the staff, providing quality care and service to every resident– which families have recognized time and time again. 

Fresno Senior Living’s lifestyle is centered on the comfort and flexibility of its residents; through residential assisted living amenities and services such as housekeeping, laundry, social events, recreational activities, fitness classes, medication management, and transportation. The senior living community provides a life of amenities and services that creates a comfortable and secure environment for residents.

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Overview of The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens a Ccrc

The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens has been a pioneer in making residents feel welcomed and comfortable for its independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing residents. Seniors live a vibrant lifestyle where they can pursue individual goals and needs with additional support. The Terraces is a safe and secure continuing retirement community that ensures seniors and their families the best senior care.

The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens maintain an active lifestyle for its residents to take advantage of– a dining experience that provides delicious meals created by an executive chef, wellness programs planned for those who want to stay active with social, intellectual, and cultural opportunities found in their yoga and dance classes. 

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Overview of Arbor Faire Senior Apartments

Surrounded by delightful local amenities in Fresno, CA, Arbor Faire Senior Apartments is a blissful community that offers independent living. The community has cozy and specially designed one- and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents find the accommodation that best matches their preferences. Residents are also welcome to bring their pets to ensure they won’t feel lonely during their stay.

A thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs, promoting an active and vibrant lifestyle. Residents have quick access to freeways and shopping to provide plenty of dining options to satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. With its beautiful landscapes, clubhouse, and accessible amenities, residents can rest their worries and thrive in retirement.

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Overview of Northwest Villa

Peacefully located in Fresno, CA, Northwest Villa is a close-knit community designed to accommodate those looking for assisted living. Residents’ well-being is prioritized with dependable caregivers available to offer daily living assistance, memory care, and other care services. The community also provides the convenience of having access to other skilled professionals like a physician and physical therapist on-site.

Housekeeping and linen services are also offered, giving residents more free time to enjoy the things they love to do. Everyone is always properly nourished and energized with healthy and delicious meals served daily. With its commitment to comfort and well-being, Northwest Villa ensures its residents lead fulfilling lives filled with warmth and assurance.

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Overview of Truewood by Merrill, Fig Garden

Truewood by Merrill Gardens, Fig Garden, prides itself on having a comfortable environment where residents can do as they please and enjoy the experience in the community. The senior living home promotes a kind of service that is flexible to the needs of any resident. boasts a vibrant lifestyle found through the youthful energy enhanced by the residents. Truewood encourages residents to live a little more enriching during their golden years, making them one of the top-ranked senior living communities in the Fresno area. 

Truewood also caters to the essential amenities and services available to residents, such as housekeeping and transportation services, dining areas and lounge areas, and a courtyard– to name a few of what they offer. Their private apartments are well maintained and kept by their housekeeping and linen service. Community amenities include shared courtyards, outdoor parkways, and recreational areas that encourage engagement among seniors. 

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Overview of The Windham by Cogir

Residing in the stunning 10 acres of land in East Spruce Avenue, Fresno, CA, The Windham by Cogir is a remarkable senior living community that offers assisted living and independent living. Live comfortably and safely with cozy and well-thought-of floor plans including, studio, one-, and two-bedroom cottages and apartments. Seniors and their loved ones may let go of their worries knowing a respectful and well-trained team attends to their needs and aspirations.

With several exclusive programs the ARIA Arts Program, IN-TUNE Fitness, Furtissimo, and the Cadence Life Enrichment Program, the community encourages residents to maintain an active lifestyle. Form meaningful connections and explore new ideas through interactions with fellow residents and the team. Committed to ensuring seniors’ well-being, the community also prepares healthy and delicious meals that satisfy their dietary needs and tastes. Spend your golden years fabulously surrounded by ethereal landscapes and peaceful walking paths in The Windham by Cogir.

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Overview of Truewood by Merrill, Fig Garden

Truewood by Merrill, Fig Garden is a charming independent living community located in Fresno, CA, near the beautiful Yosemite Park. Nestled in the quiet Fig Garden loop, it offers a variety of apartments, including studios and one or two-bedroom units. Residents can enjoy engaging amenities such as a theater room, billiards lounge, fitness area, and landscaped gardens, providing plenty of options for leisure and relaxation.

Truewood by Merrill supports seniors in living their lives to the fullest with features such as flexible dining with chef-prepared meals, transportation options, and housekeeping services to enhance daily living. With a warm atmosphere and welcoming staff, residents can participate in social events and enjoy the comforts of a community that feels like home, all while having their pets by their side.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in Fresno, CA

What is the average cost of independent living in Fresno, CA?

The average monthly cost of independent living in Fresno, CA is approximately $2,062. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for independent living in Fresno, CA?

Independent living in Fresno, CA typically ranges from $542 - $4,950 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

How many licensed independent living communities are there in Fresno, CA?

According to state licensing records, there are approximately 34 licensed independent living communities in Fresno, CA.

What is independent living?

Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.

How many independent living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 9 independent living communities in Fresno, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in Fresno, CA?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Fresno, CA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting independent living communities in Fresno, CA?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.