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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 12 memory care communities in Fresno, CA using California Department of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in CA
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Avg Walk Score: 46/ 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: 135The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Fresno, CA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.

The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens a CCRC
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Fresno
652
Facility 652
CA AVG 104
Rank #9 / 1648
No
57
Facility 57
CA AVG 57
Rank #1155 / 2087
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 81
Rank #513 / 1399
4
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #525 / 1388
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #599 / 1160
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 13
Rank #108 / 1494
57.2% A+Humangood & Humangood Norcal & Humangood Fresno-
North Pointe Care Center
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Fresno (East Bullard Avenue)
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 104
Rank #726 / 1648
No
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 57
Rank #416 / 2087
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Evergreen Life Care Homes
MC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Fresno (Roosevelt)
49
Facility 49
CA AVG 104
Rank #1131 / 1648
Yes
37
Facility 37
CA AVG 57
Rank #1600 / 2087
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29
Facility 29
CA AVG 13
Rank #144 / 1494
94.3% A+--
Westmont of Fresno
MC
AL
IL
RC
Fresno
155
Facility 155
CA AVG 104
Rank #320 / 1648
Yes
39
Facility 39
CA AVG 57
Rank #1570 / 2087
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 81
Rank #1300 / 1399
34
42
Facility 42
CA AVG 13
Rank #1322 / 1388
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 3
Rank #1054 / 1160
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 13
Rank #292 / 1494
83.9% A+Westmont Mgr Gp LLC, Gp Of Fresno Ops And Westmont LvngStudio / 1 Bed
Oakmont of Fresno
MC
AL
Fresno (Figarden)
122
Facility 122
CA AVG 104
Rank #550 / 1648
Yes
50
Facility 50
CA AVG 57
Rank #1343 / 2087
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 81
Rank #1300 / 1399
20
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 13
Rank #1202 / 1388
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 3
Rank #1011 / 1160
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #614 / 1494
62.3% A+Welltower North Fresno Tenant LLC And Oakmont Mgmt GrpStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Kingston Bay Senior Living
MC
AL
RC
Fresno
128
Facility 128
CA AVG 104
Rank #506 / 1648
No
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 57
Rank #1881 / 2087
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 81
Rank #1300 / 1399
38
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 13
Rank #1225 / 1388
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 3
Rank #1103 / 1160
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #667 / 1494
68.0% -Fresno Sr. Housing Ptrs And Agemark Mgmt LLCPrivate / Shared Room
Paintbrush Assisted Living and Memory Support
MC
AL
Fresno (Westside)
110
Facility 110
CA AVG 104
Rank #642 / 1648
No
50
Facility 50
CA AVG 57
Rank #1343 / 2087
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 81
Rank #1300 / 1399
21
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 13
Rank #1202 / 1388
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 3
Rank #1111 / 1160
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #667 / 1494
65.5% -Paintbrush, LLC And Northstar Senior Living, IncStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Summerfield of Fresno
MC
AL
RC
Fresno
64
Facility 64
CA AVG 104
Rank #1046 / 1648
No
52
Facility 52
CA AVG 57
Rank #1303 / 2087
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 81
Rank #1300 / 1399
44
41
Facility 41
CA AVG 13
Rank #1313 / 1388
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 3
Rank #1054 / 1160
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #899 / 1494
81.3% -Snh Cal Tenant LLC And Northstar Snr Lvg Mgt LLCPrivate / Shared Rooms
Cedarbrook Memory Care Community
MC
AL
Fresno
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 104
Rank #1013 / 1648
No
64
Facility 64
CA AVG 57
Rank #922 / 2087
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 81
Rank #997 / 1399
22
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #845 / 1388
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #895 / 1160
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 13
Rank #361 / 1494
77.9% -Fresno Memory Care, LLCSuite
Helping Hands Senior Care
MC
AL
Fresno (Roosevelt)
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 104
Rank #1258 / 1648
No
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 57
Rank #1744 / 2087
77
Facility 77
CA AVG 81
Rank #924 / 1399
1
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #441 / 1388
-
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1394 / 1494
30.0% -Helping Hands Senior Care LLC-
Sierra Vista Healthcare Center
MC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Fresno
-No
55
Facility 55
CA AVG 57
Rank #1213 / 2087
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Overview of Helping Hands Senior Care

Helping Hands Senior Care is a 30-bed assisted living and memory care community offering around-the-clock staffing for assisted living and memory care residents in Fresno, California. Licensed by the California Department of Social Services as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly in July 2024, the community serves Fresno County.

As a California RCFE, inspections are conducted by the Department of Social Services rather than CMS, so no federal star rating applies. Since licensing, the facility has totaled 29 citations across its first two-year operation, about three times the California average of 10. On the ledger’s flip side, complaints have come in well below the norm: 2 filed compared to a statewide average of 14, with 3 complaint-triggered visits against California’s average of 13. No fines or serious citations are on record in the latest May 2026 inspection. The community earned a Fresno’s Favorite designation in 2024.

For Fresno County seniors who need assisted living or memory care in a newer, smaller setting with 24-hour staffing, the community is suitable.

Overview of Sierra Vista Healthcare Center

Sierra Vista Healthcare Center in Fresno, California, provides skilled nursing, memory care, hospice, and respite stays. The clinical team delivers 24-hour medical support and physical rehabilitation, averaging 3 hours and 53 minutes of direct nursing care per resident each day. This direct care is split among registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nurse aides.

The property features a barber shop, local transportation services, housekeeping, and laundry care. Daily activities operate under structured wellness programming, and the facility maintains a designated concern-resolution setup to handle family communications.

The surrounding Fresno neighborhood holds a walkability score of 55 out of 100, which means that some daily errands can be handled on foot by residents or visitors.

Prospective representatives researching skilled nursing or dementia care options can get in touch with Sierra Vista Healthcare Center directly to discuss specific room availability, look into direct care schedules, or organize a walkthrough.

Contact Sierra Vista Healthcare Center

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 Memory Care in Fresno, CA

What is the average cost of memory care in Fresno, CA?

The average monthly cost of memory care in Fresno, CA is approximately $5,750. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for memory care in Fresno, CA?

Memory care in Fresno, CA typically ranges from $4,500–$7,000 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at memory care communities in Fresno, CA?

Memory care communities in Fresno, CA typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:5–1:8.

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.

Does California Medicaid cover memory care?

California Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, 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 memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 12 memory care communities in Fresno, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.