Gardens at Sierra

Overview of Gardens at Sierra

Gardens at Sierra is a one-of-a-kind community in Fontana, CA, offering independent living. The community features beautifully furnished and cozy one- and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents’ comfort and safety. Residents also enjoy maintenance-free living in the community’s cozy and friendly environment.

A well-thought-out calendar of fun recreational activities and exciting events is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends. Residents can rest assured of enjoying a hassle-free living with on-site maintenance and laundry. The community is ideal for those looking to live independently in retirement.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 84 / 100 Rank #319 / 2057Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 319th out of 2,057 homes we track in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age55

Amenities & Lifestyle

Community Center
Parking
Fitness Center
Gated Community
Library
Laundry
Bbq Area
Courtyard
Swimming Pool
Near Public Transit
Touring HoursMonday-Friday: 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Wednesday: 1 PM to 5:30 PM, Saturday: Closed, Sunday: Closed

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What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Social and Recreational Activities

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Exercise Programs

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Parking Available

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Swimming Pool

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Address 0.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Fontana's city center to Gardens at Sierra's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Independent Living around the area

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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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.
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.
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.
Reata Glen
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Mission Viejo
840
Facility 840
CA AVG 103
Rank #2 / 1,645
No
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 58
Rank #2,042 / 2,057
10
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #605 / 1,507
80.6%
Facility 80.6%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #664 / 1,452
B-Reat Glen Orange County Ccrc1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
San Francisco Towers
IL
AL
MC
San Francisco (Cathedral Hill)
350
Facility 350
CA AVG 103
Rank #36 / 1,645
Yes
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 58
Rank #2 / 2,057
13
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #589 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #156 / 1,507
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1 / 1,452
-Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Watermark at Napa Valley
IL
AL
MC
Napa
240
Facility 240
CA AVG 103
Rank #99 / 1,645
No
51
Facility 51
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,323 / 2,057
9
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #156 / 1,507
77.5%
Facility 77.5%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #729 / 1,452
A+4055 Solano Ave Opco LLC And Atsc II LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Canterbury Woods
IL
AL
NH
SNF
Pacific Grove
190
Facility 190
CA AVG 103
Rank #179 / 1,645
Yes
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 58
Rank #383 / 2,057
13
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
42
Facility 42
CA AVG 13
Rank #33 / 1,507
72.6%
Facility 72.6%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #868 / 1,452
A+Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
Gardens at Sierra
IL
Fontana-No
84
Facility 84
CA AVG 58
Rank #319 / 2,057
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gardens at Sierra

Is Gardens at Sierra in a walkable area?

Gardens at Sierra has a walk score of 84. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Are pets allowed at Gardens at Sierra?

No, Gardens at Sierra has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Gardens at Sierra?

Yes — there are 5 photos of Gardens at Sierra in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Gardens at Sierra?

Gardens at Sierra is located at 16838 Ceres Ave, Fontana, CA 92335.

What is the phone number of Gardens at Sierra?

(909) 854-7400 will put you in contact with the team at Gardens at Sierra.

Does Gardens at Sierra provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — Gardens at Sierra is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.

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