The Garden Cottages

The Garden Cottages

Overview of The Garden Cottages

The Garden Cottages is a blissful 55+ community in Fresno, CA, that offers independent living. Featuring spacious and beautifully designed two-bedroom apartments, the community ensures residents have plenty of options to choose from to find the right accommodation based on their preferences. Residents can feel at ease with the community’s vibrant and inviting environment, perfect for those looking to downsize in retirement.

With its convenient location near recreation sites, residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and are guaranteed to spend their days as they prefer. Residents also utilize fully equipped kitchens to prepare meals according to their preferences. Maintain your independence with the community’s purposely designed amenities and inviting setting.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 30 Rank #1104 / 1492Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1104th out of 1,492 homes we track in California for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #1611 / 1887Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1611th out of 1,887 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.
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What does this home offer?

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Minimum Age: 55 Years Old

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Room Sizes: 1,320 sq. ft

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Housing Options: 2 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 9.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Fresno's city center to The Garden Cottages's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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. 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.
Fairwinds Woodward Park
IL
AL
Fresno
270
Facility 270
CA AVG 103
Rank #66 / 1,492
Yes
46
Facility 46
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,305 / 1,887
25
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #885 / 1,387
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,094 / 1,433
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 13
Rank #235 / 1,452
93.7%
Facility 93.7%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #206 / 1,313
A+Fresn LLC And Leisure Care LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Garden Cottages
IL
Fresno
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,104 / 1,492
No
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,611 / 1,887
-------2 Bed
Maravillosa-Luxury Senior Living
IL
Fresno-Yes
58
Facility 58
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,009 / 1,887
-------Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Silvercrest Retirement Residence
IL
Fresno-No
83
Facility 83
CA AVG 57
Rank #306 / 1,887
-------Studio / 1 Bed

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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in California

The Garden Cottages is located in Fresno, California.
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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age
General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
CA

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Frequently Asked Questions about The Garden Cottages

Is The Garden Cottages in a walkable area?

The Garden Cottages has a walk score of 26. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are pets allowed at The Garden Cottages?

No, The Garden Cottages has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does The Garden Cottages have?

The Garden Cottages has 30 beds.

Are there photos of The Garden Cottages?

Yes — there are 3 photos of The Garden Cottages in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of The Garden Cottages?

The Garden Cottages is located at 9201-9259 N Maple Ave, Fresno, CA 93720.

What is the phone number of The Garden Cottages?

(559) 434-9302 will put you in contact with the team at The Garden Cottages.

Does The Garden Cottages provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — The Garden Cottages 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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