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River Bluffs Memory Care
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River Bluffs Memory Care

5425 W Spruce Ave, Fresno, CA 93722 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of River Bluffs Memory Care

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Cherish every moment of your best years with River Bluffs Memory Care, an astounding community in Fresno, CA, that specializes in memory care. Prioritizing the needs of those with Alzheimer’s and dementia, a compassionate and specially trained team provides top-tier care 24/7. The community also actively communicates with the residents and their families to update their condition and adapt care plans accordingly.

With a jam-packed calendar of stimulating activities and enriching programs, residents are empowered to live actively and remain socially connected. Mealtimes not only meet dietary needs but also foster comfort with delightful and healthy meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. Residents enjoy the community’s stress-free setting and tight-knit community, ensuring the finest retirement experience.

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Capacity and availability

Residents per day
33
Bed community size
36-bed community Rank #1228 / 1645Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1228th out of 1,645 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.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
6 years in operation Rank #927 / 1507Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 927th out of 1,507 homes we track in California for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may 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.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 45 / 100 Rank #1473 / 2057Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1473rd 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
92%
Rank #303 / 1452Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 303rd out of 1,452 homes we track in California for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1452. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
33 / 36
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceMay 4, 2020
CountyFresno
RCFE NumberLIC#107209048

Ownership & Operating Entity

River Bluffs Memory Care is legally operated by Sierra Meadows Senior Care, Inc., and administered by Donna Hurley.

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsLife enrichment programming

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Inspection History

In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. CA average 1 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Moderate citations (Type B) (50% above) 3 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (33% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% below)
• Citations per inspection (93% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 812 This facility has 33% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (8 vs. CA avg 12).↓ 33% better
Serious citations (Type A) Info Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action. 23 This facility has 33% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 33% better Rank #724 / 1433 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 724th out of 1,433 homes we track in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1433 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 64 This facility has 50% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 50% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.34 This facility has 93% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.3 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 93% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of official scheduled inspections, complaint visits and other regulatory visits. California counts each evaluation report, so one trip can count twice when it serves two purposes. 2716 This facility has had 69% more total inspections than the California average (27 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 69% more
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 1713 This facility has had 31% more complaint visits than the California average (17 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 31% more Rank #1056 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1056th out of 1,387 homes we track in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1387 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 57 This facility has had 29% fewer other visits than the California average (5 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 29% fewer
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 54 This facility has had 25% more official inspections than the California average (5 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 25% more
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 1110 This facility has had 10% more complaint investigations than the California average (11 vs. CA avg 10). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 10% more
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No pets allowed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 9.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Fresno's city center to River Bluffs Memory Care'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 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. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
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.
The Grove Senior Living
MC
AL
Fresno
130
Facility 130
CA AVG 103
Rank #484 / 1,645
Yes
58
Facility 58
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,126 / 2,057
10
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #589 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,237 / 1,507
58.5%
Facility 58.5%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,218 / 1,452
-Oakmont Of Fresno LLC And Wellquest Living LLC (Mgr)Studio / 1 Bed
Elim Place
MC
AL
Sanger
44
Facility 44
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,176 / 1,645
No
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 58
Rank #383 / 2,057
6
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #210 / 1,387
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #898 / 1,433
35
Facility 35
CA AVG 13
Rank #67 / 1,507
70.5%
Facility 70.5%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #919 / 1,452
A+5Th Street 1808 LLCSemi-Private Rooms
River Bluffs Memory Care
MC
Fresno
36
Facility 36
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,228 / 1,645
No
45
Facility 45
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,473 / 2,057
27
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,056 / 1,387
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1,433
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #927 / 1,507
91.7%
Facility 91.7%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #303 / 1,452
-Sierra Meadows Senior Care, Inc-
Gettysburg Christian Home
MC
AL
Fresno
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,282 / 1,645
No
57
Facility 57
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,156 / 2,057
1
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,416 / 1,507
61.1%
Facility 61.1%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,173 / 1,452
-Gettysburg Mercy Care LLCSemi-Private Rooms
A-Plus In Home Care
MC
HC
RC
Fresno-No
73
Facility 73
CA AVG 58
Rank #641 / 2,057
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27
Facility 27
CA AVG 13
Rank #214 / 1,507
-A+--
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Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in California

River Bluffs Memory Care is located in Fresno, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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 River Bluffs Memory Care

Who is the owner of River Bluffs Memory Care?

River Bluffs Memory Care is legally operated by Sierra Meadows Senior Care, Inc., and administered by Donna Hurley.

Is River Bluffs Memory Care in a walkable area?

River Bluffs Memory Care has a walk score of 45. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at River Bluffs Memory Care?

River Bluffs Memory Care's occupancy is 92%.

How long has River Bluffs Memory Care been in business?

River Bluffs Memory Care has been operating for approximately 6 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at River Bluffs Memory Care?

No, River Bluffs Memory Care has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of River Bluffs Memory Care?

Donna Hurley is the administrator of River Bluffs Memory Care.

How many beds does River Bluffs Memory Care have?

River Bluffs Memory Care has 36 beds.

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