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14% higher than California averageCalifornia average: 73%
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Memory Care in Fresno
A Place Called Home – North Willow
Memory Care in Fresno
A Place Called Home – North Willow
Overview of A Place Called Home – North Willow
Discover an astounding living experience with A Place Called Home – North Willow, located at 8437 N Paula Ave, Fresno, CA, providing assisted living, dementia and memory care, Alzheimer’s assisted living, Parkinson’s care services. Boasting large and elegant accommodations, residents can choose according to their preferences. The community team is well-equipped and dedicated to catering to the immediate needs and interests of its residents round-the-clock.
Dedicated to delivering the highest level of care, the community also offers top-notch amenities and services including delectable and healthy homemade meals based on dietary needs, medication management, and general assistance with daily activities. Meet new friends and create meaningful memories within its beautifully appointed shared spaces. A Place Called Home – North Willow guarantees seniors a comfortable and fulfilling retirement where care and community come together harmoniously.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
6
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
83.3%
Residents per day
5
Occupancy rate
83.3%
Residents per day
5
6-bed community
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
2 years in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score: 26 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Occupancy
14% higher than California averageOccupied beds
5 / 6
Average residents
87 per day
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceDecember 28, 2023
CountyFRESNO
A Place Called Home – North Willow is legally operated by David Bruce Murchison.
Nursing Services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Staff-to-Resident Ratio:
1 to 3
Specific ProgramsAssisted Living, Dementia and Memory Care, Alzheimer’s Assisted Living, Parkinson’s Care, A full schedule of activities
Food DescriptionHome-made Meals
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Studio
Building Type: Single-story
Types of Care at A Place Called Home – North Willow
Assisted Living
Memory Care
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.
2 visits
California average: 16 visits
Breakdown by visit type
0 total complaint visits
2 other visits
Other visits include regulatory visits that are not routine inspections or complaint investigations, such as administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, or licensing-related visits.
California average
13 total complaint visits
7 other visits
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2 official inspections
Routine inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state care and safety standards.
California average: 4 official inspections
0 serious citations
A violation that poses an immediate risk to resident health or safety, or represents a substantial failure to comply with licensing requirements.
California average: 3 serious citations
0 moderate citations
A violation that does not pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety but requires correction to remain in compliance.
California average: 4 moderate citations
Latest inspection
Date
November 18, 2024
Annual InspectionCompare Memory Care around Fresno The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
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11.3 miles from city center — 1.38 miles to nearest hospital (Inspire Health Medical Group - Endocrinology)
8437 N Paula Ave, Fresno, CA 93720, USA
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