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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.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%River Bluffs Memory Care is legally operated by Sierra Meadows Senior Care, Inc., and administrated by Donna Hurley.
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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.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.
5 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Inspection score: 76 out of 100. Letter grade C. 5 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
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.
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 8 | 10 | This facility has 20% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (8 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 20% better |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 2 | 3 | This facility has 33% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 33% better Rank #600 / 1164 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 600th out of 1164 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1164 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 6 | 4 | This facility has 50% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 50% worse |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2020.
| 1.3 | 1.7 | This facility has 24% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (1.3 vs. CA avg 1.7).↓ 24% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.3 | 3.3 | This facility has 91% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.3 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 91% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 27 | 16 | This facility has 69% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (27 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 69% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 17 | 13 | This facility has 31% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (17 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 31% worse Rank #1061 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1061st out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 5 | 7 | This facility has 29% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 29% better |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 5 | 4 | This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 11 | 10 | This facility has 10% more complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (11 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 10% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Building Type: Single-story
Health Programs
11.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Fresno's city center to River Bluffs Memory Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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| Countryside Care Center |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Fresno (Westside) | 59
Facility
59
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1092 / 1658 | No |
1
Facility
1
CA AVG
57
Rank
#2061 / 2093 | - | - | - | - |
92.1%
Facility
92.1%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#234 / 1368 | - | - | - |
| Elim Place |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Sanger | 44
Facility
44
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1187 / 1658 | No |
81
Facility
81
CA AVG
57
Rank
#384 / 2093 | - | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
13
Rank
#210 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 35
Facility
35
CA AVG
13
Rank
#69 / 1487 |
70.5%
Facility
70.5%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#837 / 1368 | A+ | 5Th Street 1808 LLC | Semi-Private Rooms |
| River Bluffs Memory Care |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Fresno | 36
Facility
36
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1239 / 1658 | No |
45
Facility
45
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1475 / 2093 | 5 | 17
Facility
17
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1061 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
13
Rank
#885 / 1487 |
91.7%
Facility
91.7%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#244 / 1368 | - | Sierra Meadows Senior Care, Inc. | - |
| Gettysburg Christian Home |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Fresno | 18
Facility
18
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1294 / 1658 | No |
57
Facility
57
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1158 / 2093 | - | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | - |
61.1%
Facility
61.1%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1083 / 1368 | - | Gettysburg Mercy Care LLC | Semi-Private Rooms |
The legal owner and operator of River Bluffs Memory Care is Sierra Meadows Senior Care, Inc..
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.
River Bluffs Memory Care's occupancy is 92%.
Donna Hurley is the administrator of River Bluffs Memory Care.
River Bluffs Memory Care has 36 beds.
River Bluffs Memory Care has had 8 recently reported deficiencies.
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