The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens a CCRC

The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens a CCRC is a Memory Care Home in California

The Terraces at San… is a Memory Care Home in California

The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens a CCRC

5555 N Fresno St, Fresno, CA 93710 View Map

The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens a CCRC is a Memory Care Home in California

The Terraces at San… is a Memory Care Home in California

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Overview of The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens a Ccrc

The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens has been a pioneer in making residents feel welcomed and comfortable for its independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing residents. Seniors live a vibrant lifestyle where they can pursue individual goals and needs with additional support. The Terraces is a safe and secure continuing retirement community that ensures seniors and their families the best senior care.

The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens maintain an active lifestyle for its residents to take advantage of– a dining experience that provides delicious meals created by an executive chef, wellness programs planned for those who want to stay active with social, intellectual, and cultural opportunities found in their yoga and dance classes. 

(559) 299-4391

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 5.21/day California avg: 4.22/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
4/5
California avg: 3.1/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3/5
California avg: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
5/5
California avg: 3.1/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5
California avg: 4.1/5

Capacity and availability

High-capacity home

May provide extensive amenities, services and programs.

Total beds 652

This home is often near full

That suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.

Higher demand than most homes in California
Occupancy rate 101.5%
Residents per day (avg) 48
Occupancy rate
101.5%
Residents per day (avg)
48

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

65% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 22 days

Private pay

35% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 years

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$37.3M
Operating deficit
-$212.4K
Voluntary non-profit home Other
Home revenue
$37,315,525.00
Operating deficit
$-212,358.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$11.8M
31.7% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$25.7M
Total costs $37.5M
Bed community size
652-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 57 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy Rate
56%
Occupied Beds
366 of 652
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.

California average: 73%

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 55846
County: FRESNO
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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.

16 visits

California average: 16 visits

Breakdown by visit type

4 total complaint visits

12 other visits Info 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

12 total complaint visits

7 other visits

4 complaint investigations

Investigations can have many visits.

California average: 10 complaint investigations

3 official inspections

California average: 4 official inspections

3 total citations

Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

California average: 10 citations

2 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

1 moderate citation

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

Compare Memory Care around Fresno

The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens a CCRC
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Fresno
400
No
-
57
HUMANGOOD FRESNO
56.1%
$36,232,692.00
$11,825,830.00
32.6%
48.00
4/5
5.2102
3/5
5/5
4/5
32
1
-1%
+23%
-34%
-
Westmont of Fresno
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Fresno
155
Yes
A+
39
WESTMONT MGR GP LLC,GP OF FRESNO OPS;WESTMONT LVNG
83.9%
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-1%
Studio / 1 Bed
Evergreen Court
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

HC

Hospice Care

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

Fresno
6
No
-
49
EVERGREEN LIFE CARE HOMES INC.
100.0%
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
+18%
Private Rooms
Chateau Jesadean
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

HC

Hospice Care

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

Fresno
6
No
-
37
EVERGREEN LIFE CARE HOMES INC
83.3%
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-2%
Private Rooms
Northwest Villa
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Fresno
6
No
-
43
EVERGREEN LIFE CARE HOMES, INC.
100.0%
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
+18%
Private Rooms

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Address 7.9 miles from city center — 0.46 miles to nearest hospital (Fresno Surgical Hospital)

Address 5555 N Fresno St, Fresno, CA 93710

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

118
Total Staff
72
Employees
46
Contractors
28,323
Total Hours (Quarter)
42
Avg Staff/Day
7.4
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse108.3 No
Licensed Practical Nurse248 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant507.5 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
87 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
3 staff
6.9hs shift avg
Therapy Services
20 staff
6hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
3 staff
2.5hs shift avg
Dietary Services
2 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
8.5hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
13.9%
of total hours from contractors
3,942 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 11 Licensed Practical Nurse: 12 Speech Language Pathologist: 6 Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 4 Physical Therapy Assistant: 7 Qualified Social Worker: 3
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant39115012,27391100%7.5
Licensed Practical Nurse1212244,61691100%8
Registered Nurse100103,10791100%8.3
Speech Language Pathologist0661,79291100%7.5
RN Director of Nursing3031,4207178%8.1
Dental Services Staff2029396470%8.5
Physical Therapy Aide0336697178%6.2
Clinical Nurse Specialist2025716875%6.2
Physical Therapy Assistant0775186673%6.9
Administrator1015126470%8
Dietitian1014846268%7.8
Nurse Practitioner1014485662%8
Other Dietary Services Staff1014466369%7.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician0444278593%2.9
Qualified Social Worker0331013842%2.5

Health Inspection History

Total Health inspections 7
44% below California average
California average: 12.5

Last Health inspection on Apr 2025

Total Health citations 32
36% below California average
California average: 50.2

4.57 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 27 citations
Complaint investigations 5 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations 0
100% below California average
California average: 0.4
Serious Health citations 1
Near California average
California average: 1.0
Moderate Health citations 31

Minor Health citations 0
Citations history (last 3 years)
Care Planning moderate citation Apr 23, 2025
Corrected

Environmental moderate citation Mar 21, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Mar 21, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Mar 21, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation
Part of: Humangood
Resident Census by Payment Source
50 Total Residents
Medicare 28 (56%)
Medicaid 1 (2%)
Private Pay/Other 21 (42%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
CCRC
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score 11.3
70% worse than California average
California average: 6.6
Functional decline score 20.8
84% worse than California average
California average: 11.3
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 17.0%
53% above California average.

Walking Ability Worsened 25.5%
112% above California average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 20.0%
77% above California average.
Safety & clinical stability

Falls with Major Injury 2.4%
45% above California average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 4.8%
2% below California average.

Urinary Tract Infection 0.0%
100% below California average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Depressive Symptoms 0.0%
100% below California average.

Antipsychotic Use 4.8%
52% below California average.
Preventive care

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%
2% above California average.

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%
2% above California average.
Nutrition & physical health

Lost Too Much Weight 6.9%
64% above California average.
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine 99.4%

6% better than California average
Antipsychotic medication increase 0.3%

80% better than California average
Influenza Vaccine 97.6%

5% better than California average

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

County-managed; waitlists possible.

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+, California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.

~$1,732/month (individual, Medi-Cal threshold).

$2,000 (individual).

Can hire family as caregivers.

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual).

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+, California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.

~$51,500/year (household, adjusted annually).

Equity-based; no strict asset cap.

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

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual).

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

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.

No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.

Not applicable; need-based.

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

CA LIHEAP

Age 60+ priority, California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.

~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).

Not applicable; income-focused.

High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.

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