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Photo of Truewood by Merrill, Clovis
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55 Floor plans available
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Mostly food needs improvement. Generally all is run well and place is clean. Apt and Clovis rather safe place. Area and inside quiet. I am very glad to be here. Medical response is very good. Most residents...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Since 1990, we've provided compassionate and professional assisted living and other senior care services to residents in the Fresno and Clovis areas. Each member of our staff is dedicated to the betterment and enrichment of our residents' lives, whether they're administering dementia care or...
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We chose Carmel Village at Clovis because they offered the level of care she needed for a cost she could afford. It was a good experience for the 3 months she was there. She received the care she needed.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
It can be different ... Let us show you how. Living at Carmel Village at Clovis will allow you to be free from the daily rigors of cooking and cleaning so you can maintain your retirement lifestyle in one of our spacious apartments. Our dedicated staff will take care of the grounds, the...
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The staff is friendly and helpful from the sales staff to the care givers. Our sales director, [name removed], went above and beyond to get us into a room as soon as possible. He still checks in with mom off...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Situated on five beautifully manicured acres, Pacifica Fresno is a senior living community where active older adults continue to pursue the passions they’ve always enjoyed.This independent and assisted living community offers a selection of one- and two-bedroom apartments with an array of...
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8.5
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Everyone is so friendly that works there. Once my mom got used to the day to day activities and made friends she has been happy. She’s eating better, getting out and seems happier. As a family we are happy...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Grove is ideally located in north Fresno,in the heart of the medical community. Situated close to shopping, restaurants, parks and spiritual centers makes it easy for families and friends to visit.
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The staff is very friendly and takes great care of my mom. She definitely gets the attention and help she needs. Alex is a wonderful administrator. He is always very helpful when we have questions. I visited...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
I am genuinely pleased to introduce you to THE HARVEST AT FOWLER, a 28-suite Assisted Living residence for the elderly!Centrally located to Fresno, Selma-Kingsburg, Clovis and all Fresno County locations, The Harvest is a respected choice for families looking for a quality living environment for...
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The staff and all of the residents are very friendly. This is a great options for seniors with pets. They even have residents that are like a welcoming committee to help new residents integrate and feel...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Solstice Senior Living of Clovis provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Located on beautiful grounds in the heart of Clovis, we enjoy mild and sunny weather with views of the snow-capped Sierras in the winter. We're close to shopping, healthcare, a casino, dining...
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Photo of Magnolia Crossing Assisted Living and Memory Care
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Facility is good. Most staff seem like they actually care. Staff rotates from between the 3 houses each week so no one gets stuck caring for the same residents day in and day out causing people to dislike...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Magnolia Crossing is an award-winning assisted living and memory care community committed to providing exceptional housing, care and assistance in activities of daily living for seniors in the heart of Clovis. Magnolia Crossing opened in 2018. Locally owned and operated, close to shopping,...
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My mother recently moved in and is still adjusting. From what I have seen, the personnel has all been very friendly and helpful in moving my mother in. The apartment that she is in is comfortbale. I have...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Our beloved Bethel Lutheran Home has a long and celebrated history of providing exceptional care and services to seniors and their families. We have won the Reader's Choice Awards for Best Retirement Home in Selma for the years 2014, 2015 and 2017. We pride ourselves in our customer service and...
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
When people visit Palm Village, often their first comment is about how both residents and staff seem to be enjoying life, .Groups of residents are seen chatting and laughing over a cup of coffee at the 50's style diner, while a staff member stops by to discover the latest news from the...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
St. Michael's is a privately owned assisted living community in the quaint town of Dinuba, CA. Dinuba is located in Tulare County. There is plenty to do in Dinuba for visiting friends and family, like getting in a round of golf at the public Ridge Creek Dinuba Golf Club, owned by the city....
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Our mission is to provide culturally sensitive residential services of the highest quality to our Elderly population in the Fresno/Clovis area. We believe in the principles of prevention, continuity of care, and collaboration with the people most involved in the lives of our residents. We are...
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My father lived there for almost 2 years until he passed away. He was blind, couldn't talk due to stroke, and eventually needed a wheelchair. We were under the previous care staff and they took pretty good...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Vintage Gardens is a 79 unit community with beautifully landscaped grounds and tastefully decorated common areas. We are located minutes from various shopping areas. Our apartments have private bathrooms with emergency call systems in place. Each apartment has individually controlled...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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This facility was good, overall. I will say it seems to be a better fit for residents with mental challenges rather than physical challenges like our loved one had. The facility was kept clean. We were there...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Gettysburg Christian Home is a senior care home located in the beautiful city of Fresno, CA in Fresno County. Our loving community overlooks the magnificent San Joaquin Valley and stunning city views on the eastern side. Fresno is known for its cultural diversity and the fresh atmosphere making...
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My mom used to live here. The apartments were nice for just a general senior apartment complex. They did have some community activities. They had bingo and crafts and other activities like that so for...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome Home to the perfect residential community for active seniors!Harmony BayIndependent Livingfor Ages 55 & Better...Lease one of our apartment homes and you will experience the best of all possible worlds with the comfort and quality you want, plenty of the necessities that make living...
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Avocado, CA

The average cost of senior living in Avocado is $2,964 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fowler, CA with an average of $3,090 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Avocado, CA vs. nearby cities

Avocado, CA
$2,964/mo
$3,096/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Avocado, CA vs. the state and national average

Avocado, CA
$2,964/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Avocado vs. other types of senior living

$3,792/mo
Independent Living
$2,964/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Avocado, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$3,244/mo
Studio
$3,818/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,158/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,913/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,200/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Avocado over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Avocado

Recent reviews for independent living in Avocado

Bethel Lutheran Home in Selma, CA

5.0
We are very pleased with the senior living experience at Bethel Lutheran Home in Selma, CA. The apartment is large and spacious accommodating any physical needs. The quality to which the complex is maintained is one of the best I have seen. Apartments are well maintained and upgraded. The ...
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Truewood by Merrill, Fig Garden in Fresno, CA

4.6
So far my father loves it there. He feels very lucky. What we like the most about Truewood by Merrill, Fig Garden is that it is in walking distance to small outdoor mall. Nice part of Fresno. My dad spends most of the day eating with others. Very good for his health.

Gettysburg Christian Home in Fresno, CA

5.0
My sister is doing very well here and I like the home setting with only 18 residents. They keep my sister busy during the day and she has a very nice room that she does share with another resident. They offer a good choice of home cooked meals and the staff are friendly and take very good care ...
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Avocado independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Avocado independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Avocado, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Avocado independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Avocado partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Avocado, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.5%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.6%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
29.6%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.7%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Avocado independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Avocado communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Avocado, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.6%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.6%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.4%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Avocado independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Avocado offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Avocado, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
37%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.9%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.6%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.1%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.7%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
37%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
14.8%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.5%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
40%
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Truewood by Merrill, Clovis, Carmel Village at Clovis Senior Living and Fairwinds - Woodward Park are the top-rated independent living facilities near Avocado, California. See full list of communities.

There are 30 independent living facilities near Avocado, California. See the full list.

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