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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, Independent Living
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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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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
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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My mom has been at Hallmark over a year. (She has mid-stage dementia.) We have been very happy with everything (for the most part). All staff have always been very friendly & accommodating to both me and my...
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.
Since 1986, the owners of Hallmark have built their reputation for providing outstanding care in a safe and inviting environment. Our network of assisted living facilities is designed to provide a comfortable alternative to traditional nursing home care. For years, nursing homes have been the...
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So far so good. I would give them a three and a half or a four. They could be a little cleaner. They are very kind, and gracious. Beth and Alice are very nice. The staff here saves the day!
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.
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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.
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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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.
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Photo of Groves at Lindsay
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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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I am so pleased with the facility and everyone there. It was difficult to place my mom as she didn't want go. The owners were so helpful, professional and honest with me regarding expectations. Her...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
For forty years, Casa Grande Senior Care Home at 347 East Walnut Avenue in Visalia, California has prided itself very much on meeting unique needs of senior citizens and specializing in treatment and therapy for Alzheimer's disease and memory loss. In the interest of providing optimum comfort,...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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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.
Enjoy a cottage-style apartment in a park-like setting. The Meadows apartments were built in 1974 and are set on five acres with vast lawns, large community patios, a community room for resident activities, and an on-site laundry facility. We are a senior community with an age requirement of 62...
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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.
Sierra Meadows is a senior housing community located in the vibrant town of Visalia, Tulare County, CA. The community offers a beautiful landscape of the Sierra Nevada mountain range to the east, giving residents and visiting families a unique, breathtaking view of the surrounding area. The...
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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: 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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We moved my mother-in- law to this assisted living facility after a very very frustrating experience with her care in another assisted living facility. Her care has been superior at this facility and the...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Located in the San Joaquin Valley community of Visalia, Sierra Village offers residents the opportunity to enjoy life in one of California's thriving agricultural communities. Pleasant climate conditions, creeks, rivers, mountains, and abundant native plant species combine to create a stunning...
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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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When my mom first broke her hip and started showing signs of Alzheimer’s, we decided it was time to find a place for her to go. We chose Magnolia Park because we really like the owner, [Removed], and her...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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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I knew someone who had been at this facility previously and that was mainly why I chose it for my loved one. They have amazing staff members here and all of the residents I’ve seen seem quite happy. They...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Valley Christian Home is a wonderful assisted living community located in the relaxing town of Hanford, CA. Hanford is a small town in San Joaquin Valley and home to about 53,000 people. At Valley Christian Home, our development has over 45,000 square feet of living space, and is a beautiful...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Burlington is an assisted living community located in the Southern Sierra Nevada Mountains of Wofford, California. The area is known for its phenomenal outdoor activities, from fly fishing and jet skiing to camping and hiking. If you listen close, you will hear the gentle sounds of the river that...

Cost of independent living in Pond, CA

The average cost of senior living in Pond is $3,547 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Visalia, CA with an average of $3,106 per month.

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

Pond, CA
$3,429/mo
$3,429/mo
$6,069/mo

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

Pond, CA
$3,429/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$3,863/mo
Independent Living
$3,429/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,740/mo
Studio
$4,582/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,488/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,268/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,042/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Pond over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Pond

Recent reviews for independent living in Pond

Valley Christian Home in Hanford, CA

4.0
Valley Christian Home is not the newest facility. But they keep it up. It is clean, well maintained, and tidy. The food is complete and nutritious, and there are always alternatives. The people that work there are also very friendly and helpful. Overall, I would recommend the community to ...
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Walnut Park in Visalia, CA

3.5
From my understanding they are experiencing turnover in management and a new corporate owner. This makes the residents un sure of what's going on. I personally think for the price of a room the company needs to step up the quality of food being served. They recently raised rent by $270 and yet ...
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Pacifica Senior Living Bakersfield

5.0
Very welcoming and friendly informative food is good, it's a bit overwhelming for mom, were hoping this works. We have never done anything like this, so are not sure what to expect.

Pond independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pond independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pond, 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 Pond 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 Pond partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.7%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
30.6%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.8%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.2%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Pond 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 Pond communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.7%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
30.6%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.4%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pond 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 Pond offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
32.7%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.4%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.5%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.8%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.7%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.5%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.5%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.7%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
34.7%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.5%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Magnolia Place, Park Visalia Assisted Living and Memory Care and The Palms of San Lauren are the top-rated independent living facilities near Pond, California. See full list of communities.

There are 47 independent living facilities near Pond, California. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Pond, California are Park Visalia Assisted Living and Memory Care and Brookdale Riverwalk. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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