Fresno Retirement Communities

Fresno and the surrounding area are home to 132 assisted living facilities. This city in the San Joaquin Valley at the foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountains is inexpensive compared to other large California cities, centrally located to the Pacific Coast and National Parks such as Yosemite, and has plenty of cultural attractions.

If you already live in the Golden State, you know it comes with a steep price tag. California taxes are some of the highest in the country with combined state and local taxes at over 10%. And all private, local, state and federal pensions are fully taxed. Fresno, however, is a relatively inexpensive big city by California standards. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the cost of living is 19% above the national average, which is still 20% to 30% less than cities like San Diego and San Jose. Assisted living facilities start at less than $3,000 a month depending on the location and amenities offered.

Fresno has a number of assisted living neighborhood options. The Woodward Park area, on the north edge of the city, is home to the city park of the same name. The park features a Japanese Garden, lake, ponds, and miles of multi-use trails. In the summer, the park hosts a Shakespeare Festival. See our listing for Fairwinds assisted living community of Woodward Park. Downtown, the Tower District is close to Fresno City College, the arts district and the Community Regional Medical Center. And just north is the historic Fig Garden neighborhood and Charlotte's Place assisted living, which is just blocks from the Manchester Shopping Center.

Throughout the city you'll find a number of cultural amenities such as the historic Tower Theater, the Forestiere Underground Gardens, the Chaffee Zoo, and the Fresno Philharmonic. Seniors can take classes at over a dozen Fresno universities and colleges. Nearby Millerton State Park offers hiking, fishing and swimming. And within a 90-minute drive, you can explore Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks.

To find a Fresno assisted living facility, type an address, zip code or city into our advanced search option. You'll get a location map and a listing of the closest facilities, some with resident reviews.