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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Porterville, CA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Porterville area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Porterville. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 46 independent living facilities in Porterville, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Visalia Heights, Oval Park and Beverly Glen.
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39 reviews
I am very happy with this choice.I would say I have met many nice, kind and interesting people. After a year they feel like family. I grew up in this area so it was like a homecoming and the cost was an...
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.
Sierra Hills provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled in a picturesque orange grove at the foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, you'll be delighted by Sierra Hills' unique blend of big-city convenience and rugged, natural splendor. Residents enjoy the...
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My dad has been at the facility for over a year now and the care he has received has been everything I hoped. The staff has been a point of contact for me throughout this time and does a superb job at...
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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59 reviews
We have seen staff members from all departments take the time to talk to the residents rather than rush about doing their jobs. The front desk is always so welcoming and helpful. The lifestyle team is...
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.
Park Visalia Assisted Living provides a full range of exceptional senior living options. Our community offers all of the comforts of home with the added benefit of a team of experienced, caring professionals dedicated to providing you or your loved one with quality service.We offer seniors...
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I have been very pleased with the Palms. It took my mom about 9 months to make the transition then 1 day she just did the flip and is very happy there. The entry is beautiful. I just like the overall...
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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96 reviews
I have only dealt with one other place and Brookdale seems much better though larger in everything, residents, staff, are etc. Always seems clean. Very friendly caring staff and professional Quality of care...
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.
Here you have fewer chores and more adventures. Our CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community) in Bakersfield, California, has independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing all on one campus. And if you or your spouse need more care later, you’ll have the lifestyle...
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29 reviews
I appreciated that no matter how much my dad declined, they let him live there for the rest of his life. He didn't have to die in a skilled nursing facility or a hospital. The care staff were kind and...
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.
Prestige Assisted Living at Visalia is a beautiful community, conveniently located near medical and dental clinics, shopping, and public transportation. Prestige Assisted Livingng has 44 spacious studio, one bedroom, and 2 bedroom apartments. With the U shape of our building, we have the perfect...
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9.2
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19 reviews
My sister needed more care even though she’s pretty independent. She just wasn’t able to thrive in her regular apartment. Quail Park is a great place. She says that you go there to live, not die and they...
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.
At Quail Park, We Believe that Each Person Should Live in a Place for Optimum JoyWhether you are looking at an active Senior Lifestyle Community or considering Assisted Living, Quail Park on Cypress is there for you. Our Residents embrace the highest quality of life and opportunity for engagement...
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8.7
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24 reviews
There are no words to adequately describe the transformation The Remington Senior Living can do for seniors. Upon entering the community the atmosphere in the air is that of family! Once you meet with...
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.
The Remington provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Tucked away in a quiet corner of Hanford, you'll enjoy our beautiful grounds and all the convenience of having a charming downtown district just minutes from your door. Our region features excellent health care,...
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8.6
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25 reviews
The community around Walnut Park is safe and pleasant. In the inside the residents are outstanding and friendly making for a comfortable transition into a new living space.
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.
Walnut Park provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled in the foothills of the Sierras, you'll fall in love with our beautiful grounds, comfortable facilities and breathtaking views. Residents appreciate the convenience of being just minutes from shopping,...
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8.5
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49 reviews
[name removed] and [name removed] are great employees. They arr very helpful. My dad’s room is nice. There are a lot of activities there. They have really improved on the place. We seem to find parking space...
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.
Columbus Estates provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Beautifully landscaped and with a neighborly atmosphere, Columbus Estates is nestled among the rolling hills of the San Joaquin Valley . We're just outside of Bakersfield and only a few hours from Los...
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We chose The Pointe at Summit Hills because of the fixed price and the ability for my mom to "travel " to the assisted living part of the facilities. They were very friendly and helpful. Seemed to have a...
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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It's a wonderful place. The food is very good, loved the daily cupcakes they served each and every day. There was a weekly session were we acted out in skits for fun, and we would record them for later...
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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[Name removed] has been wonderful and instrumental in keeping my grandfather company and helping him with his daily needs I really appreciate all that he is doing to make my grandpa feel comfort when...
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.
Evergreen Residence offers personalized assistance and compassionate care in a professionally managed, community setting for Assisted Living, Alzheimer’s, Respite & In-Home Care. It's the assistance seniors need with all of the independence they want at much affordable rate than many high-end...
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This beautiful, new facility is like a 5-star hotel. The Caregivers & Med Techs, Life Engagement Director, and ALL the staff in Memory Care have been wonderful with my dad. I have peace of mind knowing he's...
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.
Elegant architecture. Comfortably appointed apartment homes. Extraordinary opportunities to remain active and be social. Quail Park at Shannon Ranch offers everything you need to live your life brilliantly. Whether you are looking for a residence for yourself or for your loved one, you’ll...
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I am very happy at Park Kingsburg Apts. I chose this facility because I was referred here and I looked online and this was a convenient location to family and I had heard good things about it. The apartment...
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.
For over two decades, Park Kingsburg has provided a quality senior living environment. Located in Kingsburg, California, we are a half hour south of Fresno, CA. Our staff has a combined 25 years of knowledge and experience to serve our residents with the highest quality of service.
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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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It has a very large campus, with about 300 residents. The food here was pretty good. They had a trained chef here. They did have some theft here but they called the police and dealt with it right away.
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.
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.
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.
Autumn Oaks Residential Care is an assisted living community serving the needs of the elderly in beautiful Porterville, California. Part of the scenic San Joaquin Valley, Porterville is a gateway city to some of the country's most astonishing natural wonders - the Sequoia National Forest, the...
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.
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.
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.
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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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
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.
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,...
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...
Cost of independent living in Porterville, CA
The average cost of senior living in Porterville is $3,323 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Matheny, CA with an average of $3,037 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Porterville
Recent reviews for independent living in Porterville
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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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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Porterville independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Porterville independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Porterville, 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 Porterville 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 Porterville 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%
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
31%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Porterville 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 Porterville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.7%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Porterville 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 Porterville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.4%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.6%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.5%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
40.5%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
31%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.7%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Magnolia Park, Park Visalia Assisted Living and Memory Care and The Palms of San Lauren are the top-rated independent living facilities near Porterville, California. See full list of communities.
There are 46 independent living facilities near Porterville, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Porterville, 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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