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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Shell, CA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Shell 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 Shell. 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 87 independent living facilities in Shell, 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.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Visalia, Kingsburg and Tulare.
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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
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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.
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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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 1966, The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens has been Fresno's only continuing care retirement community (CCRC), offering a variety of residential options and a full continuum of on-site care, if ever needed. We're proud to be CARF-CCAC accredited for meeting strict national standards for...
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The staff members have been super friendly and every time we visit the place is kept clean. We don't get to visit all that much but when we do get to speak with our loved one she says she is really happy...
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.
Autumn Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care is located in Clarkston, Michigan in a secluded, wooded area, just off Dixie Highway. We are known for developing a personal relationship with our residents and providing customized care and attention. Our goal is to enrich the lives of our residents....
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...
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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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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...
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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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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...
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.
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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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,...
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...
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.
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....
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: 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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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
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.
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: 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.
At Kings View Manor, you will discover apartment living with the essential conveniences and comforts of home, at rates you can afford!Our community features convenient parking areas, large laundry rooms, a park-like setting, near freeways 41 and 99, easy bus access, and scheduled weekly...
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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.
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: 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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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...
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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.
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...
Cost of independent living in Shell, CA
The average cost of senior living in Shell is $3,183 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Corcoran, CA with an average of $3,014 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Shell
Recent reviews for independent living in Shell
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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Shell independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shell independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shell, 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 Shell 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 Shell 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
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Low / no sodium
31.1%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
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Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Shell 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 Shell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shell, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.1%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.8%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
31.1%
36.1%
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shell 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 Shell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
35.1%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.7%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.6%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.2%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.3%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.8%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.8%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
39.2%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
24.3%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.7%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Truewood by Merrill, Clovis, Park Visalia Assisted Living and Memory Care and Quail Park on Cypress are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shell, California. See full list of communities.
There are 87 independent living facilities near Shell, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Shell, California is Park Visalia Assisted Living and Memory Care. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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