10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Hanford, CA

Accommodations at Oakmont of Fresno include studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments. Units are equipped with kitchens or kitchenettes, emergency call systems, Wi-Fi and cable. The restaurant-style dining room prepares and serves three healthy, delicious meals per day, and room service is available. Family and friends are welcome to visit, join residents for meals and spend the night in one of the on-site hospitality suites. This facility is pet-friendly, with outdoor walking trails where residents can exercise their furry friends.

The faith-based Valley Christian Home cultivates a warm, welcoming ambiance in its common and private living spaces. Rooms are fully furnished, equipped with in-room telephone service, cable TV and emergency call buttons. Wellness services include medication management and accommodating dietary restrictions. Weekly housekeeping, laundry and linen services are also available. Bible classes, morning devotionals and weekly worship services feature prominently on Valley Christian Home's activity calendar.

We're featuring Quail Park on Cypress for its resort-like atmosphere, with designer finishes, artful interior layouts and lush landscaping. The restaurant-style dining room offers creative, chef-crafted fare using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients whenever possible. The menu also includes a variety of classic favorites available on a regular basis. The talented culinary staff provides customized catering services for residents who want to host personal festivities in the private dining room for visiting family and friends.

Quail Park at Shannon Ranch features warm, natural interiors reminiscent of an upscale wilderness lodge. With a backdrop of California's iconic towering sequoias and the Sierra Mountain Range, the community features state-of-the-art amenities and activities. Seniors can take advantage of the aquatic fitness center with a heated therapy pool, a thirty-seat club room, a hair and nail salon and an on-site theater. Dining options include a restaurant-style dining room, an on-site cafe with beverages and casual fare and a pub.

Floor plans at Park Visalia Assisted Living and Memory Care include studio, one- and two-bedroom units with cable and Wi-Fi. Although companion suites are not available, residents are allowed to have small pets in their apartments. Gardening spots are available for residents to grow their own herbs, flowers and vegetables, and a general store keeps a variety of items in stock for convenience. The kitchen staff accommodates dietary restrictions, such as low-salt and vegetarian diets, on request.

We included Prestige Assisted Living at Visalia for its signature wellness program, Celebrations. Focusing on a holistic approach to wellness, the care team works to nourish residents on all levels — physical, emotional and spiritual. Residents can attend sessions with a personal trainer, engage in group classes and workshops and take advantage of consultations with a certified wellness coach, personalizing their experience for their individual capabilities and goals.

With a resident capacity of 48, we feel that Magnolia Park Assisted Living provides a balanced option for those who don't want to live in a facility with hundreds of residents, but enjoy a communal atmosphere and the potential for new friendships. On-site wellness services include skilled nursing, psychiatric care, physical therapy and medication management. Small pets are welcome here to keep seniors company.

One of the larger facilities on our top 10 list, Palm Village Retirement Community is situated on 17 acres and has a resident capacity of 260 — a solid option for seniors looking for a strong sense of community. One- and two-room suites are available in the assisted living section of this continuing care facility. Each unit has a private bathroom, individual climate controls, fire sprinklers and spacious closets. An on-site chaplain is available for on-site religious services. Licensed nurses are available 24 hours per day.

The pet-friendly Sierra View Homes Retirement Community features an impressive state-of-the-art wellness center with age-appropriate fitness equipment, a heated pool and customized guidance for residents seeking to create a personalized fitness plan. Spiritual wellness joins physical and emotional well-being as a priority at Sierra View Homes Retirement Community. A variety of area churches hold on-site religious services in the facility's chapel, and the chapel is available for use by residents for private and small-group meditation and prayer.

We loved the Mediterranean architecture, the outdoor walking paths and mature landscaping at Casa Grande Care and Assisted Living. A gate surrounds the property for secure living. The 24-hour staff provides three graduated levels of care, with services that can include housekeeping, light help with routine activities, incontinence care and mobility assistance. Pharmacy delivery and arranged transportation to appointments and shopping are available, and a doctor and a podiatrist pay regular visits to residents. All bathrooms are equipped with grab bars.