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The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens a CCRC in Fresno, CA

The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens a CCRC is an assisted living and memory care community in Fresno, CA.

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The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens a CCRC in Fresno, CA

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  • Interior

    A group of seniors socializing and engaging in a hobby indoors.
  • Outdoors

    A small shuttle parked at the entrance of a large building with distinctive architecture.
  • Decor

    A cozy dining room with a round table set for two, featuring a view into the kitchen.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room featuring a fireplace and traditional decor.
  • Building

    A colorful residential apartment building with vibrant yellow and red facades.
  • Architecture

    A residential apartment building with multiple balconies on a sunny day.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom featuring a wooden bed with green bedding, a ceiling fan, and soft lighting.
  • Trees

    A suburban residential house with a tile roof and surrounding trees on a sunny day.
  • Windows

    A Spanish-style residential house with a tiled roof and well-maintained landscaping.
  • Dining

    A cozy dining area with tables and chairs, featuring warm lighting.
  • Landscaping

    A Mediterranean-style building with a landscaped entrance and tiled roof.
  • Kitchen

    A modern kitchen featuring granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and wooden cabinets.
  • Entrance

    Entrance to Speranza Grille featuring an elegant fountain and inviting dining area.
  • Patio

    A cozy outdoor patio area with comfortable seating and architectural features.

5555 N. Fresno Street, Fresno, CA 93710

To contact a resident: (559) 435-1999

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.4 from 87 reviews
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The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens a CCRC Costs & Pricing

The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens offers competitively priced options for seniors seeking a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) experience. For instance, a one-bedroom unit is available for $2,592 per month, which is significantly lower than the average cost in Fresno County ($3,398) and the broader state of California ($4,340). Similarly, two-bedroom accommodations are priced at $3,083, again more affordable compared to both county ($3,557) and state averages ($5,270). The semi-private room option stands at $3,122, slightly above Fresno County's average of $2,991 but comfortably below the California average of $3,333. Lastly, the studio apartments are listed at $3,516; this figure surpasses the county's average of $3,349 yet remains more accessible than California's state-wide average of $4,145. Overall, The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens presents a compelling financial choice without compromising on quality care and services.

Floor plansThe Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens a CCRCFresno CountyCalifornia
1 Bedroom$2,592$3,398$4,340
2 Bedrooms$3,083$3,557$5,270
Semi-Private$3,122$2,991$3,333
Studio$3,516$3,349$4,145

Overall Review of The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens a CCRC

common 38 reviews mention this

Staff kindness and helpfulness stand out

Residents repeatedly describe staff as kind, responsive, and helpful.

Across the reviews, families and residents describe staff members as caring and genuinely concerned about welfare and happiness. Several comments also highlight help with day-to-day needs, plus support that reduces worry for loved ones. In the skilled nursing reviews, there are also mentions of problems with responsiveness and basic care, which creates a noticeable split between experiences depending on the situation.

common 16 reviews mention this

Facility cleanliness and upkeep

Many reviews emphasize cleanliness and a well-kept setting.

A number of reviewers say the building and apartments are clean and comfortable, including after days away or during care stays. Grounds and shared areas are also mentioned positively, with some residents pointing out the safe, maintained environment. A minority of reviews raise serious concerns about care in the skilled nursing setting, but those comments are not framed as general cleanliness issues.

common 17 reviews mention this

Dining feels handled and flexible

Dining is consistently described as plentiful and well managed.

Residents and families frequently mention that meals are taken care of and that there are multiple meal options and venues. Several reviews praise the variety and taste, and some mention being able to get food preferences handled. One review is directly critical about food quality, and a skilled nursing reviewer mentions an experience involving cold food, which underlines that dining quality can vary by care context.

  • A cozy dining area with tables and chairs, featuring warm lighting.
  • Elegant restaurant interior with neatly arranged tables and wine display.
  • A cozy dining room with a round table set for two, featuring a view into the kitchen.
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Activities and community life

Residents describe a steady schedule of activities and social life.

Many reviews point to frequent activities and exercise opportunities, including classes and outings that help residents stay engaged. Several also describe the social atmosphere as welcoming, with residents encouraging others to join meals or events. A few comments tie the community’s structure to peace of mind, because daily life is supported without constant planning.

differentiator 7 reviews mention this

CCRC model reduces future moves

The continuing care setup is a key reason families feel secure.

A handful of reviews specifically highlight that the community offers multiple care levels over time, so residents do not need to relocate when needs change. Reviews also describe choosing the community because it covers independent living and later care needs in one place. This “stay for life” idea is paired with mentions of having both independence and access to help when required.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Skilled nursing experiences can be uneven

Some skilled nursing reviews describe delays, understaffing, or care breakdowns.

While many reviews are positive, several criticism-focused reviews target the skilled nursing setting, mentioning late response to call lights, medication delays, and gaps in basic care tasks. Others describe disrespectful interactions or a lack of follow-through during emergencies, including concerns about communication with families. One review also notes an experience where a hospice-related item was taken without clear explanation, which adds to the overall concern.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Pricing and buy-in raise concerns

Some families call out high upfront costs and monthly expenses.

At least two reviews discuss cost directly, including a comment about needing a large buy-in plus ongoing monthly payments. In those reviews, the stated concern is that the overall financial requirements can be beyond what some families can comfortably afford. Elsewhere, some residents mention peace of mind from having many essentials bundled into monthly rent, but the expense concern remains in the feedback.

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Features

Housing

  • 652 resident community capacity 652 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Respite Care Respite Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Bath tubs Bath tubs
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Cafe Cafe
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Spa Spa
  • Swimming pool Swimming pool
  • Swimming pool / hot tub Swimming pool / hot tub
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Fresno Yosemite International (5 miles away) Fresno Yosemite International (5 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Gluten-free Gluten-free
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs
  • Vegan Vegan
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Brain fitness Brain fitness
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stretching classes Stretching classes
  • Tai Chi Tai Chi
  • Water aerobics Water aerobics
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Fresno, California, offers a variety of healthcare options with physicians specializing in sleep medicine, neurology, imaging services, endocrinology, nephrology, and pain management located within close proximity to hospitals such as Children's Hospital Central California and Saint Agnes Medical Center. The area also provides easy access to pharmacies for medication needs. Additionally, there are several dining options ranging from fast food chains like Taco Bell and McDonald's to sit-down restaurants like The Cheesecake Factory and The Old Spaghetti Factory. For spiritual fulfillment, there are churches nearby including St Anthony of Padua and First Church Of God. Seniors can enjoy leisure activities at the local cafes, theaters like Regal Edwards Fresno Screenx & Imax, and nature walks at Woodward Park just a short distance away.

Physicians

  • SleepQuest - Central Valley Patient Service Center (0.1 miles)
  • Paramjit S. Fagoora, MD - Clear Vision Medical Center (0.3 miles)
  • Ketsana Vilaysane (0.5 miles)
  • Neuro Pain Medical Center (0.5 miles)
  • Advanced Medical Imaging (0.6 miles)
  • Nephrology Associates (1.3 miles)
  • Valley Endocrine & Valley Research - Norwood Paul C MD (1.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Childrens Hospital Central California (0.5 miles)
  • Saint Agnes Medical Center (1.4 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanante (1.6 miles)
  • Sante Health Systems (2.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • Taco Bell (0.5 miles)
  • Rally's (0.6 miles)
  • The Cheesecake Factory (0.8 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (0.9 miles)
  • The Old Spaghetti Factory (1.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.6 miles)
  • Taco Bell (1.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.5 miles)
  • Pharmatron (0.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.7 miles)
  • Cedar Pharmacy & Medical Supplies (1.9 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Anthony of Padua (1 miles)
  • St Paul Newman Center (1.2 miles)
  • First Church Of God (2.2 miles)
  • Free Grace Church (2.8 miles)

Cafes

  • J Pot Mini Hot Pot & Bar (2.1 miles)
  • Dutch Bros (2.5 miles)
  • The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf (2.6 miles)
  • Collect Coffee Bar (2.7 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Edwards Fresno Screenx, 4Dx & Imax (2.1 miles)
  • Regal Manchester - Fresno (2.6 miles)
  • Maya Cinemas Fresno 16 (2.6 miles)

Parks

  • Woodward Park (2.3 miles)

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