Veterans Home Of California-Fresno is an assisted living community in Fresno, CA.
Information last verified:
2811 West California Avenue, Fresno, CA 93706
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Residents and families repeatedly describe strong, supportive care.
Many reviews focus on how the staff takes care of veterans with respect, dignity, and compassion. A few people also mention responsive support when issues come up. One reviewer describes ongoing help and an overall experience they felt was close to perfect, while others emphasize cheerful, helpful day-to-day support.
Security gets very different reactions from families.
Some reviewers say security is well enforced and maintained for resident safety. Others report concerns about accountability, including allegations of theft and a lack of routine checking. Even among the negative visiting experiences, reviewers also describe security staff as unable to reach administration, which left families without help during high-stress situations.
Several families say visiting hours were unclear and rigidly enforced.
Multiple reviews describe arriving after visiting hours ended—even though they say the hours were not posted—and being turned away. These same reviews also say security could not contact administration for assistance. The result, according to the reviewers, was missed chances to see a resident, especially when the resident could not leave on their own.
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186 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Fresno Yosemite International (8 miles away)
Community operated transportation Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation to doctors appointments
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system 24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions Diabetes diet Special dietary restrictions Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services Fitness programs
Planned day trips Resident-run activities Scheduled daily activitiesVeterans Home Of California-Fresno is located at 2811 West California Avenue, Fresno, CA 93706 in Fresno County, California
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