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3.9 from 105 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Senior Citizens Village Inc
common15 reviews mention this
Maintenance and cleanliness come up
Residents describe both strong upkeep and serious cleanliness problems.
Some residents say apartments are maintained and issues get handled quickly, with grounds and upkeep described as consistently cared for. Others report the opposite, including infestations, dirty move-in conditions, and ongoing maintenance needs. A few comments focus on HVAC problems and the need to replace or upgrade items, which ties into how residents judge day-to-day maintenance. Overall, residents’ experiences with upkeep vary widely.
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Safety and security are debated
Safety and security vary by resident experience at this community.
Several residents describe the community as secure, safe, and well cared for, including after incidents where added security driving around was mentioned. Other reviews raise concerns about lack of security roaming, unlocked gates, and reported break-ins or thieves. A few comments also call out that the community is not effectively gated, with gates not locked or locks breaking repeatedly. Taken together, the safety picture is inconsistent across reviews.
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Parking and towing frustrate residents
Parking shortages and towing issues affect everyday convenience.
Visitors parking is a recurring complaint, with residents describing trouble finding spaces and cars being taken up. Some reviews go further, describing towing-related conflicts and rude or unaccommodating towing experiences. Another comment notes limited or problematic parking arrangements, including concerns around gates, time limits, and enforcement. For residents and visitors, parking appears to be a frequent friction point.
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Rent and deposits draw sharp opinions
Pricing feels fair to some residents, but too high to others.
Several reviews describe the rent as a good price or affordable for seniors, and one notes the community as not expensive. Other residents call the rent and deposits “ridiculous” or “expensive,” including reports of rent increases every six months. A few comments also say the rent isn’t worth what they see in the apartments, pointing to needed upgrades. Overall, costs are one of the most split topics in the reviews.
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Activities and on-site common areas
On-site activities and a communal dining setup are frequently mentioned.
Residents describe an on-site senior recreation setup with scheduled activities, plus common spaces like a library and thrift shop that some mention as part of the program. One review highlights a lunch served in the on-site cafeteria, along with other on-site gathering options such as a pool room. Another comment mentions a bus service for getting out and back, which frames activities as more than staying in the building. A later update about changes to the thrift shop also suggests offerings can shift over time.
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Internet reliability is a recurring issue
Residents report problems with internet access and speed.
Some residents say they could not get internet set up properly or felt the connection options were outdated. Others mention slow internet that needs an upgrade, and one review calls out an un-upgraded setup affecting social life online. Because multiple reviews point to the same theme, internet performance appears to be a meaningful day-to-day limitation for some residents.
How we summarize
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Features
Types of Care
Independent Living
Transportation
Fresno Yosemite International (4 miles away)
Nearby Places of Interest
Pharmacies
Medicine Shoppe (0.4 miles)
Rite Aid (2 miles)
Walgreens (2.1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.5 miles)
Buker & Colson Medicine Chest (3.6 miles)
Rite Aid (4 miles)
Restaurants
Los Panchos Mexican Restaurant (0.8 miles)
Panda Express (1.2 miles)
Wendy's (2.1 miles)
Di Cicco's Sunnyside (2.2 miles)
McDonald's (2.2 miles)
Sunnyside Delicatessen (2.4 miles)
In-N-Out Burger (2.4 miles)
Physicians
Robert Julian (1.6 miles)
Dominic Dizon MD (3.1 miles)
Community Regional Surgical Services (3.2 miles)
Internal Medicine, Fresno Community (3.2 miles)
Internal Medicine Clinic (3.2 miles)
Omni Women's Health (3.2 miles)
Bautista Medical Group (3.2 miles)
Places of Worship
Butler Pentecostal Church Of God (1.8 miles)
Free Grace Church (4.4 miles)
St Paul's United Methodist Church (4.4 miles)
First Church Of God (5 miles)
St Paul Newman Center (6.6 miles)
Parks
Green Park (2.7 miles)
Melody Park (4.8 miles)
Cafes
Donut Hole (2.8 miles)
Kuppa Joy Coffee House (5 miles)
Collect Coffee Bar (6.2 miles)
Panera Bread (6.3 miles)
Hospitals
Fresno Comm Hosp-Cardiology (3 miles)
Neuroscience Institute at Community Regional Medical Center (3.1 miles)
VA Central California Health Care System (4.3 miles)
Va Hospital (4.3 miles)
Transportation
Fresno Yosemite International Airport, Cell Phone Waiting Area (3.2 miles)
Baggage Claim (3.3 miles)
Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) (3.4 miles)
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