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Oakwood Gardens Care Center in Fresno, CA

Oakwood Gardens Care Center is a nursing home community in Fresno, CA.

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Oakwood Gardens Care Center in Fresno, CA

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  • Interior

    A modern and inviting living room with stylish furniture and ample natural light.

  • Outdoors

    A cheerful child in a pink dress holding up a sign near a fountain on a sunny day.

  • Decor

    A cozy living room featuring a comfortable sofa, a stylish coffee table, and a vibrant bouquet of flowers.

  • Building

    A view of a modern building with an adjoining parking lot, surrounded by autumn foliage.

  • Trees

    A serene garden featuring a winding pathway, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers, with a colorful bench inviting relaxation.

  • Dining

    A beautifully arranged dining table featuring vibrant sunflowers and elegant tableware, perfect for a special event.

  • Outdoor

    A business sign displaying 'JON'S EXCAVATION' against a cloudy backdrop.

  • Natural Light

    A bright and spacious gym area equipped with various exercise machines and fitness balls, perfect for workouts and rehabilitation.

  • Grass

    A cheerful child enjoying an evening outdoors.

  • Healthcare

    A bright and inviting hospital room designed for patient comfort, featuring two beds and natural light.

3510 East Shields, Fresno, CA 93726

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4.1 from 122 reviews
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Overall Review of Oakwood Gardens Care Center

differentiator 18 reviews mention this

Physical therapy stands out

Residents and families consistently highlight the rehab therapy experience.

Multiple reviews describe physical therapy as a key part of recovery, with people saying they progressed well and felt motivated by the therapy team. Reviews also mention coordinated rehab support alongside nurses and CNAs during short-term rehab stays after injuries and hospitalizations. The community provides meal preparation and service plus assistance with activities of daily living, which fits the broader support residents describe while they work on therapy goals.

common 28 reviews mention this

Staff are caring and responsive

Many reviews praise staff as kind, attentive, and respectful.

Across the reviews, families and residents repeatedly describe the staff as caring, kind, and helpful, including nurses, CNAs, therapists, and front-desk or admissions support. Several reviewers say staff listened, explained what was happening, and made them feel comfortable during difficult transitions. This praise aligns with the community’s focus on skilled nursing support, including assistance with bathing, dressing, transfers, and medication management.

caveat 10 reviews mention this

Food quality is mixed

Dining receives both praise and complaints in reviews.

Some reviews say the food was very good, plentiful, or even like homemade, while others describe meals as bad or disappointing. At least one reviewer says their loved one complained about the food, and another calls out a specific poor dinner experience. The community offers restaurant-style dining and includes diet-related services in care support, but residents’ day-to-day experiences still vary.

  • A beautifully arranged dining table featuring vibrant sunflowers and elegant tableware, perfect for a special event.
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Cleanliness and odor come up

Reviews mention the facility’s cleanliness often.

Many reviewers describe the building as clean and well kept, with others highlighting cleanliness as part of what made the stay feel comfortable. Several also mention that the facility smells good or avoids a bad “facility smell.” A smaller number of reviews go the other direction, citing dirty floors, bad odors, or hygiene concerns.

caveat 8 reviews mention this

Call-button and staffing concerns

Some reviews report problems getting timely help.

A recurring concern in negative reviews is not getting help when needed, including complaints that call buttons were ignored or responses were delayed. Other reviews also mention understaffing and difficulty getting medications or assistance on schedule. These issues are directly at odds with residents who describe attentive care, but they show up often enough to be a major theme for families reading feedback.

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Outdoor space and activities

Residents describe outdoor space and scheduled activities.

Several reviews mention community-sponsored activities like bingo and social events, along with ways residents pass the time during rehab. Reviewers also describe outdoor areas such as patios and outdoor space as a positive part of daily life. This fits the community’s amenities that include gardens and outdoor space, along with planned day trips and scheduled daily activities.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 104 resident community capacity 104 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Fresno Yosemite International (3 miles away) Fresno Yosemite International (3 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 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
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Fresno, California, offers a convenient and diverse range of services to accommodate senior living. With multiple physicians and mental health facilities in close proximity, medical care is easily accessible. There are also several places of worship nearby for those seeking spiritual support. Pharmacies are scattered throughout the area for medication needs, and hospitals are within a short distance for emergency medical attention. For leisure and entertainment, there are theaters and cafes within a few miles. The Fresno Yosemite International Airport is also conveniently located for any travel needs. Overall, this part of Fresno provides a well-rounded community with amenities that cater to the needs of seniors.

Physicians

  • Dr Richard D. Jones, MD (0 miles)
  • Fresno County Mental Health (0.1 miles)
  • Fresno Shields Ghetto Walk In Clinic (0.8 miles)
  • Internal Medicine, Fresno Community (2.4 miles)
  • Internal Medicine Clinic (2.4 miles)
  • Community Regional Surgical Services (2.4 miles)
  • Omni Women's Health (2.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Free Grace Church (0.2 miles)
  • First Church Of God (0.8 miles)
  • St Paul's United Methodist Church (1.1 miles)
  • St Paul Newman Center (2.7 miles)
  • Butler Pentecostal Church Of God (3.4 miles)
  • St Anthony of Padua (3.5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
  • Rite Aid (0.7 miles)
  • Save Mart Supermarkets (1.3 miles)
  • Buker & Colson Medicine Chest (1.5 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.1 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0.8 miles)
  • The Train Depot (1.2 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (1.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.9 miles)
  • Taco Bell (2 miles)
  • KFC (2.1 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • VA Central California Health Care System (0.8 miles)
  • Va Hospital (0.8 miles)
  • Fresno Comm Hosp-Cardiology (2.6 miles)
  • Neuroscience Institute at Community Regional Medical Center (2.6 miles)
  • Childrens Hospital Central California (3.4 miles)
  • Saint Agnes Medical Center (3.9 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Manchester - Fresno (1.2 miles)
  • Maya Cinemas Fresno 16 (2.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Kuppa Joy Coffee House (2.2 miles)
  • Donut Hole (2.6 miles)
  • Collect Coffee Bar (3 miles)

Transportation

  • Baggage Claim (2.6 miles)
  • Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) (2.6 miles)
  • Fresno Yosemite International Airport, Cell Phone Waiting Area (2.7 miles)

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