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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in North Wawona, CA

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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Renaissance House is an assisted living center in Kent, WA. It is hard to think of a loved one needing to live somewhere else but at Renaissance House they have a director who has been doing this for 8 years and has a good relationship with doctors, nurses and others in the medical community....
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Cost of assisted living in North Wawona, CA

The average cost of senior living in North Wawona is $3,375 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mammoth Lakes, CA with an average of $3,175 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in North Wawona, CA vs. nearby cities

North Wawona, CA
$3,375/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in North Wawona, CA vs. the state and national average

North Wawona, CA
$3,375/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in North Wawona vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,375/mo
$3,929/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in North Wawona, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$3,817/mo
Private
$4,500/mo
Studio
$4,168/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,080/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,668/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,745/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in North Wawona, CA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in North Wawona.

What families are saying about assisted living in North Wawona

Recent reviews for assisted living in North Wawona

Sunny Garden in Fresno, CA

3.8
Our care giver Val was very nice and patient with my mother while she was staying there. Very understanding and interacted with the family very well

Royal Gardens I in Fresno, CA

4.0
Our Mom is doing very well at Royal Gardens. Our family is quite pleased with the high level of care she's receiving, the staff are attentive and great - very professional, communicate with us - and give Mom great care. The grounds and the home are lovely and the staff get Mom up and moving ...
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Cedarbrook Memory Care in Fresno, CA

5.0
Cedarbrook has been amazing. BTW, my father passed [dates removed]. We couldn't be more satisfied with the care he got there. What we liked the most about Cedarbrook is the complete dedication to patients and their well-being

North Wawona review score based on 116 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 116 reviews of 45 North Wawona assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The North Wawona review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

North Wawona review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
North Wawona, CA45 facilities
8.9
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Mammoth Lakes, CA1 facilities

Review subcategories for North Wawona assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 116 reviews of 45 North Wawona assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare North Wawona resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
North Wawona, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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North Wawona assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North Wawona assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North Wawona, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in North Wawona assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in North Wawona that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
39.2%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.5%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
58.8%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.2%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
47.1%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.8%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
66.7%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.7%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in North Wawona assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of North Wawona Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
North Wawona, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
49%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
19.6%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
43.1%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.8%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in North Wawona assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of North Wawona partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
North Wawona, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.8%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.5%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
21.6%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.2%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.7%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in North Wawona assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of North Wawona communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
North Wawona, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.6%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.5%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
21.6%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.7%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in North Wawona assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in North Wawona offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
25.5%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.5%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.6%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.4%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25.5%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.1%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.5%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.7%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.5%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.5%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
25.5%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
11.8%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.7%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25.5%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in North Wawona

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in North Wawona protect seniors.

Learn about California Assisted Living regulations

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Truewood by Merrill, Clovis, Cogir of Cedar Creek and Park Merced are the top-rated assisted living facilities near North Wawona, California. See full list of communities.

There are 58 assisted living facilities near North Wawona, California. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in North Wawona, California are Cogir of Cedar Creek. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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