Fairwinds - Woodward Park is a senior living community located in Fresno, California, offering both assisted living and independent living options. The community is designed to support residents who seek a maintenance-free lifestyle with flexible levels of care. Residents can choose from a range of apartment styles and have access to shared spaces, including landscaped grounds and common areas intended for socializing and recreation. The campus emphasizes social engagement with an array of clubs, activities, and fitness opportunities, while also providing services to assist with daily living as needed.
Fairwinds - Woodward Park delivers a range of care and medical support tailored to resident needs. Assisted living services include help with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting, with staff available to provide some physical assistance as required. Medication management is available as part of the assisted living program. The community supports residents with diabetes care needs, offering assistance with monitoring and medication. Ambulatory care is available for residents who require help moving around safely, and incontinence care services are also offered. Routine health services include access to a visiting podiatrist and massage therapist. The community also maintains an on-site barber and beauty salon for personal care needs. Residents can participate in organized fitness programs—such as traditional and chair yoga sessions—to support mobility and overall health. All care and support services are provided by trained staff, and communication with residents is conducted in English.
Club and community groups are offered to encourage social interaction, hobbies, and continued learning. The community strives to address the whole person, offering both wellness and enrichment opportunities alongside health-related services.
Fairwinds - Woodward Park provides complimentary transportation services to residents. This transportation is available for both medical and non-medical purposes, assisting residents with travel to healthcare appointments, local errands, shopping, and group outings, depending on scheduling and availability.
Resident and family feedback indicates that the facility is well-maintained and provides an attractive environment with a wide array of amenities and activities. Many reviews praise the friendliness and attentiveness of staff, and describe a comfortable, inclusive community setting. Social aspects and activity programming are mentioned positively, with several families noting improvement in the well-being of socially active residents. However, some reviewers have observed inconsistencies in management and staff responsiveness, particularly when more involved care is needed. Reports on dining are mixed, with some complaints regarding service times, menu choices, and food quality, balanced by more positive experiences from other residents.
In summary, Fairwinds - Woodward Park is well-suited to independent seniors and those requiring moderate assisted living services who value social connections and variety in programming. The community provides standard support in essential daily activities and health management, but families are encouraged to carefully match their care expectations with the services offered, review policies in detail, and sample amenities and dining options when considering residency. As of mid-2024, there have been no major operational changes or transitions in ownership.
Costs at this community start at $2,490 and range up to $3,990. The average price in the community is $3,240, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,658. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
