River Bluffs Memory Care is a senior living community located in Fresno, California, dedicated to providing specialized assisted living services for individuals experiencing memory loss due to Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. The facility is designed exclusively as a memory care community, offering a secure and supportive environment that accommodates the unique needs of its residents. River Bluffs emphasizes individualized attention through personalized care plans, a variety of life-enrichment activities, and amenities aimed at enhancing residents’ overall well-being and comfort.
The care and medical support at River Bluffs Memory Care address a wide range of resident needs. Staff members are trained to assist residents who require full support with activities of daily living, including bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. The community is equipped to manage incontinence care and ambulatory needs and accepts individuals with both diabetes and psychiatric conditions. Medical support includes on-site nursing care and visits from specialized providers, such as optometrists and podiatrists, as well as massage therapists. The facility also partners with external specialists to ensure residents have access to fitness programs and therapy services, including yoga and chair yoga sessions. Medication management is a key component of care, ensuring appropriate administration and monitoring of each resident's prescriptions. Communication is available in both English and Spanish, with services supporting French-speaking residents as needed. Residents benefit from barber/beauty salon services and regular hair and nail appointments.
River Bluffs features a secure, purpose-built environment intended to meet the needs of individuals with memory impairment. The layout includes secured indoor and outdoor walking paths, providing residents with opportunities for safe mobility and access to attractive grounds. Communal and club spaces encourage social interaction, group activities, and engagement within a supportive community. The facility's memory care programming fosters cognitive stimulation, with tailored recreational opportunities and clubs that accommodate various interests and levels of memory loss.
For transportation, River Bluffs Memory Care offers both complimentary and at-cost options. These services are available for medical appointments or non-medical purposes such as shopping or outings, ensuring residents have access to necessary resources and community events outside the facility.
Residents and their families report a consistently compassionate, home-like atmosphere at River Bluffs Memory Care, with attentive staff maintaining a high standard of cleanliness, attractive grounds, and regularly updated communication about residents' well-being. Leadership, particularly from the owner Donna, is frequently highlighted as a positive influence, contributing to the supportive and caring environment. Cost transparency is ensured through a flat-rate pricing structure and a price lock guarantee. While most families praise communication and dedication, there have been occasional suggestions for improved information sharing between staff and relatives. Overall, River Bluffs Memory Care is recognized by residents and families as providing comprehensive, dedicated, and personalized support for individuals in need of memory-focused assisted living.
Costs at this community start at $2,900 and range up to $4,000. The average price in the community is $3,100, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,355. 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.
