The Shining Light is an assisted-living facility located in Fresno, California. The community provides housing, meals, and personal care assistance for adults who require support with daily living activities. The facility strives to maintain a clean and pleasant environment for residents, and visitor observations often highlight the friendly and helpful demeanor of the staff. Tours of The Shining Light typically include information about the facility’s approach to care and its policies, including those concerning end-of-life services and hospice waivers.

The care and medical support services at The Shining Light include 24-hour supervision and assistance with personal care tasks. Medication management is available, and the staff can coordinate transportation for medical appointments. In addition, the facility offers incontinence care, ambulatory support, and can help arrange dental care. For residents with memory impairments, including Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, The Shining Light offers memory care services and employs a wander guard or similar system to support resident safety. Diabetes care and management of chronic conditions are also available, with coordination alongside residents’ healthcare providers as needed.

Despite these offered services, resident and family feedback indicates variability in the quality of care, particularly for individuals with higher acuity needs. Some concerns have been raised regarding staff training related to advanced personal care, medication administration, and communication—especially for residents who require specialized dementia or hospice care. Reports indicate that staff may require direct guidance from families or outside medical professionals for these more complex needs, and some language barriers have been noted. Families generally report positive experiences regarding cleanliness and staff approachability; however, those with loved ones requiring specialized care encourage close review of the facility’s capabilities in these areas prior to admission.

Costs at this community start at $3,205 and range up to $4,823. The average price in the community is $4,014, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,297. 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.