subject: Fresno Assisted Living [print this page] Fresno is California's largest inland city, with a population of just over 500,000. Fresno is located almost exactly in the geographic center of the state, in a valley surrounded by beautiful forests and national parks.
The city itself is a pleasant mixture of modern development and historic architecture. The area is reported to enjoy 300 sunny days per year, resulting in a near-perfect climate for Fresno assisted living residents.
Fresno Recreation
Public recreational areas are a city specialty that Fresno senior living residents are sure to enjoy. Roeding Park is home to several scenic fishing lakes and the Chaffee zoo, while the impressive, 300-acre Woodward Park contains a Japanese gardena perfect environment for a afternoon stroll.
Area retail includes the Fashion Fair Mall, Fig Garden Village, Old Town Clovis, River Park and Sierra Vista Mallplenty to satisfy even the most avid shopper!
Taking advantage of Fresno County's position as the nation's leading agricultural center, locals shop for fresh fruits and vegetables grown by students at the Fresno State Farm Market, or sample the local treats sold at Circle K Ranch's Country Store.
Fresno Activities
Fresno senior living residents have no shortage of entertainment and attractions to keep themselves busy. Art lovers can visit the Fresno Art Museum to see both a rotating selection of fine art as well as delight in the museum's permanent collection of Mexican and Peruvian art.
Sports fans can watch Fresno's Minor League Baseball team, the Grizzlies, knock balls out of Chukchansi Park.
The city of Fresno offers hot meals and activities for seniors at a variety of locations, and the public library also operates their own programs for seniors.
Fresno Medical Facilities
In order to stay happy and healthy, residents of Fresno assisted living communities are welcome to visit one of the many fine medical facilities in the city. Popular Saint Agnes Medical Center won its 14th consecutive National Consumer Choice Award in 2009. This innovative hospital is the only five-star rated heart attack treatment center in the region. Fresno Heart and Surgical Hospital also has a five-star rating in several fields.
Fresno Transportation
The Fresno Area Express (FAX) offers fast and efficient service with over 20 fixed route bus lines. Thanks to the FAX Senior 7 program, Fresno senior living residents age 65 and over are able to ride the buses at no charge. FAX's charming Downtown Trolley is free for everyone.
FAX Handy Ride provides curb-to-curb paratransit rides to the elderly and disabled. All of FAX's services are supplemented by the Fresno County Rural Transit Agency.
Fresno is a secure and reliable city that will meet the retirement needs of your senior loved one. To learn more about senior living communities in Fresno, please visit our Fresno Assisted Living page.
