Senior living options in Madera
Madera is about 25 minutes north of Fresno on Highway 99. Madera has fewer licensed care homes than Fresno, so many Madera families also look at homes in north Fresno, which is close. Prices in Madera often run a bit lower than in Fresno.
- Board and care homes: small licensed homes with about six residents and caregivers around the clock
- Assisted living: communities with meals, activities and daily help
- Memory care: secured, dementia-trained care
- Respite and in-home care: short stays and help at home
What it costs near Madera
Prices around Madera are close to the Fresno-area ranges below. Every home prices differently, so we get exact quotes for your family.
| Type of care | Typical Fresno cost | Best fit for |
|---|---|---|
| Board and care home | from about $3,700 a month | Needs hands-on help, does best in a small, quiet home |
| Assisted living | about $5,100 to $6,600 a month | Mostly independent, wants meals, activities and people around |
| Memory care | often $7,000+ a month | Dementia, confusion, wandering |
| In-home care (agency) | around $30 to $36 an hour | Wants to stay home, needs help some hours of the day |
Hospitals and discharge help
Madera Community Hospital reopened in 2025. Many Madera residents are also treated in Fresno, at Community Regional, Saint Agnes and Kaiser. See our hospital discharge guide if a parent is leaving the hospital.
Tell us what’s going on. We will text you 3 to 5 licensed homes near Madera that fit, with prices and inspection history, and tour them with you.
How we help Madera families
- We text you within 5 minutes (8am to 8pm) and learns what your parent needs.
- You get 3 to 5 licensed homes near Madera that fit, with prices, usually within 48 hours.
- We check every home’s state inspection record before we send it to you.
- We tour with you and helps with the move-in paperwork.
Families near Madera also look in Fresno and Clovis.
Updated September 2026 by Shaun and Nick, co-founders of CalValley Senior Living Advisors.