Finding assisted living in Oakhurst
Oakhurst is a hard place to leave, and many seniors in the mountains want to stay as long as they safely can. Senior living choices up here are few, and the nearest full hospitals are about an hour away in Fresno and Clovis. So families often weigh staying in the mountains with more help at home against a move down the hill. We check every home's state record, tour with you and help you think through winter roads, doctor visits and how often family can visit.
Oakhurst is a mountain town on the road to Yosemite, with pine trees, Bass Lake up the hill and cooler summers than the Valley floor. People who live up here usually love it and do not want to come down the hill.
Top-rated assisted living and care homes near Oakhurst
There aren't many listed homes right in town, so here are the closest well-rated options. Many of the best small board and care homes aren't on Google at all, so ask us about those too.
Tell us what's going on. We'll text you licensed homes that fit, with real prices, and tour them with you.
What it costs around Oakhurst
| Type of care | What we see locally | 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 |
Local ranges we see across the Valley. Smaller towns often run a little lower than north Fresno and Clovis. See the 2026 cost report for published survey numbers.
Memory care near Oakhurst
Secured memory care in the mountains is hard to find, so most Oakhurst families end up looking in Fresno, Clovis or Madera. That can feel like a big change, but being closer to hospitals, neurologists and more caregivers often matters as dementia moves along. If your mom is wandering, getting lost on familiar roads or unsafe alone, we help you find a secured home with trained staff and a calm routine, and we are honest about the trade offs.
Memory care and Alzheimer's care in Oakhurst
Nearby towns
Updated September 2026 by Shaun and Nick, co-founders of CalValley Senior Living Advisors.