Sonora Hills is a gated, age-restricted manufactured home community for adults 55 and older, built back in 1988 and sitting in a mixed-dry climate zone, and the whole place has 236 home sites with homes that all have lap siding and peaked roofs, which I always found helps them stand up well over time and gives a pleasant look for the neighborhood, and you've got paved streets of average width with off-street parking for residents - though there's no RV parking, so folks with bigger vehicles need to look elsewhere - and then the sidewalks run through the grounds so you can enjoy an easy walk if that's your wish. Trash pickup, water, and sewer all come included in the lot rent, which ranges from $450 to $750 each month, and the city supplies the water and sewer services, which keeps things simple and reliable for everyone. The place has a pet-friendly policy but allows no more than two pets per household and there are a few restrictions, so it's wise to check those first, and you'll find amenities like a clubhouse, recreation facilities, a swimming pool, a playground for the grandkids, and several common areas where folks can gather inside or out, plus, there's WiFi available, listed as "Other."
Dorothy Thornton serves as the community manager, and there's a team of knowledgeable and experienced agents to help with real estate needs or property transactions, which comes in handy since the community offers a wide range of units and helps with home sales and moves, since it's a land-lease setup where you lease the land but own your own home, and most homes are modular or factory-built and then set in place, which tends to keep the cost down and the upkeep easier. Sonora Hills is known for its comfortable, welcoming atmosphere where you find staff who've gotten a good name for being friendly, helpful, and creating a relaxed community feel, and there are lots of organized activities - both onsite and offsite - including devotional gatherings, educational programs, and plenty of ways for folks to socialize and stay active. The onsite kitchen focuses on nutritious meals, planned out by chefs and meal teams, so residents have tasty, healthy options. For those needing more help, there's a full selection of senior care services, with assisted living support for folks who need help with activities like dressing, bathing, or medications, as well as specialized care and therapies for people living with Alzheimer's or other types of dementia, and they make sure anyone needing memory care or hospice support (with help from Visiting Nurses And Hospice Motherlode) is looked after. Independent living options work well for seniors who are healthy and active, but there are also personal care aides around for those who need non-medical help with daily life. In terms of costs, the median monthly rent for Sonora Hills is about $680, which covers the main utilities and trash, and homeowners pay property-related fees and follow homeowner association rules as is typical with these sorts of senior communities. Sonora Hills stands out because it keeps its focus on affordable living, safety, and providing just enough care and support as folks need, letting everyone keep as much of their independence as possible while living in a community of peers.
