Suncare Assisted Living in Visalia, California, is a family-owned and operated residential care home with assisted living and memory care options for seniors, and the place keeps things friendly and simple with a smaller number of residents, which lets caregivers and staff know folks by name and stay involved, something people seem to notice about this home. Caregivers help with daily needs like medication reminders, bathing, grooming, laundry, and housework, and someone's always on site, day and night, to lend a hand, keep an eye on things, or offer supervision, especially for people who might wander or feel confused. Suncare helps residents with a range of needs, whether somebody needs a little help with insulin shots, high-acuity care, or something more like incontinence or diabetic care, and they've also got hospice and respite care for those short stays.
The community specializes in memory care, with programs and staff trained for Alzheimer's and dementia support, along with activities designed to keep everyone's minds working, like baking, gardening, and helping with simple daily tasks, which can make people feel part of things and give a sense of purpose. Life feels homey at Suncare with garden patios, walking paths, butterfly and hummingbird gardens, and antiques here and there to jog memories, while indoors there are both private and shared spaces, modern apartments, cozy rooms, and places to play games, do crafts, watch a movie, or just chat.
Residents can choose from studios, one- or two-bedroom apartments, detached homes, or even condos or townhomes, and there are both pet-friendly policies and space for cats and dogs with size rules. All meals come prepared, including homemade dishes with options for special diets-kosher, vegetarian, diabetic, and others-and folks can eat in a café, main dining room, or a private area. There's a swimming pool, fitness center, computer and media room, library, woodworking shop, piano, and many rooms for activities or games, and sometimes you find music therapy or pet therapy on the activity list. For those who like to stay active, Suncare offers exercise groups, board games, off-site trips, and spiritual or Christian services, plus access to beauty and barber shops, health areas, and laundry or dry cleaning services that make daily living less of a chore.
Staff can help with doctor's appointments and transportation, because Suncare has complimentary rides and is close to public transit, and people are welcome to park their own cars if they prefer. Residents who need help with mobility-like two-person transfers or wheelchair-accessible showers-can find staff trained to offer that extra help, and all areas are checked for safety, with wander guard systems, security gates, and 24-hour nurse coverage to manage health needs and peace of mind. There's always something planned, whether it's a movie night, social event, or time spent in the hot tub or steam room, and smoking's allowed outside only, so the main living areas stay clean.
The home is licensed by the California Department of Social Services, license number 547203265, and pricing starts at $3,000 per month for assisted living, though costs can change based on bedroom type, care needs, and amenities. Suncare accepts private pay, long-term care insurance, Veterans Aid and Attendance, and payment options that try to match every family's situation, with rent plus care fees and choices for all-inclusive plans. With staff able to speak a long list of languages, including English, Spanish, Armenian, Farsi, Russian, Tagalog, and many others, Suncare tries to meet each resident's needs the best way for them, even offering custom senior care plans, help for elderly relatives, and regular checks to keep up with health rules and inspections. Suncare Assisted Living makes a point of creating a familiar setting, offering people the chance to enjoy life at their own speed, with support when they need it and activities when they want them, right here in San Joaquin Valley.
