Pryor Falls - Pryor

    2551 E. Pryor Dr. Shepherd/Somerville (Chestnut), Fresno, CA, 93720
    4.7 · 6 reviews
    • Memory care
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    5.0

    Homey facility caring staff responsive

    I toured several places and chose this smaller, homey facility - best decision I've made. The care and environment are excellent, my mom is treated kindly (her dog is welcome) and there are meaningful activities like ceramics and library volunteering - the burger was even great. When a grain/wheat meal caused inflammation the staff replied and followed up promptly; leads and questions were emailed within 24 hours. Helpful owners and staff, within our budget and quick to admit - very grateful and I highly recommend it.

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    Amenities

    4.67 · 6 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
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    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.5
    • Staff

      4.5
    • Meals

      2.0
    • Amenities

      4.7
    • Value

      4.7

    Pros

    • High-quality, attentive care
    • Comfortable, home-like environment
    • Responsive staff and management (quick replies, fast follow-up)
    • Quick admission and smooth intake process
    • Varied activities (ceramics class, library volunteering)
    • Pet-friendly (allows residents to keep a dog)
    • Positive dining item noted (burger praised)
    • Smaller facility with a more personal feel
    • Affordable / within budget
    • Availability and strong ratings
    • Helpful, informative owners and staff
    • Recommended by reviewers; residents treated well

    Cons

    • Meal/dietary issues — grains/wheat caused inflammation for at least one resident
    • Potentially limited dining options for special diets
    • Smaller facility may be a second choice or not the first preference for some
    • Smaller size could imply limited capacity or fewer services compared with larger communities

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews for Pryor Falls - Pryor is strongly positive. Multiple reviewers emphasize that residents receive good, attentive care and that family members felt their loved ones were treated well. The community is described as comfortable and home-like, and several people said it stood out as the best among the places they visited. Reviewers who moved in or placed family members there expressed gratitude for the outcome and recommended the community to others.

    Staff and management receive consistent praise for responsiveness and helpfulness. Comments note prompt replies, fast follow-up, leads being emailed within 24 hours, and a generally quick admission process. Reviewers describe the staff and owners as informative and supportive, providing a wealth of information during the search and intake stages. That responsiveness appears to be a significant selling point and a reason many families felt confident choosing Pryor Falls.

    The facility itself is characterized as smaller and more personal, which many reviewers appreciated. That smaller scale is linked to a comfortable, home-like atmosphere and a sense that residents receive individualized attention. Reviewers also noted practical positives such as availability, affordability/being within budget, and strong ratings. One reviewer explicitly mentioned that the community was within their budget and had availability at the time they were searching.

    Activities and resident engagement come up positively. Specific programs mentioned include a ceramics class and opportunities for library volunteering, indicating a variety of social and meaningful activities. These program examples suggest Pryor Falls offers both creative and community-oriented options to keep residents engaged.

    Dining impressions are mixed. There was a specific positive mention — “burger was good” — indicating some meals are well received. However, a notable concern appeared around meal content: at least one reviewer reported that grains/wheat in meals caused inflammation for a resident. This raises a recurring theme about dietary sensitivity and the need for careful accommodations for special diets. While dining may be fine for many residents, families with dietary restrictions should confirm menu options and the community’s ability to handle allergies or inflammation-related concerns.

    A few reviewers framed Pryor Falls as a second choice rather than a first, which suggests that while the community meets many needs, it may not be the ideal fit for everyone—potentially due to its smaller size or service mix. Overall, the dominant patterns are strong care quality, a personable small-community environment, highly responsive staff and owners, meaningful activities, pet-friendliness (noted as important for at least one resident), and generally favorable ratings. The primary actionable concern from these summaries is dietary accommodations around grains/wheat; prospective residents and families should clarify meal plans and accommodations to ensure specific health or dietary needs are met.

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    About Pryor Falls - Pryor

    Pryor Falls - Pryor cares for seniors at different stages, offering independent living with resort-style amenities and social activities where folks can choose optional support as they need it, and there's assisted living too, where residents get help with daily tasks, medication, meals, and personal care all set up to help each person stay as independent as possible. Some people only stay for a short time through respite care, which gives caregivers a break while their loved ones get looked after, and if someone needs more medical attention, there's skilled nursing with round-the-clock medical care, rehabilitation, wound care, high acuity and non-ambulatory support, diabetic and incontinence care, along with vegetarian and kosher meal options and wheelchair accessible rooms. The memory care program serves people with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia, using specialized activities and a safe environment meant to cut down confusion and wandering; they've got 24-hour support, focus on medication management, and personal care, always keeping in mind how important it is for seniors to feel safe and supported. Each part of the community tries to meet the needs of seniors, whether they want lots of activities or a quieter place with help always nearby.

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