Blackberry Oaks Senior Housing sits quietly in the hills of Sonora, California, and has provided apartments for seniors since 2016 under the Section 42 Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program, focusing on residents aged 55 or older, so seniors can find one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and even three-bedroom apartments with wall-to-wall carpeting, linen closets, big kitchen counters, and cabinets, making each unit feel comfortable and easy to manage, and there are 41 or sometimes reported as 42 units available, but the waiting list can take years to open up because this is a low-income community where rent depends on your household income and you have to fit the area guidelines, with all income checked before you move in, and you pay rent each month without rent subsidies, so it's meant for people who can pay their share, but still want affordable living.
People here walk outside among well-kept grounds, and you'll find that most apartments are pet-friendly if your dog or cat is under 25 pounds, though there's a deposit for pets and only one animal is allowed per person, so it's good for seniors who want their companion with them. There's both parking onsite for residents who still drive and laundry facilities, plus units are set up for wheelchairs or walkers. Blackberry Oaks Senior Housing doesn't just give you a place to live since the staff puts well-being first and the community is designed to help people connect, feel support, and thrive as they age.
If you need extra care, there's the nearby Foothill Village Senior Living Community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care, with dedicated staff who help with things like bathing, dressing, or remembering medicine, and they provide help for those with dementia or Alzheimer's in a safe setting, so nobody gets lost or confused, and the staff here have a reputation for being friendly, helpful, and kind. You can join in outings, trips to the park, churches like Sierra Bible Church and Rivers of Life, take part in events, use the gym, or relax in courtyards, and there's a patio for outdoor grilling, so a person doesn't just sit in their room all day. The kitchens offer quality meals if cooking at home isn't easy anymore, and a full-time activity director makes sure residents stay busy, happy, and connected to each other.
Security and health stay important at Blackberry Oaks Senior Housing, so there are medical alert systems, home security for seniors, grab bars, and walk-in tubs, with medication management support and ID theft protection available, plus eight nearby pharmacies and seventeen doctors, and the area has nine hospitals and clinics like Sonora Regional Medical Center when healthcare is needed. People can get out and about with transportation options nearby, relax at Coffill Park or Courthouse Park, enjoy meals at places like Green Dog or Pinocchio's Italian Cafe, see a movie nearby, and take care of essentials at Save Mart Supermarkets or Bob's Greenley Pharmacy.
Blackberry Oaks offers a steady, no-frills community for people who want to stay active, safe, and independent but need supportive housing, all while surrounded by a kind staff and peers in a calm, quiet Sonora setting. The people running the place have earned recognition for care and community spirit, and the overall feeling is welcoming, with affordable rents, thoughtfully designed homes, and practical help for seniors who want to make the most of their retirement years.
