Truewood by Merrill, Fig Garden

6035 N Marks Ave, Fresno CA, 93711


Resident Review Score
8.6
|
Most Loved

Starting price

$2,000

For this area
$$$
Preferred Provider

Truewood by Merrill, Fig Garden is an independent living community located in Fresno, California.The cost of independent living at Truewood by Merrill, Fig Garden starts at $2,634 and can range as high as $6,583 per month. The average monthly cost is $4,608.There may be some additional services that could increase the cost of care, depending on the services that you may need. When you visit the community, please check to see if pets are allowed to live in the community with you.

There are 5 hospitals within 25 miles of Truewood by Merrill, Fig Garden. The two closest hospitals are Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Fresno which is 3.8 miles away and Valley Children'S Hospital which is 4.9 miles away.

Some of the key amenities available at Truewood by Merrill, Fig Garden are:

  • Activity Center
  • Outdoor Areas
  • Pet Friendly
  • Pool
  • Social Outings

Welcome to Truewood by Merrill, Fig Garden, an independent living community located in Fresno, California.

Welcome to Fig Garden, an independent living community located in sunny Fresno, California.

Fig Garden offers a wide variety of services and amenities with their all-inclusive monthly fee, including state-of-the-art features like:

  • Room for multi-purpose activities and life enrichment
  • Billiard room with pool tables
  • On-site devotional services and dedicated chapel
  • Accessible computers with internet
  • Wifi access throughout the common spaces
  • Outdoor spaces to explore and enjoy
  • On-site rooms for playing board games and cards
  • Professional beautician and barber services 
  • Easy access to laundry facilities on-campus
  • On-site library, fully-stocked with books and other media
  • Spaces for residents to lounge and commune with others
  • Private dining rooms for personal celebrations
  • Parking spaces
  • Community-use fireplace
  • Spacious patio with scenic residential views
  • Secured walking paths throughout the grounds
  • Access to daily life enrichment activities
  • Fitness room with exercise equipment
  • Premium restaurant-style dining services
  • Resident kitchen

The dining program is a major reason many residents love to call Fig Garden home. Dedicated chefs prepare meals with fresh, wholesome ingredients for breakfast, lunch, and dinner each day, as residents dine together around live music for the ultimate restaurant-style experience.

Daily menu options are always changing, but have featured popular favorites like the following in the past:

  • Cinnamon swirl bread
  • Banana Ice Cream
  • Cajun bacon, lettuce, and fried green tomato sandwich
  • Sweet Corn and Cilantro Crab Cakes
  • Family-style lobster stuffed mushrooms
  • Mexican Meatloaf
  • Beef Kabobs
  • Creamy Coleslaw
  • Bacon Wrapped BBQ Shrimp with Tomato Cucumber Salad
  • Breakfast Casserole
  • Crab Salad
  • Charleston Hummingbird Cake
  • Chocolate Chip Cake
  • Pumpkin spice ravioli
  • Skillet Barbecue Chicken

Located in the stunning San Joaquin Valley, Fresno offers classic Californian living with a subtle suburban twist. The area surrounding the community is full of exciting attractions and places to visit, including popular points of interest like:

Residents will find plenty of healthcare services and shopping near Fig Garden, including the Saint Agnes Medical Center and the River Park Shopping Center. with complimentary transportation services, residents can go anywhere they need with total ease at no extra cost.

Transportation makes getting around easy, but residents will find plenty of opportunities for fun and engagement right on-campus. Fig Garden offers and exciting life enrichment calendar full of social events and hands-on learning opportunities, giving residents memorable chances to make friends and experience new things.In the past, popular events have included:

  • Resident clubs
  • Volunteering
  • Bingo
  • Ladderball 
  • Manicure and pedicure sessions
  • Lifelong learning opportunities
  • Cribbage
  • Movie screenings
  • Hymnal choir
  • Resident Appreciation Dinners
  • Live performances
  • Billiards
  • Current events conversations
  • Knitting and crocheting classes
  • Resident parties
  • Karaoke and sing-a-longs
  • Tai Chi
  • Wii Sports
  • Bean Bag Baseball
  • Hands-on cooking

Fig Garden offers several floor plans for incoming residents to choose from when they move in. Their options include compact studio units up to expansive two-bedroom apartments, featuring the following layouts:

  • Studio (Starting at 410 sq ft)
  • One-bedroom (Starting at 485 sq ft)
  • Two-bedroom (Starting at 848 sq ft)

Apartments are designed with residents in mind, creating a space where they can feel comfortable and secure at all hours of the day. Each unit includes the following state-of-the-art amenities, designed to give residents maximum peace of mind and privacy:

  • Wheelchair accessible units available
  • Plush carpeting and window treatments
  • Heating and air conditioning 
  • Access to cable television
  • Kitchenettes in each unit
  • Private residential units
  • Landline telephone hookups
  • Emergency response services
  • Patios or balconies in select units
  • All-inclusive utility billing

With so much to offer, there are many reasons families choose Fig Garden for independent living in the Fresno area. According to online reviews, families and residents said they would recommend Fig Garden for independent living because:

  • The staff treated them like family from the moment they toured the community to the moment they moved out, quickly answering questions and assisting when necessary
  • The dining area is beautifully designed and always kept clean, creating a comfortable space where residents enjoy meals
  • The campus chefs are passionate about serving good food, as their meals often exceed the expectations of new residents and their guests 
  • The housekeeping services are thorough and frequent, giving each resident a clean and tidy space to call home without lifting a finger 

To learn more about Fig Garden, families are welcome to tour the community with no obligation. To schedule a free tour of Fig Garden and see everything their independent Llving programs offer, please use the link above to choose an available appointment. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Where is Fig Garden located?

Fig Garden is located at: 

6035 N Marks Ave

Fresno, CA 93711

Q: What care services and amenities does Fig Garden provide?

Fig Garden provides a wide variety of services and amenities for their independent living residents, including:

  • Weekly housekeeping
  • Linen services
  • Inclusive utilities
  • Free parking (for residents and their guests)
  • Access to 24/7 emergency response services
  • Restaurant-style dining, served on-site
  • On-site activities and social events
  • Complimentary transportation 

To learn more about the services and amenities residents enjoy during their stay at Fig Garden, please use the link above to request information.

Q: What levels of care does Fig Garden provide?

Fig Garden offers dedicated independent living services.

If a resident is seeking assisted living, memory care, or skilled nursing care, they must arrange it with a third-party care provider. The staff members at figarden are happy to help residents and their families arrange third-party care services when necessary, but the community does not provide personal care, Alzheimer’s care, or ongoing medical attention.

To learn more about the levels of care available at Fig Garden, please use the link above to request more information.

Q: How much does Fig Garden cost?

Fig Garden strives to make independent living affordable for families in the Fresno vicinity. They offer a


For personalized guidance, current availability, and help scheduling a tour, call our senior living advisors at1 (844) 661-2445 or reach the community directly at(559) 321-2369

Room Pricing
independent-living
StudioStarting at$2,000

Personal Care Add-Ons

This community offers a range of care levels depending on the customized needs of each resident.

Services Package Price Range:Varies
Meals
Housekeeping
Laundry
Medication Assistance
Personal Care Assistance

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Resident Review Score
8.6
|
Most Loved
#1 in Fresno, CA

Aggregated reviews in this score
Most Loved13
Loved8
Good3
Average1
Below Average0

Reviews

Residents and their families say:

The community has garnered a multitude of positive feedback from its residents and their families for its wonderful amenities, friendly staff, and well-organized activities. Many reviews highlighted the excellent dining experience, the range of entertainment and social opportunities available, and the sense of independence and camaraderie among residents. The living spaces, especially the larger studios and one-bedroom apartments, were frequently mentioned for their adequacy and comfort, with the transportation services also receiving special mention for facilitating easy access to local amenities and appointments.
However, some concerns were noted, revolving mainly around the food variety and quality inconsistencies, as well as the condition of the living spaces, with comments on the need for updates and more thorough cleaning in certain areas. The limited availability of larger two-bedroom apartments was a specific issue for some, implying a demand for more spacious living options. Additionally, there were isolated reports of communication challenges and a desire for more diverse meal options. Despite these points of critique, many reviewers expressed satisfaction with the overall living experience, the staff's responsiveness, and the community atmosphere, recommending it to others for its value and the quality of care provided.

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Amenities

Truewood by Merrill, Fig Garden


Pet Friendly
Pool
Activity Center
Social Outings
Outdoor Areas

Dining & Nutrition


All-day Dining

Meals Provided

Food - Set Menu

Accommodations


Wheelchair Accessible Showers

WiFi/High-speed Internet

Independent Temperature Controls

Internet Access

Kitchenette

Cable

Cable of Satellite TV

Outdoor Areas

Parking

Pet Friendly

Private Bathroom

Resident Parking

Activities & Fitness


Activity Centre

Allowed Outdoors

Birthday Parties

Dances

Exercise Room

Fitness Programs

Happy Hour

Intergenerational Programs

Karaoke

Library & Computer Lounge

Live Music

Swimming Pool

Social Outings

Yoga / Chair Yoga

Services


Beauty Salon & Barber Shop

Beauty Salon

Complimentary Transportation

Close to Public Transportation

Transportation

Housekeeping for IL

Laundry for IL

Med Mgmt Monitoring for IL

Monthly Meal Plan for IL

Smoking Allowed Outside

Wheelchair Accessible

Additional Features


Dogs Allowed

English

Visiting Chaplain or Priest

Care


None

Hospitals


Fresno Surgical Hospital

6125 North Fresno Street

Distance: 3.5 miles

Kaiser Fnd Hosp - Fresno

7300 North Fresno Street

Distance: 3.8 miles

Fresno Heart And Surgical Hospital

15 E. Audubon Drive

Distance: 4.0 miles

Churches


LifeWay Christian Store

5336 North Blackstone Avenue, Fresno

Distance: 3.2 miles

후레스노 한인 침례교회(Fresno Korean Baptist Church)

122 East Escalon Avenue, Fresno

Distance: 3.2 miles

Fresno Cambodian Buddhist Society Inc.

2533 North Valentine Avenue, Fresno

Distance: 3.5 miles

Resident Review Score
8.9
|
Most Loved
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For this area
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