Guides for families.
Choosing care for someone you love is hard, and good information is even harder to find. These are honest, practical guides — written by David Murchison, RN, from years of caring for seniors here in Clovis and Fresno.
10 Signs It May Be Time for Assisted Living
The everyday signs a nurse looks for that a parent may need more support — and what to do once you start noticing them.
CostWhat Does Assisted Living Cost in Clovis & Fresno?
Typical 2026 price ranges, the hidden fees that don't show up on the brochure, what's included, and how families pay.
Understanding careAssisted Living vs. Memory Care vs. Nursing Home
What each one really means, who it's for, what it costs, and a simple way to know which level your family actually needs.
Touring & deciding15 Questions to Ask When You Tour a Care Home
A nurse's checklist of the questions that actually matter on a tour — and what each answer really tells you. Print it and bring it.
Understanding careWhat Is a Residential Care Home (RCFE)?
What an RCFE really is, how small neighborhood homes differ from big facilities, and how to know which setting fits your family.
Paying for careHow to Pay for Senior Care
Private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid & Attendance, and where Medi-Cal fits in — an honest walk-through of how families actually fund care.
Starting the conversationHow to Talk to a Parent About Moving to Care
A nurse's gentle, step-by-step approach to one of the hardest conversations a family has — what to say, what to avoid, and how to move forward together.
More guides on the way
We add new ones regularly. Coming soon:
- Understanding hospice in a care home