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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Sacramento County, CA

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Memory care in Sacramento County offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Sacramento County is about $5,012 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 39 communities, read 387 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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The residents for the most part are happy and friendly and the care givers are caring. There are activities for the residents on most days so they stay as busy as they want to. One of the biggest things is...
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[Name removed] and her staff put me at ease almost immediately. I have personally taken care of my mom until I was no longer able to provide the necessary care. I know she is well cared for at Sky Park....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Sky Park Gardens Assisted Living Facility is located in the city of Sacramento, California. Our beautiful facility offers our residents a variety of apartment styles to choose from. The spacious grounds offer residents various opportunities for group activities and encourages a healthy and active...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
MERCY MCMAHON TERRACE IS LOCATED IN THE HEART OF BEAUTIFUL EAST SACRAMENTO.WE OFFER INDEPENDENT AND ASSISTED LIVING WITH A WIDE ASSORTMENT OF ACTIVITIES FOR OUR RESIDENTS.WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU STOP BY FOR A TOUR AND MORE INFORMATION.
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Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Peace of mind is in store for you and your loved one at Courtyard Terrace, a Special Care Community for Alzheimer and Dementia residents. Our Comprehensive Care Assisted Living Community provides an array of services to meet the needs of our residents in a safe and protected environment. Our 24hr...
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My mom was placed at The Waterleaf at Land Park and she is doing absolutely fabulous and I love the place. A Place For Mom helped me with the placement.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The WaterLeaf at Land Park is an assisted living community located in Sacramento, California, in Sacramento County and home to about 485,000 people. Sacramento is a beautiful city with its modern light rail trains, Tower Bridge and beautiful skyline showing the Sacramento River and the American...
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The staff here are all very good, and they are taking really good care of my loved one. They have a lot of things to do here, too! Recently, they had a singer/guitarist come in and perform. The price...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
IvyRidge Assisted Living is conveniently located at 23rd and U Street in Midtown Sacramento. IvyRidge is licensed for 36 residents in quiet and spacious rooms. We typically have a maximum of 30-32 residents. IvyRidge has been a healthcare facility for over fifty years. It was remodeled and...
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It is being sold, so they are going to have a different owner and things might change. I think the meals were superior though. I looked around the place and my brother seems very happy there, he thinks it is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Elegant independent and assisted living is offered in exciting, culturally rich midtown Sacramento. The community is located kitty-corner to Trinity Cathedral, near Biba’s restaurant and close to boutiques and art galleries. It also is just around the corner from Sutter General Hospital, five...
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Our loved one lived here for 3 years, 1 year in assisted living and 2 years in the senior apartments and we would recommend for others to consider this community for their loved ones. The environment was a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
We are family owned and operated for over 30 years. Our residents are well cared for by kind, caring and qualified employees. We have a complete dietary department with cooks who are experienced with elderly dietary needs and preferences. Our residents themselves have created our menu with a...
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I have nothing but nice things to say. They've been a very good fit. The only reason that I didn't give them a 5 is because my mother complains about the food sometimes. My father will eat the napkin if you...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Pioneer House offers our residents a continuum of care under one roof. Our residents can choose between retirement apartments, assisted living apartments, and skilled nursing care. That flexibility allows our residents to rest assured that whatever their needs are today or tomorrow, they do not...
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My 90 year old mom is in this facility. She receives the best care . She is in diapers, and they check her every 1 1/2 hours to change her. She is partially bed ridden, but they get her up each day to sit...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Services, Care and Amenities offered at Seva Assisted Living Our affordable community of twenty four resident rooms has been designed to create a homelike environment that is comfortable and safe. We are conveniently located in a quiet neighborhood which is close to churches, shopping centers and...

Cost of memory care in Sacramento County, CA

The average cost of senior living in Sacramento County is $5,012 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Galt, CA with an average of $4,448 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Sacramento County, CA vs. nearby counties

Sacramento County, CA
$5,012/mo
$4,890/mo
$5,093/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Sacramento County, CA vs. the state and national average

Sacramento County, CA
$5,012/mo
U.S. national average
$4,860/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Sacramento County vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$5,012/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Sacramento County, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,634/mo
Studio
$5,376/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,411/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,052/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,600/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Sacramento County over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Sacramento County

Recent reviews for memory care in Sacramento County

Sterling Court at Roseville, An Assisted Living and Memory Care Community

5.0
I was looking for facilities for my Husband that offered respite care. We ended up picking this community because they were the only place with an opening due to the recent fires in the area. The staff members here checked on my husband frequently and they seemed to be very courteous. They ...
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The Commons at Elk Grove

4.5
The Commons is a very nice place to live and the people are very kind and caring. The level of care can be altered depending upon need. I am very pleased with this place.

Chateau On Capitol Avenue in Sacramento, CA

5.0
My 91 year old mother has been at Chateau on Capitol Ave. for about six months and has adapted well. She has made many new friends and is enjoying life there. The staff are very attentive and I'm impressed that every staff member calls her by name. It is a personal touch that I find endearing. ...
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Sacramento County review score based on 166 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 166 reviews of 36 Sacramento County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Sacramento County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Sacramento County review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Sacramento County, CA36 facilities
8.0
Elk Grove, CA16 facilities
8.5
Mather, CA48 facilities

Review subcategories for Sacramento County memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 166 reviews of 36 Sacramento County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Sacramento County resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Sacramento County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sacramento County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sacramento County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Sacramento County memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Sacramento County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
75%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44.4%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.2%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.8%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
86.1%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Sacramento County memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Sacramento County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
47.2%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
75%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sacramento County memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Sacramento County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
47.2%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
63.9%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Sacramento County memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Sacramento County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
55.6%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sacramento County memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Sacramento County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sacramento County, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
47.2%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.9%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.8%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
72.2%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.8%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80.6%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.8%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.8%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.8%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
52.8%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.6%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Greenhaven Place, Sunrise of Carmichael and Sunrise of Fair Oaks CA are the top-rated memory care facilities near Sacramento County, California. See full list of communities.

There are 39 memory care facilities near Sacramento County, California. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Sacramento County, California are Greenhaven Place, Sunrise of Carmichael and Sunrise of Fair Oaks CA. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 39 memory care facilities near you in Sacramento County, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Sacramento County, California, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Sacramento County, California, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Sacramento County, California ranges from $500 to $10500. The average Memory Care cost in Sacramento County, California is $5,012. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Sacramento County, California typically starts at $500. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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