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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in El Macero, CA

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Assisted living costs in El Macero average about $6,098 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 527 communities in El Macero. Our detailed directory has 5938 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Vacaville, Sacramento and Elk Grove.

Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses. 

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My father was a 104 years old when he was a resident at the Carnelian. He had progressing dementia, was very needy and presented with a a variety of special needs - in other words, he could be challenging...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
The Carnelian III is a senior care home that's located in Contra Costa county, Walnut Creek, CA. It's a caring home environment that assists seniors in a group home setting. Idyllic in location, the Mediterranean climate enables the picturesque city to bask in the perpetual sunshine it creates....
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
The Carnelian I is a senior care home that is located in Contra Costa county, Walnut Creek, CA. This is a caring home that provides assistance to seniors in a group home setting. As is normal for California's interior valleys, the summers are warm and dry and the winters are pleasantly mild. The...
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Cost of assisted living in El Macero, CA

The average cost of senior living in El Macero is $6,098 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Yuba City, CA with an average of $4,527 per month.

Assisted living costs in El Macero, CA, vs. state and national averages

El Macero, CA
$6,098/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in El Macero, CA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,098/mo
$7,059/mo

Assisted living costs in El Macero, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,965/mo
Studio
$4,961/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,007/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,411/mo

Senior living costs in El Macero vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: El Macero, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEl Macero, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$6,098/mo$6,206/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,059/mo$7,329/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,884/mo$4,174/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
El Macero, CA:$6,098/mo
California:$6,206/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
El Macero, CA:$7,059/mo
California:$7,329/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
El Macero, CA:$3,884/mo
California:$4,174/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in El Macero, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in El Macero and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in El Macero, CA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in El Macero have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
El Macero, CA$6,042/mo$5,685/mo+6.3%
California$5,968/mo$5,628/mo+6.0%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
El Macero, CA
2024 average cost:$6,042/mo
2023 average cost:$5,685/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
California
2024 average cost:$5,968/mo
2023 average cost:$5,628/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in El Macero, CA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in El Macero.

What families are saying about assisted living in El Macero

Recent reviews for assisted living in El Macero

WellQuest of Granite Bay

4.2
The newness of the facility really stood out to us along with the variety of unit sizes they had available and the meal service.

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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Royal Garden in El Dorado Hills, CA

5.0
I was very happy with the care at this community. The staff were very helpful and caring for the needs of my husband. We found the community to be clean and well maintained. They did have a nice variety of the menu. They do also offer activities for the residents that want to participate. We ...
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El Macero review score based on 1,056 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 1056 reviews of 527 El Macero assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The El Macero review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

El Macero review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
El Macero, CA527 facilities
8.4
Sacramento, CA440 facilities
8.4
Yuba City, CA332 facilities

Review subcategories for El Macero assisted living

When assisted living 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 1,056 reviews of 527 El Macero assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare El Macero resident and family assisted living 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.
El Macero, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
3.4
Friendliness
3.7
3.5
Care services
3.4
3.2
Staff
3.6
3.4
Meals & dining
3.4
3.1
Activities
3.4
3.1
Value for cost*
3.3
3.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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El Macero assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in El Macero assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in El Macero, 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 El Macero assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in El Macero that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
El Macero, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
59.2%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20.7%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
71%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.5%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.4%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.1%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.2%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in El Macero assisted living

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 El Macero Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
El Macero, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.8%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.5%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.6%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in El Macero assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of El Macero partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
El Macero, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.9%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.9%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
33.8%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.1%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
19.5%
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Availability of select dining options in El Macero assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of El Macero communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
El Macero, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.6%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
31.1%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.6%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in El Macero assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in El Macero offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
El Macero, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
29%
47.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.7%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.3%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.5%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.8%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.9%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.5%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
31.9%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
20.1%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.7%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.1%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in El Macero

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in El Macero protect seniors.
Learn about California assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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A Bright Future Facility, Oakmont of Westpark and Cogir of Brentwood are the top-rated assisted living facilities near El Macero, California. See full list of communities.
There are 527 assisted living facilities near El Macero, California. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in El Macero, California are Cogir of Brentwood, Ivy Park at Sacramento and Oakmont of Roseville. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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