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Assisted living costs in Merritt average about $6,098 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 503 communities in Merritt. Our detailed directory has 5700 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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Have you noticed the changes Wagner Heighs made? new paint, furniture and new employees. The place looks amazing, smells amazing and feels amazing. I love calling it home! I recently moved in and I am so...
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.
Wagner Heights Residential Wagner Heights Residential is an assisted living community located about an hour outside of San Francisco, in the city of Stockton, California. Located in the dead center of a heavily populated residential section of the city, Wagner Heights Residential is surrounded by...
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The staff and residents are the only thing we are really pleased with. Basically the average age of the community at 93 is too old for us and my husband does not get the help he was promised. As far as the...
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.
Oakmont Gardens is unique in many ways: we offer Independent Living and Assisted Living on a beautiful 6-acre campus with 3 courtyards. We feature some of the largest 1 and 2 bedroom apartments in the area, ranging from 670 sq ft to 1,015 sq ft. We are also in the middle of Oakmont Village, a...
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As far as community goes the neighbors keep pretty much to themselves but it is located in a very nice neighborhood. Feel safe there. As of now and would recommend to a friend that would need this type of...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
Relax and comfortable is what we is at La Orinda Care home. We offer flexibility with meals, furniture, activity schedule and even prices to tailor things to make day to day living more comfortable. We offer activity for our residents which include arts and crafts, games, exercise, karaoke and...
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New care home, very nice clean home.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
Our Residential Care Home is licensed for 6 residents, dedicated to providing quality services to people 60 years and older. We offer the comforts of a home-oriented environment in which our professional and caring staff provides individualized care tailored to each and every resident.
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I have been very impressed with the friendliness, quality of food, cleanliness, and the speed at which a repair gets done . Most importantly, my mother is extremely happy living here!
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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.
A vibrant lifestyle is what you’ll experience at Carlton Senior Living Pleasant Hill. We are an award winning senior independent, assisted living community designed with grace and style. It’s easy to make new friends with residents, family and staff at the many social gatherings and fabulous...
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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.
Live Life Better at Pleasant Hill Manor!This community is conveniently located near entertainment venues, shopping, dining and more.Under new ownership and management, the dedication of the team is reflected in the care taken to help ensure resident's physical, emotional and social needs are...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
Excellent board and care is a residential care home located in the serene neighborhoods of Walnut Creek, CA. Our community is set in bright and green surroundings, with the beauty of nature within the grasp of our residents. Our quiet location gives our residents an opportunity to connect with...
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The community is wonderful and beautiful. the staff has been awesome to my loved one. My loved one really enjoys the community and the people. The meals are really and there is a variety of options. I...
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.
Carlton Senior Living Downtown Pleasant Hillis a lovely, independent, assisted living and memory care community located in downtown Pleasant Hill area. Built with luxury and comfort perfectly balanced, Carlton is the best choice for many seniors and their families. You will feel right at home in...
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The community is small but very neat, clean, and smells good. The staff is very friendly and have really been very acomidating. The community is also affordable and offers great value for the money. I...
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.
At Rose Place Memory Care, you will find these amenities and more: Secured Grounds with Wander Guard Large Private/Semi-Private Accommodations Private TV & Phone Hookup Individually controlled thermostat Respite, Hospice Care Personal health care and medication assistance Caregivers 24/7,Medical...
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They have been good. It's working out so far. I don't have any major concerns at this point. It's clean and the staff is friendly, I haven't gotten any complaints about food. I would give them a four out of...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
Relax and comfortable is what we is at Gill Port Care home. We offer flexibility with meals, furniture, activity schedule and even prices to tailor things to make day to day living more comfortable. We offer activity for our residents which include arts and crafts, games, exercise and outdoor...
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Photo of Aegis of Pleasant Hill
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The experience of touring facilities to find a fit for your loved ones can be a very overwhelming. My husband and I via Oates 8 different ones and then narrowed it down to 3. Aegis was one of our top ones...
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.
Aegis of Pleasant Hill is a warm and friendly retirement community located in the heart of Contra Costa County. Our community is designed with a classic English influence with well appointed living rooms, spacious apartments with views and a flowering fountain courtyard for gardening and quiet...
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One thing i really like about the community is the interaction between the staff and the residents. The staff are very nice and attentive. Various activities are offered at the moment my mother enjoys...
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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.
Memory Care of Contra Costa is a free-standing community dedicated to memory care. Nestled in a quiet suburban Pleasant Hill neighborhood, it offers superior programming and support to seniors and families facing dementia-related challenges.
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It's a very nice place, very clean, room was a good size. [name removed] was very open to questions and updates on Mom. I would recommend this home to others who are searching for a place for their loved one
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.
IMC-1 Elk Grove provides a family-styled homelike atmosphere to encourage each resident to become actively involved in daily living activities for their physical and mental health. IMC-1 Elk Grove main goals for seniors are to preserve their dignity; encourage independence, enabling freedom of...
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Best experience I had was with [name removed] and [name removed]. They will go above and beyond for caring for your loved one. We had our mom stay there for a few years until she passed away and I will say...
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.
Floradale Villa is residential care home located in Lincoln, California, in Madera County. Part of the Sacramento-Roseville Metropolitan Area, it is in one of the fastest growing regions of the United States. With Eastern views of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range and a mild Mediterranean climate,...
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I cannot say enough good things about the team at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Care Home. The staff is friendly, compassionate, and genuinely caring. They have treated my father with absolute respect and...
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.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Care Home Our Lady of Perpetual Help Care Home is a residential care home located in the residential city of Stockton, California in San Joaquin County. The farmland surrounded city is known to be the 13th largest in the state and the county seat. The downtown is...
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The owner is a nurse and makes extra precautions to make sure my mom lives in a comfortable, clean, healthy environment. She has a great proactive attention to detail on my mom's health / comfort and makes...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
Tucked away on Neyland Way in Sacramento, California sits the Gene-Lyn Guest Home. This senior living community combines medical care with friendly faces, creating a senior living center that elderly residents and their families love. We offer multiple types of care to meet the needs of anyone in...
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my initial encounters with everyone was fantastic and my mom was only there for 24 hours before she passed so I don't have a lot of feedback to give but the staff and the onboard process was simple and...
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.
Selecting a Home Care facility for your loved ones is a taunting task. There are many questions to answer and many facilities to choose from. Finding a well suited facility is very important to your loved one’s well-being as well as to your peace of mind. The assurance of quality of care as well...
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5 for all categories. What we like the most about the community is that the food is great and they are keeping me in the loop. Celebrated birthday with a cake
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.
Located in Fair Oaks, CA., La Serna House is a modern senior care home that proudly provides a close-knit community for those who want to maintain independence well into their golden years. Life in California is famous for being healthy and active, and it's no difference in our home. We're lucky...
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My almost 96 year old moved to Buttercup about a month and a half ago and things are going very well. The home is beautiful and the owners and care team have been wonderful to my grandfather. My grandpa said...
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.
Cheerful loving homes, gardens, decks, live entertainment every day. Transportation to doctor's appointments available upon request. Specializes in difficult cases and dementia. Delicious meals and snacks. Personal care for each resident and each case. Hair cuts, manicures and pedicures...
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My mom went to Ferrari RCFE, which is owned by the same lady, and we couldn't have been more pleased with her care. Unfortunately my mother was so frail that the move was too much for her. She only lived 12...
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.
Ferrari RCFE is a residential care home located in sunny Placer county, Lincoln CA. This loving home provides residents with caring staff who assist seniors in a group home setting. The community in the city of Lincoln is also tight-knit providing friendly and excellent services to residents and...
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Heavenly Care is a wonderful Board and Care home. It is clean and bright. The atmosphere is positive and joyful. The caregivers are thorough and exceptionally kind. The owner, [name removed], is lovely,...
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.
HEAVENLY CARE, is determined to provide quality care for our residents in a warm, safe, secure, and restful home-like setting. We are dedicated to sharing our high level of care with each and every one of our residents, and in turn, providing kind-hearted and understanding support to the families...
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My husband is currently residing at JenSteph Board And care. I have been entirely satisfied with their care for him. The staff is attentive and there is a staffing ratio two staff to six residents (larger...
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.
JenSteph Home Care is located in beautiful Benicia, California. We are well known for our in home care services. There is a great hospital called Contra Costa Regional Medical Center that is located only about four miles away. We are located in an extremely quiet and safe neighborhood. We have...
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My Aunt receive very supportive and nurturing environment in this facility. She was benefited from the personalized attention and services tailored to her needs. The staff is very dedicated and...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
When you have a parent or loved one that is suffering from Alzheimer's and you cannot possibly care for them anymore, you need to turn to professionals who are trained to step in and help. Alzheimer's and dementia are debilitating, progressive diseases that control the person as well as the whole...
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The staff there is very knowledgeable about how to work with people that have advanced Alzheimer's or sundowner for example, my mother is very or can get very aggressive and angry and at this facility they...
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.
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5 on all questions. They provided great care and were always professional. Yes, we would recommend Greenhills Care Home to other families based on the experience so far and already have several times to...
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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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Cost of assisted living in Merritt, CA

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

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

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

Assisted living costs in Merritt, CA, vs. other senior living options

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

Assisted living costs in Merritt, 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 Merritt 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: Merritt, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMerritt, 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
Merritt, CA:$6,098/mo
California:$6,206/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Merritt, CA:$7,059/mo
California:$7,329/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Merritt, CA:$3,884/mo
California:$4,174/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Merritt, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Merritt 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 Merritt, CA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Merritt 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
Merritt, 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%
Merritt, 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 Merritt, 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 Merritt.

What families are saying about assisted living in Merritt

Recent reviews for assisted living in Merritt

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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Merritt review score based on 1,017 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 1017 reviews of 503 Merritt assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Merritt 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

Merritt review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Merritt, CA503 facilities
8.4
Sacramento, CA441 facilities
8.4
Yuba City, CA332 facilities

Review subcategories for Merritt 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 1,017 reviews of 503 Merritt assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Merritt 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.
Merritt, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
3.4
Friendliness
3.7
3.5
Care services
3.5
3.2
Staff
3.6
3.4
Meals & dining
3.4
3.1
Activities
3.4
3.1
Value for cost*
3.4
3.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Merritt assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merritt assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merritt, 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 Merritt 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 Merritt that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Merritt, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
59.8%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20.7%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
71.2%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.8%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
59.4%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.1%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.1%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.3%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.4%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Merritt 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 Merritt Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Merritt, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66%
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
53.5%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.9%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Merritt 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 Merritt partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Merritt, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.5%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.8%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
34.8%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.3%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.3%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Merritt 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 Merritt communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Merritt, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.5%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
32%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.3%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merritt 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 Merritt offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Merritt, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
29.4%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.7%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.7%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.3%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.2%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.5%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.4%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.4%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
32.2%
48%
Dances
Dances
20.7%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.9%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.8%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Merritt

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 Merritt protect seniors.
Learn about California assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Oakmont of Westpark, A Bright Future Facility and Cogir of Brentwood are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Merritt, California. See full list of communities.
There are 503 assisted living facilities near Merritt, California. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Merritt, 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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