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The average monthly cost of Assisted Living in California is $6,206, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Porter area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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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.
Located in the heart of historic downtown Auburn our 6 bedrooms with a capacity for 8 residents offers all the comforts of home.Our small community allows residents to build more personal relationships with more opportunities for social interactions. We provide each new resident with an...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
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This has been a great place for my mother to be. She has friendly and attentive staff to provide the care she needs. The meals are fresh and made of good quality food. My mother enjoys the music from the...
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.
Sungarden Villa is licensed by the State of California Department Of Social Services to provide non-medical support for activities of daily living. Sungareden Villa is exclusively for people 60 years and older who are not longer able to live alone and independently but do not require skilled...
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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.
Loveland Care GiversLoveland Care Givers is a senior care home located in remarkable attractive Loveland, Colorado, located in Larimer County. Our residential care is located in a serene environment with beautiful natural scenery and a quiet group home setting for the seniors. This is considered...
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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.
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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.
A Residential Care for the Elderly situated in an affluent neighborhood of Fair Oaks, CA We provide a warm, safe and caring environment where all of our residents needs are met. Elder care is our top priority. We are dedicated to provide quality care to maintain the residents self-esteem, pride...
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Cost of assisted living in Porter, CA

The average cost of senior living in California is $6,206 per month as compared to $5,830 in the United States.

Senior living costs in California vs. national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeCaliforniaU.S.Cost difference
Assisted Living$6,206/mo$5,830/mo6.4% above national median
Memory Care$7,329/mo$6,999/mo4.7% above national median
Independent Living$4,174/mo$3,520/mo18.6% above national median
Assisted Living
California:$6,206/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:6.4% above national median
Memory Care
California:$7,329/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:4.7% above national median
Independent Living
California:$4,174/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:18.6% above national median
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Porter, 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 Porter.

What families are saying about assisted living in Porter

Recent reviews for assisted living in Porter

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.

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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Prairie City Landing in Folsom, CA

5.0
It has been excellent. The administration is kind, responsive and communicative. The staff is upbeat and caring. The facility is clean and bright.

Porter review score based on 177 family reviews

7.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 177 reviews of 106 Porter assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Porter 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

Porter review score compared against nearby cities

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Review subcategories for Porter 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 177 reviews of 106 Porter assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Porter 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.
Porter, 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
3.3
3.1
Value for cost*
3.4
3.1
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Porter assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Porter assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Porter, 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 Porter 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 Porter that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Porter, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
59.4%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
17.9%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
69.8%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.1%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60.4%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.8%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
49.1%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.2%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Porter 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 Porter Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Porter, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.2%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.2%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.9%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Porter 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 Porter partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Porter, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.3%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.8%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
34.9%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.9%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Porter 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 Porter communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Porter, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.4%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
30.2%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.8%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Porter 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 Porter offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Porter, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
30.2%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.6%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.2%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.5%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.6%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.6%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.2%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.1%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.3%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.8%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
36.8%
48%
Dances
Dances
22.6%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.9%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.8%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Porter

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

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