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Photo of Bruceville Point Senior Living
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My father is currently a resident at Bruceville Point Senior Living and the experience has been great. The Memory Care wing is very well managed, with very little staff turnover. The cleanliness and...
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.
Bruceville Point, a Tenfold Senior Living community in Elk Grove, CA is now licensed and open as of June 6, 2021.This is the second community for Tenfold Senior Living. We first began operation in February, 2017 with the opening of our Folsom, CA community, Prairie City Landing. We are very...
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Overall the staff are very nice and provide good care. Communication and contacting administrative staff is a challenge. We realize there has been a change in ownership companies the day after placing my...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
You deserve to do more of what you love.If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, our community could be right for you. With both assisted living and memory care, you’ll have the care you need when you need it all on...
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I recently went to visit my grandmother at balance and noticed how wonderful all the staff is and how great they decorated for Christmas! I would definitely recommend others to check out violence assisted...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Balance Assisted Living & Memory Care is the ideal residence for seniors in Lodi, CA to call their home for personalized and customized care.Balance Assisted Living & Memory Care is open for business while adding a secured Memory Care unit and other enhancements throughout the entire...
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The staff guided me through the admissions process, making everything easy. Resident RN's coordinated getting my loved one's bed and wheelchair ordered prior to her arrival. They also synced all the...
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.
A Journey of Dignity and GraceNo matter where your loved one is on life’s journey, we know it is never easy to transition their care to someone else. Providing your family member with quality care and daily encouragement is not something we take lightly here at our memory care community in Lodi,...
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The facility is very clean and my interaction with the staff was pleasant and helpful. They were very compassionate and always looked out for the client. Very good experience. I would recommend this facility...
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.
At the Meadows you'll find good friends, pleasant surroundings and people who care about you! Our philosophy of service excellence includes programs that encourage residents to stay as active and independent as possible, while providing an array of personal support services, as needed. Residents...
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Everyone is very kind and caring. The activities coordinators are great at encouraging participation. Manager [name removed] and medical director [name removed] are very receptive to comments and...
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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I have told friends that it was a very good experience for our family member. She like games and activities & socializing. She likes the other guests and the staff all know here name.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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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
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.
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 supportive, empathetic and very friendly! They all made my moms transition from my home to River Fountains easy! Mom loves living there and I love visiting! Many activities!
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
A licensed independent and assisted living community, River Fountains of Lodi provides seniors with specially designed housing and just the right balance of supportive services and health-related care. Located in Lodi, it is easily accessible from Highway 99 or Interstate 5. Programs and services...
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I've been really happy with them. They've done a great job. They're really friendly. And they worked with me during a really hard time. They went out of their way to help me and my family with my...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Welcome to Arbor Place. Enjoy home-cooked meals. Relax outside your patio. Enjoy group activities and outings, all with the reassurance of having a compassionate staffon hand 24 hours a day.As an assisted living center for the senior community, Arbor Place is committed to providing the highest...
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Photo of Brookdale Lodi
88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
7.0
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Very friendly staff, food seems very good. The place looks and smells very clean. Communication with the family has been interesting, at times. But overall, we are so much happier where she's at than we were...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Fewer Worries, More LifeWhen it comes to our assisted living residents in Lodi, California, life has never been better. Each resident of our community experiences a full and rich life. Without the hassle and stress of household chores, you are free to do more of the things you love. Whether you...
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While my father was in this home, the caregivers took excellent care of him. The place was always kept very clean and well organized. It was definitely run very well. I don't think I could think of anything...
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 Perfect Home Away from home !' At Alexander's Residence for Seniors, you are 'HOME'. We are your CARING partners in your life's journey. Alexander's Residence has been operational since 2006. Our staff members have over 20+ years combined experience in senior care at Alexander's and...
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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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My Mother lived in this lovely home for 2 years. She received excellent care in such a loving place. Thanks you we love and appreciate you.
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.
There may come a time when our loved ones are no longer able to live on their own. When that time comes, we want them to live in a place of comfort and beauty, attentively care for in relaxed surroundings. We want them to feel at home. Spring View Gardens Care Home is a luxurious...
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This is a very friendly, nicely laid out community. Beautiful dinning and living room area. Big plus for us was the availability of the dinning area. 2 hours for each meal, breakfast, lunch and dinner plus a...
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.
Family-owned and involved for more than 25 years, Carlton Senior Living (CSL) is committed to residents’ well-being. Our communities are the foundation for seniors and their families, and our services are the tools they use to live well each day. We offer an array of services to support...
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The management and staff were just amazing. Every staff member has gone above and beyond for our loved ones. The community is very clean and neat. I would recommend this community to others based on our...
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.
At The Commons at Elk Grove residents enjoy private, spacious studio, one and two- bedroom suites surrounded by their own furniture and personal treasures. A place to call their own. Our residents also find an array of choices the stay physically and mentally challenged. Enriching social programs...
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55 Floor plans available
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I thought the facility was perfect for an outgoing person. You have so many activities, it would be like living in your own little village. It wasn't for my dad, he needed more one on one care.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
If the time has come to make other living arrangements for your elderly parents, we have the answer. Our beautiful facility in Stockton, CA creates a unique blend of independence and assistance. At The Commons on Thornton, we provide a variety of senior living options tailored to fill...
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Beautiful facility with excellent staff and buildings. Extremely clean & everyone is very friendly. Just knowing that you can contact someone who has seen and talked to your family member recently gives...
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.
Living at O'Connor Woods Retirement Community is an engaging, enriching experience! Although our campus is beautiful...filled with century old oak trees, gardens and walking paths...living here is about a lifestyle that most say they wish they had embarked on much earlier. Residents enjoy...
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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.
MR Homecare, Inc. (where care in a homey atmosphere is a fashion) owns and operates a 3,000 sq. ft. Residential Care Facility for the Elderly in Elk Grove, California on 10,500 sq. ft. lot. It is nestled in a quiet, decent and safe 10-year old neighborhood in Elk Grove, California. All good...
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My sister, Cindy, was a client at this home for almost 10 years. She was bed and Geri-chair bound for the entire time. She had dementia as well. Because I live across the country, we were rarely able to...
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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I would easily give each of them a 5 except for activities. I don't believe the ladies currently at the facility are able to mentally do much in the way of activities but they do socialize all day and watch...
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.
D &C Elderly Home lies within Elk Grove, CA and serves Sacramento County. This senior home care residence has a great location. It is in the quiet town of Elk Grove, but is also within easy driving distance of the much busier Sacramento. The peace and tranquility of the town makes it a great...
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Our mother has Alzheimer's and the staff at Stainless paired her up with two wonderful little ladies who took mom in and sit with her and they giggle and laugh and they talk and mom feels very much a part of...
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.
STAINLESS RESIDENTIAL CARE (SRC) IS A NON MEDICAL FACILITY THAT IS COMMITTED TO CREATING WARM HOMELIKE RESIDENCE TO SENIORS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. WE ARE HAPPY AND PROUD TO SERVE SENIORS FROM 60 YEARS AND ABOVESRC HAVE A FRIENDLY AND CARING WELL TRAINED STAFFS WITH GREAT SENIOR CARE EXPERIENCE AND...
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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 Perfect Home Away from home !' At Alexander's Residence for Seniors, you are 'HOME'. We are your CARING partners in your life's journey. Alexander's Residence has been operational since 2006. Our staff members have over 20+ years combined experience in senior care at Alexander's and...
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Thornton, CA

The average cost of senior living in Thornton is $3,720 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stockton, CA with an average of $3,637 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Thornton, CA vs. nearby cities

Thornton, CA
$3,720/mo
$3,728/mo
$3,820/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Thornton, CA vs. the state and national average

Thornton, CA
$3,720/mo
U.S. national average
$4,627/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Thornton vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,720/mo
$4,466/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Thornton, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,776/mo
Private
$4,056/mo
Studio
$5,701/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,447/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,488/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Thornton over time

Thornton, CACA stateNational

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What families are saying about assisted living in Thornton

Recent reviews for assisted living in Thornton

The Meadows Senior Living in Elk Grove, CA

5.0
I would recommend The Meadows to other families. The staff get to know the tenants and their family/ support providers and share observations.

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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The Commons at Elk Grove

4.0
Clean place and friendly staff. It's been a good experience . I would recommend it.

Thornton review score based on 81 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 81 reviews of 39 Thornton assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Thornton 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

Thornton review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Thornton, CA39 facilities
8.6
Galt, CA54 facilities
8.5
Lodi, CA29 facilities

Review subcategories for Thornton 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 81 reviews of 39 Thornton assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Thornton 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.
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Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Care services
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Thornton assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Thornton assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Thornton, 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 Thornton 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 Thornton 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
76.9%
51.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
17.9%
32.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
82.1%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
76.9%
56.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.4%
29.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82.1%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.5%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
76.9%
52.9%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Thornton 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 Thornton Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Thornton, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
74.4%
50.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
31.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
64.1%
40.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.5%
13.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Thornton 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 Thornton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Thornton, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.8%
26.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.9%
39%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
36.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
59%
34.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.4%
12.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Thornton 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 Thornton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Thornton, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.2%
30.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.8%
41%
Room service
Room service
30.8%
34.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.8%
17.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Thornton 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 Thornton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Thornton, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
35.9%
45%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.6%
30.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.5%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41%
47.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.2%
51.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
40.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.8%
33.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.5%
45.4%
Live performances
Live performances
41%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
23.1%
28.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
23.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41%
44.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for assisted living in Thornton

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Thornton protect seniors.

Learn about California Assisted Living regulations

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