About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2025 Assisted Living Winners
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Residential care homes in Thornton often appeal to seniors who want to remain in a close-knit, familiar home environment but need personal care services like grooming assistance, medication reminders, and even help with cooking and cleaning. And, they’re typically home to fewer residents, enabling caregivers and residents to build stronger connections. The average cost of care homes in Thornton is $3,075 per month. To find the best care home options for your needs and budget, browse 87 care homes in Thornton and read 85 reviews of families’ experiences.

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Residential Care Home Facilities near Thornton, CA

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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.
For ten years, St. Michael's Villa has strove for excellence. We provide quality care to our elderly patrons, respecting their wants whilst catering to their needs. We take pride in our commitment to privacy, and our religious focus. Your loved one will feel welcome and cared for in our wholesome...
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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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 New Horizon Care Home is a senior care home located in the large city of Elk Grove, CA and in Sacramento County. Elk Grove is just south of the state capital of California; Sacramento. It is close to the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area, offering much to do in terms of outdoor activities. The group...
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Cost of care homes in Thornton, CA

The average cost of senior living in Thornton is $3,075 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stockton, CA with an average of $2,871 per month.

Residential care home costs in Thornton, CA, vs. nearby cities

Thornton, CA
$3,075/mo
$3,154/mo
$3,021/mo

Residential care home costs in Thornton, CA, vs. state and national averages

Thornton, CA
$3,075/mo
U.S. national average
$3,675/mo

Residential care home costs in Thornton, CA, vs. other senior living options

$4,512/mo
Residential Care Home
$3,075/mo

Residential care home costs in Thornton, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,159/mo
Private
$4,831/mo
Studio
$5,500/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,500/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,000/mo

Senior living costs in Thornton vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Thornton, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeThornton, CACaliforniaU.S.
Residential Care Home$3,075/mo$3,712/mo$3,675/mo
Assisted Living$3,815/mo$4,503/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,512/mo$5,456/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$3,649/mo$4,696/mo$4,153/mo
Residential Care Home
Thornton, CA:$3,075/mo
California:$3,712/mo
U.S.:$3,675/mo
Assisted Living
Thornton, CA:$3,815/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Thornton, CA:$4,512/mo
California:$5,456/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Thornton, CA:$3,649/mo
California:$4,696/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about residential care home in Thornton

Recent reviews for residential care home in Thornton

Rebecca's Guest Home in Elk Grove, CA

4.8
I couldn't have asked for a more caring and compassionate home for my husband. They keep me informed of any changes in his behavior and how he is doing. They make sure he is always safe and comfortable. He interacts with the other residents and all meals are just like home around a table. ...
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Angelic Eldercare in Elk Grove, CA

4.3
Very satisfied with this establishment.

Prasad's Care Home in Sacramento, CA

5.0
I am patient at Parasads. It is clean, food simple and nourishing. Staff kind and loving. It is a home not like hospital. I broke my shoulder not my head so this review is with clear mind. Thank you Parasads for caring for me. I highly recommend this home for loving care.
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