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The cost of independent living in Central is about $3,933 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 17 options. Read 311 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of Regency Place Senior Living
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33 Floor plans available
9.6
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40 reviews
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Very nice place ran very nice. Yes, we would recommend Regency Place Senior Living to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Regency Place Senior Living offers Memory Care, Assisted Living, and Independent Living options. This allows our residents to age in place for as long as they choose. Our staff is committed to providing our residents with the best quality of independent, assisted, and memory care personal care...
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Photo of Greenhaven Place
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11 Floor plan available
9.4
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85 reviews
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I am beyond grateful to have found Greenhaven Place for my Dad. This the third assisted living my Dad has lived at and it is by far the best. The care my Dad receives is phenomenal. They have really taken...
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.
Greenhaven Place is an independent living and assisted living community in Sacramento, California. Our community is tucked away in a quiet residential area near South Land and William Land Parks, convenient to shopping, dining, grocery stores and medical facilities. As the state's capital,...
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Photo of The Park at Laguna Springs
1212 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.0
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4.5. What we like the most about the community is that the residents and staff are all very welcoming. There are lots of different activities to and groups to join if you choose to. Meals and food choices...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Koelsch is a family owned and operated business since 1958, over 60 years in business! The Koelsch story is truly remarkable, and started with Emmett and Alice Koelsch who began working in senior living in a basement with their family in Kelso, Washington.From the moment you walk through our...
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Photo of Greenhaven Estates
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8.8
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38 reviews
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The staff is great, they have good activities and are consistent with activities, room size is good, food is usually good, the price is good.
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.
Greenhaven Estates Assisted Living is an assisted living and memory care community in Sacramento, California. Sacramento is a historic city in northern California and the capital of state, boasting several state parks, fine shopping, dining and an abundance of high quality medical facilities....
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Photo of Ivy Park at Laguna Creek
2222 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.7
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73 reviews
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73 reviews
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Ivy park is very accommodating to patients that do not want to participate, because they understood his pain and tried their best to help him through it! I would recommend Ivy park to anyone who needs...
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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Photo of The Commons at Elk Grove
1515 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
7.8
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23 reviews
7.8
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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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Photo of Carlton Senior Living Elk Grove
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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...
Photo of Bruceville Point Senior Living
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7.0
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13 reviews
7.0
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13 reviews
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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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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to ACC Greenhaven Terrace, an apartment community designed to promote the active lifestyles of individuals aged 62 years and better. Keeping busy is easy with Water Aerobics, Yoga, Tai Chi or just a relaxed game of Bingo. Our property is conveniently located near...
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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.
Photo of Sacramento Manor Inc
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Seasons at Laguna Ridge Apartment Homes
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Season’s at Laguna Ridge is Elk Grove’s premier 55+ affordable luxury communities. Season’s at Laguna Ridge was built in 2008 and has been the talk of the town every since. With spacious 1 and 2 bedroom floor plans and ample amenities we are sure to fit all your needs. We are conveniently located...
Photo of The WaterLeaf at Land Park
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My mom was placed at The Waterleaf at Land Park and she is doing absolutely fabulous and I love the place. A Place For Mom helped me with the placement.
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.
The WaterLeaf at Land Park is an assisted living community located in Sacramento, California, in Sacramento County and home to about 485,000 people. Sacramento is a beautiful city with its modern light rail trains, Tower Bridge and beautiful skyline showing the Sacramento River and the American...
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I am very happy residing in this community. The staff has been so wonderful. I really appreciate how perfect and nice the staff has been they are very responsible. I prepare my own meals and really enjoy...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The right floorplan...the right style...the right location...the right community...for those adults 55+ and older! Vintage At Laguna offers exactly what you're looking for in a home. From Smoke Free,spacious floorplans that your budget will love, to our caring and attentive management team, our...
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I lived at Vintage Glen 10 years, the time was amazing. The last 6 years our manager, [name removed] did a fantastic job. She is always here for the residents, and has done so much to upgrade us. The...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Fantastic RENOVATIONS Underway & Near Completion!Come see what’s new at CREEKSIDE VILLAGE APARTMENTSAffordable Luxury 1 & 2 Bedroom Senior Apartment Homes.Friendly, 55+ Senior Gated Community. Spectacular Rents within your budget!!

Cost of independent living in Central, CA

The average cost of senior living in Central is $3,933 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Galt, CA with an average of $3,676 per month.

Independent living costs in Central, CA, vs. nearby cities

Central, CA
$3,933/mo
$4,004/mo

Independent living costs in Central, CA, vs. state and national averages

Central, CA
$3,933/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Central, CA, vs. other senior living options

$4,802/mo
Independent Living
$3,933/mo

Independent living costs in Central, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,365/mo
Studio
$5,020/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,079/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,526/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,500/mo

Senior living costs in Central 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: Central, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCentral, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$3,933/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$3,937/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,802/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Central, CA:$3,933/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Central, CA:$3,937/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Central, CA:$4,802/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Central

Recent reviews for independent living in Central

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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Cornerstone Assisted Living in Vacaville, CA

5.0
The people at Cornerstone Assisted Living community are very friendly and they are very willing to do what is needed to be done for the residents. They keep in touch and with living out of state, they keep me posted on what is needed. The Med-tech is great.

Eskaton Gold River

4.5
My parents were very comfortable there and well taken care of. It was a temporary arrangement, but the staff went over and above to get them in and settled. Thank you!! My mom has Crone's Disease and has a very restrictive diet of gluten free and certain other food additives give her issues. ...
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Central independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Central independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Central, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Central independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Central partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Central, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
41.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.6%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Central independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Central communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Central, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
47.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
47.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
35.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Central independent 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 independent living communities in Central offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Central, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
47.1%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.9%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.1%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.1%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
47.1%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
29.4%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.5%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.1%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Regency Place Senior Living, Greenhaven Place and The Park at Laguna Springs are the top-rated independent living facilities near Central, California. See full list of communities.
There are 17 independent living facilities near Central, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Central, California are Paramount House Senior Living, Oakmont of Carmichael and Atria El Camino Gardens. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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