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The cost of independent living in Fair Oaks is about $4,301 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 80 options. Read 1966 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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So far it's going pretty good. It appears to be very clean to me but, I hear complaints they don't do as well in the personal spaces. The staff is very friendly, but there was one interaction one time with...
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 Crown Plaza is Sacramento’s premier enhanced Assisted living community taking traditional assisted living to the next level. Crown Plaza’s smaller boutique-like setting offers our residents the comforts of home, with specialized care in an intimate and personal setting. Our team of...
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The staff at Carlton Senior Living (Sacramento) have consistently demonstrated an eagerness and enthusiasm for care of the residents they always keep us informed of our mothers’ progress and of any issues...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Come enjoy the family atmosphere that awaits you at Carlton Plaza of Sacramento. From the moment you enter the community you are transported to a place of warmth, safety and values that go beyond words. We take great pride in setting the standards of excellence and value in the Sacramento...
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The place is beautiful and the service is excellent. My mom loves the food! She participates in some activities and has made a lot of friends.
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.
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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.
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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.
Vintage Woods Senior Apartments is a gated active living community for those 55 and better. We offer the best combination of style and convenience for seniors. Our well-designed one and two bedroom floor plans feature functional kitchen complete with refrigerators, dishwashers, full-size gas...
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I can't say enough of great things about this community, they have gone above and beyond to accommodate my mother and her needs. They help me a lot with making sure she gets her medications as well as...
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.
Almond Avenue Residence Club is located in Orangevale, California. You will find the it tucked away and shaded by beautifully aged trees on a quaint, quiet neighborhood. Orangevale is famous for rolling hills and a stunning view of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, and foothills. This is...
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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.
Grace Home IIGrace Home II is an assisted living community located in Orangevale, CA, a beautiful rural environment located within a bustling metropolitan area. Orangevale, CA is a wonderful area located at the base of the rolling hills of the Sierra Nevada foothills. It is an ideal location...
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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.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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.
Thank you for your interest in Auburn Oaks Independent Senior Living.We offer Independent senior studios and 1-bedroom apartments in a secure setting.We invite you to come by for a personal visit of our community to see why our residents enjoy calling Auburn Oaks home!Our office hours are Monday...
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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.
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: 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.
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They were very, very good. They were very attentive to my mom and took care of her and kept me in the loop. It was a very good place for her.
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.
Walnut House is nestled in a quiet residential neighborhood in Carmichael. It has been family owned and operated for 40 years. Our innovative programs are created to enhance our residents' lives by providing them with medication supervision, emergency calls system, meals and snacks, housekeeping...
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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.
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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.
Photo of Stacie's Chalet - Sacramento
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.
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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Our loved one lived here for 3 years, 1 year in assisted living and 2 years in the senior apartments and we would recommend for others to consider this community for their loved ones. The environment was a...
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.
We are family owned and operated for over 30 years. Our residents are well cared for by kind, caring and qualified employees. We have a complete dietary department with cooks who are experienced with elderly dietary needs and preferences. Our residents themselves have created our menu with a...
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Provides: Independent Living
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.
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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.
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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Fair Oaks, CA

The average cost of senior living in Fair Oaks is $4,301 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Galt, CA with an average of $3,676 per month.

Independent living costs in Fair Oaks, CA, vs. nearby cities

Fair Oaks, CA
$4,301/mo

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

Fair Oaks, CA
$4,301/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Fair Oaks, CA, vs. other senior living options

$5,156/mo
Independent Living
$4,301/mo

Independent living costs in Fair Oaks, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,722/mo
Studio
$5,226/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,601/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,804/mo

Senior living costs in Fair Oaks 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: Fair Oaks, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFair Oaks, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,301/mo$4,696/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,232/mo$4,503/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$5,156/mo$5,456/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Fair Oaks, CA:$4,301/mo
California:$4,696/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Fair Oaks, CA:$4,232/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Fair Oaks, CA:$5,156/mo
California:$5,456/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Fair Oaks, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Fair Oaks 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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Independent living cost trends in Fair Oaks, CA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Fair Oaks 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 median 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
Fair Oaks, CA$3,256/mo$3,028/mo+7.5%
California$3,692/mo$3,631/mo+1.7%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Fair Oaks, CA
2024 average cost:$3,256/mo
2023 average cost:$3,028/mo
Percent change:+7.5%
California
2024 average cost:$3,692/mo
2023 average cost:$3,631/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Fair Oaks

Recent reviews for independent living in Fair Oaks

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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Eskaton Cameron Park

4.3
We would recommend Eskaton based on overall quality of care and relative value compared to alternatives. Relative good "bang for the buck".

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Welcoming and friendly community atmosphere. Reviews for various communities praise the warm and inviting atmosphere, where residents easily make friends and socialize. At Sonrisa Senior Living, new residents were welcomed with open arms, and residents at Revel Folsom enjoy regular activities and meeting new people. Families at Park F ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. A clean and well-maintained environment is a common theme across multiple community reviews. Residents at The Crest at Citrus Heights appreciate the hardwood floors and the weekly housekeeping services. Families at Revel Folsom and Prairie City Landing commend the staff for their responsiv ...
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Variety of activities and social events. Many communities offer a range of activities and social events tailored to residents' interests. At Truewood by Merrill, Roseville, residents enjoy games like bingo, movie nights, and happy hours. Families at Revel Folsom appreciate the exercise classes, and residents at Creekside Oaks Reti ...
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Quality food and dining experiences. Several reviews highlight the importance of good food and dining experiences. Families at Revel Folsom and The Landing at Carmichael express satisfaction with the quality and variety of meals, while residents at The Terraces of Roseville and Truewood by Merrill, Roseville enjoy the resta ...
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Responsive and caring staff. Reviews consistently mention the kindness, attentiveness, and responsiveness of staff members. At Park Folsom, staff members go above and beyond to accommodate residents' needs. Families at Truewood by Merrill, Roseville have positive interactions with the management team and appreciate thei ...
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Affordable pricing and value. Some families highlight the affordability and value that their chosen communities offer. At The Crest at Citrus Heights, the reasonable cost was a deciding factor, and residents at Truewood by Merrill, Roseville acknowledge the good value for the price. Others, like The Landing at Carmichae ...
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Fair Oaks independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fair Oaks independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fair Oaks, 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 Fair Oaks 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 Fair Oaks partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fair Oaks, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.4%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Fair Oaks 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 Fair Oaks communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fair Oaks, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
47.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fair Oaks 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 Fair Oaks offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fair Oaks, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
52.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.9%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.6%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
54.2%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
56.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.6%
46.4%
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