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The cost of independent living in Folsom is about $3,884 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 209 options.

Read 4340 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Sacramento, Roseville and Lincoln.

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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.
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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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Staff works very well with family. Have no rules with family on visits or bringing in patients favorite food to share meals with family. If allowed ,may also check patient out for short visits. There are...
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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.
Sunshine Manor is a charming assisted living residence located in the heart of El Dorado County.  Our 14-bed country home  has recently undergone numerous upgrades and improvements.  We graciously provide services for both ambulatory and non-ambulatory residents in either...
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The staff were very kind. My father-in-law can be grumpy and they all treated him with kindness. The general atmosphere was inviting, clean and upbeat. Overall we had a great experience there even though it...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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...
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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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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.
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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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.
New West Haven is El Dorado County's Premier Assisted Living and Adult Day Program. Our mission is to improve the quality of life of seniors and their families by offering affordable and flexible senior housing solutions. Come for the Day, Short-term Stay or Move Right In! To provide the most...
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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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.
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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, Memory Care
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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.
The Oars at Greenback Lane is a community focused on promoting dignity and self-worth through stimulating group activities, wellness programs, and engagement in everyday life skills.
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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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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: 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: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.

Cost of independent living in Folsom, CA

The average cost of senior living in Folsom is $3,884 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Yuba City, CA with an average of $3,623 per month.

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

Folsom, CA
$3,884/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$7,059/mo
Independent Living
$3,884/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,638/mo
Studio
$4,055/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,854/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,286/mo

Senior living costs in Folsom 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: Folsom, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFolsom, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$3,884/mo$4,174/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$6,098/mo$6,206/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,059/mo$7,329/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Folsom, CA:$3,884/mo
California:$4,174/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Folsom, CA:$6,098/mo
California:$6,206/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Folsom, CA:$7,059/mo
California:$7,329/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Folsom, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Folsom 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 Folsom, CA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Folsom 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 average 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Folsom, CA$3,766/mo$3,494/mo+7.8%
California$3,916/mo$3,864/mo+1.4%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Folsom, CA
2024 average cost:$3,766/mo
2023 average cost:$3,494/mo
Percent change:+7.8%
California
2024 average cost:$3,916/mo
2023 average cost:$3,864/mo
Percent change:+1.4%
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2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Folsom

Recent reviews for independent living in Folsom

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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Vintage Square at Westpark in Roseville, CA

4.0
My community is nice and quiet and I have met a lot of nice people. I am on my own and my apartment is approximately 600 sq feet with a good kitchen and dishwasher. They have an elevator available. They have a monthly calendar with activities and outings listed. There is going to be a luau this ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Beautifully landscaped, peaceful locations. Several reviews from El Dorado Estates, Revel Folsom, and The Terraces of Roseville highlight the scenic and calming environments of their respective communities, with mentions of peaceful surroundings, beautiful outdoor spaces, and walking paths.
Attentive and friendly staff. Reviews for Atria Rocklin, Park Folsom, and Revel Folsom praise the kindness and supportiveness of staff members, with residents expressing gratitude for their helpfulness and compassionate demeanor.
Affordable and flexible living options. According to The Crest at Citrus Heights, Park Folsom, and Atria Carmichael Oaks, some communities offer reasonable prices and various options for independent living, ensuring residents can find a suitable living arrangement that fits their budget.
Activity-rich community programs. Residents of Creekside Oaks Retirement Community, Revel Folsom, and Atria Rocklin enjoy the diverse range of activities their communities offer, such as exercise classes, games, and social events, which promote an active and engaged lifestyle.
Delicious and accommodating dining experiences. Reviews from Revel Folsom, Cogir of Stock Ranch Senior Living, and Creekside Oaks Retirement Community emphasize the importance of good food and individualized needs accommodations in their communities' dining programs.
Supportive and compassionate care for residents. Many reviews, including those from The Crest at Citrus Heights, Atria Rocklin, and Park Folsom, express appreciation for the attentiveness and care provided by staff to help residents with daily living needs and medical care when required.
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Folsom independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Folsom independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Folsom, 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 Folsom 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 Folsom partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Folsom, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.8%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
49.3%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
42.6%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
52.2%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.4%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Folsom 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 Folsom communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Folsom, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
49.8%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
48.8%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Folsom 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 Folsom offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Folsom, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
53.1%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.2%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.3%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.2%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.3%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.9%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.5%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
56.5%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
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Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

Revel Folsom, Oakmont of Folsom and Creekside Oaks Retirement Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Folsom, California. See full list of communities.
There are 209 independent living facilities near Folsom, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Folsom, California are Ivy Park at Sacramento, Oakmont of Roseville and Atria El Camino Gardens. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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