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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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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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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
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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.
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
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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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I used to pay twice as much at [facility removed]. Nice place, right on the river, etc. But the actual living experience at Vintage Square is much better...and I like the apartment better too!! I have...
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 Square at Westpark is a luxurious senior housing community located in Roseville, Placer County, California. With modern and renovated apartment homes, residents can experience contemporary living arrangements at reasonable pricing. There are one and two bedroom apartments available, each...
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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: 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.
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So far we've been very pleased with how things are going at Gold Country. We moved my loved one here after her care needs exceeded what her previous community was able to provide, and so far Gold Country has...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
Summerset Senior Living Lincoln Adaptive Care and Memory Care is committed to providing top-quality care in a warm, welcoming environment. Our community offers a range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of each resident, ensuring everyone can enjoy a fulfilling and comfortable lifestyle.
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.
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My 90 year old mom is in this facility. She receives the best care . She is in diapers, and they check her every 1 1/2 hours to change her. She is partially bed ridden, but they get her up each day to sit...
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.
Services, Care and Amenities offered at Seva Assisted Living Our affordable community of twenty four resident rooms has been designed to create a homelike environment that is comfortable and safe. We are conveniently located in a quiet neighborhood which is close to churches, shopping centers and...
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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.
MERCY MCMAHON TERRACE IS LOCATED IN THE HEART OF BEAUTIFUL EAST SACRAMENTO.WE OFFER INDEPENDENT AND ASSISTED LIVING WITH A WIDE ASSORTMENT OF ACTIVITIES FOR OUR RESIDENTS.WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU STOP BY FOR A TOUR AND MORE INFORMATION.
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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.
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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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It is being sold, so they are going to have a different owner and things might change. I think the meals were superior though. I looked around the place and my brother seems very happy there, he thinks it is...
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.
Elegant independent and assisted living is offered in exciting, culturally rich midtown Sacramento. The community is located kitty-corner to Trinity Cathedral, near Biba’s restaurant and close to boutiques and art galleries. It also is just around the corner from Sutter General Hospital, five...
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I am very impressed with Oakwood Village.they are very helpful and I believe they care very much in helping the people that are living there. They have been very helpful to me in giving me information ...
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.
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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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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.
Experience a higher quality lifestyle in a brand new, all-inclusive, 55+ community centered around active adults expecting more out of life. As a marquee destination for active senior living in Auburn, CA, Hearthstone Lodge Senior Residences welcomes you with opulent amenities, spacious floor...
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The staff here are all very good, and they are taking really good care of my loved one. They have a lot of things to do here, too! Recently, they had a singer/guitarist come in and perform. The price...
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.
IvyRidge Assisted Living is conveniently located at 23rd and U Street in Midtown Sacramento. IvyRidge is licensed for 36 residents in quiet and spacious rooms. We typically have a maximum of 30-32 residents. IvyRidge has been a healthcare facility for over fifty years. It was remodeled and...
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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.
Park PlacePark Place is a 62+ community located in Sacramento, Sacramento County, CA. Sacramento is known for its rich history, major museums and dynamic arts and culture scene. Old Sacramento, the oldest part of the city, showcases quaint cobbled streets and numerous historic buildings, many...
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.
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.

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
Column percentChange: Percent change
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%
National
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
31.1%
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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
35.9%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34%
40.8%
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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