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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Gold River, CA

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The cost of independent living in Gold River is about $3,884 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 213 options.

Read 4437 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 Folsom.

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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.
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
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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: 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, 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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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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The staff seem to truly care about the residents. The owners invited me to eat lunch and the food was top notch. The view from moms room was amazing, I got her a nice easy chair recliner and she loves to...
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.
Located in San Andreas, we are a small Assisted Living facility in the foothills of northern California.  Country Haven is operated by 2 Registered Nurses who have over 20 years of combined experience caring for people.
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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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I toured numerous facilities. The rooms are fairly large. It is clean, but older. The staff is friendly and caring. I normally drop in unannounced and have not found any unpleasant surprises. I needed a...
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.
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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: 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.
Casa Del Sol is a caring retirement community where seniors are able to live their lives as they see fit. We have apartments that are appointed just as they would be anywhere else, and this is perfect for the senior who wants to keep living their life. However, you're not alone because the...
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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.
Quail Creek is a boutique style assisted living community of 40 one-bedroom apartments, located in Paradise Valley Estates, a private, gated continuing care retirement community. Our all-inclusive monthly fee makes expenses predictable and includes many services that others add as extras. We also...

Cost of independent living in Gold River, CA

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

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

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

Independent living costs in Gold River, CA, vs. other senior living options

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

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

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Gold River 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Gold River, 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%
Gold River, CA
2024 average cost:$3,766/mo
2023 average cost:$3,494/mo
Percent change:+7.8%
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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 Gold River

Recent reviews for independent living in Gold River

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

Warm and welcoming staff. Numerous reviews mention the friendly and caring nature of the staff at different communities, such as at El Dorado Estates, where they go above and beyond to help residents and ensure their needs are met. At Revel Folsom, the staff are described as kind and thoughtful, and they make a point ...
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Variety of activities and social opportunities. Residents at various communities express enjoyment in the wide range of activities and social opportunities offered. These include everything from games and crafts to outings and field trips, such as at Avella of Roseville, where they love the staff members and the common area. At The Landing ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Many reviews highlight the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, whether it's for the private rooms or common areas. Residents of The Crest at Citrus Heights mention the hardwood floors and 5x5 walk-in closet in their apartments, while those at El Dorado Estates praise the beauty and cl ...
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Flexible dining options. Some communities, like Revel Folsom, offer flexible meal plans that allow residents to choose when and where they eat. This is a significant factor for those who prefer to cook for themselves or desire more independence in their dining choices. The food at these communities is often highlighte ...
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Supportive and caring community environment. Reviews consistently mention the sense of community and support among residents at various senior living communities. At Avella of Roseville, residents are described as welcoming and supportive, while at Creekside Oaks Retirement Community, my mom complains less and is more social since movi ...
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Affordable independent living. Several reviews mention the affordability of the communities they've chosen for independent living. At The Crest at Citrus Heights, the value for the cost is a major factor, while at Park Folsom, the close proximity to the resident's home and the reasonable price make it an attractive choice ...
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Gold River independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gold River independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gold River, 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 Gold River 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 Gold River partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gold River, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.7%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
49.8%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
43.2%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
52.6%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.5%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Gold River 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 Gold River communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gold River, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.5%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50.2%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
49.3%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
31.5%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gold River 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 Gold River offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gold River, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
53.5%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.8%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.4%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.6%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.6%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.8%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.5%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.9%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
56.8%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
36.2%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.8%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.9%
47.6%
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Eskaton Gold River, Oakmont of Westpark and Ivy Park at Roseville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gold River, California. See full list of communities.
There are 213 independent living facilities near Gold River, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Gold River, 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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