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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Placer County, CA

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The cost of independent living in Placer County is about $4,437 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 141 options. Read 2159 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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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.
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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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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.
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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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.
Photo of Oakwood Village
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.
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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A Place for Mom was very helpful in getting us an appointment for viewing Sunshine Manor. We found Sunshine Manor to be warm and inviting as soon as we arrived. They are a small group of caregivers that...
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.
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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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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Photo of Linclon Manor
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.
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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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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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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.
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.
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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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: 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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Cost of independent living in Placer County, CA

The average cost of senior living in Placer County is $4,437 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sunnyside-Tahoe City, CA with an average of $3,671 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Placer County, CA vs. nearby counties

Placer County, CA
$4,437/mo
$4,649/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Placer County, CA vs. the state and national average

Placer County, CA
$4,437/mo
U.S. national average
$4,144/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Placer County vs. other types of senior living

$4,780/mo
Independent Living
$4,437/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Placer County, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,839/mo
Studio
$5,182/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,545/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,087/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,198/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Placer County over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Placer County

Recent reviews for independent living in Placer County

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.

Golden Pond Retirement Community in Sacramento, CA

4.0
My mom has been a resident at Golden pond retirement community receiving assisted living support for over a year. She was recently hospitalized and went to skilled nursing and has finally returned home. And home is what this place has come to be. So the building may be a little older it's ...
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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".

Placer County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Placer County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Placer County, 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 Placer County 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 Placer County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
33.1%
No sugar
No sugar
36.5%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.8%
32.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.7%
7.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Placer County 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 Placer County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
41.3%
35.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
42.1%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.2%
16.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Placer County 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 Placer County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
46%
43.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.4%
27.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
31.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.2%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.9%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.8%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.2%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.5%
40.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.4%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
50.8%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.5%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.4%
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