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The cost of independent living in Rio Linda is about $4,223 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 75 options. Read 1484 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: 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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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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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.
Photo of Mountain Manor
Provides: Assisted 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.
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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.
Photo of Mercy McMahon Terrace
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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: 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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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
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.
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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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.
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...
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I have nothing but nice things to say. They've been a very good fit. The only reason that I didn't give them a 5 is because my mother complains about the food sometimes. My father will eat the napkin if you...
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.
Pioneer House offers our residents a continuum of care under one roof. Our residents can choose between retirement apartments, assisted living apartments, and skilled nursing care. That flexibility allows our residents to rest assured that whatever their needs are today or tomorrow, they do not...
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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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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, 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.
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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...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Rio Linda, CA

The average cost of senior living in Rio Linda is $4,223 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Galt, CA with an average of $3,676 per month.

Independent living costs in Rio Linda, CA, vs. nearby cities

Rio Linda, CA
$4,223/mo

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

Rio Linda, CA
$4,223/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

Independent living costs in Rio Linda, CA, vs. other senior living options

$5,149/mo
Independent Living
$4,223/mo

Independent living costs in Rio Linda, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,070/mo
Studio
$5,294/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,201/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,782/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,995/mo

Senior living costs in Rio Linda 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: Rio Linda, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRio Linda, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,223/mo$4,698/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$4,233/mo$4,504/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$5,149/mo$5,459/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Rio Linda, CA:$4,223/mo
California:$4,698/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Rio Linda, CA:$4,233/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Rio Linda, CA:$5,149/mo
California:$5,459/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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Independent living costs in Rio Linda, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Rio Linda 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
Rio Linda, CA$3,096/mo$2,884/mo+7.3%
California$3,692/mo$3,631/mo+1.7%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Rio Linda, CA
2024 average cost:$3,096/mo
2023 average cost:$2,884/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
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 Rio Linda

Recent reviews for independent living in Rio Linda

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

Flexible and supportive staff. Reviews consistently mention the supportive and accommodating nature of staff at different communities. At Atria Rocklin, a staff member helped a family navigate the difficult transition of moving their parents into assisted living, while at The Landing at Carmichael, the staff went above an ...
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Reasonably priced and good value for cost. Several reviews praise the affordability of the communities they've chosen. At The Landing at Carmichael, the resident was satisfied with the value for the cost, even though the rent was high for them. Another resident at The Crest at Citrus Heights mentioned that the pricing, amenities, and ...
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Delicious and nutritious meals. Meals were a recurring positive theme in the reviews. At The Landing at Carmichael, the meals were described as good and restaurant-style, while at Greenhaven Place, the food was tasty and the chef was kind and thoughtful. Some residents mentioned that the food was a deciding factor in their ...
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Friendly and welcoming community atmosphere. Many reviews highlight the friendly and welcoming atmosphere at the communities. Residents at Truewood by Merrill, Roseville and The Atrium at Carmichael made friends and felt a sense of community, while a resident at The Landing at Carmichael described the community as warm and friendly. ...
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Well-maintained and clean living spaces. Reviews often praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, whether for the private rooms or common areas. At The Terraces of Roseville, the facility and staff were great during the decision-making process and kept the residents safe, while at The Crest at Citrus Heights, the floors ...
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Variety of activities and events. Residents find enjoyment in the wide range of activities and events offered at the communities. At The Landing at Carmichael, residents mentioned activities like ice cream socials, and at Sonrisa Senior Living, there was a beautiful facility with functional units and a variety of choices eve ...
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Rio Linda independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rio Linda independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rio Linda, 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 Rio Linda 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 Rio Linda partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rio Linda, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
38.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.8%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Rio Linda 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 Rio Linda communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rio Linda, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
44.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rio Linda 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 Rio Linda offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rio Linda, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
44.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.8%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.4%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
49.2%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.6%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
49.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
33.8%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50.8%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Oakmont of Westpark, Sunrise of Fair Oaks CA and Atria Carmichael Oaks are the top-rated independent living facilities near Rio Linda, California. See full list of communities.
There are 75 independent living facilities near Rio Linda, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Rio Linda, California are Sunrise of Fair Oaks CA, Oakmont of Carmichael and Atria Rocklin. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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