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The cost of independent living in Sacramento County is about $4,153 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 57 options. Read 537 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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The staff at Carlton Senior Living (Sacramento) have consistently demonstrated an eagerness and enthusiasm for care of the residents they always keep us informed of our mothers’ progress and of any issues...
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.
Come enjoy the family atmosphere that awaits you at Carlton Plaza of Sacramento. From the moment you enter the community you are transported to a place of warmth, safety and values that go beyond words. We take great pride in setting the standards of excellence and value in the Sacramento...
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This community is really living up to the expectations we had for them. What they told us they offered is exactly that no more and no less. This community was integrity and is truthful. My friend is doing...
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.
Eskaton Monroe Lodge offers independent living amidst a balance of calming greenery surrounded by culture, conveniences, public transit, shopping and medical services. And right down the street are two Sacramento landmarks — Sacramento City College and William Land Park. Activities, amenities...
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I try to keep on top of things but its but hard since COVID. The communication is good and they send emails with updates but there has been some miscommunication in the front office. The caregivers are...
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.
Voralto Living at Sacramento is a single-story community offering shared studios, large studios, and one-bedroom apartments. This quaint property boasts two interior courtyards for residents to get fresh air, relax, or read a book. Some of the units have direct access to the courtyards making the...
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Very homey and staffs are very warm welcoming... Very clean environment and the care that they render is more than satisfactory... We are glad we put our Mom in here... The community is also quiet and...
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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I am very happy residing in this community. The staff has been so wonderful. I really appreciate how perfect and nice the staff has been they are very responsible. I prepare my own meals and really enjoy...
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.
The right floorplan...the right style...the right location...the right community...for those adults 55+ and older! Vintage At Laguna offers exactly what you're looking for in a home. From Smoke Free,spacious floorplans that your budget will love, to our caring and attentive management team, our...
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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.
Fantastic RENOVATIONS Underway & Near Completion!Come see what’s new at CREEKSIDE VILLAGE APARTMENTSAffordable Luxury 1 & 2 Bedroom Senior Apartment Homes.Friendly, 55+ Senior Gated Community. Spectacular Rents within your budget!!
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The residents for the most part are happy and friendly and the care givers are caring. There are activities for the residents on most days so they stay as busy as they want to. One of the biggest things is...
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: 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.
Season’s at Laguna Ridge is Elk Grove’s premier 55+ affordable luxury communities. Season’s at Laguna Ridge was built in 2008 and has been the talk of the town every since. With spacious 1 and 2 bedroom floor plans and ample amenities we are sure to fit all your needs. We are conveniently located...
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[Name removed] and her staff put me at ease almost immediately. I have personally taken care of my mom until I was no longer able to provide the necessary care. I know she is well cared for at Sky Park....
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.
Sky Park Gardens Assisted Living Facility is located in the city of Sacramento, California. Our beautiful facility offers our residents a variety of apartment styles to choose from. The spacious grounds offer residents various opportunities for group activities and encourages a healthy and active...
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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: 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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to ACC Greenhaven Terrace, an apartment community designed to promote the active lifestyles of individuals aged 62 years and better. Keeping busy is easy with Water Aerobics, Yoga, Tai Chi or just a relaxed game of Bingo. Our property is conveniently located near...
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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: 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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I lived at Vintage Glen 10 years, the time was amazing. The last 6 years our manager, [name removed] did a fantastic job. She is always here for the residents, and has done so much to upgrade us. The...
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 mom was placed at The Waterleaf at Land Park and she is doing absolutely fabulous and I love the place. A Place For Mom helped me with the placement.
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.
The WaterLeaf at Land Park is an assisted living community located in Sacramento, California, in Sacramento County and home to about 485,000 people. Sacramento is a beautiful city with its modern light rail trains, Tower Bridge and beautiful skyline showing the Sacramento River and the American...
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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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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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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
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.
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: 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: Independent Living
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.
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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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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 Sacramento County, CA

The average cost of senior living in Sacramento County is $4,153 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Galt, CA with an average of $3,676 per month.

Independent living costs in Sacramento County, CA, vs. nearby counties

Sacramento County, CA
$4,153/mo
$4,004/mo
$4,266/mo

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

Sacramento County, CA
$4,153/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Sacramento County, CA, vs. other senior living options

$5,074/mo
Independent Living
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Sacramento County, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,992/mo
Studio
$5,118/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,374/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,334/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,650/mo

Senior living costs in Sacramento County 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: Sacramento County, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSacramento County, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,153/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,205/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,074/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Sacramento County, CA:$4,153/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Sacramento County, CA:$4,205/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Sacramento County, CA:$5,074/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Sacramento County, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Sacramento County 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
Sacramento County, CA$4,253/mo$4,398/mo-3.3%
California$3,675/mo$3,502/mo+4.9%
National$3,222/mo$3,101/mo+3.9%
Sacramento County, CA
2024 average cost:$4,253/mo
2023 average cost:$4,398/mo
Percent change:-3.3%
California
2024 average cost:$3,675/mo
2023 average cost:$3,502/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,222/mo
2023 average cost:$3,101/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Sacramento County

Recent reviews for independent living in Sacramento 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.

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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Sacramento County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sacramento County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.6%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
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Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Sacramento 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 Sacramento County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sacramento County, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
40.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sacramento 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 Sacramento County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
42.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
44.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
28.8%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Atria Carmichael Oaks, Oakmont of Carmichael and Regency Place Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sacramento County, California. See full list of communities.
There are 57 independent living facilities near Sacramento County, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Sacramento County, California are Sunrise of Fair Oaks CA, Oakmont of Carmichael and Atria El Camino Gardens. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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