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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Sacramento County, CA
The cost of independent living in Sacramento County is about $4,119 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 52 options. Read 483 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Sacramento, Roseville and Davis.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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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, 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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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...
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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
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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.
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
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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.
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
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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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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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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: 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.
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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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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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...
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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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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 $4,119 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Galt, CA with an average of $3,649 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sacramento County, CA vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sacramento County, CA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Sacramento County, CA by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Sacramento County
Recent reviews for independent living in Sacramento County
WellQuest of Granite Bay
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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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WellQuest of Elk Grove
5.0
My loved one is currently a resident at WellQuest of Elk Grove and everything has been great at this facility so far. They were very patient with explaining options/details. The move in was super easy. The food is decent and it smells good! I would definitely recommend WellQuest of Elk Grove to ...
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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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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.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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Room service
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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
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Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
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Community service programs
Community service programs
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Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
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47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
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Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
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Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
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Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
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Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
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Live performances
Live performances
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Dances
Dances
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Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Greenhaven Place, Sunrise of Fair Oaks CA and Sunrise of Rocklin are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sacramento County, California. See full list of communities.
There are 52 independent living facilities near Sacramento County, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Sacramento County, California are Greenhaven Place, Sunrise of Fair Oaks CA and Sunrise of Rocklin. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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