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10 Best Nursing Homes in Sacramento County, CA
Sacramento County is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 45 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Sacramento County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Sacramento County is about $5,023, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 388 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Terminous, Bunker and Isleton.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
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.
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: Memory Care
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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.
Peace of mind is in store for you and your loved one at Courtyard Terrace, a Special Care Community for Alzheimer and Dementia residents. Our Comprehensive Care Assisted Living Community provides an array of services to meet the needs of our residents in a safe and protected environment. Our 24hr...
Cost of nursing homes in Sacramento County, CA
The average cost of senior living in Sacramento County is $5,023 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Galt, CA with an average of $4,553 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Sacramento County, CA vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Sacramento County, CA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Sacramento County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Sacramento County, CA by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Sacramento County over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Sacramento County
Recent reviews for nursing homes 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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Ivy Park at Roseville
5.0
I have lived at 6 other Independent & Assisted Living communities. Ivy Park is by far the best at keeping its word to provide a happy, wholesome, nurturing atmosphere and serves the best food of all.
The staff members are cheerfully helpful and attentive to our needs. Activities are always fun ...
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Sacramento County nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sacramento County nursing homes 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 care services in Sacramento County nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Sacramento County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sacramento County, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
69.2%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.7%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.3%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.8%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.1%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.3%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
69.2%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
79.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Sacramento County nursing homes
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Sacramento County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sacramento County, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
69.2%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
43.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
69.2%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sacramento County nursing homes
Nursing homes 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.
Sacramento County, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.8%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.2%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
43.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Sacramento County nursing homes
Our nursing homes 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
51.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.2%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
46.2%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sacramento County nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Sacramento County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sacramento County, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
43.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.9%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
74.4%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
48.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
30.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
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