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10 Best Nursing Homes in Sacramento, CA

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Set your senior loved one up with the best care in Sacramento, known as the Farm-to-Fork Capital and the City of Trees. Whether the senior in your life needs skilled medical care, memory support, daily assistance, or a combination, Sacramento has options. Often, nursing home is the term used to refer to all types of senior living communities. However, nursing homes actually often refer to skilled nursing facilities, which provide a higher level of medical care.

Skilled nursing facilities provide 24/7 medical care and supervision, rehabilitation programs, and highly trained staff such as nurses and doctors. If your loved one doesn’t require this high level of care at this time, an assisted living or memory care community might be a better fit for them. Assisted living communities help seniors with their daily tasks and activities as opposed to round-the-clock skilled medical care. Assisted living facilities with memory care have specialized memory care staff and additional therapies for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. In many cases, these Sacramento communities also offer on-site nursing care services for current residents who grow to need medical care.

This all-inclusive guide to Sacramento senior care was made possible by our 20+ years of senior living market experience and our Sacramento partner communities. A Place for Mom partners with 58 assisted living and memory care communities in a 10-mile radius of east-central Sacramento. We include details that are important to real senior residents and their families, such as care costs and ways that families typically pay. We’ve also included local senior resources, California senior care laws and regulations, and a detailed look into what the senior living market is like in Sacramento.

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It has been a difficult time during COVID, but overall we have had a positive experience. The community itself seems to be fairly clean. It is not cheap but it seems worth wile. The activities are very...
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.
Eskaton Villages offer a continuum of lifestyle options on one campus. Independent living with services is offered exclusively through membership. Assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, skilled nursing care and short-term stays are available to the greater community. Village residents...
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My father is currently a resident at Bruceville Point Senior Living and the experience has been great. The Memory Care wing is very well managed, with very little staff turnover. The cleanliness and...
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.
Bruceville Point, a Tenfold Senior Living community in Elk Grove, CA is now licensed and open as of June 6, 2021.This is the second community for Tenfold Senior Living. We first began operation in February, 2017 with the opening of our Folsom, CA community, Prairie City Landing. We are very...
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It has one building for people with mild dementia and one for Alzheimers. All the rooms open into a big living area where they eat and watch tv, and the workers are visible and have a station right there....
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.
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This is a very friendly, nicely laid out community. Beautiful dinning and living room area. Big plus for us was the availability of the dinning area. 2 hours for each meal, breakfast, lunch and dinner plus a...
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.
Family-owned and involved for more than 25 years, Carlton Senior Living (CSL) is committed to residents’ well-being. Our communities are the foundation for seniors and their families, and our services are the tools they use to live well each day. We offer an array of services to support...
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My MIL lived here for a year and a half. I don’t have the words to explain how wonderful and caring Eskaton was to her. We never worried for 1day that she was not receiving the absolute best care. She...
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.
Eskaton Village Roseville in booming Placer County features a Lodge with assisted living, memory care and short-term stays, surrounded by an expansive neighborhood of several hundred private residences. Comfort is the focus here, with personal services and amenities to make life easy and...
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Had my mom living in this facility and she was always happy. Room was always clean and they always had her clean and dressed as well. All staff was very friendly and always ready to help.
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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.
Welcome to Palm Gardens, an assisted living, memory Care retirement community in Woodland, California. Palm Gardens is nestled in a quiet neighborhood on a tree-lined street in the City of Trees: Woodland, CA. The property, with large lawn areas, rose garden with walking paths and shady patios,...
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Finding the right place to help with a parent is a daunting and emotional task. My wife and I found ourselves in a tough spot with an aging parent and solicited several assisted living facilities in the Yuma...
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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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All is well and has been wonderful for my mother-in-law. She is in the memory care and the community is across the street from us. It is an extremely clean and neat community. The staff are providing...
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.
Here at Summerset Senior Living, we provide an elegant, senior living community with many amenities, but most importantly, we provide quality care for a quality-of-life. Summerset Rancho Cordova offers: Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. Rent price includes: 3 meals per day,...
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It's excellent the care mom gets meals are so delicious. The music for residents to enjoy and programs for mom. They are excellent on interacting, and yes, we feel our moms getting great care. I would...
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.
This is your current, live Community Page description. This description is provided by A Place for Mom after referral via our family search tools. Please look through the list of amenities posted, and if you need to make any changes to your amenities list, please do so in your Community Profile...
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So far it's going pretty good. It appears to be very clean to me but, I hear complaints they don't do as well in the personal spaces. The staff is very friendly, but there was one interaction one time with...
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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.
Carlton Crown Plaza is Sacramento’s premier enhanced Assisted living community taking traditional assisted living to the next level. Crown Plaza’s smaller boutique-like setting offers our residents the comforts of home, with specialized care in an intimate and personal setting. Our team of...
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Very supportive staff here, plus friendly and caring! We would recommend to others and actually have made referrals to a couple of families. Our Dad absolutely loves it here!
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.
At The Commons at Elk Grove residents enjoy private, spacious studio, one and two- bedroom suites surrounded by their own furniture and personal treasures. A place to call their own. Our residents also find an array of choices the stay physically and mentally challenged. Enriching social programs...
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I've been really happy with them. They've done a great job. They're really friendly. And they worked with me during a really hard time. They went out of their way to help me and my family with my...
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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.
Welcome to Arbor Place. Enjoy home-cooked meals. Relax outside your patio. Enjoy group activities and outings, all with the reassurance of having a compassionate staffon hand 24 hours a day.As an assisted living center for the senior community, Arbor Place is committed to providing the highest...
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The staff guided me through the admissions process, making everything easy. Resident RN's coordinated getting my loved one's bed and wheelchair ordered prior to her arrival. They also synced all the...
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.
A Journey of Dignity and GraceNo matter where your loved one is on life’s journey, we know it is never easy to transition their care to someone else. Providing your family member with quality care and daily encouragement is not something we take lightly here at our memory care community in Lodi,...
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I currently live in an independent living apartment. I am very pleased with the condition of my apartment, the friendliness of the staff and the quality of the food. There is a lot to do here. I feel secure...
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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.
Paradise Valley Estates is a 76-acre, nonprofit Life Plan Community that welcomes people age 60 and older from all walks of life. Our neighborhood, founded by military officers in 1997 and now open to others as well, is a place to enjoy your next chapter with the greatest peace of mind.The master...
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My uncle has made the move into this community and everything has been going great for him. The staff have been attentive to his needs and I am comfortable with the care he has been receiving. He has had no...
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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.
Located on a 10-acre orchard and farm, The Country Inn Retirement Home is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly in the Napa Valley. Opening their doors in 1983, Country Inn has been in business for 33 years. Due to ever changing needs of the elderly, the staff at Country Inn creates unique...
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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.
Golden Memories Assisted Living is a licensed, Assisted-Living community offering a warm home environment for seniors looking for companionship, added security, activities, assistance with dressing and bathing, medication reminders, housekeeping, laundry, transportation and other personal care...
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Overall Brookdale is a wonderful facility. The staff are all very friendly and genuinely care about the residents. My mother needed complete care for all of her needs. They did a good job and I think this 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.
Fewer Worries, More LifeWhen it comes to our assisted living residents in Lodi, California, life has never been better. Each resident of our community experiences a full and rich life. Without the hassle and stress of household chores, you are free to do more of the things you love. Whether you...
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Aegis was the only assisted living facility that would take my dad after his massive stroke. Due to my dad's many health issues Aegis continued to step up to meet his needs. The staff is wonderful,...
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.
Aegis of Carmichael, situated in a quiet residential neighborhood has 48 assisted living apartments providing a mix of one bedroom and spacious studios with 29 apartments dedicated to residents with Alzheimer's disease or other dementia. Innovative programs, excellent staffing ratios,...
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Everything is fine. I'm all set and I really don't need anything else right now. The staff and the facility are great. So far I do not have any complaints and this has been a good experience overall.
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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 Citrus Heights Terrace. Our Comprehensive Care Assisted Living Community provides an array of services to meet the needs of our residents. Our 24hr staff assists with bathing, dressing, personal hygiene and grooming for residents with these...
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There is a nice culture of caring, despite high turnover of staff at Carlton Senior Living in Orangevale. I trust the staff. They aren't perfect, but their do their best pretty consistently.
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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.
Carlton Senior Living OrangevaleCarlton Senior Living Orangevale is located in the heart of Orangevale on seven beautifully landscaped acres featuring mature shade trees, walking paths, welcoming sitting areas, and inviting courtyards. With convenient access to nearby shopping, dining,...
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My mom was previously a resident at The Pavilion. The staff was so kind and compassionate throughout my mom's time there. Not only to my mom, but to us as well. They were so loving to my mom in the short...
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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.
At The Pavilion at El Dorado Hills, involvement in the surrounding community is important to us. Each of our residents, their families, community members and our staff combine skills on a varietiy of projects, intergenerational programs, volunteering, and fundraising efforts creating partnerships...
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What a blessing, I am so happy to consider The Joy Family Center as extended family, the staff consistently demonstrates outstanding care, patience , kindnesses and professionalism to all of the residents....
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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You get what you pay for, I guess. [fee removed] + per month is a little pricey. When I learned my sister needed assisted living I took her to several places and she decided where to stay. The Oakmont of...
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.
Oakmont of El Dorado Hills is a lovely retirement community set on a lush campus with lovely views, industry-renowned dining, and an abundance of on-site amenities. We are also close to shopping, fine dining, the arts, and world-class entertainment. You’ll feel right at home in our retirement...
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The staff and residents are supportive, empathetic and very friendly! They all made my moms transition from my home to River Fountains easy! Mom loves living there and I love visiting! Many activities!
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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.
A licensed independent and assisted living community, River Fountains of Lodi provides seniors with specially designed housing and just the right balance of supportive services and health-related care. Located in Lodi, it is easily accessible from Highway 99 or Interstate 5. Programs and services...
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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
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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.
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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How we rank order the Sacramento community options above

We developed a proprietary recommendation system that orders Sacramento community options based on factors we know are important to seniors and their families:

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  • Availability of recent, high-quality reviews
  • The amount of detailed community information available

Where we source our information

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We collect proprietary data from our network of 14,000+ senior living communities in the U.S., with regular refreshes of data and information

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Costs of nursing homes in the Sacramento area

Nursing homes or skilled nursing facilities in Sacramento are usually more expensive than other types of senior care. The higher costs are due to 24/7 medical oversight provided by highly trained medical staff.

In 2021, the median monthly cost of a private room in a Sacramento skilled nursing facility was $14,129, compared to $10,646 for a semi-private room.[01] Skilled nursing facility costs can vary by location, amenities, floor plan, and a variety of services.

You can typically expect monthly skilled nursing home costs to include the following services and features:

  • Three meals a day plus snacks
  • Personal care services
  • 24/7 skilled medical care and oversight
  • Senior-specific amenities
  • Housekeeping and laundry
  • Utilities and maintenance
  • Emergency call systems
  • Transportation
  • Landscaped outdoor common areas
  • Activity programming

After learning more about skilled nursing homes, some families determine that their loved one doesn’t require this high level of 24/7 skilled medical care. If you and your loved one find yourself in this situation, we detail the costs of other senior care types in Sacramento below and in our Sacramento assisted living or Sacramento memory care pages. These senior care types typically cost much less than skilled nursing facilities.

Costs of assisted living and memory care communities in Sacramento

Between 2022 and 2023, the average monthly cost families paid for Sacramento assisted living communities in A Place for Mom’s network was $5,050 and $5,222 for assisted living with memory care. These costs from our proprietary data include personal care services, daily meals, and add-ons like pet rent or elective amenities.[02] In general, you can expect the following features to be included in the monthly cost of Sacramento assisted living and memory care communities:

  • Three meals a day plus snacks
  • Personal care, like assistance with activities of daily living
  • Medication assistance and administration
  • Weekly housekeeping and laundry
  • Maintenance and landscaping
  • Utilities
  • Activity programming
  • Transportation
  • Senior-specific amenities
  • Specialized therapies and programs
  • Indoor and outdoor common areas, like salons, libraries, game rooms, movie theaters, courtyards, and pools

Nursing homes costs in Sacramento, CA, vs. state and national averages

Sacramento, CA
$6,051/mo
U.S. national average
$5,847/mo

Nursing homes costs in Sacramento, CA, vs. other senior living options

$7,059/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,051/mo

Nursing homes costs in Sacramento, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,846/mo
Private
$6,502/mo

Senior living costs in Sacramento vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Sacramento, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSacramento, CACaliforniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,051/mo$6,177/mo$5,847/mo
Assisted Living$6,098/mo$6,206/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,059/mo$7,329/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,884/mo$4,174/mo$3,520/mo
Nursing Homes
Sacramento, CA:$6,051/mo
California:$6,177/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Assisted Living
Sacramento, CA:$6,098/mo
California:$6,206/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Sacramento, CA:$7,059/mo
California:$7,329/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Sacramento, CA:$3,884/mo
California:$4,174/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Sacramento, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Sacramento 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Sacramento, CA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Sacramento 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 average 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, CA$6,445/mo$6,099/mo+5.7%
California$6,446/mo$6,171/mo+4.5%
National$6,098/mo$5,866/mo+4.0%
Sacramento, CA
2024 average cost:$6,445/mo
2023 average cost:$6,099/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
California
2024 average cost:$6,446/mo
2023 average cost:$6,171/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
National
2024 average cost:$6,098/mo
2023 average cost:$5,866/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Sacramento

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Sacramento

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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Good Neighbor Care Vacaville

5.0
mom is happy at Pacifica which is very important. The staff is wonderful, caring and pleasant. I admire all of the care takers and appreciate all they do. Mom likes her meals and all of the activities. Pacifica is clean, the grounds are nice and it is great place for those live there. Thank you ...
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How people pay for a nursing home in Sacramento

You and your loved ones have a variety of options to pay for long-term senior care. Seniors can apply for state and federal programs to help cover their nursing home or skilled nursing costs. If assisted living or memory care is a better option for your senior loved one, they may use some of these options as well. The sections below outline how private payment methods, public assistance options, and veterans benefits can help cover the costs of long-term senior care.

Private pay methods in Sacramento

Families paying for long-term senior care can cover the costs by using their own income, such as savings accounts, pensions, Social Security benefits, and investment returns. Depending on a family’s resources, the options below may also help cover senior care costs:

VA benefits for nursing homes in Sacramento

Veterans, or their surviving spouses, over the age of 65 may have access to several veteran-specific benefits that can help cover their senior care costs. CalVet is California’s veteran services program that helps qualifying senior veterans or their surviving spouses enroll in a Veterans Benefit Enhancement Program (or VBE). Seniors with disabilities can use this program to switch from Medi-Cal to VA health care, which is the first step in attaining access to more veterans benefits.

The VA Aid and Attendance benefit is usually the most generous benefit that provides monthly payments to eligible senior veterans or their surviving spouses. If eligible, seniors can use these monthly payments to cover their costs of senior care, housing, and anything that improves their quality of life. However, the veterans benefit application process is often lengthy and challenging, and claims can at first be denied. So, we recommend contacting a veterans benefit advocate before you apply. You can find some of those veteran advocacy programs in Sacramento in the resources section below.

Even if you think you or your loved one may not qualify, begin by contacting a local veterans service officer. Seniors often qualify for more than they think! For further assistance with the benefit application process, you can connect with Sacramento County’s Department of Human Assistance Veterans Services or the local Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and Veterans of Foreign War (VFW) chapters. These groups can advocate for you, help you understand the complex application process, and may even help you appeal denied claims.

19760

Approximate number of veterans living in Sacramento

Approximate percentage of Sacramento veterans over the age of 75

Resources for Sacramento veterans

Sacramento veteran offices

Department of Human Assistance Veterans Services
3970 Research Drive
Sacramento, CA 95838
Phone: 916-874-6811
Hours: Sunday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.; 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs — Sacramento Vet Center
1111 Howe Ave., Suite 390
Sacramento, CA 95825
Phone: 916-566-7430
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Local support for veterans

Disabled American Veterans (DAV): Sacramento Chapter 6
4404 Fruitridge Road
Sacramento, CA 95824
Phone: 916-429-1663
Meets on the second Saturday of each month at 11 a.m.

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW): Post 67
2784 Stockton Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95817
Phone: 916-453-9209
Meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.

Sacramento Medi-Cal for nursing homes

California’s Medicaid program is called Medi-Cal. California residents with low-income status can use Medi-Cal to pay for health care services such as medical appointments, hospital stays, and rehabilitation services. Covered California, the online health care portal for the state’s residents, provides access to Medi-Cal as well as low-cost, full-coverage health care plans.

When medically necessary, the 24/7 medical care of a nursing home or skilled nursing stay is one of Medi-Cal’s mandatory benefits for eligible seniors in Sacramento. If a senior requires this nursing home level of care, Medi-Cal will cover the costs of care in a Medi-Cal-contracted nursing care facility or through a Medi-Cal-contracted home health care agency.[04]

Medi-Cal for in-home health care services

In-home supportive services can include skilled nursing services if they are deemed medically necessary and provided by agencies contracted with Medi-Cal. By accessing these programs, seniors can to continue living in their homes or in an assisted living facility while getting skilled medical care. However, not every assisted living facility is contracted with Medi-Cal. Please check with your prospective senior living facilities to see what on-site care services may be covered by Medi-Cal.

Note: If the facility you’re interested in doesn’t contract with Medi-Cal for their on-site skilled nursing services, seniors can still receive in-home health care services in their residence of choice via Medi-Cal-contracted, third-party home health care agencies.

The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) model is an in-home long-term care option available through California’s Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). The PACE model gives seniors the option to receive skilled medical care without moving into a skilled nursing facility. To enroll in the PACE model and receive in-home health care, seniors must meet all of the following requirements:[05]

  • Be at least 55 years of age
  • Live in an area that the PACE model serves
  • Receive confirmation from the DHCS that skilled nursing services are needed
  • Currently live safely within their home or assisted living community
Medi-Cal for assisted living

The Assisted Living Waiver is another option available to Sacramento seniors who are eligible for Medi-Cal. This waiver helps seniors get the care they need in an assisted living facility, removing the need for them to move into an institution like a hospital or a skilled nursing facility. Note that the waiver covers the costs of care services, but it won’t cover the costs of room and board.

About half of A Place for Mom’s partner assisted living and memory care communities can provide on-site skilled nursing care services to current residents. So, if a senior grows to need additional care while living in their current community, moving into a skilled nursing home isn’t the only option. They may be able to receive the services from the comfort of their current community home.

Medi-Cal assistance and resources

Any of the resources below can assist seniors and their families with Medi-Cal applications and senior health concerns. For application assistance, contact the DHCS’ Medi-Cal Rx Member Helpline or Sacramento County’s long-term care ombudsman. For assistance with senior health concerns and information about senior health care, contact Sacramento’s Area 4 Agency on Aging.

Sacramento resident Medi-Cal resources

Medi-Cal application assistance

Medi-Cal Rx Member Helpline
Phone: 800-977-2273
Hours: 24/7, including holidays

Sacramento County long-term care ombudsperson
9570 Business Park Drive, Suite 220
Sacramento, CA 95827
Phone: 916-875-2000

Sacramento Area 4 Agency on Aging
1401 El Camino Ave., 4th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95815
Phone: 916-486-1876

Apply for Medi-Cal

Apply through Covered California
2631 W. Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90006
Phone: 800-650-0922
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Medicare nursing home coverage in Sacramento

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance to seniors age 65 and older. The health insurance includes medical insurance, hospital insurance, and prescription medication coverage. Note that because it’s a federal health insurance program, it only covers medically necessary costs.

Medicare consists of the following parts:[06]

  • Medicare Part A serves as hospital insurance. It covers inpatient hospital stays, hospice care, and some home health care.
  • Medicare Part B works as medical insurance. It covers certain doctors’ appointments, outpatient care, medical supplies, and preventive services.
  • Medicare Part D offers coverage for prescription medications and some shots or vaccines.

Nursing home services in Sacramento — or skilled nursing facilities — may be covered by Medicare for a maximum of 100 days. To receive skilled nursing services covered by Medicare, seniors must have a medical diagnosis and meet each of the following requirements:[07]

  • Be age 65+
  • Receive Part A hospital insurance and have a leftover balance in their benefit period
  • Have an inpatient hospital stay that qualifies for coverage
  • Receive skilled nursing services in a facility certified by Medicare
  • Need skilled nursing services for either a medical condition that was treated during an inpatient hospital stay or that began in a skilled nursing facility
Medicare Savings Programs

Seniors enrolled in Medicare should consider checking if they’re eligible for any Medicare Savings Programs, as these may cover part of their Medicare premiums. California has four different Medicare Savings Programs that cover either individual Medicare parts or a combination of several.

Seniors who are enrolled in Medicare and meet low-income requirements can apply for Medicare Savings Programs online. Before applying, we recommend that seniors seek assistance with the application process to ensure they’re applying for and receiving all their eligible benefits.

Medicare benefit assistance

For help with Medicare benefits and Medicare Savings Programs, contact the city’s Social Security Administration office. You can also reach out to your county’s long-term care ombudsman, who will advocate for your loved one’s access to senior care.

In addition, the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (or HICAP) is a program in California that walks seniors and their families through the Medicare program. Using the city’s phone number for 2-1-1 Sacramento and contacting the city’s Area 4 Agency on Aging are other great ways to learn about local health care services and service programs for seniors.

Sacramento resident Medicare resources

Medicare application assistance

Sacramento Office — Social Security Administration
40 Massie Circle
Sacramento, CA 95823
Phone: 866-708-3208
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Sacramento County long-term care ombudsperson
9570 Business Park Drive, Suite 220
Sacramento, CA 95827
Phone: 916-875-2000

Medicare Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP)
505 12th St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 916-376-8915
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Sacramento Area 4 Agency on Aging
1401 El Camino Ave., 4th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95815
Phone: 916-486-1876

Understand California laws and regulations for nursing homes

Sacramento nursing homes or skilled nursing facilities need to be licensed by the California Department of Public Health (or CDPH). The list below includes several services that skilled nursing home facilities in California must provide:[08]

  • Physician services
  • Skilled nursing services
  • Dietary services
  • Pharmaceutical services
  • Activity programming
  • Arranged transportation to services that can’t be provided on-site
  • A plan for emergency medical care if the on-site physician isn’t present

Skilled nursing home facilities in California must also follow several requirements for their caregiving staff and resident living spaces:[08]

  • Enough nursing staff must be present so that each resident gets at least three hours of services each day.
  • All staff members need to participate in continuing education on safety and care procedures.
  • Each facility is licensed for a different number of residents and beds, and facilities must not exceed these numbers.
  • Each room must have a bed, table, chair, and space to keep the resident’s belongings.

When a skilled nursing home facility accepts Medi-Cal or Medicare, it also has to be regulated by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (also known as CMS). CMS has the right to approve or deny a facility’s state-level certification.[09]

Assisted living and memory care laws and regulations

We’ve included this section on California’s assisted living and memory care laws and regulations in case a nursing home or skilled nursing facility isn’t right for your senior loved one.

The California Department of Social Services (or CDSS) is responsible for licensing assisted living and memory care communities in Sacramento. Each senior must be assessed prior to moving in, sometimes involving interviews and a review of the senior’s health records. Assisted living and memory care communities must also follow these additional requirements:[10]

  • House a maximum of two residents per bedroom
  • Provide individual privacy in each bathroom
  • Ensure bedrooms have enough room to accommodate equipment such as wheelchairs and walkers
  • Provide clean and accessible common rooms for residents
  • Provide activities involving social, leisure, and daily living skills
Facility inspections and reports

Skilled nursing home facilities are inspected annually by the Licensing and Certification Division of the CDPH.[11] The CDPH Center for Health Care Quality (or CHCQ) has an online dashboard that allows you to search by facility name or type and allows the county to find skilled nursing home facility violations. Assisted living and memory care facilities are inspected by the California Department of Social Services (or CDSS) once a year and within 10 days of a complaint.[10]

Inspection reports and a list of licensed senior care facilities can be found in the CDSS Care Facility Search. Scroll to “Search By Facility Group,” choose “Elderly Assisted Living,” choose the “Facility Type” and “Sacramento County,” and then click on the search button. You can also search by community name or address.

California Department of Health contact information

California Department of Public Health website
1616 Capitol Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95899-7377
Phone: 916-558-1784

COVID-19 regulations for Sacramento nursing homes

Sacramento County has guidelines for the general public regarding isolation and quarantine in their updated COVID-19 guidance document to prevent the spread of COVID-19. There is currently no mask mandate in effect. View Sacramento County’s website to remain updated on guidelines.

Aside from the general public standards, Sacramento skilled nursing facilities must follow additional COVID-19 guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These guidelines are specific to health care settings and include the following:[12]

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Vaccinations. The CDC recommends that everyone stays up to date with COVID-19 vaccines.

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Masking. Masks and other personal protective equipment (PPE) should be worn by staff when interacting with residents who have COVID-19.

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Staff safety. Staff should use personal protective equipment (PPE) such as N95 masks and eye protection when there’s a confirmed case of COVID-19.

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Quarantining. Residents should be housed in a private room for at least 10 days if they test positive for COVID-19.

What to expect from senior care in Sacramento

Seniors are sure to be set up with their ideal community in Sacramento through one of our many partner communities. Whether seniors need skilled nursing care, assisted living, or memory care, A Place for Mom’s network in Sacramento has options. There are also quite a few communities that offer multiple care types in this area, enabling seniors to comfortably age in place even if their care needs evolve.

Sacramento nursing homes and senior care facilities

Sacramento nursing homes or skilled nursing facilities have highly trained medical caregivers, like doctors and nurses, who provide 24/7 supervision and medical care. Some skilled nursing home facilities in Sacramento also coordinate rehabilitation services for residents who need to recover from a surgery or an illness.

Seniors who wish to age in place can still receive skilled nursing care in 48% of our partner Sacramento assisted living and memory care communities. Though these facilities don’t initially admit someone in need of skilled medical care, they may provide access to such services if a current resident grows to need these services for rehabilitation or hospice. This means a senior must already be accepted into the assisted living community before requiring skilled nursing care.

If your loved one doesn’t require 24/7 medical observation or rehabilitation services at this time, a skilled nursing facility may not be the right choice. Consider looking into assisted living communities that can provide levels of care more suitable for your senior loved one’s current needs.

Sacramento assisted living

Sacramento assisted living communities range from intimate residential homes to larger facilities with multiple care types, enabling seniors and their families to choose a home that fits their unique needs and preferences. Whether it’s an apartment-style community or a residential, homelike setting, Sacramento assisted living communities provide a meaningful and enriching retirement experience.

Over half of the assisted living communities in A Place for Mom’s Sacramento network are considered residential care homes. Also known as senior board and care homes, these familial settings are usually larger residential homes with single or shared rooms for residents. These homes accommodate smaller numbers of seniors, where everyone lives like roommates, sharing common areas of the house.

Sacramento’s residential care homes offer standard assisted living services and amenities, like daily assistance and meals, housekeeping services, transportation, and cozy spaces for residents to share. In addition, approximately 54% of these Sacramento communities in A Place for Mom’s network can provide on-site skilled nursing services. This means seniors can still access skilled medical care if they ever need it at the assisted living community of their choice.

Sacramento memory care

Memory care for seniors in Sacramento often takes place in residential group homes or in larger assisted living communities that also provide memory care services.  In addition, 58% of the memory care communities in A Place for Mom’s Sacramento network have on-site skilled nursing services. This means that the majority of communities in our network have the capacity to care for seniors if their health needs advance. The availability of these services on-site removes the need for relocation.

Seniors in Sacramento memory care communities spend each day with caregivers trained in memory care. These caregivers, in addition to the security measures and 24/7 supervision, help seniors enjoy all of the community’s senior-specific amenities to the fullest. Daily meals in both indoor and outdoor dining areas, strolls through enclosed courtyards and resident gardens, and cozy libraries are common features in several of our Sacramento partner memory care communities. Other opportunities for self-care and social engagement include on-site movie theaters, salons, and barbershops — all within a secure community designed to meet each senior’s needs.

Sacramento nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sacramento nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sacramento, 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 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 that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sacramento, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
75%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.5%
9.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
89%
24%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
76%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.5%
20.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65.5%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
74.5%
17.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Sacramento 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 Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sacramento, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
72.5%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
49%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
61.5%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.5%
1.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sacramento 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 partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sacramento, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60.5%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
56.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
66.5%
3.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Sacramento 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 communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sacramento, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
52.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
54%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
39%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Sacramento 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 offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sacramento, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
60.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.5%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.5%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
56%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
62%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
38%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

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Unfamiliar with Sacramento? Highlights for seniors

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Number of seniors over the age of 75 currently living in Sacramento

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Percentage of seniors over the age of 75 currently living in Sacramento

Average annual retirement income for Sacramento seniors 65 and older

Health care for seniors in Sacramento

These are the top three hospitals in the Sacramento area. They’re nationally and locally recognized for geriatric care and many adult procedures. Some have dedicated clinics or wings for seniors with memory care needs.

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UC Davis Medical Center

UC Davis Medical Center is the No. 1 hospital in Sacramento, and it has a specific wing for patients with Alzheimer’s disease. It’s a teaching hospital that’s nationally ranked for cancer surgery, cardiology, diabetes care, and geriatrics.

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Mercy General Hospital

Mercy General Hospital is the No. 2 hospital in Sacramento. This surgical and general care facility is known locally for neurology, geriatrics, and stroke aftercare.

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Kaiser Permanente Roseville Medical Center

Kaiser Permanente Roseville Medical Center is the No. 3 hospital in Sacramento, and it’s home to the North Valley Memory Care Clinic. This medical center provides both general and surgical care. It has high ratings in areas of adult care such as orthopedics, geriatrics, and kidney failure procedures.

Transportation for seniors in Sacramento

To bring peace of mind to you and your senior loved one, 79% of Sacramento assisted living and memory care communities in A Place for Mom’s network provide either at-cost or complimentary transportation services. Since Sacramento is mostly a car-dependent city, on-site transportation services provide a secure and convenient way for seniors to attend appointments and local community events.

Visiting friends or loved ones can easily use the Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) to explore the city. Some find this option more convenient than renting a car or scheduling a rideshare service. If visitors travel with their senior loved ones, SacRT’s offerings can accommodate seniors and people with disabilities. They have bus and light rail stations with lifts, ramps, as well as visual and tactile signals to assist people with physical limitations and impaired eyesight.

Senior activities in Sacramento

From wine tastings to live music venues and outdoor attractions, Sacramento has plenty of ways for seniors and their loved ones to experience a joyous time together. Visitors themselves will also have much to explore during their time in Sacramento. This city offers laid-back indoor and outdoor attractions and a beautiful collection of parks and nature areas. Sacramento is also conveniently located right between Lake Tahoe — two hours to the east — and the San Francisco Bay Area — two hours to the west.

Popular attractions

Visitors of all ages will enjoy checking out these must-see Sacramento attractions:

  • Old Sacramento Waterfront is a national historic landmark complete with museums, steam trains, riverboat rides, eclectic shops, restaurants, and more. Locals enjoy this area as much as the tourists.
  • Red Hawk Casino and resort not only lets visitors take their shot at winning big, but it’s also a popular fine dining and entertainment venue.
  • Hard Rock Hotel and Casino at Fire Mountain has over a thousand games and hosts exciting live events.
  • The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament is among the most historic Sacramento buildings. Its architecture and religious significance make it a beautiful and important part of the downtown community.

Outdoor activities

Spend time with your loved one in Sacramento’s picturesque outdoor nature reserves and lush public parks, all of which have modifications in place for people with disabilities.

  • American River Parkway has swimming areas, fishing spots, a dedicated bike trail, and more.
  • Leland Stanford Mansion is a state historic park and museum that’s open to the public and offers tours.
  • Sutter’s Fort is another state historic park with picnic areas, a museum, and biking and hiking trails.
  • Capitol Park is modeled after a Victorian garden and includes monuments, ancient species of trees, and walking paths to observe the memorials.

Live entertainment

As a stop on many entertainers’ tours, Sacramento offers visitors everything from popular sports arenas to performing arts theaters:

A laid-back lifestyle

Visitors can also opt for leisurely activities while exploring and reconnecting with their senior loved ones:

Senior programs and centers

Explore Sacramento’s senior centers and the engaging city programming designed specifically for active seniors:

Frequently Asked Questions

Ivy Park at Sacramento, Sierra Loma Assisted Living and Regency Place Senior Living are the top-rated Nursing Homes facilities near Sacramento, CA. These Nursing Homes facilities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews. See full list of communities.
The average cost of Nursing Homes in Sacramento is $6,051 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.

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  13. U.S. World and News Report. (2022). Best hospitals in Sacramento, California.

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