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The average monthly cost of Assisted Living in California is $6,206, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Buck Meadows area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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I cannot say enough good things about the care my family member received at Golden Age. She resided with them for 5 years. I am absolutely convinced that she lived longer and she received better and more...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Golden Age Home Care To speak with an advisor about this community call: (866) 344-4946 3521 Effingham Ln. Modesto, CA 95357 Phone: (866)336-6185 License #: 5070001187 Board and Care Home, Alzheimer's Memory Care About Golden Age Home Care Golden Age Home Care is a senior living community in...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Very nice place, very clean. Staff was very friendly. My uncle did spend in this facility, many, many years. Repeatedly he told to me that Temescal Manor is going to be his home for good. I'm surprised to...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Temescal Manor provides a safe and healthy environment for the elderly. We are committed to providing a compassionate, caring and homelike environment. A place geared toward the achievement of a higher level of functional independence. Our staff is caring, highly trained and skilled in providing...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Blossom Home Care II in Modesto, CA is a beautiful community which offers the advantages of independent living in homes where residents are welcome to bring their own furniture and belongings, making the facility truly their home. Each home includes a full service kitchen with microwave, patios...
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.
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Cost of assisted living in Buck Meadows, CA

The average cost of senior living in California is $6,206 per month as compared to $5,830 in the United States.

Senior living costs in California vs. national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeCaliforniaU.S.Cost difference
Assisted Living$6,206/mo$5,830/mo6.4% above national median
Memory Care$7,329/mo$6,999/mo4.7% above national median
Independent Living$4,174/mo$3,520/mo18.6% above national median
Assisted Living
California:$6,206/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:6.4% above national median
Memory Care
California:$7,329/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:4.7% above national median
Independent Living
California:$4,174/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:18.6% above national median
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Assisted living costs in Buck Meadows, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Buck Meadows 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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Assisted living cost trends in Buck Meadows, CA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Buck Meadows 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Buck Meadows, CA$5,804/mo$5,572/mo+4.2%
California$5,638/mo$5,397/mo+4.5%
National$5,299/mo$5,041/mo+5.1%
Buck Meadows, CA
2024 average cost:$5,804/mo
2023 average cost:$5,572/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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2024 average cost:$5,638/mo
2023 average cost:$5,397/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
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2024 average cost:$5,299/mo
2023 average cost:$5,041/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Buck Meadows, CA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Buck Meadows.

What families are saying about assisted living in Buck Meadows

Recent reviews for assisted living in Buck Meadows

Golden Age Home Care in Modesto, CA

5.0
I have nothing but good things to say about Golden Age Home Care. My loved one is happy and enjoying the care they receive. The home is smaller with only six residents and you get to know the other family members. It feels like home!

Temescal Manor in Modesto, CA

5.0
It's great for my loved one, she loves it!! It's a very clean place, and the staff is so friendly. Everyone is really friendly. I would recommend them to anyone.

Turlock Residential

5.0
My great-aunt received exceptional care at Turlock Residential. The staff was caring and attentive. She felt safe and comfortable.

Buck Meadows review score based on 73 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 73 reviews of 3 Buck Meadows assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Buck Meadows review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Buck Meadows review score compared against nearby cities

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Review subcategories for Buck Meadows assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 73 reviews of 3 Buck Meadows assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Buck Meadows resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
3.9
4.4
Friendliness
4.2
4.5
Care services
3.8
4.3
Staff
4.5
4.6
Meals & dining
4.1
4.2
Activities
3.7
4.3
Value for cost*
3.7
4.2
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Buck Meadows assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buck Meadows assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buck Meadows, 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 Buck Meadows assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Buck Meadows that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
61.5%
45.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31.9%
29.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.9%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.9%
93.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.1%
49.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.4%
26.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.9%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.4%
41.2%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70.5%
45.9%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Buck Meadows assisted living

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 Buck Meadows Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
59.1%
44.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41.6%
28.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48.6%
35.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.3%
11.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buck Meadows assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Buck Meadows partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18%
23.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.7%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
40.5%
32.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
63.3%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.2%
16.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Buck Meadows assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Buck Meadows communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
37.7%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.1%
37%
Room service
Room service
47%
32.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.3%
15.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buck Meadows assisted 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 assisted living communities in Buck Meadows offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
43.8%
40.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.3%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.2%
26.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.1%
43.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.3%
42.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
45.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.2%
36.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.6%
31.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.5%
33.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.7%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
50.1%
40.9%
Dances
Dances
27.5%
26.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.6%
21.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.9%
40%
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State regulations for assisted living in Buck Meadows

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Buck Meadows protect seniors.
Learn about California assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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