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1414 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.8
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48 reviews
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48 reviews
5 star
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The staff there were lovely and took great care of him. The food was good. I ate several meals there myself. It was clean and home-like. And the staff were very caring and tried to engage him in activities....
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.
Located just minutes from Loehmann's Plaza, Lyon Village and Pavilions, Sunrise of Sacramento sits in one of Sacramento's prestigious and desirable neighborhoods. Just blocks away from the local parks, fine dining, and shopping. Our community is just moments away from the 'Fabulous 40's',...
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11 Floor plan available
9.3
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87 reviews
9.3
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87 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Greenhaven Place is an independent living and assisted living community in Sacramento, California. Our community is tucked away in a quiet residential area near South Land and William Land Parks, convenient to shopping, dining, grocery stores and medical facilities. As the state's capital,...
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99 Floor plans available
8.9
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36 reviews
8.9
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36 reviews
5 star
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There are a lot of things to enjoy at Atria when it comes to classes and activities. One activity I enjoy is brain symposium, which can be challenging but the people at Atria are very encouraging and help us...
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.
Enjoy exceptional senior living at Atria Covell Gardens, a charming retirement living community with the luxuries of a vacation and the comforts of home. Relax by our serene fountains and beautiful courtyard, explore new interests and your favorite hobbies, and invite friends and family to join...
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8.7
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7 reviews
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[name removed], the director, is attentive and caring. His own mother stays there. Mother-in-law is happy there and enjoys socializing. She has no complaints. We had trouble coordinating health care visits...
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.
The Farmstead at Dixon is the newest senior community in Dixon, California, that caters exclusively to those with Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care needs, and we are excited to open to have just opened our doors for move ins. Our community is located near local restaurants,...
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8.5
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One of the things I like is the inside spaciousness and simplicity of design. Yet comfortable and peaceful. They also have a nice backyard with grass and trees. During bad weather one can enjoy the view from...
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.
Love and Divine Home Care is a residential care home located in Sacramento, CA in Sacramento County, a very convenient area known for great shopping and restaurants. Voted by Time Magazine as America's Most Diverse City in 2002, there is a convenient light rail system and lots of students in the...
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8.4
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99 reviews
8.4
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99 reviews
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The staff is all very helpful kind and patient. One hopeful thing that was great is that it's all inclusive and so it makes it very clear. What the these are and they were very accommodating as far as being...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Welcome to Solano Life House. My name is Mary Felix, and I have been dedicated to senior care for eighteen years, and passionate about distinguishing Solano Life House as its Administrator since 2015, with award winning Memory Care. When considering care, you’ll have some key interests, so I’ll...
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8.4
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36 reviews
8.4
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36 reviews
5 star
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The meals and dining is a 5+++ excellent. We had a 2 bedroom apt. So there was plenty of room for one person. Everything was always very clean when I was there. My brother enjoyed living there. Our overall...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At The Village at Heritage Park residents enjoy an active and engaging lifestyle that promotes wellness and independence. It is our goal to keep our residents linked to resources and opportunities that will fulfill their needs and interests in the Natomas Area. Residents have many opportunities...
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5 star
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4 star
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We have our grandma at The Californian. We moved her here when her previous community closed down. The management and staff were so nice, helpful and quick with move in. The transition was simple and easy. ...
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.
The Californian is located in the beautiful community of Woodland, California, with its rich heritage of community spirit and neighborly charm. Our residents enjoy being minutes from the Woodland Opera House which serves as a center for visual and performing arts with activities and performances...
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We were really happy with this community. The staff were always so nice and friendly and caring to her needs. The meals were very appealing. We would happy with the activities that were offered. The...
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.
Davis Assisted Living, Carlton Plaza is now open and residents are moving in! The new community features 102 independent or assisted living apartments surrounding a large, secure, central courtyard and, in the Carlton Senior Living tradition, is designed to provide a centrally located, secure 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.
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.
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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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.
Grand River Villa is an assisted living community located in West Sacramento in a quiet up and coming neighborhood. We are a gate guarded Assisted Living community close to all the major freeways, hospitals and only two minute call away from emergency services.Families and residents can expect...
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The staff there is very knowledgeable about how to work with people that have advanced Alzheimer's or sundowner for example, my mother is very or can get very aggressive and angry and at this facility they...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
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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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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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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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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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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.
Villa Natomas is located in beautiful sunny Sacramento, CA. We are well known and trusted for providing excellent assisted living care for our residents. We have a wonderful hospital located about six miles away called Sutter General Hospital in case you ever need further assistance. They have an...
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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.
The Harbour of Rejuvenation is a senior care home located in the historic community of West Sacramento in Yolo County. The area is known for its historic value to early California and includes many landmarks and buildings from the gold rush days of the mid 1800's. West Sacramento is just across...
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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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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
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Pioneer House offers our residents a continuum of care under one roof. Our residents can choose between retirement apartments, assisted living apartments, and skilled nursing care. That flexibility allows our residents to rest assured that whatever their needs are today or tomorrow, they do not...
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Provides: 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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My mom was placed at The Waterleaf at Land Park and she is doing absolutely fabulous and I love the place. A Place For Mom helped me with the placement.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The WaterLeaf at Land Park is an assisted living community located in Sacramento, California, in Sacramento County and home to about 485,000 people. Sacramento is a beautiful city with its modern light rail trains, Tower Bridge and beautiful skyline showing the Sacramento River and the American...
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There was a lot of different things that I helped change. They had a very, very friendly staff. They helped everyone and I could not complain about the care my loved one was receiving. It was a wonderful...
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.
Ciric Care HomeCiric Care Home is a residential care home located in the diverse and beautiful city of Sacramento, in Sacramento County, California. Our city has a rich heritage and remarkable landmarks for residents and their loved ones to explore, throughout the city. We have beautiful warm...
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We absolutely love Golden Girls, they treat our loved one like family. She came from a bad experience with another community and they have completely changed her, she is engaged with the activities...
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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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.

Cost of assisted living in Merritt, CA

The average cost of senior living in Merritt is $6,098 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Yuba City, CA with an average of $4,527 per month.

Assisted living costs in Merritt, CA, vs. state and national averages

Merritt, CA
$6,098/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Merritt, CA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,098/mo
$7,059/mo

Assisted living costs in Merritt, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,965/mo
Studio
$4,961/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,007/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,411/mo

Senior living costs in Merritt vs. state and national costs

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

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Merritt 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 Merritt, CA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Merritt 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
Merritt, CA$6,042/mo$5,685/mo+6.3%
California$5,968/mo$5,628/mo+6.0%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Merritt, CA
2024 average cost:$6,042/mo
2023 average cost:$5,685/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
California
2024 average cost:$5,968/mo
2023 average cost:$5,628/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Merritt, 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 Merritt.

What families are saying about assisted living in Merritt

Recent reviews for assisted living in Merritt

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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Legacy Oaks of Sacramento

5.0
Mom is very happy and that is what is most important to me. [Name removed] and [name removed] band the rest of the ladies take very good care of Mom. I would most definitely recommend this facility!

D and C Elderly Home in Elk Grove, CA

5.0
Our experience has been above and beyond what I hoped for. [name removed] and her staff are friendly, caring people. Best decision I made. But I knew it the minute I met with [name removed]. Friendly caring staff that actually care about the residents. It is more than just a job to them. They ...
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Merritt review score based on 4,888 family reviews

8.6
Review score158 facilities4888 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 4888 reviews of 158 Merritt assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Merritt 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

Merritt review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Merritt, CA158 facilities
8.6
Sacramento, CA158 facilities
8.7
Yuba City, CA9 facilities

Review subcategories for Merritt 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 4,888 reviews of 158 Merritt assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Merritt 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.
Merritt, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.4
4.3
Staff
4.6
4.6
Meals & dining
4.4
4.2
Activities
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Value for cost*
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Merritt assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merritt assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merritt, 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 Merritt 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 Merritt that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Merritt, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
76.7%
45.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
32.3%
29.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.2%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.1%
93.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
79.4%
49.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.5%
26.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.3%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.1%
41.2%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
74.6%
45.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Merritt 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 Merritt Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Merritt, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75.6%
44.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50.1%
28.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
64.3%
35.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.6%
11.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Merritt 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 Merritt partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Merritt, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.7%
23.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.6%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
59.9%
32.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
66.2%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
31.7%
16.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Merritt 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 Merritt communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Merritt, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
57.9%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
37%
Room service
Room service
60.8%
32.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
41.1%
15.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merritt 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 Merritt offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Merritt, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
61.2%
40.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.2%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
47.4%
26.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68%
43.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67.9%
42.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.5%
45.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59.8%
36.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.7%
31.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.1%
33.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.6%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
67%
40.9%
Dances
Dances
38.3%
26.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.1%
21.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.6%
40%
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State regulations for assisted living in Merritt

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 Merritt protect seniors.
Learn about California assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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