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Photo of Ashbury Heights of Fayette
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My Mom is always smiling and happy when I come to visit on weekends! She is also clean and showered! I took Mom to a medical appointment and [name removed] took time to get her dressed and ready with a touch...
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.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
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Cedarhurst of Columbia has been wonderful, they blind into my husbands life and he thins he is working for Cedarhurst. They have good food and good care. The reason we gave them a 4 overall is because there...
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.
Cedarhurst at Columbia is a premier assisted living and memory care community located just off Chapel Hill Road in a quiet neighborhood with shopping and dining establishments nearby. Our community is nestled on 11 acres of landscaped grounds and is within walking distance of Twin Lakes park, a...
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I love that it is a very small community more like a home. Each has their own private room and private bath. That's very hard to find.
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.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
Photo of Arrowhead Assisted Living
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We really like the condition of the buildings, the outside landscaping, the staff! All Good and we would recommend this community to other families!!
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.
Arrowhead Senior Living offers Lake of the Ozark residents quality senior living care in the lake setting they know and love. As Lake residents themselves, our ownership wanted to give area seniors an option to remain in the relaxing, lake community they loved while receiving the care and support...
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Overall it's pretty good. The head person in charge there is wonderful. Her staff is not. The meals aren't great when it comes toward the end of the month. Also when their staff cooks, the meals aren't...
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.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
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I feel that I am receiving the best in this area. I picked this community because of the value and ease of change.
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.
Lake George is a small senior living community nestled in the heart of Columbia, Missouri. Lake George offers a feeling of living in the country while still close to the downtown area and local hospitals. From the abundant outdoor space, the beautiful sunsets, views of deer and birds, and the...
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The staff truly love the residents and it's like a big family. Everything is always very clean and fresh. I would and have recommended this place to others.
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.
As the only fully licensed Assisted Living and Memory Care community in the region, Rock Island Village is uniquely designed to support, promote, and enhance the quality of life, independence, well-being, and security of seniors in the Central Missouri area. Our commitment is to create...
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The Westbury Memory Care Unit is outstanding, primarily because of all the wonderful people who work there. They are professional, compassionate, competent, friendly, and unbelievably patient. They deserve...
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.
I Believe Acts of Kindness Can Change the WorldAt The Westbury, our goal is simple; we want to provide senior citizens with the absolute best in senior living. Featuring Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, our community ensures seniors can age in place and their loved ones may...
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Every time I come to visit my grandma she’s always having a good time she’s either playing bingo doing a puzzle just having a good time I like that they keep them very busy.
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.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
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Love Ashbury Heights. It is my Aunts home and the staff and director are very friendly and helpful. We like the small homey atmosphere where everyone knows your name. They have good meals and activities for...
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.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
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Photo of Bristol Manor of Jefferson City
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Transitioning to the new place at first was awkward. There was a quick turnover in management and it was confusing. However, the new administrator is wonderful. My mom quickly fell in love with her and is...
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.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
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Photo of Westbrook Terrace and Arbors
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It's really been good. I like the small number of people. The place doesn't look like a nursery home at all, it looks like a nice apartment complex. My overall rating of this property is 5 stars. This is a...
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.
When you have made the decision that assisted living is the best choice for you or someone you love, you'll find a welcome home at Westbrook Terrace in Jefferson City. All the help you need is right here, but you may not notice it right away. That's part of the charm of Westbrook Terrace. We...
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The community is very clean, the friendliness of the staff members and overall care services are good but not great. However, our loved one really enjoys the meals and dining service. They have good...
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.
Welcome to Oak Tree Villas! Oak Tree Villas is a StoneBridge Senior Living community located in Jefferson City, MO. The community offers the convenience of a wide range of lifestyle and care choices in one gracious community. Residents enjoy the quiet surroundings of seven beautiful acres with...
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My loved one's stay at Ashland went rather well! My loved one liked the food and the facility was kept neat. Though there were minute issues with medication and comfort level, everything went rather smoothly
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.
Best Value in the Columbia Area When the demands of living in your home require more than you're willing and able to give on your own, you'll find a welcome home with us her at Ashland Villa. We believe in exercising just the right touch, one more felt than seen. Ashland Villa, assisted living...
Photo of Bristol Manor of Eldon
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We're pleased with this facility. My only concern is the understaffing, but I think that's the case for a lot of places right now. The nursing staff is super friendly, helpful, and quick to respond to...
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.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
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Photo of Colony Pointe and Arbors at Colony Pointe
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He has only been there a couple of weeks. But he has a good view out of his back window. The staff are very friendly and helpful, and take good care of Dad. He says the food is good, especially...
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! If you're looking for quality care in a beautiful setting, both can be found at the Colony Pointe and the Arbors at Colony Pointe. These sister communities are located right in Columbia and specifically designed to provide a comfortable home for your loved ones in their senior years. If...
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It is a very close knit community where everybody knows everybody. It is more like a family that it is an institution. It is just a great community. Our loved on loves it here and that in turn makes us...
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.
When you visit Hartmann Village, you'll find a warm, friendly community where folks can thrive and connect. It's a place full of friendly local faces where you and your loved one will feel right at home, whether that's in our inviting community spaces or homey studio apartments, alcoves, and...
Photo of Bluff Creek Terrace Assisted Living
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I like the care that my wife is getting here as she does need more of a skilled nursing type of care now. They are very well staffed and they are very attentive to my wife needs. They help her with her...
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.
Bluff Creek Terrace, located in beautiful Columbia, Missouri provides seniors with care, companionship, and all of the comforts of home. Our assisted living community is designed to meet the needs of seniors who may need help with bathing, dressing, meal preparation, and medication monitoring...
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My mother-in-law lived at Summit Villa at one time. We were so impressed, that we admitted my father recently. The facility is clean, does not smell, and is up-to-date with furnishings. The staff members are...
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.
Summit Villa is an assisted living facility level II.  Located on 5 acres of beautiful grounds with a centralized courtyard.  Our residents enjoy the flexibility of choices and the personalized care they receive from staff that treats them like family. Our full time activities director...
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The staff were consistently caring and helpful. Turn over was very high, so house managers changed frequently. This seems to be a reality of health care and perhaps all industries at this time. ...
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.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
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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.
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Moving my mom into Lakeside Meadows was the right decision. There is a good variety of food and I know she likes it as she has gained weight. I am very pleased with the staff as they are very attentive to...
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.
Lakeside Meadows, a StoneBridge Senior Living community, located in the heart of Osage Beach, MO offers a wide range of lifestyle choices. It is truly the most beautifully appointed and gracious community in the area. Residents enjoy the quiet and serene surroundings of the community with no...
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Admins change often - do your due diligence. But our experience has been very positive so far. My Mother enjoys being there and has others to talk and sit with.
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.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
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My friend and I felt that Hillcrest Assisted Living would be a good fit for him and he has settled in quite nicely. There has been some staff turn over, but the owner is working to make changes and they...
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.
Hillcrest Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in the rural outskirts of Columbia, Missouri. Miles away from any heavily populated area, Hillcrest is surrounded by swaths of lush forest and rolling fields. The isolation offers nights free of noise and light pollution, and days...
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My loved one loves it here. The community feels homey and cozy for them, and exactly what they wanted. The rooms could be a bit bigger. They seem to be short on staff currently. The community has...
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.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
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Cost of assisted living in California, MO

The average cost of senior living in California is $3,370 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Syracuse, MO with an average of $2,917 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in California, MO vs. nearby cities

California, MO
$3,370/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in California, MO vs. the state and national average

California, MO
$3,370/mo
U.S. national average
$4,618/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in California vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,370/mo
$4,894/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in California, MO by room type

Semi-Private
$6,100/mo
Studio
$3,008/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,313/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,244/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in California over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in California, MO

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 California.

What families are saying about assisted living in California

Recent reviews for assisted living in California

Oak Tree - ALF in Jefferson City, MO

5.0
The staff at the Oak Tree have been very helpful and accommodating to my mother's needs since her move to this community. They bend over backward to make sure everything was ready for her before she got there. From what she has told me, the meals are better than the place she lived before, no ...
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Bluff Creek Terrace Assisted Living in Columbia, MO

5.0
I am happy with the care that my mother-in-law gets here. The staff are doing a good job and they communicate with me well. I think my mother-in-law likes the meals, she is eating the meals. I would recommend them to my family or friends.

Bristol Manor of Eldon

4.5
I have been at the Bristol community now going on four months. This is my first experience with an assisted living facility. I could not be happier. The facility is very accommodating to my needs. I really enjoy the food and activities. It is super clean. Would recommend it to anyone. I ...
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California review score based on 54 family reviews

6.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 54 reviews of 62 California assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The California 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

California review score compared against nearby cities

6.3
California, MO62 facilities
6.3
Clarksburg, MO66 facilities
6.1
Centertown, MO66 facilities

Review subcategories for California 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 54 reviews of 62 California assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare California 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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California assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in California assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in California, 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 California 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 California that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
California, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
64.5%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
48.4%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.9%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.2%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58.1%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in California 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 California Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
California, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
43.5%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
12.9%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
43.5%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.5%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in California 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 California partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
California, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.6%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
54.8%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.1%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.2%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in California 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 California communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
California, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.1%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.2%
42%
Room service
Room service
14.5%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.3%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in California 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 California offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
California, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
25.8%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.9%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.3%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.3%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.1%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.5%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.5%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.5%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.6%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
9.7%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.1%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.9%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in California

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Missouri assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in California protect seniors.

Learn about Missouri Assisted Living regulations

Frequently Asked Questions

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