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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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I am very impressed with Oakwood Village.they are very helpful and I believe they care very much in helping the people that are living there. They have been very helpful to me in giving me information ...
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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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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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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I have been how for 5 years. Much has changed since being having the shown some new staff member. Kitchen also salad bar gone need more greens healthy food. My contract said window outside to be washed each...
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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.
Hilltop Commons Seniors' Community is a casual country retreat for seniors located in the charming Sierra Foothills community of Grass Valley, nestled among acres of towering pines. There are plenty of community events, performing arts, historic parks, restaurants and other outdoor recreation to...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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So far we've been very pleased with how things are going at Gold Country. We moved my loved one here after her care needs exceeded what her previous community was able to provide, and so far Gold Country has...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: 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 Ivy Blue Oaks Senior Independant, Assisted Living and Memory Care community. Your comfort and well-being are our top priorities. We aim to provide a personalized age in place living experience that suits your unique needs. Residents enjoy many amenities, services, and wellness options...
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I moved my Uncle [Removed] from San Mateo into Roseville Commons with his lil' puppy and both were welcomed with open arms. One would have thought the move would have been very difficult after leaving his...
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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.
Worry less ... Smile moreAre you ready to enjoy a carefree lifestyle, with fewer chores and more time to enjoy family, friends, hobbies and recreation? At Roseville Commons, we take care of all the details while our residents live an all-inclusive lifestyle in 1 or 2 bedroom private apartment...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
New West Haven is El Dorado County's Premier Assisted Living and Adult Day Program. Our mission is to improve the quality of life of seniors and their families by offering affordable and flexible senior housing solutions. Come for the Day, Short-term Stay or Move Right In! To provide the most...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
Grace Home IIGrace Home II is an assisted living community located in Orangevale, CA, a beautiful rural environment located within a bustling metropolitan area. Orangevale, CA is a wonderful area located at the base of the rolling hills of the Sierra Nevada foothills. It is an ideal location...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Applegate, CA

The average cost of senior living in Applegate is $4,110 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sacramento, CA with an average of $4,098 per month.

Independent living costs in Applegate, CA, vs. nearby cities

Applegate, CA
$4,110/mo
$4,408/mo
$4,141/mo

Independent living costs in Applegate, CA, vs. state and national averages

Applegate, CA
$4,110/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Applegate, CA, vs. other senior living options

$4,916/mo
Independent Living
$4,110/mo

Independent living costs in Applegate, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,555/mo
Studio
$5,042/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,281/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,617/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,905/mo

Senior living costs in Applegate 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: Applegate, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeApplegate, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,110/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,549/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,916/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Applegate, CA:$4,110/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Applegate, CA:$4,549/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Applegate, CA:$4,916/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Applegate, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Applegate 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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Independent living cost trends in Applegate, CA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Applegate 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 median 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
Applegate, CA$3,433/mo$3,203/mo+7.2%
California$3,692/mo$3,631/mo+1.7%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Applegate, CA
2024 average cost:$3,433/mo
2023 average cost:$3,203/mo
Percent change:+7.2%
California
2024 average cost:$3,692/mo
2023 average cost:$3,631/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
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2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Applegate

Recent reviews for independent living in Applegate

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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Eskaton Cameron Park

4.3
We would recommend Eskaton based on overall quality of care and relative value compared to alternatives. Relative good "bang for the buck".

Applegate independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Applegate independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Applegate, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Applegate independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Applegate 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
24.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
37.9%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.6%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Applegate independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Applegate communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Applegate, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
44.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Applegate independent 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 independent living communities in Applegate offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Applegate, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
46%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
51.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
28.7%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.1%
47%
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