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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...
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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.
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Cost of independent living in Arnold, CA

The average cost of senior living in Arnold is $4,493 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Escalon, CA with an average of $3,102 per month.

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

Arnold, CA
$4,493/mo
$3,508/mo

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

Arnold, CA
$4,493/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,430/mo
Independent Living
$4,493/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,358/mo
Studio
$4,816/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,391/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,752/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,900/mo

Senior living costs in Arnold 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: Arnold, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeArnold, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,493/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,230/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,430/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Arnold, CA:$4,493/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Arnold, CA:$4,230/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Arnold, CA:$4,430/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Arnold, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Arnold 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
Arnold, CA$4,386/mo$3,977/mo+10.3%
California$3,631/mo$3,382/mo+7.4%
National$3,166/mo$3,004/mo+5.4%
Arnold, CA
2024 average cost:$4,386/mo
2023 average cost:$3,977/mo
Percent change:+10.3%
California
2024 average cost:$3,631/mo
2023 average cost:$3,382/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,166/mo
2023 average cost:$3,004/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
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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 Arnold

Recent reviews for independent living in Arnold

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".

Sunshine Manor in Placerville, CA

4.3
A Place for Mom was very helpful in getting us an appointment for viewing Sunshine Manor. We found Sunshine Manor to be warm and inviting as soon as we arrived. They are a small group of caregivers that really have a heart for the seniors. Sunshine is like being in a home with dining tables ...
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Eskaton Village Placerville

4.8
My dad lived in the Memory Care facility and my mom currently lives in Independent Living in the Cottages. The whole property is spotless! The staff are so nice and attentive. The food is great! Lots of activities for all levels. The value is really good. Nice spacious living, ...
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Arnold independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Arnold independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Arnold, 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 Arnold 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 Arnold partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Arnold, CANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
26.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Arnold 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 Arnold communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Arnold, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
26.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Arnold 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 Arnold offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
26.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
36.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
13.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
47%
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