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At Emerson Place Apartments the staff is very friendly. The grounds are well maintained. I've only been here a month but so far so good.
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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.
This small 40 unit complex has been family built and managed since 1987! Gorgeous grounds complete with an outdoor heated spa and a lap pool located by the clubhouse, where there is always hot coffee and neighbors to chat with! Designed for active seniors, the apartments each have their own...
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The caregivers in my experience have been very attentive, accessible, and friendly. I ask them questions and they respond in a timely manner and it is clear they are taking good care of my loved...
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.
Greenhaven Estates Assisted Living is an assisted living and memory care community in Sacramento, California. Sacramento is a historic city in northern California and the capital of state, boasting several state parks, fine shopping, dining and an abundance of high quality medical facilities....
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Mom had been in a Nursing Home in Paradise CA after having a heart attack in July. With dementia present, we had been looking for an Assisted Living residence for her- one that had Memory Care on site in...
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.
Located in a gated campus, Fair Oaks Estates can provide senior living at the highest level. Located in Carmichael, CA this is a small facility that can provide assisted living, and dementia care for their residents. Dementia can be hard for many families to manage at some point. For the...
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The staff at WellQuest is friendly and available. There are activities every day if you want to participate. The cleanliness and dining experience is very good. It is a more expensive facility, and you...
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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There is a nice culture of caring, despite high turnover of staff at Carlton Senior Living in Orangevale. I trust the staff. They aren't perfect, but their do their best pretty consistently.
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.
Eskaton FountainWood Lodge is a community offering assisted and memory care. Supportive independence is our philosophy. We offer the services and levels of care each resident needs to remain as independent as possible. Residents have a personalized care plan, in both assisted and memory care....
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My loved one is happy there and settled in. You need to ask every month for the itemization. They charge for every single thing. To try to get an itemized monthly breakdown is difficult. Apparently this is...
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.
Oakmont of Fair Oaks is a new luxury retirement community. Grand Opening was celebrated in May 2018.If an active lifestyle is what you desire, you'll feel at home in our luxury retirement community where friends and neighbors enjoy our bistro, private movie theater, resident gardens, and...
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The cleanliness of the community is excellent, and the meals are very good. I am a vegetarian and they are very accommodating for me. All the meals are being delivered to us because of covid and there is...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Eskaton Lodge Granite Bay is designed to provide the ultimate in Lodge Living. You'll appreciate the way our community is uniquely nestled among acres of oak trees and beautiful, neighboring estates. Within a peaceful part of the city near fine restaurants, shops and major medical centers. Lodge...
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All is well and has been wonderful for my mother-in-law. She is in the memory care and the community is across the street from us. It is an extremely clean and neat community. The staff are providing...
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.
Here at Summerset Senior Living, we provide an elegant, senior living community with many amenities, but most importantly, we provide quality care for a quality-of-life. Summerset Rancho Cordova offers: Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. ASSISTED LIVING — starting prices:...
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My uncle has made the move into this community and everything has been going great for him. The staff have been attentive to his needs and I am comfortable with the care he has been receiving. He has had no...
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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.
Located on a 10-acre orchard and farm, The Country Inn Retirement Home is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly in the Napa Valley. Opening their doors in 1983, Country Inn has been in business for 33 years. Due to ever changing needs of the elderly, the staff at Country Inn creates unique...
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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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My in laws are doing very well, they are very happy living at Acacia Glen Apartments. They have made many friends and enjoy many of the activities organized by management and other residents. It's a huge...
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.
Acacia Glen is a recently built forty-one unit apartment complex for active, independent seniors.  Acacia Glen is designed for discerning senior citizens who desire high quality living with enhanced interior design features. For medical and dental care you couldn't ask for a more convenient...
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I used to pay twice as much at [facility removed]. Nice place, right on the river, etc. But the actual living experience at Vintage Square is much better...and I like the apartment better too!! I have...
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.
Vintage Square at Westpark is a luxurious senior housing community located in Roseville, Placer County, California. With modern and renovated apartment homes, residents can experience contemporary living arrangements at reasonable pricing. There are one and two bedroom apartments available, each...
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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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: Independent Living
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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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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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There is a senior center right across the street. The grounds are kept up beautifully.
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.
With views of an orchard and a hillside vineyard, Walnut Grove Apartment Homes offers a beautiful park like setting for seniors 55 and older having limited income. This housing program is not connected with Section 8, although applicants with Section 8 vouchers and certificates may apply. We have...
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It a nice community and they have their own room and privacy. The staff is very friendly and I would recommend this community to others when covid is under control.
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.
Brookdale Clearlake is a premiere assisted living and memory care community located in Clearlake, California. Located in Lake County, Clearlake is a stunning city in Northern California set on the shores of Clear Lake. Residents enjoy unparalleled access to outdoor recreation, hiking and...
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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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 College City, CA

The average cost of senior living in College City is $4,119 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Clearlake, CA with an average of $3,181 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in College City, CA vs. nearby cities

College City, CA
$4,119/mo
$3,980/mo
$3,895/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in College City, CA vs. the state and national average

College City, CA
$4,119/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in College City vs. other types of senior living

$4,868/mo
Independent Living
$4,119/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in College City, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,540/mo
Studio
$5,084/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,111/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,406/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,180/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in College City over time

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What families are saying about independent living in College City

Recent reviews for independent living in College City

WellQuest of Granite Bay

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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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The Inn on Villa Lane in Napa, CA

4.4
Staff is friendly and caring. The Inn is clean, but they are short staffed (like every other facility). Things like cleaning carpet can be delayed. Communication with family is excellent. The move in process was very good. Facilities helped with any hanging of pictures or installation of ...
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College City independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in College City independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in College City, 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 College City 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 College City 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
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27.3%
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Low / no sodium
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42.7%
33.4%
No sugar
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Vegetarian
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Availability of select dining options in College City 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 College City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
44%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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Room service
Room service
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Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in College City 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 College City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
48%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
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27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.7%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.3%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
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36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.7%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
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Dances
Dances
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31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Atria Rocklin, Greenhaven Place and Paramount House Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near College City, California. See full list of communities.

There are 176 independent living facilities near College City, California. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in College City, California are Atria Rocklin, Greenhaven Place and Sunrise of Fair Oaks CA. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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