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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: 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.
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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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: 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.
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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.
We have discovered that many of our aging friends are much too active and healthy to need nursing care, yet they still require assistance each day to allow them to maintain their independence and dignity - with the assurance that help is available as needed. Some of the services provided by our...
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Cost of independent living in Mc Kay, CA

The average cost of senior living in Mc Kay is $4,301 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Escalon, CA with an average of $3,102 per month.

Independent living costs in Mc Kay, CA, vs. nearby cities

Mc Kay, CA
$4,301/mo
$3,508/mo
$3,241/mo

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

Mc Kay, CA
$4,301/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Mc Kay, CA, vs. other senior living options

$4,241/mo
Independent Living
$4,301/mo

Independent living costs in Mc Kay, 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 Mc Kay 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: Mc Kay, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMc Kay, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,301/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,024/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,241/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Mc Kay, CA:$4,301/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Mc Kay, CA:$4,024/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Mc Kay, CA:$4,241/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Mc Kay, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Mc Kay 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
Mc Kay, 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%
Mc Kay, 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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What families are saying about independent living in Mc Kay

Recent reviews for independent living in Mc Kay

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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Mc Kay independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mc Kay independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mc Kay, 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 Mc Kay 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 Mc Kay partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mc Kay, CANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
25.8%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Mc Kay 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 Mc Kay communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
25.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
25.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.9%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mc Kay 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 Mc Kay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
25.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.6%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
35.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
12.9%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.3%
47%
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