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They need to keep the garden cleaner. But the faculty is really nice, great places to eat with family. They don't serve food anymore. Price is great for what you get. Maintenance guy is really nice and cares...
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.
Welcome to The Crest at Citrus Heights, an exceptional 55+ active adult apartment community located in the heart of Citrus Heights, California.Our community offers an unbeatable combination of excellent amenities and thoughtful features, all designed to help you enjoy a comfortable and carefree...
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I feel my loved one is in a safe environment. The community offers a home like feeling to the residents. I would like for the staff to knock on the door before entering the resident's rooms.
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.
Eskaton Village Grass Valley sits among the striking beauty of the Sierra Nevada foothills on an attractive 42-acre campus, complete with independent living with services, assisted living, memory care and short-term stays. Near the Sierra College campus and Litton Trail, and close to a golf...
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The people who work there have been there for a very long time, they are very consistent with their care and their communication. It feels like a home, it does not feel institutional at all. The community is...
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.
Acadia Elder Care, The Villa is a brand new custom home built in 2012 with a capacity of 14 residents, and the ability to accommodate 8 hospice residents. We offer 10 foot ceilings, crown molding throughout and an open floor plan to engage residents as many times through the day as possible. ...
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I want to recognize [name removed] at Gold Country. It was an easy decision to place my mother in Senior Independent Living because [name removed] walked me thru the whole process and everything she helped...
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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.
Welcome to Gold Country Senior Living, a beautiful community in Placerville, California. This charming community combines scenic surroundings with amenities and services, so you can live a worry-free lifestyle.We offer Independent Living apartment options so residents can enjoy their golden years...
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You get what you pay for, I guess. [fee removed] + per month is a little pricey. When I learned my sister needed assisted living I took her to several places and she decided where to stay. The Oakmont of...
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.
Our world-class retirement community in El Dorado Hills is situated on a lush campus with industry-renowned dining, and endless on-site amenities. We are also very close to shopping, fine dining, the arts, and endless entertainment options.If an active lifestyle is what you desire, you’ll feel at...
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I like that care that is given here from the great staff. It is nice to see that she is happy with the care that she is receiving. The community is clean and she is happy with the menu of the health meals...
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.
You'll love living in the luxurious Summerset Senior living community in historic downtown Lincoln, Ca. Our community offers spacious studio, 1 bedroom and two bedroom apartments, with many helpful amenities and fun activities.
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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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My mom is very happy here at The Villas of Stanford Ranch. It's very clean. They have a swimming pool and offer lots of activities. I highly recommend them!
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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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.
Ansel Park Senior Living is a unique new retirement living concept where health, wellness and adventure unite. Located in Rocklin, California, everything about our community is brand new, including our concept of care. We offer Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care – all on one...
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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
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.
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Photo of Carlton Senior Living Orangevale
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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 MIL lived here for a year and a half. I don’t have the words to explain how wonderful and caring Eskaton was to her. We never worried for 1day that she was not receiving the absolute best care. She...
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 Village Roseville in booming Placer County features a Lodge with assisted living, memory care and short-term stays, surrounded by an expansive neighborhood of several hundred private residences. Comfort is the focus here, with personal services and amenities to make life easy and...
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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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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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It has been a difficult time during COVID, but overall we have had a positive experience. The community itself seems to be fairly clean. It is not cheap but it seems worth wile. The activities are very...
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.
Eskaton Villages offer a continuum of lifestyle options on one campus. Independent living with services is offered exclusively through membership. Assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, skilled nursing care and short-term stays are available to the greater community. Village residents...
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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.
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.
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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I try to keep on top of things but its but hard since COVID. The communication is good and they send emails with updates but there has been some miscommunication in the front office. The caregivers are...
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.
Voralto Living at Sacramento is a single-story community offering shared studios, large studios, and one-bedroom apartments. This quaint property boasts two interior courtyards for residents to get fresh air, relax, or read a book. Some of the units have direct access to the courtyards making the...
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Great place - They take wonderful care of my mom. We love everyone there - and appreciate their care and attention - so many activities to keep everyone 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.
Cherry Blossom Assisted Living is the sister facility of 5-Star rated Livermore Valley Senior Living in Livermore, CA. We trace our success as a company to the simple and enduring philosophy that aging is a gift. It is a gift of immense wisdom and character that is priceless to that individual,...
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The staff at Carlton Senior Living (Sacramento) have consistently demonstrated an eagerness and enthusiasm for care of the residents they always keep us informed of our mothers’ progress and of any issues...
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.
Come enjoy the family atmosphere that awaits you at Carlton Plaza of Sacramento. From the moment you enter the community you are transported to a place of warmth, safety and values that go beyond words. We take great pride in setting the standards of excellence and value in the Sacramento...
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So far it's going pretty good. It appears to be very clean to me but, I hear complaints they don't do as well in the personal spaces. The staff is very friendly, but there was one interaction one time with...
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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.
Carlton Crown Plaza is Sacramento’s premier enhanced Assisted living community taking traditional assisted living to the next level. Crown Plaza’s smaller boutique-like setting offers our residents the comforts of home, with specialized care in an intimate and personal setting. Our team of...
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The place is beautiful and the service is excellent. My mom loves the food! She participates in some activities and has made a lot of friends.
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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Staff works very well with family. Have no rules with family on visits or bringing in patients favorite food to share meals with family. If allowed ,may also check patient out for short visits. There are...
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.
Sunshine Manor is a charming assisted living residence located in the heart of El Dorado County.  Our 14-bed country home  has recently undergone numerous upgrades and improvements.  We graciously provide services for both ambulatory and non-ambulatory residents in either...
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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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...

Cost of independent living in Placer County, CA

The average cost of senior living in Placer County is $4,338 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sunnyside-Tahoe City, CA with an average of $3,638 per month.

Independent living costs in Placer County, CA, vs. nearby counties

Placer County, CA
$4,338/mo
$4,408/mo

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

Placer County, CA
$4,338/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Placer County, CA, vs. other senior living options

$4,607/mo
Independent Living
$4,338/mo

Independent living costs in Placer County, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,616/mo
Studio
$5,047/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,419/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,028/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,192/mo

Senior living costs in Placer County 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: Placer County, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typePlacer County, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,338/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,359/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,607/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Placer County, CA:$4,338/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Placer County, CA:$4,359/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Placer County, CA:$4,607/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Placer County, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Placer County 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
Placer County, CA$3,322/mo$3,119/mo+6.5%
California$3,692/mo$3,631/mo+1.7%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Placer County, CA
2024 average cost:$3,322/mo
2023 average cost:$3,119/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
California
2024 average cost:$3,692/mo
2023 average cost:$3,631/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
National
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 Placer County

Recent reviews for independent living in Placer County

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.

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".

Vintage Square at Westpark in Roseville, CA

4.0
My community is nice and quiet and I have met a lot of nice people. I am on my own and my apartment is approximately 600 sq feet with a good kitchen and dishwasher. They have an elevator available. They have a monthly calendar with activities and outings listed. There is going to be a luau this ...
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Placer County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Placer County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Placer County, 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 Placer County 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 Placer County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Placer County, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
35.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.4%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Placer County 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 Placer County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Placer County, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
42.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.4%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Placer County 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 Placer County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Placer County, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
45.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.9%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.6%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
50.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
28.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.8%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Oakmont of Westpark, Ivy Park at Roseville and Oakmont of Roseville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Placer County, California. See full list of communities.
There are 140 independent living facilities near Placer County, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Placer County, California are Oakmont of Carmichael, Sunrise of Fair Oaks CA and Atria Rocklin. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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