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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.
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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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.
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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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: 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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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...
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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.
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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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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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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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.
Vintage Woods Senior Apartments is a gated active living community for those 55 and better. We offer the best combination of style and convenience for seniors. Our well-designed one and two bedroom floor plans feature functional kitchen complete with refrigerators, dishwashers, full-size gas...
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I can't say enough of great things about this community, they have gone above and beyond to accommodate my mother and her needs. They help me a lot with making sure she gets her medications as well as...
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.
Almond Avenue Residence Club is located in Orangevale, California. You will find the it tucked away and shaded by beautifully aged trees on a quaint, quiet neighborhood. Orangevale is famous for rolling hills and a stunning view of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, and foothills. This is...
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...

Cost of independent living in Rail Road Flat, CA

The average cost of senior living in Rail Road Flat is $4,166 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Escalon, CA with an average of $3,102 per month.

Independent living costs in Rail Road Flat, CA, vs. nearby cities

Rail Road Flat, CA
$4,166/mo
$3,952/mo

Independent living costs in Rail Road Flat, CA, vs. state and national averages

Rail Road Flat, CA
$4,166/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Rail Road Flat, CA, vs. other senior living options

$4,800/mo
Independent Living
$4,166/mo

Independent living costs in Rail Road Flat, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,779/mo
Studio
$4,882/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,226/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,072/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,509/mo

Senior living costs in Rail Road Flat 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: Rail Road Flat, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRail Road Flat, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,166/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,821/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,800/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Rail Road Flat, CA:$4,166/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Rail Road Flat, CA:$3,821/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Rail Road Flat, CA:$4,800/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Rail Road Flat, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Rail Road Flat 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Rail Road Flat, CA$3,627/mo$3,555/mo+2.0%
California$3,692/mo$3,631/mo+1.7%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Rail Road Flat, CA
2024 average cost:$3,627/mo
2023 average cost:$3,555/mo
Percent change:+2.0%
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 Rail Road Flat

Recent reviews for independent living in Rail Road Flat

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.

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".

Eskaton Gold River

4.5
My parents were very comfortable there and well taken care of. It was a temporary arrangement, but the staff went over and above to get them in and settled. Thank you!! My mom has Crone's Disease and has a very restrictive diet of gluten free and certain other food additives give her issues. ...
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Rail Road Flat independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rail Road Flat independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rail Road Flat, 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 Rail Road Flat 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 Rail Road Flat partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rail Road Flat, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.2%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
38.6%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Rail Road Flat 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 Rail Road Flat communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rail Road Flat, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
38.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rail Road Flat 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 Rail Road Flat offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rail Road Flat, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
43.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.1%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.2%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.6%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
53%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
28.9%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.7%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.4%
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Atria Carmichael Oaks, Sunrise of Fair Oaks CA and Revel Lodi are the top-rated independent living facilities near Rail Road Flat, California. See full list of communities.
There are 104 independent living facilities near Rail Road Flat, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Rail Road Flat, California are Sunrise of Fair Oaks CA, Revel Folsom and Oakmont of Folsom. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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