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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Rancho Cordova, CA

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 62 independent living facilities in Rancho Cordova, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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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.
Thank you for your interest in Auburn Oaks Independent Senior Living.We offer Independent senior studios and 1-bedroom apartments in a secure setting.We invite you to come by for a personal visit of our community to see why our residents enjoy calling Auburn Oaks home!Our office hours are Monday...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
Sharing seven landscaped and gated acres in the Campus Commons neighborhood with River’s Edge retirement community, the Chateau at River’s Edge offers a charming, amenity- and service-rich environment. Assisted living is the featured service, but memory care also is available through The Garden....
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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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Cost of independent living in Rancho Cordova, CA

The average cost of senior living in Rancho Cordova is $4,123 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Galt, CA with an average of $3,574 per month.

Independent living costs in Rancho Cordova, CA, vs. nearby cities

Rancho Cordova, CA
$4,123/mo
$4,128/mo

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

Rancho Cordova, CA
$4,123/mo
U.S. national average
$4,017/mo

Independent living costs in Rancho Cordova, CA, vs. other senior living options

$4,986/mo
Independent Living
$4,123/mo

Independent living costs in Rancho Cordova, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,526/mo
Studio
$5,008/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,063/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,355/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,450/mo

Senior living costs in Rancho Cordova 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: Rancho Cordova, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRancho Cordova, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,123/mo$4,504/mo$4,017/mo
Assisted Living$4,072/mo$4,369/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,986/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Rancho Cordova, CA:$4,123/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
Rancho Cordova, CA:$4,072/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Rancho Cordova, CA:$4,986/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Rancho Cordova, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Rancho Cordova 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
Rancho Cordova, CA$3,001/mo$2,854/mo+5.2%
California$3,693/mo$3,633/mo+1.7%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Rancho Cordova, CA
2024 average cost:$3,001/mo
2023 average cost:$2,854/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
California
2024 average cost:$3,693/mo
2023 average cost:$3,633/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Rancho Cordova

Recent reviews for independent living in Rancho Cordova

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.

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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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".

Rancho Cordova independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rancho Cordova independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rancho Cordova, 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 Rancho Cordova 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 Rancho Cordova partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rancho Cordova, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.5%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Rancho Cordova 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 Rancho Cordova communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rancho Cordova, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
31.5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rancho Cordova 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 Rancho Cordova offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rancho Cordova, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
51.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.6%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.8%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.9%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
57.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
29.6%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.2%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.4%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Golden Pond Retirement Community, Eskaton Gold River and Atria Carmichael Oaks are the top-rated independent living facilities near Rancho Cordova, California. See full list of communities.
There are 62 independent living facilities near Rancho Cordova, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Rancho Cordova, California are Oakmont of Carmichael, Atria Rocklin and Sunrise of Fair Oaks CA. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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