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10 Best Nursing Homes in Need, CA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Need nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Need, CA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Need or another care type is right for you. Browse 10 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Need.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like New Brighton, Granite Regional Park and Del Paso Park.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Need, CA

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Photo of The Gardens at Laguna Springs
99 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.0
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17 reviews
9.0
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17 reviews
5 star
59%
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29%
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0%
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0%
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12%
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My observation is that they are very good at memory care because that is all they do. Many of my mom's visitors have commented to me on how surprised they were at what a nice facility it is. It is hard to...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
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Photo of Ivy Park at Laguna Creek
2222 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.7
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73 reviews
8.7
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73 reviews
5 star
56%
4 star
27%
3 star
11%
2 star
5%
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1%
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Ivy park is very accommodating to patients that do not want to participate, because they understood his pain and tried their best to help him through it! I would recommend Ivy park to anyone who needs...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
You deserve to do more of what you love.If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, our community could be right for you. With both assisted living and memory care, you’ll have the care you need when you need it all on...
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Photo of The Meadows Senior Living
77 Photos available
8.0
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46 reviews
8.0
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46 reviews
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50%
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26%
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11%
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11%
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2%
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I would definitely classify the Meadows facility as one of the best for your specific needs. Yes, we would definitely recommend this community to other families, and I have
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.
At the Meadows you'll find good friends, pleasant surroundings and people who care about you! Our philosophy of service excellence includes programs that encourage residents to stay as active and independent as possible, while providing an array of personal support services, as needed. Residents...
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Photo of The Commons at Elk Grove
1515 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
7.8
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23 reviews
7.8
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23 reviews
5 star
48%
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30%
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13%
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9%
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Very supportive staff here, plus friendly and caring! We would recommend to others and actually have made referrals to a couple of families. Our Dad absolutely loves it here!
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.
At The Commons at Elk Grove residents enjoy private, spacious studio, one and two- bedroom suites surrounded by their own furniture and personal treasures. A place to call their own. Our residents also find an array of choices the stay physically and mentally challenged. Enriching social programs...
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Photo of WellQuest of Elk Grove
2525 Photos available
2121 Floor plans available
7.3
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12 reviews
7.3
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12 reviews
5 star
51%
4 star
33%
3 star
8%
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0%
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8%
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My mother is very happy at WellQuest journeys in Elk Grove. The staff have been pleasant with all interactions. I visit 3 x week. All different days as well as different times. I have NEVER witnessed any...
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.
While aging is a reality, WellQuest believes in cultivating an ageless mindset. We are passionate about our mission to help our residents continue to live life to the fullest. WellQuest offers vibrant communities where we create meaningful and memorable experiences. We offer unparalleled care by...
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Photo of Bruceville Point Senior Living
2020 Photos available
7.0
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13 reviews
7.0
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13 reviews
5 star
69%
4 star
15%
3 star
8%
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8%
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My father is currently a resident at Bruceville Point Senior Living and the experience has been great. The Memory Care wing is very well managed, with very little staff turnover. The cleanliness and...
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.
Bruceville Point, a Tenfold Senior Living community in Elk Grove, CA is now licensed and open as of June 6, 2021.This is the second community for Tenfold Senior Living. We first began operation in February, 2017 with the opening of our Folsom, CA community, Prairie City Landing. We are very...
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Photo of Carlton Senior Living Elk Grove
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This is a very friendly, nicely laid out community. Beautiful dinning and living room area. Big plus for us was the availability of the dinning area. 2 hours for each meal, breakfast, lunch and dinner plus a...
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.
Family-owned and involved for more than 25 years, Carlton Senior Living (CSL) is committed to residents’ well-being. Our communities are the foundation for seniors and their families, and our services are the tools they use to live well each day. We offer an array of services to support...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
People use nursing home services for any number of reasons -- because today's nursing homes can provide solutions to almost every eldercare problem. No matter what your healthcare needs are, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. We...
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Cost of nursing homes in Need, CA

The average cost of senior living in Need is $4,590 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Taft Mosswood, CA with an average of $4,388 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Need, CA, vs. nearby cities

Need, CA
$4,590/mo
$4,534/mo
$4,819/mo

Nursing homes costs in Need, CA, vs. state and national averages

Need, CA
$4,590/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Need, CA, vs. other senior living options

$4,504/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,590/mo

Nursing homes costs in Need, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,982/mo
Studio
$5,144/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,672/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,154/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,450/mo

Senior living costs in Need vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Need, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNeed, CACaliforniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,590/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,803/mo$4,369/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,504/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,700/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Need, CA:$4,590/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Need, CA:$3,803/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Need, CA:$4,504/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Need, CA:$3,700/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Need, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Need 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Need, CA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Need 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
Need, CA$5,919/mo$5,698/mo+3.9%
California$5,900/mo$5,602/mo+5.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Need, CA
2024 average cost:$5,919/mo
2023 average cost:$5,698/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
California
2024 average cost:$5,900/mo
2023 average cost:$5,602/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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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 nursing homes in Need

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Need

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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Golden Pond Retirement Community in Sacramento, CA

4.0
My mom has been a resident at Golden pond retirement community receiving assisted living support for over a year. She was recently hospitalized and went to skilled nursing and has finally returned home. And home is what this place has come to be. So the building may be a little older it's ...
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Bruceville Point Senior Living in Elk Grove, CA

4.4
We experienced some issues when we were going thru the signing with regard to costs and room/floor selection based on her current condition - I felt could have been explained much clearer or made known well before the signing. Didn't feel they were trying to cheat us but felt certain things ...
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Need nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Need nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Need, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Need nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Need that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Need, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
87.5%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87.5%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
100%
10.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
100%
19.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Need nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Need Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Need, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
87.5%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
87.5%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
87.5%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
37.5%
1.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Need nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Need partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Need, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.5%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
62.5%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
100%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
62.5%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Need nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Need communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Need, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
87.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
75%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
87.5%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
87.5%
0.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Need nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Need offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Need, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
87.5%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
75%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
100%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
87.5%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
87.5%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
87.5%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
62.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
87.5%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
87.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
87.5%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
62.5%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
87.5%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

The Gardens at Laguna Springs, Ivy Park at Laguna Creek and The Meadows Senior Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Need, California. See full list of communities.
There are 10 nursing homes facilities near Need, California. See the full list.
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