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10 Best Nursing Homes in Polaris, CA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Polaris 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 Polaris, 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 Polaris or another care type is right for you. Browse 63 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Polaris.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Polaris, CA

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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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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: 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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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: 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.
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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: 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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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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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Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.

Cost of nursing homes in Polaris, CA

The average cost of senior living in Polaris is $4,551 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Loyalton, CA with an average of $4,102 per month.

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

Polaris, CA
$4,551/mo
$4,620/mo

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

Polaris, CA
$4,551/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$4,551/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,551/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,964/mo
Studio
$4,990/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,242/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,292/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,495/mo

Senior living costs in Polaris 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: Polaris, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typePolaris, CACaliforniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,551/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,551/mo$4,369/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,551/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,063/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Polaris, CA:$4,551/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Polaris, CA:$4,551/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Polaris, CA:$4,551/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Polaris, CA:$4,063/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Polaris, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Polaris 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
Polaris, CA$5,972/mo$5,609/mo+6.5%
California$5,576/mo$5,328/mo+4.7%
National$5,342/mo$5,080/mo+5.2%
Polaris, CA
2024 average cost:$5,972/mo
2023 average cost:$5,609/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
California
2024 average cost:$5,576/mo
2023 average cost:$5,328/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,342/mo
2023 average cost:$5,080/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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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 nursing homes in Polaris

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Polaris

The Chateau at Gardnerville

5.0
The staff team here has been great and I have no complaints. During the process of them reassessing my love one they have been very communicative and supportive. They do provide activities for residents to participate in to stimulate and engage themselves. My love on has home care people coming ...
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Brookdale Reno

4.0
I would say there is a high staff turnover but I still feel it is the best fit for my husband. I like that he has a private bedroom with a window, personal climate control, and bathroom with toilet and sink. They also have a lovely and well maintained outdoor space surrounding the facility.

Arbors Memory Care in Sparks, NV

5.0
The admin is knowledgeable, caring, and efficient. Caregivers are just that — caring. The facility is immaculate and well thought out. The gardens are just the cherry on top. It feels like a resort.

Polaris nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Polaris nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Polaris, 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 Polaris 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 Polaris that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Polaris, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
47.6%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.9%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.3%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
47.6%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.1%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.9%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Polaris 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 Polaris Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Polaris, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.9%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.7%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.9%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Polaris 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 Polaris partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Polaris, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.1%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.9%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Polaris 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 Polaris communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Polaris, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.2%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
40.5%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Polaris 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 Polaris offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Polaris, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
45.2%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.4%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.2%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.2%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.5%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
45.2%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
21.4%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.2%
0.5%
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Atria Summit Ridge, Atria Grass Valley and MorningStar Senior Living of Sparks are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Polaris, California. See full list of communities.
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