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10 Best Nursing Homes in Scales, CA
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Scales 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 Scales, 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 Scales or another care type is right for you. Browse 58 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Scales.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Rackerby, Brownsville and Robinson Mill.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Rackerby, Brownsville and Robinson Mill.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Scales, CA
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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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I am sad that some people aren't happy with Riverside Convalescent. I was very happy there. I was there two months in 2015 and one month in 2016. I asked to be put there again after back surgery. I had...
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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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.
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: 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Scales, CA
The average cost of senior living in Scales is $4,740 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Loyalton, CA with an average of $4,002 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Scales, CA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Scales, CA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Scales
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Scales
Windchime of Chico
5.0
My brother was a resident at Windchime of Chico and everything was great for him. I am so grateful for the care that he received at this facility.
Brunswick Village Assisted Living in Grass Valley, CA
5.0
My loved one passed away.
I loved Brunswick Village. All the staff is awesome. I'd highly recommend them. That's where I would want to go too.
Prestige Assisted Living at Marysville
5.0
We chose Prestige Assisted Living because it was nice, clean, and a big facility and the price was good at the time, we got a discount. My parents have a great size room, the memory care rooms are a little on the smaller side. Sometimes I think that they could use improvement on the ...
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Scales nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Scales nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Scales, 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 Scales 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 Scales that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
67.6%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.8%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.8%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.9%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.9%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.8%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
59.5%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.6%
18.6%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Scales 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 Scales Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.9%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
59.5%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.9%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Scales 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 Scales partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Scales, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40.5%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.1%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
48.6%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
64.9%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Scales 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 Scales communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Scales, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.2%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.4%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
43.2%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
32.4%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Scales 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 Scales offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Scales, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
51.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.7%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.2%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.8%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.2%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
54.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
35.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.2%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.4%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Terraces Senior Living, Atria Grass Valley and Brunswick Village Assisted Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Scales, California. See full list of communities.
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