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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Citrus Heights, CA for 2024

Located in age-friendly Sacramento County, Citrus Heights is a welcoming city for seniors seeking affordability and warm weather. Multiple hospitals are within driving distance of the city, and there are numerous local agencies that provide supportive services to older adults seeking long-term care. The city has a relatively large senior community accounting for about 17% of its 88,000 residents, promoting the need for high-quality assisted living services.

Assisted living is a convenient long-term care solution for seniors who don’t need constant medical care but benefit from a helping hand throughout the day. These communities provide housing, often with multiple apartment types and floor plans to choose from, and many accommodate pets. Residents can enjoy three meals daily and participate in social and recreational activities throughout the week. Rates vary depending on amenities, but on average, seniors in Citrus Heights pay $5,225 monthly for care. This is higher than the national norm but in line with the state average.

This guide provides more details on assisted living costs in Citrus Heights and how costs compare to neighboring cities. It also breaks down some of the rules facilities follow to obtain licensure and ensure a high standard of care for residents.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Citrus Heights

The California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, monitors assisted living facilities in Citrus Heights and the rest of the state. It enforces rules related to care planning, staffing and building features and has stringent licensing requirements to ensure a consistently high standard of care. It also has a hotline that fields complaints regarding conditions or care quality.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Citrus Heights

  • There are no hospitals in Citrus Heights proper, but seniors can obtain care from nearby major medical facilities such as Mercy San Juan Medical Center in Carmichael and Kaiser Permanente Roseville Medical Center in Roseville. There are about 206 doctors per capita in Citrus Heights, which is comparable to national norms, and health care costs come in about 10% lower than the nationwide average.
  • With summer highs in the mid-90s, Citrus Heights is one of the warmest places to live in California. Winters are comfortable, however, with daytime temperatures in the mid-50s, making the city ideal for those who are sensitive to cold weather. The city gets no snow and about 21 inches of annual rainfall, and humidity levels are generally low throughout the year.
  • Crime is more common here than in a typical U.S. city, particularly property-related offenses, which may make assisted living an attractive alternative to living alone. On a 100-point crime index, the city rates 24.1 for violent crime compared to the national norm of 22.7. The property crime score is about 10 points over the national average at 44.7.
  • Citrus Heights is among the most affordable places to live in California, which may make it a financially viable option for seniors with fixed incomes. On a cost of living index based on a national norm of 100, the city rates 122.5. While this indicates that living costs are nearly 23% higher than the national average, this score is about 27 points below the California score.
  • The air quality in the Citrus Heights region is very poor and may exacerbate certain health conditions. The American Lung Association gives the region failing scores for ozone and 24-hour particle pollution. To help seniors stay active despite outdoor conditions, assisted living communities plan indoor activities throughout the year.
  • California has some of the nation's highest income taxes. However, seniors in Citrus Heights don’t pay state income taxes on their Social Security benefits, which can provide significant savings for those who rely primarily on this source of income.

 

Paying for Assisted Living in Citrus Heights

Seniors in Citrus Heights pay $5,225 monthly on average for assisted living.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

In Citrus Heights, assisted living facilities charge approximately $5,225 monthly. This is comparable to the state norm of $5,250 but exceeds the national average by $725. Most nearby cities have more affordable monthly rates, including Vallejo, where care costs are $275 less, and Yuba City, where facilities charge $4,658. In Stockton, care costs are among the lowest in the state, offering a potential monthly savings of $1,576 over care costs in Citrus Heights. However, in Santa Rosa, rates are $1,823 higher than in Citrus Heights.

 

Citrus Heights

$5,225

California

$5,250

United States

$4,500

Yuba City

$4,658

Vallejo

$4,950

Stockton

$3,649

Santa Rosa

$7,048

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Assisted living is one of the more budget-friendly long-term care options in Citrus Heights, with facilities charging $5,225 per month for care. This is about half the cost of nursing home care, which has base rates of $10,646. It also offers a monthly savings of $1,067 compared to the cost of basic in-home care and skilled home health care services. Only adult day health care, which doesn’t include housing, is more affordable than assisted living at $2,167 per month.

In-Home Care

$6,292

Home Health Care

$6,292

Adult Day Health Care

$2,167

Assisted Living Facility

$5,225

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$10,646

Note: Data for Citrus Heights was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Sacramento, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Citrus Heights

Some financial assistance with assisted living costs may be available through California's MediCal waiver program, which covers expenses for eligible seniors.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.

Financial Assistance in California

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Citrus Heights

Citrus Heights and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Citrus Heights, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Citrus Heights

Citrus Heights Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in California

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