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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Woodland, CA for 2024

 

Woodland, CA, the seat of Yolo County, is a rural city about 25 minutes northwest of Sacramento and offers retirees all the same conveniences the state capital offers. Seniors make up 13.9% of Woodland's 61,000 residents, which is below the national average. The historic city offers an abundance of activities for older residents, including an opera house, festivals and trips to regional wineries.

The city's assisted living communities provide 24/7 care to seniors who need help with everyday tasks, such as dressing, but who are otherwise independent. Staff members are trained to provide sympathetic personal care services and manage programs designed to stimulate residents' minds and bodies. Rooms are either private or semiprivate with kitchenettes and ADA-compliant bathrooms, and staff handle cleaning and cooking duties, so residents can enjoy more of their retirement years. Woodland's median monthly fee is $4,950, which is above the U.S. average but more affordable than California's norm.

In this guide, readers will find an appraisal of Woodland's advantages and disadvantages and comparisons between costs for assisted living and other types of senior care. There's also information on financial options for care and a list of free and low-cost senior-friendly resources.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Woodland

Assisted living communities in California must be licensed by the California Senior Care Licensing Program. Criteria for gaining a license include adhering to rules relating to health and safety, including fire safety, and ensuring staffs are trained and qualified to deliver care. The Department of Social Services, which administers the program, can revoke licenses from facilities with poor standards.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Woodland

 

  • Although in a remote location, Woodland boasts an excellent medical facility in Woodland Memorial Hospital, which is particularly admired for its treatments for stroke, pneumonia and hip fracture. Sacramento is within 25 minutes of the city, so seniors aren't far from some of the state's finest hospitals, including Mercy General Hospital and the nationally ranked UC Davis Medical Center. 
  • One of the best reasons to move to Woodland is its exceptionally low cost of living, by California's standards. The city's cost of living index is 120.4, as opposed to the state's 149.9. While the health care cost index of 104.4 is higher than California's 98.3, transportation is much cheaper, with an index of 98.7 compared to the state index of 133.1.
  • Overall, Woodland's crime rate is an unfortunate 28.60 per 1,000 residents, which means crime is more common here than the average for California. However, the difference isn't wide. For example, the rate of property crime is 24.85 per 1,000 residents, while the state average is 23.47. Violent crime is less common in the city, with 3.75 crimes per 1,000 people as opposed to California's average of 4.4.
  • Woodland's climate is possibly one of the best reasons for considering the city because rainfall is almost half the national average, at 21 inches annually, so humid days are infrequent. Temperatures rarely fall below a cool 39 degrees in January and can reach a hot 94 degrees in July. Woodland's seniors also enjoy 64 more days of sunshine than the country's average of 205. 
  • The city has a very good health cost index of 90.6/100, which reflects the overall health of the environment for residents. Air and water quality are below the state averages but other factors compensate, such as having 58 more physicians per capita than the U.S. average of 210. 
  • The fixed route transit service is Yolobus, which seniors can ride for $1 per one-way trip, or they can purchase an unlimited ride pass for $42 per month. Woodland residents with disabilities can use the ADA paratransit service for between $4 and $6 per one-way trip.

 

Paying for Assisted Living in Woodland

 

The median fee for assisted living in Woodland is $4,950, although costs can be higher or lower due to location and amenities.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

The average senior in Woodland pays $450 per month more for assisted living than the average American, although they pay $300 less than the typical Californian. For this region of the state, Woodland's costs can be considered midway. For example, assisted living in nearby Sacramento to the east runs another $275 per month, while Napa in the west is costlier by $1,350. Conversely, further north in Yuba City, seniors could save $292 monthly, while south in Stockton, the savings can be $1,301.

Woodland

$4,950

California

$5,250

United States

$4,500

Napa

$6,300

Sacramento

$5,225

Stockton

$3,649

Yuba City

$4,658

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Assisted living is the most affordable type of senior care in Woodland, at $4,950 per month. This median cost appears even more favorable when compared to the $5,958 typically charged by in-home care and home health care agencies because it also pays for meals, accommodation and 24-hour care. The most expensive option is nursing home care, which typically costs $10,463 per month for a semiprivate room, medical care and the personal care services delivered in assisted living facilities.

In-Home Care

$5,958

Home Health Care

$5,958

Assisted Living Facility

$4,950

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$10,463

Note: Data for Woodland was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Vallejo, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Woodland

Eligible seniors can apply for financial assistance for assisted living via programs like Medi-Cal.  Low-income individuals who prefer to live in an assisted living facility rather than living in a nursing home may also receive help through the Assisted Living Waiver Program. 

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 Woodland

Woodland 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 Woodland, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Woodland

 

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

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in California

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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CCL2019

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of The Californian

Rooms are a little dated, but very nice, larger than newer facilities, and clean. Staff are friendly, a couple of the staff volunteer for a cat rescue and have kittens for the residents to play...

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Cathy

I visited this facility

Review of The Californian

The Californian was nicer. We got to see the residents and they were all bright-eyed. We had no appointment, so it wasn't like they were cleaning the place up for us. It was nice. My relative...

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Assisted Living

Toni

I visited this facility

Review of The Californian

The Californian was a beautiful facility with really great quality service, and it is closer to me. They've all been excellent and really responsive to us and our needs. The views are beautiful....

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