Royal Palms Care Home
8675 Phoenix Ave, Fair Oaks, CA, 95628
"Resort-Style Living in a Residential Care Home! At Royal Palms Care Home, we strive to provide the highest standard of care in a comforta..."
READ MORELocated 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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8675 Phoenix Ave, Fair Oaks, CA, 95628
"Resort-Style Living in a Residential Care Home! At Royal Palms Care Home, we strive to provide the highest standard of care in a comforta..."
READ MORE2710 Eastern Ave, Sacramento, CA, 95821
"Welcome to Golden Legacy Elderly Care II At Golden Legacy Elderly Care II, our community was structured and designed for those who not ..."
READ MORE3311 Mission Avenue, Carmichael, CA, 95608
"We Care For You We are dedicated to providing you with compassionate assisted living and memory care in a secure and inviting residential..."
READ MORE2705 Lupine Ct, Rocklin, CA, 95677
"AboutLife Care is a unique Assisted Living Solution that brings together the warmth and hospitality of French Country living and the attenti..."
READ MORE3624 Owens Way, North Highlands, CA, 95660
"Welcome to Legacy Senior Care II Our Care Home was structured and designed for those who not only want to enjoy but to maximize their gol..."
READ MORE3939 Walnut Avenue, Carmichael, CA, 95608
4.7
(80 reviews)
"Fabulous grounds, great cottages, super food..."
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8350 Fair Oaks Blvd., Carmichael, CA, 95608
4.2
(72 reviews)
"I toured Atria Carmichael Oaks. It was good. It's beautiful and clean, and everything was nice. The director was friendly, and everybody else was friendly. The dining room was amazing. We talked to Kerry, she was the one who worked with us. The peopl..."
READ MORE6125 Hazel Avenue, Orangevale, CA, 95662
4.5
(4 reviews)
"I am looking at choosing Blossom Vale Senior Living for my parents. It was an excellent place. Natalie was the one that toured us, and she was very good at her job. She could answer all the questions. And also, my in-laws are moving in there as well,..."
READ MORE5929 Spring Glen Drive, Fair Oaks, CA, 95628
5.0
(4 reviews)
"I had my father in this home for over three years.I would like people to know what a wonderful home this is.kind, caring, clean and loving.They cared for my father like their own. he was on insulin shots for diabetes and after a short period he didn'..."
READ MORE189 Lochness Ct, Roseville, CA, 95678
5.0
(3 reviews)
"Elite Quality Care was nice; however, my mom needed some place where the residents could communicate better. It was my second choice, but the rest of the people that live there were not what I was looking for. They were extremely old and couldn't com..."
READ MORE3594 Old Country Ct, Roseville, CA, 95661
5.0
(3 reviews)
"The staff at Agape Villa Care Home II were very supportive and caring to the residents. The place was clean, and they helped us through a lot. My uncle got kind of violent while transitioning and got really scared, but they worked with us (including ..."
READ MORE1203 Hampshire Court, Roseville, CA, 95661
5.0
(2 reviews)
"The supervisor, Cathy, is wonderful, knowledgeable and caring! It’s very much a family atmosphere ! Everyone has their own private room. The common area,dinning room and kitchen are connected so it’s very much a family atmosphere. The other caregiv..."
READ MORE6573 Rose Bridge Dr, Roseville, CA, 95678
5.0
(2 reviews)
"I went to Rosepointe Care Home and met Flo. We sat down and talked, and when I told her what I was looking for. Their facility starts at $3000 and that's because they have no shared rooms, they're all single rooms, but it's just our financials aren't..."
READ MORE4982 Tyler Street, Sacramento, CA, 95841
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My brother lived at Nelu's Care Home II for over two years. The home has a very warm feel like a family. It is immaculate with open floor plan. My brother's room was large with sliding glass door that looked out to green trees and flowers. All of..."
READ MORE3500 Garfield Ave, Carmichael, CA, 95608
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My father needed to be placed into an assisted living care home in May, 2019. The minute I walked in, I knew this was the place for him! The home is beautiful!! The owners are incredible human beings, so compassionate and caring! The care givers ..."
READ MORE8161 Chimango Ct, Antelope, CA, 95843
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Unity Memory Home Care is not a big community; it is a home setting. The staff are very nice, polite and personable. They care about their clients. Very good home cooking, clean environment, and very welcoming. They have activities. They do coloring...."
READ MORE8845 Fair Oaks Blvd, Carmichael, CA, 95608
4.2
(10 reviews)
"My son moved into Fair Oaks Estates. The staff does a great job with him. They have tons of activities and special things going on all the time. It is located close to shopping, restaurants, and a hospital...."
READ MORE5725 Century Way, Fair Oaks, CA, 95628
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My dad stayed at Century Care Home for a while. We liked the caregivers. They were very attentive and they seemed to take very good care of their tenants. The house itself was pretty big and had a nice open family room area where everybody could watc..."
READ MORE8407 Hialeah Way, Fair Oaks, CA, 95628
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Royalton of Fair Oaks is a small facility"”just six beds"”that offers a high level of dementia care. There's always 2-3 staff there for the 6 residents, and they're all well trained and nurturing. There's also an awake staff at night, checking reside..."
READ MORE5643 Clark Avenue, Carmichael, CA, 95608
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Cozy Home Care is very cozy -- just like a home. I love the place. It is a small facility with about five or six people. They have individual rooms. They provide good, loving care. It is an assisted living place for my husband. It is just absolutely ..."
READ MOREThe 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.
Seniors in Citrus Heights pay $5,225 monthly on average for assisted living.
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
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.
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.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
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.
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.
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4
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5
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