Clegg Care Facility
7249 Carmi Street, Sacramento, CA, 95828
Older adults who are largely independent but need help with some daily living activities may find the care they need in assisted living. These residential facilities promote seniors’ safety and comfort through features and amenities such as daily meals, numerous apartment options and personalized care services. Facilities also offer regular housekeeping and linen services to support a low-maintenance lifestyle, and many accommodate small pets. Monthly rates vary, but on average, seniors in Elk Grove pay $5,225 for care. This is high compared to the national monthly rate but consistent with averages across surveyed cities in California.
This guide provides more information on assisted living in Elk Grove, including the benefits and drawbacks of obtaining care in this city and how local facilities are licensed and monitored. It also gives an overview of COVID-19 guidelines and some of the local nonprofit agencies and programs that serve seniors.
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Assisted living facilities in Elk Grove follow the rules and guidelines set by the California Department of Social Services, Senior Care Licensing Program. This program ensures the health and safety of residents in assisted living by enforcing regulations regarding care planning, nutrition services and intake and discharge procedures. It monitors facilities through 14 regional offices, the closest of which is in Sacramento.Â
In Elk Grove, assisted living is moderately priced at $5,225 per month.Â
Seniors in Elk Grove pay $5,225 per month for assisted living. While this is higher than the U.S. average of $4,500, it’s on par with California’s median rate of $5,250. In Stockton, seniors may find more affordable care, with rates coming in considerably lower than in Elk Grove at $3,649, and in Yuba City, assisted living costs $4,658. Seniors in Chico pay $5,106 for monthly care, and in San Francisco, care is among the costliest recorded in the state at $6,319.Â
Elk Grove
$5,225
California
$5,250
United States
$4,500
Stockton
$3,649
Yuba City
$4,658
San Francisco
$6,319
Chico
$5,106
Seniors in Elk Grove have multiple care options available, the cheapest of which is adult day health care at $2,167 per month. Assisted living is nearly $3,000 more at $5,225 per month. However, residential care is a cost-effective alternative to in-home care or home health care, which costs $6,292 monthly. Nursing home care is the priciest senior care option in Elk Grove at an estimated $10,646 per month.Â
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: Care cost data for Elk Grove was not available, so data for the closest city, Sacramento, was used instead.Â
Seniors who require financial assistance with an ALF can seek eligibility through the California Medicaid program. Low-income individuals who prefer to live in an ALF rather than a nursing home may also receive help through the Assisted Living Waiver Program. Â
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.
Several nonprofit agencies and programs serve Elk Grove, including an Area Agency on Aging, a veterans’ services office and a senior center, providing support and information to help older adults make informed decisions regarding their care options. The following table highlights top resources in the region and provides up-to-date contact information. Â
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Area 4 Agency on Aging | (916) 486-1876 | The local Area Agency on Aging has information and referral specialists who help older adults find programs and services in the community, including those that may help reduce medical and care expenses. It also provides services to supplement what seniors obtain through assisted living, including transportation and congregate meals. |
Veterans Services | (916) 874-6811 | Sacramento County’s Veterans Services office staffs trained officers who help older veterans access state and federal benefits. The office can help with benefits applications, including obtaining necessary documentation, submitting claims and filing appeals. It can also connect seniors with community-based services such as transportation and emergency financial assistance. |
Senior Center of Elk Grove | (916) 685-3160 | The Senior Center of Elk Grove is an independent nonprofit organization that has programs and services exclusively for those aged 60 and over. It hosts weekly recreational activities, including fitness classes, arts and crafts and table games. It publishes a monthly newsletter to help members track upcoming activities. |
Senior Volunteer Services | (916) 875-3631 | Older adults who want to remain active in their community have access to a range of volunteer opportunities through Sacramento County. Through the county, seniors can provide clerical assistance for the Department of Health Services, or they can help seniors and families obtain services through the In-Home Support Services program. |
Capital Pro Bono | (916) 551-2102 | Capital Pro Bono provides free legal services to those aged 60 and over in the Elk Grove region. This nonprofit organization can help seniors apply for public benefits such as Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income. They can also help with issues related to substandard care in assisted living facilities. |
Elk Grove 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.
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