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Oakmont of Fair Oaks

8484 Madison Ave, Fair Oaks, CA 95628

3.9(12 reviews)

"I recently moved my mom into assisted living at Oakmont and am so grateful to the loving staff and administration who...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$7,195
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Sunrise of Fair Oaks CA

4820 Hazel Avenue, Fair Oaks, CA 95628

4.0(23 reviews)

"I toured Sunrise of Fair Oaks. It was excellent, very small, very well kept, and it seemed like a lovely place for...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,019
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Almond Heights Senior Living

8685 Greenback Lane, Orangevale, CA 95662

4.1(27 reviews)

"My husband and I came directly from Syracuse, NY and were the very first residents to move in. It was September 2015....

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$7,077
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Sunshine Care Home

5010 Olean St, Fair Oaks, CA 95628

Sunshine Care Home is a state-licensed, family-owned, and operated assisted living facility. Our philosophy at Sunshine...

Assisted Living
$4,000
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Blossom Vale Senior Living

6125 Hazel Ave, Orangevale, CA 95662

4.3(3 reviews)

"My girlfriend lives at Blossom Vale Senior Living, so I know the place very well. I like the meals and the close...

Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$3,695
Crown Jewel Villa

Crown Jewel Villa

5422 Ydra Court, Fair Oaks, CA 95628

Crown Jewel is an assisted living facility that exists in Orangevale, California, and the nearest hospital is only three...

Assisted Living
$3,600
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All Seasons | Residential Assisted Living

8731 Central Ave, Orangevale, CA 95662

5.0(5 reviews)

"Toly and his excellent and caring staff provided wonderful sensitive care for our parents, first our Mom, who passed in...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$8,000
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Cogir of Stock Ranch Senior Living

7418 Stock Ranch Rd, Citrus Heights, CA 95621

4.2(34 reviews)

"I went to Cogir of Stock Ranch Senior Living. They showed me around. It seemed it might be a good fit for me. It seemed...

Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$4,495
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Friendly Care Home II

9009 Plum Blossom Ct, Orangevale, CA 95662

5.0(9 reviews)

"My Mom lived at this facility for 5 years. She was always well taken care of. We never had to worry about her and the...

Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$5,000
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Eskaton Gold River

11390 Coloma Road, Gold River, CA 95670

4.5(36 reviews)

"I used Eskaton Lodge for respite care for my mom. The food was very good and they serve any time of the day which was...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,493
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Oakwood Meadows Assisted Living

7241 Canelo Hills Dr, Citrus Heights, CA 95610

4.0(8 reviews)

"My brother is here. I could not recommend a better place. I like everything about it. My family says the food is great...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,950
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Atria Carmichael Oaks

8350 Fair Oaks Blvd., Carmichael, CA 95608

4.2(75 reviews)

"I toured Atria Carmichael Oaks. It was good. It's beautiful and clean, and everything was nice. The director was...

Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$2,195
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Carlton Senior Living Orangevale

8773 Oak Avenue, Orangevale, CA 95662

4.5(38 reviews)

"I've gone on scenic tours around Folsom Lake. I do physical exercise class at 9AM, weights in hand, arms up and down. In...

Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,395
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Summerset Senior Living - Rancho Cordova

2341 Vehicle Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

4.0(28 reviews)

"We've been to Northstar in Rancho Cordova for a visit. It's a brand new, really beautiful facility. There were about six...

Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,250
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Candlelight Home Care

7224 Candlelight Way, Citrus Heights, CA 95621

4.8(5 reviews)

"The Home is clean. Administrator and spouse live @ the Home. Med management good. They have good knowledge of elder...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,800
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Sto. Thomas Guest Home

5901 Del Campo Lane, Carmichael, CA 95608

3.0(1 review)

"Sto. Thomas Guest Home was not so clean and organized. It was a little bit chaotic although the people were charming. I...

Assisted Living
$4,000
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Angels Assisted Living Inc.

1526 Crestmont Oak Dr, Roseville, CA 95661

1.0(1 review)

"I had an appointment in Angels Assisted Living Inc. and there was nobody there to talk to me. They weren't aware I was...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,000
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WellQuest of Granite Bay

9747 Sierra College Blvd, Granite Bay, CA 95746

4.2(5 reviews)

"My friend moved to WellQuest of Granite Bay. We chose it because of the amenities and the newness of the place. It's...

Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$5,195
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Legacy Senior Care

7084 Canevalley Circle, Citrus Heights, CA 95621

Welcome to Legacy Senior Care At Legacy Senior Care, our community was structured and designed for those who...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,000
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Meadow Oaks of Roseville

930 Oak Ridge Drive, Roseville, CA 95661

4.7(9 reviews)

"I went to Meadow Oaks of Roseville. I liked that it was more intimate and cozier, but it was kind of dark. My mother...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,850

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Olivia

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

Review of Sunrise of Fair Oaks CA

I visited my friend at Sunrise of Fair Oaks and I had lunch in the dining hall with her. I liked that it smelled nice. The decorations and the furnishings were nice. Most of all, she really liked...

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harleyquinn3

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

Review of Oakmont of Fair Oaks

I recently moved my mom into assisted living at Oakmont and am so grateful to the loving staff and administration who has helped us through this difficult time. My mom is struggling at home very...

Provider response

Harleyquinn3, thank you for your kind words and this wonderful review! It's our pleasure to care for your mom.

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Luve@ll

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

Review of Oakmont of Fair Oaks

This facility looks beautiful and is very impressive until your family member actually lives there. The staff spend way too much time gossiping and talking with each other versus taking care of the...

Provider response

Dear Luve@all, The comfort and engagement of our residents is very important to us, and we're sorry to read that your Oakmont experience did not live up to your expectations. We appreciate your...

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Fair Oaks, CA and Nearby Cities

At $5,395 per month, Fair Oaks is one of the pricier cities in California for assisted living. Its monthly average cost of care is almost $2,000 higher than the rate in Stockton, which is one of the cheapest cities in California for assisted living at $3,500. Even so, Fair Oaks is an affordable alternative to El Centro, where monthly care fees average $5,825, and San Francisco, where local facilities charge approximately $6,100.  

Fair Oaks

$5,395

California

$5,000

San Francisco Area

$6,100

Stockton

$3,500

El Centro

$5,825

Paying for Assisted Living in Fair Oaks

Fair Oaks is one of the more expensive options in California for assisted living, with seniors in this city paying approximately $5,395 per month for care. This is several hundred dollars higher than the state average of $5,000 and nearly $1,100 more than the national rate of $4,300.  

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Fair Oaks

Eligible seniors can find financial assistance services in Fair Oaks through both the Medicaid 1915(c) Assisted Living Waiver Program, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and the optional state supplement (OSS).

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

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.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Fair Oaks, CA

While at $5,395 per month assisted living rates in Fair Oaks are high compared to rates in other cities, this type of care is among the more economically priced options locally. Home-based care, including homemaker services and specialized home health aide services, is more expensive at $5,863. Nursing home care is considerably more expensive, with residents in shared rooms paying $9,946 and those in private rooms paying $13,688 per month. The cheapest care option is adult day health care, which features personal care, skilled nursing, meals and activities in a daytime community setting for $1,918 per month.  

Homemaker Services

$5,863

Home Health Aide

$5,863

Adult Day Health Care

$1,918

Assisted Living Facility

$5,395

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$9,946

Nursing Home Facility (private room)

$13,688

Note: Care cost data for Fair Oaks was not available, so data for the closest city, Sacramento Area, was used instead. 

Free Assisted Living Resources in Fair Oaks

The Fair Oaks region features access to numerous resources that provide free and low-cost services to older adults, helping them make informed decisions regarding their care and payment options. This table provides an overview of the programs and agencies that serve seniors through services, such as options counseling, legal assistance and access to recreational programming.  

ResourceContactService
Area 4 Agency on Aging(916) 486-1876The local Area Agency on Aging is a nonprofit organization that administers programs and services to older adults. Through this agency, seniors can speak with resource specialists who help them access services in the community, such as options counseling, long-term care ombudsman services, transportation and legal assistance.
Legal Services of Northern California(916) 376-8915Legal Services of Northern California is a nonprofit agency that provides free legal advice and assistance to those aged 60 and over. It administers HICAP, the statewide senior health insurance options counseling program. Through HICAP, older adults get one-on-one help with understanding their Medicare benefits and selecting the Medigap or Medicare Advantage policy that fits their needs. The office can also help older adults determine whether they qualify for Medicaid, which can help cover assisted living services.
Veterans Services(916) 874-6811Sacramento County’s Veterans Services office is about 12 miles from Fair Oaks. This office is staffed with experienced advisors who help veterans apply for benefits that may cover assisted living, including pension benefits and Aid and Attendance.
Active Adults Program(916) 536-6413Fair Oaks’ Active Adults Program features engaging classes and activities for older adults, including weekly meet-ups and age-friendly wellness classes. It also hosts education classes that cover topics, such as Medicare and brain health, as well as wine-tasting, painting and dancing.
Retired & Senior Volunteer Program(916) 875-3631RSVP is a nationwide volunteer program for those aged 55 and over. Through the local chapter, older adults can connect with volunteer opportunities in their community, including making friendly phone calls to individuals who are housebound, sewing stuffed animals for local hospitals and tutoring children.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Fair Oaks

Fair Oaks-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in California are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.

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