Vacaville, California, is a suburban complex located about 30 miles northeast of San Francisco. Home to a population of 103,078, the city has more than 14,000 residents aged 65 or older. Seniors in Vacaville enjoy relatively affordable health care, low crime rates and a lower cost of living than other parts of the state. The NorthBay VacaValley Hospital provides older adults with a variety of medical services, including access to 24-hour emergency care.
Assisted living provides personalized assistance to seniors who can no longer live safely and comfortably in their homes but don’t require skilled nursing care. Personal care services include dressing, bathing, meal preparation and medication management. Older adults in Vacaville pay an average of $4,950 per month for care. This is about $300 lower than the average monthly cost in California and $450 higher than the national median.
By reading this guide, seniors will learn more about assisted living costs throughout the state and other types of available care. The guide also explores financial assistance and resources that can make life easier for older adults.
799 Yellowstone Drive, Vacaville, CA, 95687
4.4
(37 reviews)
"I went to look at Cogir of Vacaville Senior Living. I like this place. It is my top choice if it will work out. It seemed clean. The staff was great. I was impressed with it. The staff members were really helpful and knowledgeable. Even though thi..."
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1111 Ulatis Dr., Vacaville, CA, 95687
4.5
(19 reviews)
"My mom was a resident of Magnolia Court. It was excellent, but my mom has since passed. But Magnolia was magnificent. I give it a ten-plus rating. The nurses were very efficient, the other care workers were just nice. My mom felt at home and safe...."
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2061 Peabody Road, Vacaville, CA, 95687
4.5
(19 reviews)
"My mom was at Paramount House Senior Living, and everything there was excellent, including the price, the rooms, and the staff. It was the best place. In fact, it was so good that my grandmother was there for four years, and my mom was there for t..."
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40 Orange Tree Circle, Vacaville, CA, 95687
4.6
(10 reviews)
"Cornerstone Assisted Living is warm, welcoming, and the residents were all smiling. They were engaged in games, and it's wonderful management. They're caring and helpful. The rooms are very nice. I don't have anything bad to say about it."
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224 Loch Lomond Dr, Vacaville, CA, 95687
4.5
(2 reviews)
"A Loving Living Home Care was well maintained and clean. The lady that gave the tour was very genuine, very friendly, and very willing to answer my questions, even though she hadn't been there very long. She showed me the facility, answered my que..."
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512 Laramie Way, Vacaville, CA, 95688
"HAPPY AGING IS OUR MISSION With 3 beautiful Care homes in the neighborhood, our care is just that: personal. We’ve developed personalized..."
READ MORECaring's Family Advisors are here to help you with questions about senior living and care options.
2001 Atherton Court, Vacaville, CA, 95687
3.0
(1 reviews)
"Carewell At Atherton is in a very nice neighborhood. It's very well maintained on the outside. Although it was very clean also on the inside, there was a lot of furniture all placed in one area, because they were going through some remodeling. It ..."
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575 S Jefferson Street, Dixon, CA, 95620
4.7
(16 reviews)
"My mother has been receiving excellent care at this facility. The caregivers are attentive and really treat the residents with respect and kindness. I’m impressed with the activity selection and food is always hot and freshly prepared. I also have..."
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3350 Cherry Hills Ct., Fairfield, CA, 94534
4.2
(28 reviews)
"The Village at Rancho Solano area was better than the others because it was built in the mountain area. It is located in Rancho Solano, which is a very high-end housing area. They covered half of the mountain, and the view was excellent. All the w..."
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2600 Estates Drive, Fairfield, CA, 94533
4.3
(14 reviews)
"Outstanding food, facilities, maintenance and services. Exceeds our expectations. We feel we have made the right decision by moving here! "
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5082 Rasmussen Way, Fairfield, CA, 94533
5.0
(4 reviews)
"The Avalon Care Home was a blessing from God for my 92yr old Mom and especially for me and my family! My Mom suffered several mini strokes and onset dementia 5 yrs ago. She needed 24hr care, became bedridden 24/7. We all were very concerned, wonde..."
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1001 Breton Drive, Fairfield, CA, 94533
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My brother was a resident there for 7 years. He was well looked after and enjoyed his stay. I know because I visited him a couple times a month and talked to him several times a week. The staff was always very professional in terms of carin..."
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2598 Boxwood Lane, Fairfield, CA, 94533
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother moved into Bright Minds Residential Care. So far, I've been very happy with the care there. The staff is responsive to whatever request I have, like they help me get hair dressers and stuff like that to come in, they actually have people..."
READ MORE710 Village Drive, Suisun City, CA, 94585
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I'm very pleased with Village Golden Care Home. They are excellent. They take good care of my mother. She's been there since July. The food is good. It's decorated for the holidays and for Halloween. It just feels like home. The rooms are bright a..."
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505 Hacienda Ln, Suisun City, CA, 94585
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I visited Hacienda Del Mar Care Home for my dad, and it was beautiful. The room I saw was very nice. And the person who accommodated me answered all my questions and she's very informative. The dining area was also beautiful, they had a TV area, a..."
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506 Kings Way, Suisun City, CA, 94585
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My husband is in Victorpaz Farmhouse. It's a residential care home. They're excellent. He is really happy there, and the care is excellent. It's very clean. They're very friendly, and they take great care of them. The staff is very professional an..."
READ MOREThe California Senior Care Licensing Program monitors assisted living facilities in Vacaville and cities statewide. By using a regulatory enforcement system, the division monitors seniors’ health, safety and quality of life while ensuring that they receive proper care. It also provides a database of licensed care facilities.
In Vacaville, seniors pay a monthly average of $4,950 for assisted living. Costs vary depending on the facility’s location and services or amenities offered.
Monthly costs for assisted living in Vacaville are lower than California’s monthly rates of $5,250 and higher than the national average of $4,500. In Sacramento, assisted living costs are about $275 more than Vacaville, while Los Angeles has slightly higher monthly rates equivalent to the state average. Far down south in San Diego, costs are about $525 more costly than Vacaville. San Francisco, a bit southwest, has some of the most expensive rates in the state at $6,319.
Vacaville
$4,950
California
$5,250
United States
$4,500
Sacramento
$5,225
Los Angeles
$5,250
San Diego
$5,475
San Francisco
$6,319
Seniors in Vacaville pay $4,950 for assisted living care. For about $1,000 more, or $5,958 per month, older adults can access in-home care or home health care, which provide services in an individual’s home while allowing them to live independently. Nursing homes are a more expensive residential option than assisted living, as these facilities are designed to provide seniors with extensive services. A shared room costs $10,463 per month, which is about $5,500 more than assisted living.
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 Vacaville was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Vallejo, was used instead.
The state of California’s Medicaid 1915(c) Assisted Living Waiver will pay for the services provided by residential care facilities for eligible seniors who live in certain counties, including Solano County.
California offers seniors an optional supplement to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) that can be used to help pay for room and board in residential care facilities.
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.
Seniors in Vacaville can access numerous services and programs to help with assisted living costs. Through the following resources, older adults can find legal advice, meal delivery services and community-based programs that offer educational, social and recreational activities. Learn more by contacting the programs directly.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Napa/Solano Area Agency on Aging | (707) 784-8960 | This Area Agency on Aging was established to enhance the quality of life, independence, health and dignity of local seniors. By identifying issues that affect older adults, the agency develops community-based systems of care to provide seniors with needed supports for daily living. |
| Helping Hands Senior Resources | (707) 451-8724 | Helping Hands is a leading senior resource agency providing information about personalized care and community services. Older adults can learn more about locating reliable caregivers, accessing veterans benefits or finding a new place to call home if they can no longer live independently. |
| Empowered Aging | (707) 644-4194 | Empowered Aging provides services focused on building a more equitable community for older adults. As a long-term care ombudsman, the agency visits residential facilities and investigates complaints to ensure that seniors are receiving quality care free from abuse and neglect. |
| Legal Services of Northern California | (916) 551-2150 | Legal Services of Northern California provides quality legal assistance to empower members of low-income and vulnerable communities. Seniors can access help with a variety of legal issues, including government benefits, housing, Medicare, health care, economic stability and guardianship. |
| Florence E. Douglas Senior Citizens Center | (707) 643-1044 | The Florence Douglas Senior Citizens Center serves the local community by promoting a variety of educational, social and recreational services and programs for individuals aged 50 or older. Additional services include counseling, consumer advice, health resources and nutritional information. |
Vacaville 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.
