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

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.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Vacaville

The 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.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Vacaville

  • On average, seniors in Vacaville pay lower health costs. On a 100-point index, Vacaville is ranked at 94.8, which is lower than the national average. The city is also ranked higher than the nation on the air quality index. However, access to physicians is lower, with Vacaville reporting 182 physicians per 100,000 people compared to the U.S. average of 210.
  • According to its crime index, Vacaville has relatively low crime rates, making it a safe place for older adults looking to settle down. Violent crime is ranked at 15.5, which is lower than the nation’s ranking of 22.7. Property crime rates are also a bit lower than the U.S. at 34.4 compared to 35.4.
  • While the cost of living in Vacaville is higher than the national average, the city is cheaper than other areas of California. On a 100-point scale, Vacaville is ranked at 133.5 compared to California at 149.9. Seniors also enjoy lower costs for housing and transportation.
  • California offers property tax benefits for seniors that can help older adults living in Vacaville. Seniors aged 55 or older can move to a replacement home within California up to three times while avoiding significant property tax increases.
  • Living in Vacaville, seniors enjoy an average of 260 sunny days per year and mild winters with zero snow accumulation. Temperatures in July are usually the hottest of the year, but May, June and October offer pleasant weather for seniors who enjoy being outdoors.
  • For emergency medical services, older adults can easily access the local NorthBay VacaValley Hospital. Home to a team of health care professionals and cutting-edge technology, the hospital offers a 24-hour emergency department, two surgery suites, a full-service laboratory and diagnostic imaging services.

Paying for Assisted Living in Vacaville

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.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

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

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

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.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Vacaville

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.

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 Vacaville

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.

ResourceContactService
Napa/Solano Area Agency on Aging(707) 784-8960This 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) 451-8724Helping 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) 644-4194Empowered 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) 551-2150Legal 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) 643-1044The 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.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Vacaville

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.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in California

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