
The 3 Best Memory Care Facilities in Placerville, CA for 2023
There are 3 Memory Care Facilities in the Placerville area, with 1 in Placerville and 2 nearby.
The average cost of memory care in Placerville is $8,018 per month. This is higher than the national median of $5,354. Cheaper nearby regions include Cameron Park with an average starting cost of $4,847.
To help you with your search, browse the 11 reviews below for memory care facilities in Placerville. On average, consumers rate memory care in Placerville 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Caring.com has helped thousands of families find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about memory care options and costs in Placerville, call (855) 863-8283.
Directory of Memory Care Facilities in Placerville, CA
Eskaton Village Placerville
Ponte Palmero
Blissful Gardens
What to Consider About Memory Care in Placerville
The city of Placerville, CA, is a mountain town of 11,000 people, set in the forested hills above Sacramento. Roughly 19.5 percent of Placerville residents are seniors age 65 and over, some with Alzheimer's disease, Huntington's disease or advanced forms of Parkinson's disease, who live in one of the town's two memory care facilities.
These sites are regulated by the state of California as long-term residential care facilities, all of which are licensed through the California Department of Social Services Adult Care Licensing program. The department regularly inspects and updates public records it keeps on licensed facilities around the state, including those in Placerville, where seniors with dementia get full-time supervision, therapeutic services and help following their doctors' long-range treatment plans.
- The climate in Placerville is hot and cold by turns because it's halfway up the Foothills of the Central Valley. Summer highs can average 93 degrees Fahrenheit in August, but winter lows dip to an average of 33 degrees in December. Placerville sees 39 inches of rain in a typical year. The hot summers and cold winters can be problematic for seniors who are sensitive to the temperature, while the heavy rain sometimes raises allergens in the surrounding grassland.
- The cost of living in Placerville is close to 11 percent higher than the national average overall, but health care is relatively affordable here. Seniors pay an average of 3 percent above the national median rate for most medical care in Placerville.
- Placerville's crime rates are on the low side, averaging 95 percent of the national rates for most categories. Violent crime is rare here, though property crime rates are elevated for a relatively small city in the hill country.
- The Placerville area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as Marshall Medical Center and Western Sierra Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
Paying for Memory Care in Placerville
Average Monthly Costs
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Memory Care costs in Placerville start around $7,493 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,525 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in Placerville and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Placerville
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in California page.
More Ways to Pay for Memory Care
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in California page.
Free Memory Care Resources in Placerville
Placerville and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care 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 memory care resources in Placerville, please visit our Memory Care in California page.
Directory of Winners in the Placerville Area
Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Placerville
Placerville-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in California are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in California page for more information about these laws.
Memory Care near Placerville, CA
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Recent Reviews of Memory Care in Placerville
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Review of Eskaton Village Placerville
Eskaton Village Placerville was very clean and well-run. They were very thorough in our checking in and out of the place. It looked like they took really good care of their residents. It was just a... Read more
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Review of Eskaton Village Placerville
I went to Eskaton Village Placerville. It's close to where I live. It's kind of in the mountains. They have a wonderful grown atmosphere. It's lovely with trees and it's a little bit more mountaino... Read more
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Review of Eskaton Village Placerville
Eskaton Placerville Memory Care was the fourth and last place my father lived with advanced Alzheimer's. They were by far the best. Their caregivers really do care and respond quickly to any reques... Read more
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