Sacramento is the capital of the state of California and is known as the produce capital of the country. The city has a population of 513,624, and about 13.1% of residents are aged 65 and older. Seniors in Sacramento have access to excellent healthcare at UC Davis Medical Center, which is a teaching hospital that’s nationally ranked by USN in nine adult specialties.
Nursing home care provides around-the-clock medical care and assistance to seniors who have chronic diseases or are extremely frail. This type of care is often expensive and isn’t necessary for all seniors. Loved ones may want to look at alternative care options such as home health care and assisted living. According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020, the average cost of nursing home care in Sacramento is $9,946 for a semiprivate room, which is higher than the national average of $7,756.
This guide looks at the costs of nursing home care in Sacramento and surrounding cities as well as the costs of alternative care options. Additionally, it looks at free resources for seniors in the Sacramento area.
455 Florin Road, Sacramento, CA, 95831
4.9
(54)
"I was in this facility for 4 weeks recovering from a car accident. The nurses, aides, physical and occupational therapists, discharge and planning staff and the custodial care folks all were competent, caring and efficient. I was loved through a v..."
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415 P STREET, Sacramento, CA, 95814
4.7
(7)
"I have a friend who is currently in Long Term Care (Skilled Nursing) at Pioneer House, and his assessment of them compared to other Skilled Nursing facilities he has been at is "They are so much better that there is no comparison." From visiting ..."
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1071 Fulton Avenue, Sacramento, CA, 95825
4.8
(4)
"Carlton Senior Living Sacramento Enhanced is a smaller, home-like environment that is nestled behind Carlton Senior LivingSacramento. The feel inside is a tranquil, lush setting with an indoor atrium and boasts easy access common areas. With our 2..."
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2120 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento, CA, 95817
4.3
(4)
"I had a very excellent care at University Post-Acute Rehab. I was in there three times -- first for two weeks, six weeks, and then for 10 weeks. It’s a new University, and the only thing they do is surgical and medical referrals. I was treated won..."
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2200 Gramercy Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95825
3.5
(11)
"Gramercy Court is located on a street that had houses on one side and businesses on another, and the facility was at the end where there was no parking. You have to park along the street since you can't park inside their facility (that's for emplo..."
READ MORE500 JESSIE AVENUE, Sacramento, CA, 95838
3.2
(14)
"My friend recommended. I needed a place for my loved one, situation was getting worse - more aggressive and physically abusive to my family. It was becoming an unsafe home environment. The place was clean, didn't have any foul smells and the s..."
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7400 24TH STREET, Sacramento, CA, 95822
4.0
(2)
"I visited the Florin Health Care Center several times over the past 3 years. My grandmother lived there before she decided to move back to her home town in Kansas. I was very satisfied with Florin Health Care Center. The neighborhood that it is lo..."
READ MORE2257 FAIR OAKS BLVD., Sacramento, CA, 95825
3.2
(10)
"Husband was in center for six weeks post two surgeries for broken right knee cap and right hand post fall on golf course. Care was very good and physical therapy was great. "
READ MORE8151 BRUCEVILLE ROAD, Sacramento, CA, 95823
4.0
(1)
"Though small in size, upon visiting one is constantly reminded that Bruceville Terrace is part of a much larger hospital campus. Despite staff attempts to create a home for their patients - including daily activities and a teenaged volunteer staff..."
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7801 Rush River Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95831
3.3
(6)
"When my grandpa was admitted to the hospital for a fall and Infection, I knew that he was going to need a little more help before returning home independently. After touring, calling, and reading reviews about different skilled nursing facilities,..."
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6248 66TH AVENUE, Sacramento, CA, 95823
3.0
(6)
"My mother inlaw has been at St. Claire's for over a year She had received great care from the Doctors and staff. The staff is very kind and courteous. The facility is clean not like others we've visited. We have been over All pleased with her care. "
READ MORE2600 L STREET, Sacramento, CA, 95816
3.0
(2)
"My father was dying of brain cancer. We were trying to get him up here, but he deteriorated so fast he passed away last October. He was in a skilled nursing facility, and then he was in a regular care home. Then he had to go back to a skilled nurs..."
READ MORE6821 24TH STREET, Sacramento, CA, 95822
3.0
(1)
"Located twenty minutes south of downtown Sacramento Emerald Gardens is a Skilled Nursing Care Home. To find Emerald Gardens, simply travel south on I-5 from Sacramento, take Florin Rd. East and turn left to 24th Street. The trees and flower beds a..."
READ MORE501 Jessie Avenue, Sacramento, CA, 95838
2.2
(9)
"I read all the other reviews and my sister has been at Windsor since June 2013. I am there twice a week to see her. I always see the staff interacting with the residents. The only time they don't is if there is an emergency. It is an older facilit..."
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3700 H Street, Sacramento, CA, 95816
2.0
(10)
"McKinley Park Care Center was a very good place. If I needed to recommend it to anybody, I would do that. They had hospice care and rehabilitation care. My family liked it. We didn't have problems with them. Their service was good. The staff provi..."
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5255 Hemlock Street, Sacramento, CA, 95841
2.5
(2)
"My husband was in Sacramento Post-Acute. I was not thrilled with them. The physical therapist and occupational therapist were very good, and the nursing staff was just excellent, but for some reason the whole place was not very well coordinated. T..."
READ MORE3400 Alta Arden Expy, Sacramento, CA, 95825
2.3
(3)
"My knowledge of Arden comes from close involvement, including volunteering, and other functions over the last 20 years. Arden Rehab. and HealthCare Center, a Skilled Nursing Center with a 150 plus beds, is located in Sacramento. It is located off ..."
READ MORE4635 College Oak Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95841
2.0
(3)
"My Mom has been in College Oak Nursing and Rehab for approximately six weeks. Upon entering the facility to visit I was walking down the hall way and the Nursing Director ask me if I need any help, I explained to her that I was visiting and wanted..."
READ MORE3500 FOLSOM BLVD., Sacramento, CA, 95816
2.0
(1)
"Saylor Lane Healthcare Center was better than the other place, except when my mom fell, they didn't let us know that she fell and ended up with an L2 fracture. She was there for rehab. The room was fine. Her roommate was very nice. It was a nice-s..."
READ MOREThe average monthly cost of nursing home care in Sacramento is $9,946 for a semiprivate room and $13,688 for a private room.
Seniors may be interested in the costs of nursing home care in nearby cities. Using the average monthly cost of a semiprivate room as a comparison point, the cost of nursing home care in Sacramento is much higher than the national average of $7,756. However, it’s similar to the California state average of $9,247.
The average monthly cost of nursing home care in the nearby cities of Santa Rosa ($9,946), Vallejo ($9,429) and Santa Cruz ($9,201) are similar to the costs in Sacramento. However, the average cost of care is much higher in San Francisco at $12,471 per month.
Sacramento
$9,946
California
$9,247
The United States
$7,756
Santa Rosa
$9,946
Vallejo
$9,429
Santa Cruz
$9,201
San Francisco
$12,471
Seniors and their loved ones may be interested in the costs of alternative care options in Sacramento. The cheapest option is adult day care at an average cost of $1,918 per month, while assisted living has an average monthly cost of $5,395. Home care and home health services both have a monthly average cost of $5,863. At the other end of the price scale, nursing home care has an average monthly cost of $9,946 for a semiprivate room and $13,688 for a private room.
Adult day health care
$1,918
Assisted living
$5,395
Home care
$5,863
Home health care
$5,863
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$9,946
Nursing home (private room)
$13,688
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
A range of free resources is available for seniors in Sacramento who wish to remain in their homes for as long as safely possible. One of the resources provides information services for seniors who have decided to move to nursing home care and need help working out possible financial assistance options.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Meals on Wheels | (916) 444-9533 | Meals on Wheels by ACC delivers meals to homebound seniors aged 60 and over in Sacramento County who are unable to prepare a meal for themselves. Eligible seniors must lack consistent support or assistance and are subject to an assessment to determine if they qualify. Volunteers deliver a meal around noon each day from Monday to Friday. Three times a week, meal enhancements such as salads or desserts are included. The volunteers carry out a safety check when delivering the meals and will report any concerns to the relevant authorities. There’s no charge for the meals, but donations are appreciated. |
| ACC Rides | (916) 393-9026 ext. 333 | The ACC Rides Transportation Service provides door-to-door transportation for seniors aged 60 and over who can’t drive or don’t have access to a car. Transport is provided to congregate meal sites, senior centers, medical appointments, field trips and grocery stores. There’s no charge for the service, but donations are welcomed. |
| State Health Insurance Assistance Programs | (800) 434-0022 | The California Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program assists seniors by providing free and unbiased information on health care options in the state. Staff members are available 24/7 to provide information and ensure seniors are making the best choices for their health requirements. The counselors can help seniors in applying for any financial assistance benefits they may be eligible for. They can also help locate nursing care homes that accept Medicare and other health insurance benefits. |
