Sherwood Healthcare Center
4700 ELVAS AVE, Sacramento, CA, 95819
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.
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4.7
(80 reviews)
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4.0
(1 reviews)
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3.0
(10 reviews)
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1.7
(6 reviews)
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1.0
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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 |
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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. |
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