Assisted Living in Sacramento, California

There are 96 assisted living facilities in Sacramento, California. The daily costs for assisted living in California range from $33 to $300, with a mean cost running around $125. The monthly cost averages around $3,750 and ranges between $987 and $9,000. On an annual basis, the average cost is about $45,000, which is higher than the US average of $42,000.

Costs for assisted living in Sacramento generally range between $698 per month and $6,500 per month. The average cost is about $3,250 per month, or around $39,000 per year.

SeniorScore™ for Sacramento, California

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Sacramento scores higher than the California average of 71.
Sacramento scores lower than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is a high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There are 13 hospitals within close range of the city, including Sutter General Hospital, Mercy General Hospital, and Sutter Medical Center.
There are 369 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Mid-Town Oaks Post-Acute, Sacramento Guest Home, and Chateau On Capitol Avenue.
There is a high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
There is a high number of fire stations serving the city.
The average life expectancy is 80.8, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 495 pharmacies within close range of the city.
The area has an average property crime rate.
The area has a high violent crime rate.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has a low percentage of seniors in the population (22% of residents).
There are 51 golf courses in or around the city, including Campus Commons Golf Course, Lighthouse Golf & Country Club, and William Land Park Municipal Golf Course.
There are 26 parks near the city center, including Sutter\'s Fort, McKinley Park, and Sutter\'s Landing Dog Park.
There are 349 churches in or near the city, including St Francis Church, First Christian Church, and First Baptist Church.
There are 14 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 467 grocery stores within the city.
There are 15 movie theatres in or near the city.
There are 189 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 2.91% of total income, which is higher than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 0.68% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
The city sales taxes averages 8.75%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 6.97%.
California has an average state income tax of 3.79%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
The city's mean household income is $64,364, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $50,825, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $25,127, which is lower than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $39,000 per year, which are average compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $150,836 per year, which are very high compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $19,830 per year, which are high compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $56,628 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 13.28%, which is high compared to national averages.
The overall cost of living is very high compared to national averages.
1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

Sacramento receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
Sacramento has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and very warm summers.
This city has very poor air quality.
This city has very good water quality.
Sacramento has a dense population density of 4,442.4 people per square mile.
Residents of Sacramento have an average daily commute time.
The city has a high public transportation ridership.
Sacramento has a very low public school quality ranking.
The city has a very low public school safety rating.
This city has an average graduation rate of 81.43%.

Sacramento is a large city in Sacramento County and is the capital of California. It is the fifth largest city in the state. The surrounding statistical area has 20,301,672 inhabitants, but there are 757,530 living within the city. Those who are over the age of 55 represent around 22% of the total community.

The SeniorScore™ for Sacramento is 71. The city's mean household income is $51,000 ($25,000 per person), in comparison to the average of $52,000 for the whole of California. The mean housing price in Sacramento is $102,000, which is much less than the California average of $451,500. The city also has a high unemployment rate of approximately 13.28%.

Sacramento has mild average temperatures, with comfortable winters and very temperate summers. The city gets optimal levels of rainfall each year. Sacramento has a high crime rate, very good water quality ratings, and very poor air quality ratings in comparison to other cities.

Sacramento, CA Senior Living

Like other cities in California, Sacramento has a number of practical reasons for seniors to dwell there. Although the rates for assisted living, nursing home care, and adult day services are average among similar cities, the property tax in Sacramento is lower than national averages. It's one of California's lower-cost big cities, but it is higher than average as compared to other cities in the U.S. Sacramento is a good choice for older generations of adults due to the high number of home health aides and Medicare registered physicians in the area. There are just over a dozen hospitals in Sacramento including the award-winning Sutter Davis Hospital, and the University of California's Davis Medical Center which is nationally ranked in several adult specialties.

Why Sacramento is Great for Seniors

Sacramento is located in the upper half of the state just northeast of San Francisco. As ranked by WalletHub in a 2016 study, Sacramento is one of the most diverse cities in America, with residents hailing from different religious, ethnic, liberal and conservative backgrounds. Although the summers are hot and dry, the winters are shorter, often cloudy, cold, and wet. A good number of mild warm months provide a pleasant setting to enjoy the area's outdoor activities including over 50 golf courses. Its close vicinity to national forest terrain makes it a great location for retirement and easy living. For those who enjoy religious communities, there are over 325 churches in the Sacramento area.

Seniors make up slightly over 12 percent of the city's population which is not far from the average of 13 percent in similar cities in the U.S.

Resources for Seniors in Sacramento

The city has a good number of supportive services for seniors in the community. One such agency is called Rebuilding Together Sacramento which decreases risk for fires and falls at home, moisture and mold, asthma and allergies, toxic exposures such as carbon monoxide, and many other home hazards that may affect seniors or others in the community.

The Agency on Aging Area 4 is one of the few non-profit agencies in the state and covers the most counties of any other aging agency in California. Their mission involves creating and supporting opportunities that enhance the lives of older adults and their families to be safe, healthy and independent.

Fun in Sacramento for Seniors

This capital city is about an hour's drive from the Eldorado National Forest which offers nearly 350 miles of trails and wilderness for active seniors to hike and explore including an abundance of lakes, reservoirs and over 600 miles of streams prime for fishing. Aside from activities on and along the American River and the Sacramento River which run through the city, Folsom Lake is a quick 45 minutes away and offers a plethora of activities including, historical cultural sites, boating, fishing, picnic areas, camping and RV areas, swimming, and more.

In addition to nature's offerings, there are several museums in Sacramento to enjoy. Every second Saturday of the month, art galleries all over town stay open late, live music plays and food vendors come out to help the community support and celebrate local artists.

Baby Boomers can take a stroll back in time and enjoy a movie at one of the nation's last standing drive-in movie theatres, West Wind, where on Tuesdays there is reduced admission.

For seniors who enjoy watching live sports or big name performances, the Golden 1 Center is home to professional NBA basketball team the Sacramento Kings and the center holds many other events and concerts there throughout the year.

There are over a dozen senior centers and community centers in and around the Sacramento area with fun social activities and events for older crowds to enjoy and participate in.

More About Sacramento, California

Eskaton Care Center Greenhaven

455 Florin Rd

Sacramento, CA 95831

1-855-233-7205

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Eskaton Care Center Greenhaven is a 148 room senior care facility. It is located within the Greenhaven neighborhood of Sacramento, California. The neighboring area has a dense population, with about 42,000 people residing in the zip code of ...

Assisted Living in Sacramento, California

SeniorScore™ for Sacramento, California

SeniorScore™ Overview

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General Quality of Life

Sacramento, CA Senior Living

Why Sacramento is Great for Seniors

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Fun in Sacramento for Seniors

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