There are 54 nursing homes in Sacramento, California. The mean daily cost for nursing home care in California is about $238, with costs running between $136 and $800 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to a median expenditure of $7,140, with costs ranging from around $4,080 to $24,000. The mean annual cost is $86,815, which is above the national average of $77,380.
The cost for nursing home care in Sacramento can range from $240 per day up to $636 per day. The median cost is about $413 per day, or about $150,836 annually.
Sacramento is a major city in Sacramento County and is the capital of California. With 757,530 inhabitants living within the city itself and 20,301,672 in the surrounding statistical area, it is the 5th biggest city in California. The 55+ community comprises around 22% of the overall population.
Sacramento has a good SeniorScore™ of 71. The city has a mean per capita income of $25,000 and a mean household income is $51,000 (the California state average is $52,000). The mean housing price in Sacramento is $102,000, which is less than the state average of $451,500. The city also has a high unemployment rate of roughly 13.28%.
Sacramento has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and very balmy summers. The area gets optimal levels of precipitation each year. Compared to other American cities, Sacramento has excellent water quality, very low air quality, and a high rate of crime.
Senior Living in Sacramento
It should come as no surprise that California is one of the most popular places in the country for seniors to spend their retirement. After all, California has a little bit of everything--warm weather, convenient access to beaches and mountains and plenty of big cities. When it comes to finding all of these perks in one California city--there is no better city than Sacramento. Like much of California, Sacramento not only has a large senior population, but a growing population as well--with an estimated 186 percent increase in the coming years.
Sacramento Senior Resources
Many seniors love Sacramento for the beautiful scenery and the warm weather, but there is so much more for seniors in this city. This includes resources like the Hart Senior Center and the Stanford Senior Center. These community centers are part of a network of Sacramento senior communities that offer plenty of social opportunities for seniors in the area.
For example, Hart Senior Center has Zumba classes, concerts, dances, exercise classes, special events, field trips and more. The Stanford Settlement Neighborhood Center is another community center that offers exercise classes, educational programs and events like the Annual Monte Carlo Night--all designed with seniors in mind. This senior center has been servicing the community since 1936 and has continued to be a pillar in the community.
Fun Activities Every Senior in Sacramento Can Enjoy
Many seniors come to Sacramento for the weather, and for the opportunity to spend this phase of their lives in sunny California--but there is so much more than that in this beautiful city. Old Sacramento State Historic Park is a great place for seniors to go out and enjoy the great outdoors.
The California Automobile Museum is another popular place for seniors in Sacramento to enjoy--and they have special senior discounts available. There is also the California State Indian Museum and the Crocker Art Museum--another great place with wonderful senior discounts.
Sacramento is a great place for any senior to call home, no matter what types of activities they enjoy--and it is a safe, affordable and enjoyable place that so many seniors know and love.