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10 Best Independent Living Communities in El Dorado County, CA

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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Vintage Woods Senior Apartments is a gated active living community for those 55 and better. We offer the best combination of style and convenience for seniors. Our well-designed one and two bedroom floor plans feature functional kitchen complete with refrigerators, dishwashers, full-size gas...
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I can't say enough of great things about this community, they have gone above and beyond to accommodate my mother and her needs. They help me a lot with making sure she gets her medications as well as...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Almond Avenue Residence Club is located in Orangevale, California. You will find the it tucked away and shaded by beautifully aged trees on a quaint, quiet neighborhood. Orangevale is famous for rolling hills and a stunning view of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, and foothills. This is...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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I moved my Uncle [Removed] from San Mateo into Roseville Commons with his lil' puppy and both were welcomed with open arms. One would have thought the move would have been very difficult after leaving his...
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Worry less ... Smile moreAre you ready to enjoy a carefree lifestyle, with fewer chores and more time to enjoy family, friends, hobbies and recreation? At Roseville Commons, we take care of all the details while our residents live an all-inclusive lifestyle in 1 or 2 bedroom private apartment...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Thank you for your interest in Auburn Oaks Independent Senior Living.We offer Independent senior studios and 1-bedroom apartments in a secure setting.We invite you to come by for a personal visit of our community to see why our residents enjoy calling Auburn Oaks home!Our office hours are Monday...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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The staff seem to truly care about the residents. The owners invited me to eat lunch and the food was top notch. The view from moms room was amazing, I got her a nice easy chair recliner and she loves to...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Located in San Andreas, we are a small Assisted Living facility in the foothills of northern California.  Country Haven is operated by 2 Registered Nurses who have over 20 years of combined experience caring for people.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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I have been how for 5 years. Much has changed since being having the shown some new staff member. Kitchen also salad bar gone need more greens healthy food. My contract said window outside to be washed each...
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Hilltop Commons Seniors' Community is a casual country retreat for seniors located in the charming Sierra Foothills community of Grass Valley, nestled among acres of towering pines. There are plenty of community events, performing arts, historic parks, restaurants and other outdoor recreation to...
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At the Ivy Blue Oaks Senior Independant, Assisted Living and Memory Care community. Your comfort and well-being are our top priorities. We aim to provide a personalized age in place living experience that suits your unique needs. Residents enjoy many amenities, services, and wellness options...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At the Ivy Blue Oaks Senior Independant, Assisted Living and Memory Care community. Your comfort and well-being are our top priorities. We aim to provide a personalized age in place living experience that suits your unique needs. Residents enjoy many amenities, services, and wellness options...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My parents stayed at The Chateau in Gardnerville and they really liked it. The facility was clean, the food was good, the rooms were a good size, the staff was wonderful and the activities were enjoyable. My...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Brookdale Gardnerville provides assisted living and memory care to seniors in Douglas County, Nevada, where we enjoy small town living with wonderful views of the Sierra Nevada and Pine Nut Mountains. Gardnerville is only 17 miles from Lake Tahoe, a favorite destination for our residents. In case...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of independent living in El Dorado County, CA

The average cost of senior living in El Dorado County is $4,387 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sunnyside-Tahoe City, CA with an average of $3,638 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in El Dorado County, CA vs. nearby counties

El Dorado County, CA
$4,387/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in El Dorado County, CA vs. the state and national average

El Dorado County, CA
$4,387/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in El Dorado County vs. other types of senior living

$5,049/mo
Independent Living
$4,387/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in El Dorado County, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,661/mo
Studio
$5,071/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,447/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,930/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,756/mo

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in El Dorado County

Recent reviews for independent living in El Dorado County

WellQuest of Granite Bay

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The newness of the facility really stood out to us along with the variety of unit sizes they had available and the meal service.

Eskaton Cameron Park

4.3
We would recommend Eskaton based on overall quality of care and relative value compared to alternatives. Relative good "bang for the buck".

WellQuest of Elk Grove

5.0
My loved one is currently a resident at WellQuest of Elk Grove and everything has been great at this facility so far. They were very patient with explaining options/details. The move in was super easy. The food is decent and it smells good! I would definitely recommend WellQuest of Elk Grove to ...
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El Dorado County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in El Dorado County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in El Dorado County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in El Dorado County independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of El Dorado County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.3%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
34.8%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.2%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.3%
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Availability of select dining options in El Dorado County independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of El Dorado County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
37.8%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
37.8%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in El Dorado County independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in El Dorado County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
42.2%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.1%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.1%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.9%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.6%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.1%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.7%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.8%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
46.7%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
25.9%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.9%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Atria Rocklin, Sunrise of Fair Oaks CA and Sunrise of Rocklin are the top-rated independent living facilities near El Dorado County, California. See full list of communities.

There are 142 independent living facilities near El Dorado County, California. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in El Dorado County, California are Atria Rocklin, Sunrise of Fair Oaks CA and Sunrise of Rocklin. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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