Welcome to California’s capital city, also known as America’s Farm-to-Fork Capital and formerly the City of Trees. Nestled in Northern California, Sacramento has a unique array of memory care communities. From larger assisted living communities to smaller group homes, you and your loved one have plenty options to find the best fit.
Sacramento memory care communities provide a specialized type of assisted living that’s designed for seniors experiencing memory loss due to Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. Your loved one can receive cognitive therapies that help with memory loss symptoms and assistance with activities of daily living, such as mealtimes and personal hygiene tasks.
To support you in your search for a memory care community that’s right for your loved one, we’ve created an all-inclusive guide to memory care in Sacramento. We have 30 partner memory care communities within a 10-mile radius of east-central Sacramento, and our proprietary local data allows us to compile everything you need to help you make your decision. Learn how much memory care costs in Sacramento, how families pay for memory care, and how to access senior-specific benefits and local resources. We’ve also included a detailed overview of California memory care laws and regulations and what it’s like to live in a Sacramento memory care community.
My dad came to Greenhaven Place and has been very happy with the activities they have to offer. They’ve even did a scenic drive to go and look at Christmas lights which was really nice. My dad was shy at...
5 stars for all of them! Regency Place Senior Living really was a top notch place. The staff were so friendly and really great to work with during our experience.
My main contact at The Woodlake was a tremendous help and support even before I was truly interested in this property. When I contacted her a 2nd time to pursue this choice she bent over backwards to...
My Mother has been there for 10 years and they have always gone out of their ways to help us and make her safe. I don’t know what I would have done without them.
My loved one is currently a resident at Revere Court Memory Care and everything has been great for her there, so far. My loved one hates being there, but she would hate being in any facility. This is hard...
I would say a 5 for all of those even though it is a case of getting what we pay for. They are under staffed, but I don't complain cuz the rate would be higher if they paid more. The price was good and the...
What our family likes the most about The Village at Heritage Park is just having piece of mind that they can call for assistance at any time. Very friendly staff that checks in on the multiple times per day....
Oakmont of East Sacramento is a very nice facility, with quite sizable apartments, lovely decor, extremely friendly staff, excellent Executive Director currently, and a new chef who has upscaled the menu and...
My mother lives here and the staff take such great care of her. They are very open to communication and the new Director is so sweet.
I was going to move mom but she has been so well cared for and improved every time from serious issues there care and understanding is awesome.
They helped my mom in every way we could’ve asked for, I enjoyed interacting with them while she stayed here. [name removed]was very welcoming when we first arrived gave us a great tour! The meals were good...
Great amenities for the price. Staff are awesome. They are very friendly and caring. The facility is dated, but I believe there are plans for renovations. It is a nice size, not so big you feel lost, but...
I would give 10 stars if I could. Atria El Camino Gardens is by far the best senior living community in Sacramento. Our family is spread out through Natomas, Folsom, South Sac, Davis, and Rancho Cordova. We...
10 year as a resident here in Carmichael, California has a long but the [name removed] staff makes my stay better. They (Oakmont) have had an highly staff official employee.
My mother just moved into Golden Pond 2.5 months ago and has described living there as “lovely”. It’s a very friendly place to live. The staff are very attentive and the services are good. My mother rarely...
I would recommend Aegis of Carmichael. The move in process was seamless. My father had to be transported from another facility and Aegis took care of everything. He wanted a different room and they...
I like the friendliness of staff and residents. As for improvements, the only things I see are pricier repairs, which are put off. We would recommend River's Edge to other families who may need a place...
The staff members and the care services are excellent, and the value for cost is fair. Our first impression of Sunrise was that it is not to large and nobody was just sitting around doing nothing. It is a...
So far it's going pretty good. It appears to be very clean to me but, I hear complaints they don't do as well in the personal spaces. The staff is very friendly, but there was one interaction one time with...
The staff at Carlton Senior Living (Sacramento) have consistently demonstrated an eagerness and enthusiasm for care of the residents they always keep us informed of our mothers’ progress and of any issues...
I try to keep on top of things but its but hard since COVID. The communication is good and they send emails with updates but there has been some miscommunication in the front office. The caregivers are...
The caregivers in my experience have been very attentive, accessible, and friendly. I ask them questions and they respond in a timely manner and it is clear they are taking good care of my loved...
It has been a difficult time during COVID, but overall we have had a positive experience. The community itself seems to be fairly clean. It is not cheap but it seems worth wile. The activities are very...
The staff there is very knowledgeable about how to work with people that have advanced Alzheimer's or sundowner for example, my mother is very or can get very aggressive and angry and at this facility they...
We developed a proprietary recommendation system that orders Sacramento community options based on factors we know are important to seniors and their families:
We collect proprietary data from our network of 14,000+ senior living communities in the U.S., with regular refreshes of data and information
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The average cost that seniors and their families paid for A Place for Mom’s in-network Sacramento memory care communities between 2022 and 2023 was $5,192 per month, according to our proprietary data. This price includes the cost of room and board, memory care services, and any related add-ons and fees.[01]
Explore the cost breakdown below to learn what memory care costs can include:
Memory care costs may vary depending on the location, floor plan, and add-on services. The numbers in the chart below are the average baseline costs for memory care in the Sacramento area. These baseline costs don’t reflect all expenses, such as move-in fees and elective services, but they can help you compare communities in other locations.
To help your loved one access the memory care they need, you can combine personal assets and other private sources of income with local or federal benefits. Continue reading to learn about veterans benefits, Medi-Cal, Medicare, and how they may apply to your loved one’s care needs.
You and your loved one’s personal income sources, like savings accounts, pensions, investment returns, Social Security benefits, and any of the following may be used to cover memory care costs in Sacramento:
If your senior loved one is a veteran over the age of 65, they may have access to several veteran-specific benefits that can help cover memory care costs. For instance, CalVet is California’s veteran services program that helps qualifying senior veterans or their surviving spouses enroll in a Veterans Benefit Enhancement Program (VBE). VBEs can help seniors with disabilities transition from Medi-Cal to VA health care, which can provide veterans access to additional veterans benefits.
The most generous veterans benefit is usually the VA Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to eligible senior veterans. If eligible, your senior loved one can use these monthly payments to cover the costs of memory care. However, please note that the veterans benefit application process is often lengthy and challenging, so we recommend you start by contacting any of the resources below.
Begin by contacting a local veterans service officer, whether or not you think your loved one will qualify for veterans benefits. For further assistance with the benefit application process, you can connect with Sacramento County’s Department of Human Assistance Veterans Services or the local Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and Veterans of Foreign War (VFW) chapters.
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Resources for Sacramento veterans
Department of Human Assistance Veterans Services
3970 Research Drive
Sacramento, CA 95838
Phone: 916-874-6811
Hours: Sunday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.; 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs — Sacramento Vet Center
1111 Howe Ave., Suite 390
Sacramento, CA 95825
Phone: 916-566-7430
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Disabled American Veterans (DAV): Sacramento Chapter 6
4404 Fruitridge Road
Sacramento, CA 95824
Phone: 916-429-1663
Meets on the second Saturday of each month at 11 a.m.
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW): Post 67
2784 Stockton Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95817
Phone: 916-453-9209
Meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.
California’s Medicaid program, called Medi-Cal, doesn’t cover the cost of room and board in Sacramento memory care communities. However, Medi-Cal may cover some of the medical costs that your loved one needs during their stay. Covered California, the state’s online health care portal, can help your loved one access Medi-Cal in addition to low-cost, full-coverage health care plans. Seniors must have low-income status to benefit from Covered California and the convenience of its Medi-Cal application process.
You can help your loved one by contacting a range of Sacramento organizations, each of which can help with the Medi-Cal application. California’s Medi-Cal Rx Member Helpline and Sacramento’s Area 4 Agency on Aging are wonderful resources to get you started. You can also reach out to the county’s long-term care ombudsperson or review the state’s comprehensive guide, called My Medi-Cal.
Sacramento resident Medicaid resources
Medi-Cal Rx Member Helpline
Phone: 800-977-2273
Hours: 24/7, including holidays
Sacramento County Long-term Care Ombudsperson
9570 Business Park Drive, Suite 220
Sacramento, CA 95827
Phone: 916-875-2000
Sacramento Area 4 Agency on Aging
1401 El Camino Ave., 4th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95815
Phone: 916-486-1876
Apply through Covered California
2631 W. Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90006
Phone: 800-650-0922
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Medicare is a federal health insurance program that may cover medical costs. Review each part of Medicare below to see what may be covered:[03]
Medicare will not cover custodial costs, such as the cost of room and board in a memory care community. However, Medicare may cover some of the medical costs your loved one would accrue in a memory care, like the medical expenses mentioned above. Your senior loved one can also use Medicare Savings Programs, which may cover part of their Medicare premium. You can explore this option if your loved one is enrolled in Medicare and meets low-income requirements.
You can help your loved one apply for Medicare Savings Programs online and see which of California’s four Medicare Savings Programs best fit their needs. Each of the different options may cover portions of Medicare Part A, B, D, or a combination of parts.
Begin by reaching out to the local Social Security Administration office for assistance with the Medicare application process. Next, get in touch with the county’s long-term care ombudsperson or enroll in a local Medicare Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) to fully understand the benefits. 2-1-1 Sacramento is another resource that can help you and your senior loved one learn more about local senior services.
Sacramento resident Medicare resources
Sacramento Office — Social Security Administration
40 Massie Circle
Sacramento, CA 95823
Phone: 866-708-3208
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sacramento County long-term care ombudsperson
9570 Business Park Drive, Suite 220
Sacramento, CA 95827
Phone: 916-875-2000
Medicare Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP)
505 12th St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 916-376-8915
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
2-1-1 Sacramento — local services guide
Phone: 2-1-1
Sacramento Area 4 Agency on Aging
1401 El Camino Ave., 4th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95815
Phone: 916-486-1876
Sacramento memory care communities are licensed by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS). These communities legally fall under residential care facilities for the elderly (RCFE) and/or continuing care retirement communities (CCRC).[04]
Each community must follow these regulations:[05]
Sacramento memory care communities must assess seniors before they move in. The assessment process may include a review of the senior’s health history and an interview with the senior and their family.[05]
Memory care communities must also have sufficient staff at all times to provide care for residents. No matter the number of residents, each facility must have one staff member awake and on duty at night. If the facility has more than 16 residents, there must also be an on-call staff member. In addition, all caregivers in these communities must have at least eight hours of annual training on dementia-specific care.[06]
The CDSS is responsible for inspecting Sacramento memory care facilities once each year and no later than 10 days after a complaint has been filed.[05] The CDSS has a Care Facility Search site where you can find lists of memory care facilities and their inspection reports. To navigate this search site, scroll to “Search By Facility Group,” choose “Elderly Assisted Living,” choose the “Facility Type” and “Sacramento County,” and then click on the search button. The site also allows you to search by facility name or address if you already have that information.
California Department of Public Health
1616 Capitol Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95899-7377
Phone: 916-558-1784
Sacramento County doesn’t currently have a mask mandate in place, but they have guidelines for isolation and quarantine to prevent COVID-19 transmission. You can check for the most recent guidelines on Sacramento County’s website and reach out to your loved one’s prospective memory care communities to learn about their COVID-19 guidelines.
To learn more about Sacramento memory care, let us walk you through what you can expect for the senior in your life. Below, we have detailed information on what their new lifestyle and care services will bring, including where they’ll live and what each day could look like in our partner Sacramento memory care communities.
You can choose between stand-alone memory care communities, memory care group homes, and larger assisted living communities that provide memory care services. In A Place for Mom’s Sacramento network, we have one stand-alone memory care partner community. Stand-alone communities only provide memory care services, which some families prefer due to their exclusively dementia-friendly design.
Almost half of our in-network Sacramento memory care communities exist within small residential properties. In fact, 43% of these in-network communities are known as memory care group homes. These options provide the dementia care your senior loved one needs as well as the comforts of a homelike environment. In some cases, your loved one’s room may be partially furnished prior to move-in so that they have the option to bring sentimental pieces that give their room a personal touch.
There are also many memory care options that are connected to larger assisted living communities. Of our partner communities, 46% have a combination of memory care and assisted living, independent living, or all of the above. In addition, over half of our partner communities have the capacity to provide on-site skilled nursing services if your loved one needs them in the future. For your loved one, this means that many Sacramento memory care communities offer a continuum of senior care services, which may reduce the likelihood that your loved one will have to move into a new facility.
Seniors in Sacramento memory care communities spend each day with highly trained caregivers who receive extensive memory care training prior to joining a community. In addition, some communities may have secured perimeters, wander detection capabilities, and 24-hour supervision. Being under the care of skilled caregivers in a secure environment can help your loved one safely enjoy all of the amenities and activities their community has to offer.
Sacramento memory care communities take pride in their nutritious and sometimes restaurant-style meals. Full of local and seasonal California produce, daily meals can be enjoyed in the company of other seniors or visitors in both indoor and outdoor dining areas. Strolls along paved walking paths through enclosed courtyards and resident gardens are another restorative pastime. Additional common features in larger Sacramento memory care communities include libraries, salons and barbershops, and movie theaters. Each provide leisurely options for your loved one to participate in social engagement and self-care.
Every day is further personalized for your loved one via activity calendars that include both on- and off-site events. Popular calming activities include brain fitness sessions, music programs, and art activities. Sacramento memory care communities may even have dedicated music rooms and art studios where seniors can reminisce and connect with their peers. Your loved one may also have the option to attend day trips, game nights, and live on-site entertainment.
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These are the top three hospitals in Sacramento. They’re nationally and locally recognized for geriatric care and adult procedures, and two have clinics or wings designed for patients with memory care needs.
UC Davis Medical Center is the No. 1 hospital in Sacramento, and it has a specific wing for patients with Alzheimer’s disease. It’s a teaching hospital that’s nationally ranked for cancer surgery, cardiology, diabetes care, and geriatrics.
Mercy General Hospital is the No. 2 hospital in Sacramento. This surgical and general care facility is known locally for neurology, geriatrics, and stroke aftercare.
Kaiser Permanente Roseville Medical Center is the No. 3 hospital in Sacramento, and it’s home to the North Valley Memory Care Clinic. This medical center provides both general and surgical care, and it’s known for high ratings in areas of adult care such as orthopedics, geriatrics, and kidney failure procedures.
To bring you peace of mind, 83% of Sacramento memory care communities in A Place for Mom’s network provide either at-cost or complimentary transportation services. Sacramento visitors and residents typically rely on cars and rideshare services to navigate the city, and the memory care transportation services provide a secure and convenient way for seniors to travel.
Sacramento visitors may find that the Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) is a convenient way to explore the city, as opposed to renting a car or scheduling a rideshare service. SacRT’s offerings can also accommodate seniors and people with disabilities. They have bus and light rail stations with lifts, ramps, and visual and tactile signals to assist people with physical limitations and impaired eyesight. However, it’s a good idea to accompany your loved one if they need to travel via SacRT’s public transportation services.
From wine tastings and performing arts theaters to live music venues and outdoor attractions, Sacramento has plenty of ways for you and your senior loved one to enjoy time together. In addition to the city’s ideal weather, its proximity to Lake Tahoe and the San Francisco Bay Area make Sacramento a wonderful place to explore both indoors and outdoors with family.
Visitors of all ages will enjoy exploring these must-see Sacramento spots:
Spend time with your loved one in Sacramento’s picturesque outdoor nature reserves and public parks. All public parks in Sacramento County have modifications in place for people with disabilities.
Complete your visit to Sacramento with anything from popular sports to performing arts theaters:
Opt for leisurely indoor or outdoor activities while reconnecting with your senior loved one:
Atria Rocklin, Greenhaven Place and Sunrise of Carmichael are the top-rated Memory Care facilities near Sacramento, CA. These Memory Care facilities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews. See full list of communities.
The average cost of Memory Care in Sacramento is $5,030 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.
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A Place for Mom. (2023). A Place for Mom proprietary data.
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U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. What’s Medicare? Medicare.gov.
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California Assisted Living Association. (2015). California compendium of residential care and assisted living regulations and policy.
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